Not that i use ranks, but if the rank functions an edge it *does* count toward your opponent's AP loss when you win an exchange *wherein you use your sword against your opponent* (unless someone changed the rules for edges *again*).
>Therefore, it seems to me that counter-attack is
>NOT applicable as a defence! If it were, surely your weapon would be
>effective.
I don't think that follows, logically. Just because, rules-wise, your edge/rank wasn't effective (assuming that that is actually the case) when winning the exchange as a defender, it doesn't mean that counter-attacks are not applicable as actions for the defender. Since counter-attacks are realistically applicable as defender's actions, then the mechanics are wrong if they imply they aren't.
I try to play the Game, not the Rules. The Rules should be fitted to the game, not vice versa.
-- - Mikael Raaterova [.sig omitted on legal advice]
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