Has anyone had any luck with the parry styles in Theatrical.

I have a decent warrior, good stats, good gear, a big ol shield, enough defensive skills to get by.

If I run him offensive, he has a chance. Slash/Lunge and some big numbers in activity.

If I run him similarly in a parry style or counterstrike (decent numbers in activity), he gets dismembered by any warrior worth his weight in salt. Not to say there isn't an odd win, but just no real luck in that area.

A warrior with a big weapon will dominate counterstrike, and parry/whatever. A warrior with 2 smaller weapons and passion for aggression will most likely take apart the parry styles and counterstrike as well.

What am I missing?