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The first “parry” mechanic was invented by a fencer who loved embarrassment. Which is why timing errors feel like public shaming.

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Parry is a fencing term meaning to deflect an attack, and games borrowed it for blocking mechanics. It was not invented by a fencer who loved embarrassment.

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