SIMULTANEOUS ATTACK

Instead of defending with a Parry, Dodge, or Entangle, a character can choose instead to do a simultanous attack. In this case, the character does not defend ("Go ahead, hit me; I can take it!") and simply attacks in response. The advantage of a simultaneous attack is that neither opponent can Parry, Dodge, or Entangle. In all probability, both will take damage.

Exception: An opponent skilled with Paired Weapons can engage in simultaneous attack (with one weapon) AND Parry (with the other), OR, both the paired weapons can be used to strike with NO Parry.