Quote Originally Posted by Jigg View Post
Actually, it kinda makes since...in a realism stand point. Granted I haven't played Gladiator since the update, but normally one doesn't parry with a shield...Maybe this is intended so that those who use shield and those who do not are better differentiated?
You are mistaken on 2 fronts. First and foremost by trying to use "realism" to justify they way anything should be in a fantasy MMORPG. Secondly, on the realism of swordsmanship. First words I ever heard when I began the sword and buckler portion of my training was, the best way to avoid being cut or stabed, is to not be where the pointy end is. In other words, evade first and foremost, if that can not be done, then parry, and finally block. In reality that is there order of logical application do to difficulty.