Dizzy Dizzy Pirating?

marblegravy · Powder Monkey Posts: 12 **329 Gold** -

During sword fights, my pirate keeps getting little dizzy swirls around his head. He'll get them for anything - just jumping to miss a low strike is enough to set it off. Does anyone know what it's about or why it happens? And if it actually makes a difference? I certainly haven't noticed one.
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Sultan · Powder Monkey Posts: 10 **318 Gold** -

It slows you down. Not much but I would guess it stacks if your wiffing alot.

Ieolus · Swabbie Posts: 68 **889 Gold** -

You will certainly start to notice it the higher the level you play on. To counter it, taunt your opponent and HE should get dizzy instead.
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dread pirate roberts · Powder Monkey Posts: 47 **1110 Gold** -

My guy gets dizzy often, mostly from hitting the thrust at the same time as my opponets. Also getting parried gets him dizzy, but I strike right away because I almost always get attacked instantly. Since I use the rapier always, I was able to get in the stab first. Later in my career I found swordfighting nearly impossible against captains of the guard, suitors for the hot chicks, and treasure captains. Glad I stole a frigate so I can batter ships and get them to strike their colors, can't afford to use swords anymore.

Ozymandyus · Powder Monkey Posts: 14 **158 Gold** -

I was really wondering what those 'swirly' things were. So y'all say that it's a bad thing to have them? I was wondering if maybe they meant I was learning a new move or some such...I know several of my opponents were said to have some sort of special fencing skills.