Defenses Vs. Runaround Attack

[Rhino]

Originally Posted by zoncxs

DFRPG Exploits page 47.

Treat runaround attacks as side attacks.

To block, which would be at -2, the attacker must have ran from the shield side. If they came from the weapon side then you cannot use the shield to block unless you have the double-jointed advantage.

To parry, which would be at -2, the attacker must have ran from the weapon side. If they came from the shield side then you cannot use the weapon to parry unless you have the double-jointed advantage.

Thanks. That makes sense. I wish they had clarified it in the rules. They don't talk at all about determining which side you ran around or whether you could do any defense other than a dodge if you are not double jointed, depending on which side they ran around.