Ah the real life argument. The ultimate lazy all around defense. its funny because often when i have given feedback on things in games that mirror a more "realistic" approach, I get told off by the people who like the game as is that "If you want real life then go play outside, cause your suggestions are ridiculous" Then…
"Yes that's it, now one, two Swing! Block! Parry! NO, you half orc lunkhead, block THEN parry, sigh, how are you ever going to conquer Neverwinter if you don't LISTEN?! And you, wizard, was that "Summon Parakeet" you were about to cast?!