Interesting, so, even if a skill is red it will still contribute but just not go up anymore until you unlock it. That's good to know since I was considering a possible switch from shortblades to a different melee but I wasn't sure if I should finish the first unlocks then switch or switch now, It sounds like it would be better to get the unlocks, skill up a bit on whichever I choose after that while gaining some
MA and MDA, then chip out shorblades.