Quote Originally Posted by Panthera View Post
Also, "Cover" is one of the main things that has always defined Paladin. I don't see it it getting turned into a trait, as that is simply too radical, but perhaps substantially extending its duration via traits might work.

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You can already substantially extend its duration through merits. The main reason paladins don't use this ability more isn't really that it's bad, it's just too huge of a pain to position yourself in front of the desired party member. If they made it to where it automatically got in front of the person for you, I think more paladins would use it. But as it is now, it is such a pain. You have to be almost exactly in front of them for it to trigger + the party member has to have suffient room between you and the monster. It's just annoying to use.