A second look at combat

[Akuma Kyo]

I have to disagree with you there Callan. I see your point, but you are a being very specific about a style of play. There are other ways to approach this.

You just accept it and you get hit with a penalty...you keep on about it and you might get avoid a penalty

Have you ever considered that the players might be more mature? That simulation or exploring a premise might be more important than milking the system for points? besides, your proposed penalty/rewards system could easily be turned on its head by a fascist GM.