This is a fight from today, but I do not want to reveal who plays me, and there is nowhere to post here anonymously, with current characters, so I post this here. Please accept my apology for using your forum as a gameplay substitute.

Does it seem strange that he hits me more than I hit him, in regular melee combat, meaning not including pummel? I asked and he has not practiced staff. I have practiced hand to hand to 80 I think. I checked score and my hit dam was 28/29 for the fight (higher before vital, but then a bit more after berserk, so average 29)
Check this out:

<100%hp 100%m 100%mv 6479tnl> nod bul
You nod at Bulgrim.

<100%hp 100%m 100%mv 6479tnl>
Bulgrim says 'If you insist, here goes'

<100%hp 100%m 100%mv 6479tnl>
Bulgrim weakens you with a blow to a vital area.
Bulgrim's blow to a vital area decimates you!
You yell 'Help! Bulgrim punched me!'
Bulgrim is in perfect health.

<94%hp 100%m 100%mv 6479tnl>
Bulgrim parries your pound.
Bulgrim dodges your pound.
You dodge Bulgrim's punch.
Bulgrim's punch EVISCERATES you!
Bulgrim is in perfect health.

<85%hp 100%m 100%mv 6479tnl> dirt
Your kicked dirt misses Bulgrim.
Bulgrim is in perfect health.

<86%hp 100%m 100%mv 6479tnl>
Your pound devastates Bulgrim!
Your pound maims Bulgrim!
Bulgrim's punch MUTILATES you!
You dodge Bulgrim's punch.
Bulgrim's punch EVISCERATES you!
Bulgrim has some small but disgusting cuts.

<68%hp 100%m 100%mv 6479tnl>
Bulgrim pummels you with his fists.
Bulgrim's pummeling blow devastates you!
Bulgrim's pummeling blow devastates you!
Bulgrim's pummeling blow devastates you!
Bulgrim has some small but disgusting cuts.

<50%hp 100%m 100%mv 6479tnl>
Bulgrim dodges your pound.
Bulgrim parries your pound.
Your pound devastates Bulgrim!
Your defensive spin deflects Bulgrim's punch.
Your defensive spin deflects Bulgrim's punch.
Your defensive spin deflects Bulgrim's punch.
Your defensive spin deflects Bulgrim's punch.
Bulgrim has some small but disgusting cuts.

<50%hp 100%m 100%mv 6479tnl> ber
ber
Your pulse races as you are consumed by rage!
Bulgrim has some small but disgusting cuts.

<60%hp 90%m 89%mv 6479tnl>
Your pound MUTILATES Bulgrim!
Your defensive spin deflects Bulgrim's punch.
You dodge Bulgrim's punch.
Bulgrim is covered with bleeding wounds.

<60%hp 90%m 89%mv 6479tnl> pugil
You get a little madder.
Bulgrim dodges your pound.
Bulgrim parries your pound.
Bulgrim's punch MUTILATES you!
You dodge Bulgrim's punch.
You dodge Bulgrim's punch.
Bulgrim is covered with bleeding wounds.

<52%hp 90%m 89%mv 6479tnl> You deliver a punishing pugil strike with your staff!
Your pugil strike MANGLES Bulgrim!
Bulgrim is covered with bleeding wounds.

<52%hp 90%m 89%mv 6479tnl>
Bulgrim uses the terrain to his advantage and evades your blow.
Bulgrim is covered with bleeding wounds.

<52%hp 90%m 89%mv 6479tnl>
Dworlin looks at you.
Bulgrim is covered with bleeding wounds.

<52%hp 90%m 89%mv 6479tnl>
Your blow swings wildly and misses.
Your defensive spin deflects Bulgrim's punch.
Your defensive spin deflects Bulgrim's punch.
Bulgrim is covered with bleeding wounds.

<52%hp 90%m 89%mv 6479tnl>
Bulgrim uses the terrain to his advantage and evades your blow.
Bulgrim is covered with bleeding wounds.

<52%hp 90%m 89%mv 6479tnl> pugil

Your blow swings wildly and misses.
Bulgrim parries your pound.
Your defensive spin deflects Bulgrim's punch.
Your defensive spin deflects Bulgrim's punch.
Your defensive spin deflects Bulgrim's punch.
Bulgrim is covered with bleeding wounds.

<52%hp 90%m 89%mv 6479tnl> Bulgrim avoids your pugil strike.
Your pugil strike misses Bulgrim.
Bulgrim is covered with bleeding wounds.

<52%hp 90%m 89%mv 6479tnl>
Bulgrim parries your pound.
Bulgrim's punch MUTILATES you!
Your defensive spin deflects Bulgrim's punch.
Your defensive spin deflects Bulgrim's punch.
You parry Bulgrim's punch.
Bulgrim is covered with bleeding wounds.

<43%hp 90%m 89%mv 6479tnl>
Bulgrim pummels you with his fists.
Bulgrim's pummeling blow devastates you!
Bulgrim's pummeling blow devastates you!
Bulgrim's pummeling blow devastates you!
Bulgrim's pummeling blow devastates you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
You are dazed by all the blows.
Bulgrim is covered with bleeding wounds.

<19%hp 90%m 89%mv 6479tnl> flee
flee
flee

Bulgrim dodges your pound.
Your pound EVISCERATES Bulgrim!
You dodge Bulgrim's punch.
You twist yourself around Bulgrim's punch.
Your defensive spin deflects Bulgrim's punch.
Bulgrim is gushing blood.

<19%hp 90%m 89%mv 6479tnl> The Rabbit's Corner

south west]
A cloud giant bouncer floats through the Inn.
A man peers at a deck of cards and gives you a suggestive wink.
You flee from combat!

Just part of that whole h2h discussion....