[quote=@Kenaron]
[@JaceBeleren] wouldn't it be kind of tricky to get  right? As for people not to say "I have a light shield and I move it around blocking everything" and call it a day? Pardon me if this is too basic of a problem, I'm a newbie to the Arena and combats
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That isn't too basic a problem, in the arena, it's quite common for people to attempt to block everything. 

Usually, we go by, if you can block it. Do so. But there are some who still try and circumvent it. 

I may look into changing the ranges, to reflect being inside someone's guard  for instance,t he Halberd. Inside a certain amount of steps, it's damage capability may be cut due to its length. Whereas a dagger is useful within a square, a Halberd may need more pace to be optimal.