Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

[kandrathe]

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I'm fully aware of the various power moves, and fully aware how useless they are.  The disarm, knockback, and paralyze effects happen only sparingly, and a power attack leaves me open for a counterattack, while I can swing two or three times and have my shield up in time with normal attacks.  And guess what?  Three normal attacks do more damage and eat less Fatigue than one power attack.
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Hmmm, that is not my experience at all.

I usually block and manuver and take advantage of my opponents mistakes, when he gives me a good opening I will use a power move if I can, followed by a shield block. I try to move to use terrain obstacles to give me an advantage. I move backward to try to draw my opponent in while he drops his block then I lunge in a power move forward. If my endurance drops to low I use shield blocks and quick strikes after his attacks as you suggest you use mainly. I am also trying to learn to master various en passant manuvers while moving quickly obliquely or jumping. Combat is much more fun when you can swing while leaping. But, how fun is it when you DO disarm, paralyze, or knock them silly? I'd say awesome!