Duel Stance Parry Push Feint

Overview

This mini-game adds simultaneous tactical reads to duels without requiring grid-heavy combat.

Procedure

1. Each duelist secretly picks one stance: Parry, Push, or Feint.
2. Reveal choices simultaneously.
3. Apply matchup bonus for the round:
4. Parry beats Push: +3 AC to parrying fighter.
5. Push beats Feint: +3 damage to pushing fighter.
6. Feint beats Parry: +3 to hit for feinting fighter.
7. Matching stances: both gain the listed bonus.
8. Resolve attacks normally with those modifiers.

Use Cases

• Formal duels inside larger melees.
• Rival showcase fights.
• Boss fights where reading intent matters.

See Also

• Secret Choice Contest Mechanics
• Zone-Based Combat
• Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy Rules Tome