Game Mechanics: Intimidation causing a rogue to kick?

[Rythm]

I could be a huge noob BUT....

I noticed this morning that there seemed to be some changes to the skill "Intimidation" (at least for rogues). Previously, when you used the skill, you were instantly aware whether the skill succeeded in triggering a cast of "Fear" on an npc. Since 3/23/2014, it appears that there is a delay in finding out whether the skill triggers or not (i.e. you press the button and 6 seconds later you get the message "You're not scaring anyone" or you succeed in casting Fear).

But, seemingly attached to this change, when Intimidation succeeds now, I would 'kick an NPC for 10 damage.' Kicking as a rogue? Doesn't seem right to me.

[Sun Mar 23 09:37:48 2014] Guard Peter punches YOU for 44 points of damage.
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:48 2014] You pierce Guard Peter for 37 points of damage.
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:48 2014] You pierce Guard Peter for 50 points of damage.
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:50 2014] You pierce Guard Peter for 43 points of damage.
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:51 2014] Guard Peter tries to punch YOU, but misses!
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:52 2014] You kick Guard Peter for 7 points of damage.
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:52 2014] Guard Peter looks very afraid.
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:52 2014] You pierce Guard Peter for 31 points of damage.
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:52 2014] You pierce Guard Peter for 26 points of damage.
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:52 2014] You pierce Guard Peter for 37 points of damage.
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:54 2014] You pierce Guard Peter for 59 points of damage.
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:54 2014] You try to pierce Guard Peter, but miss!
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:55 2014] You try to backstab Guard Peter, but miss!
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:55 2014] You cannot see your target.
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:55 2014] You cannot see your target.
[Sun Mar 23 09:37:57 2014] You try to pierce Guard Peter, but miss!


Anyways, this seemed weird. Just letting y'all know.