Block Confusion

[xirr2000]

I am little unsure how block works. Let's say I have martial block, this adds 2 to my OCV and DCV. My character decides he wants to block the next melee attack aimed at him. Does the opponent have to hit him first, using his new DCV and if successful do I get to attempt to block it? Or do I try to block first and if I fail then the opponent has to make a hit roll to him me using my new and improved DCV?

 

Or are both of these false and my opponent automatically hits and I just get a block roll and the increase in DCV applies to any other attacks that come my way that phase?

[Steve Long]

Re: Block Confusion

 

Usually it works like this:

 

1. Opponent declares that he's trying to hit you.

 

2. You declare that you're attempting to Block. You make your Block roll, pitting your OCV (as modified by the Block) against his OCV.

 

3. If you succeed, his attack is Blocked and does not affect you. If you fail, he still has to hit your DCV (as modified by the Block) to do damage to you; he might still miss.