When youre out of attacks...

[Sicarian]

What do you fighters do when you throw everything at someone and they stop it ALL! Or even worse...they do it easily? I start throwing more shots, at varied areas with varies strength hoping to open them up. Some times it works...other times not so much. There must be a better way! Thanks in advance -Arous of Knightfall

[Kyrian]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OODA

[Dabbanoth]

Shoulder wraps.

[Ralimar]

Grapple!

[The Great Gigsby]

Awesome link, Kyrian.

I know that I'm guilty of getting tunnel vision in a one on one fight; I rarely pause to recalculate my approach, instead opting to speed things up or power through. If the fighting is stagnating, it's probably because my opponent is playing extremely defensively (afraid of getting hit/losing), or they're trying to bait me into doing something stupid. If it's the first scenario, I'll typically ramp up the intensity or riskiness of my shots with the intent of throwing them off guard. Get good at closing fast with a tight defense. Build a repertoire of fast, efficient closers that'll ideally leave them on their *.

If it's the second scenario where an opponent is baiting, trying to get me to rush or pull a lower percentage shot, I'll step back and try to examine what tells they're looking for me to give and react to that. Feed them the tell, and counter appropriately. For example: I tend to throw my shield side shoulder slightly forward before an aggressive attack. If I see my opponent glancing at that shoulder, I'll fake the shoulder shrug and throw the exact opposite shot I would normally throw in that situation. Bait and switch. I definitely need to work on this because I can get very impatient and just rush out of boredom/stupidity.

[Arrakis]

Dagg, you're 40,000 feet tall. I don't think "Shoulder Wraps" is the answer to everyone's problem, generally speaking.

I like to throw change-ups: throw a pile of shots at absolute full speed, then start cutting out the second shot in a three-hit combo, or throwing the third shot or a combo you've thrown more than once against that opponent at half speed. Sometimes you can convince them to block and then remove the block before your shot lands.

[MagnusofDregoth]

I second Arrakis' recommendation. It's not always a question of speed, it is quite often a question of timing. If you do your moves at different speeds, or with a different rhythm, you are unlikely to run out of moves.

A more simple recommendation, though: if your opponent is blocking all of your attacks, you can just stop attacking and fight defensively. Wait for your opponent to attack you, and look for openings. That is the first thing I would do.

[p_quick]

grind on them or range them watch how they move and identify what they are doin to block "everything" and then use your head and think of ways to make them go outside their box. It is probably something as basic as their foot work is better then yours or they have a good weapon block.

and yeah (magnus is right) force them on the offensive and watch where the openings appear when they attack, (you will see these openings more if you make them reach for their attacks, make them hunch, and force them off your center line) once you see the openings look for it a second time and don't hesitate, strike on it fast and confident.

This person sounds like a great person for you to fight, you learn alot more from losing then winning

[kerox]

I find it's a fine time to knock them over. Results may vary, but it's fun.

[p_quick]

amen brother, amen

[Soo Ma Tai]

Against a tight defense, the slow blade penetrates the shield. Def. switch up your timing. All great suggestions so far. A good shield kick can really open up and opponent who is playing defense. Especially if you put it in the middle of an attack combo.

I like to throw, from a righty stance, right leg back...a knee shot, then high cross, and as i draw my cross back I shoot my back foot for the kick. The next time, I will do the same thing, but fake the kick and throw a wrap instead. They willl usually suck up their defense when they figure the kick is coming, leaving a great opening for the wrap.

Shield kicks are great if for nothing else than the intimidation factor alone. Especially after you've already been flattened or sent reeling by one that fight.

[Hatchet]

If it's one on one improvising is a good tactic. Surprise your opponent with a shot that you just thought of even if it seems like it wouldn't hit even .1% of the times you try it.Also sometimes try playing the head games card. Chat it up with them tell them somethings open even if it clearly isn't. I have seen people shift their shields to an area I say is open just so I can pop them in the spot they just exposed, ask them about their favorite things, get their mind off of your shots, the only thing is you must keep them on the defensive if your playing head games, it's easy for this to back fire. If it is a field battle though and the guy your facing isn't in a position to roll your entire team then running away is a good tactic.

[Forkbeard]

Make them think you have an opening and when they go for it, parry and counterstrike. This is risky, but we are fighting with rubber swords.
Or...
Kick the sheild!!!!
and say RRRAARRHHH!!!!
FB

[Zeldrine Cold]

Yeah and watch out for the shield kick. It hurts when it's too the face.

[Bhakdar]

If you're on a battlefield, and you're not the last two left standing,

1) Summon the help of a buddy

2) Try to pull or push them into a crowd of your team

or if that fails:

3) Move away from them and let them go. Hit them from behind later.

This may not be the response that was being sought after, but in a field setting, it's often the best way of dealing with the 'unconquerable' opponent. You don't have to do it yourself; get a red, glaive, or spear next to you and I guarantee your situation will change. If they can really block everything you can throw at them, then it's time to double-team!

[Sicarian]

Thanks all...always looking towards being a better fighter!