I can see a Weapon Parry be used for All-Out Defense.

The Weapon Parry just gives your character a chance to avoid rolling a 1 when
they can be guaranteed an actual number to add to their SoF.

- Matt

David Cole wrote:

> I've always liked the idea of a parry; however, I believe that that's what
> all-out defense is supposed to simulate (despite the fact that a SL roll, and
> not weapon ability, is added to SF score.)
>
> Matthew Sims wrote:
>
> > Would you consider having the players use their weapons to parry an
> > attack?
> >
> > Here's what I came up with:
> >
> > A LightRaider can use their weapon to block an incoming melee attack.
> > Instead of rolling, the player can add their Weapon Ability to their
> > Shield of Faith score for their total defense.
> >
> > Bows and crossbows can be used to parry, but they will be considered
> > unusable after that round (thus damaging the weapon to a point where
> > they have to get it repaired or replaced).  Darts, slings, and throwing
> > stars cannot be used for a weapon parry.
> >
> > You cannot use weapon parry against giants and dragons.
> >
> > Comments?
> >
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