Parry
Not sure i like what has been changed but maybe im being fussy lol
(Current Parry on LIVE server)
I can press either mouse button to charge and hold a swing, then hold ALT at same time to parry (with both weapons) an incoming attack, then release ALT and my swing will auto charge up again without repressing a button (provided i continued to hold it down while parrying), i like this as it is almost (but not quite) like a counter attack.
(Current Parry on TEST server using new mouse mode)
Press right mouse button to charge swing, while still holding, press left mouse button to parry incoming attack, release left button and parry weapon auto attacks with 0%charge, you then need to press right mouse button again to charge the original swing.
This to me is cumbersome and with swing speeds slowed down it doesnt feel quite right to me.
As for the damage mitigation parring provides i was fairly happy with it.
Possibly add the following to improve (especially if you are planning on staying with the slowed down combat speed):-
Add back in the auto charging of original swing if you have continued to hold this down while parrying to give a feeling of counter attack which could be further improved like so:-
As DDT said parry in any direction should still parry the attack.
If you successfully parry in the correct direction i think you should get a bonus such as,
1.)the attacking player is stunned for a short while to allow you to get a chance of a counterattack back at them.
or
2.)If you again parry in the correct direction your auto swing charge is boosted double the speed for a counter attack.
or
3.)Again if you parry in the correct direction your auto swing charge at normal speed causes full damage regardless when you release it.
Personally i would prefer the swing speed boost option 2 for a successfull parry direction over the other options.
Hope the above makes sense its easier when performing the actions ingame than trying to type the explanations
*edit* can we have the option to change and map our own combat actions to our mouse buttons please