10-18-2015, 07:35 PM
Not just a bit, fully out of context.
Yes, I did say;
In response.
But if you'll notice, I said you needed area shield prof to defend against an AOE attack. I also said;
Note that the word 'Just' is key here. As it means just a sword, no extra proficiencies and powers. You can deflect and defend against projectiles with just a sword provided that you have a high enough level of TEC and the SPD to move your arms around to actually hit the projectiles. But this isn't the case for Area of Effect attacks. You would most Definitely need Area Shield. But how you want to Role Play this is entirely up to you.
Yes, I did say;
Quote:Your second half however, about area attacks, would require an area shield proficiency, as you really wouldn't be able to deflect a 2 meter in diameter explosion with just a sword. So you would most likely need to create an Area shield move.
In response.
But if you'll notice, I said you needed area shield prof to defend against an AOE attack. I also said;
Quote:as you really wouldn't be able to deflect a 2 meter in diameter explosion with just a sword.
Note that the word 'Just' is key here. As it means just a sword, no extra proficiencies and powers. You can deflect and defend against projectiles with just a sword provided that you have a high enough level of TEC and the SPD to move your arms around to actually hit the projectiles. But this isn't the case for Area of Effect attacks. You would most Definitely need Area Shield. But how you want to Role Play this is entirely up to you.

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