"Blocking" shields vs damage reduction shields

[RobW]

Originally Posted by TippetsTX

To make the statistical analysis more accurate, I should provide the specific modifiers that I currently use.
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LARGE SHIELD -4 DX

OK, I created some new graphs with this -4 mod for a large shield (as opposed to -2 DX on the originals can you tell I'm on holiday). Blocking at this level looks extremely effective against this whole range of beginning fighters, compared to the standard shield rule.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ia2phxrgjg...block.png?dl=0

And the penalty is big enough to stop KO-level hits from the high-ST/low-DX fighters as well

https://www.dropbox.com/s/m4nlphr12b...block.png?dl=0

Blocking at this level seems to really weight combat towards the defender.