12-30-2015, 08:45 PM | #1 |
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Can you sidestep a ranged attack?
Assuming that you are aware of the attack being made and the vector from which it is being made, are you able to sidestepping dodge a ranged attack? (I know you can't retreating dodge a ranged attack.)
And if you can't get the sidestepping bonus then why not? |
12-30-2015, 10:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: Can you sidestep a ranged attack?
Retreating a ranged attack (in the line of fire) wouldn't make any sense, you still get hit.
A sidestep does make sense. There is also anothic topic about high speed ranged attacks see here. |
12-30-2015, 11:15 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Can you sidestep a ranged attack?
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The only options extra option for ranged attacks is the Dodge and Drop, B377. |
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12-30-2015, 11:41 PM | #4 | |
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12-31-2015, 12:43 AM | #5 |
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12-31-2015, 01:23 AM | #6 |
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12-31-2015, 01:45 AM | #7 |
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12-31-2015, 02:26 AM | #8 |
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12-31-2015, 08:03 AM | #9 |
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Re: Can you sidestep a ranged attack?
I wonder if requiring a sidestep would be a good candidate for a dodge. Hrm.
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12-31-2015, 10:01 AM | #10 |
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Re: Can you sidestep a ranged attack?
The rule in Basic Set predated the addition of Sidestep and Sideslip by some time. I suspect the Basic rule might have been worded differently had that not been the case, since Retreat-as-Sidestep makes perfect sense against ranged attacks.
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