Basic Set, p. 215 for
Power Blow says “If successful, double your ST for damage purposes for the
next attack only. This attack takes all normal modifiers, and must occur immediately after the Power Blow roll.” (emphasis theirs). Does that allow for a sequence like:
- Take several Concentrate maneuvers to prepare for a Power Blow.
- Do all sorts of other things that are not attacks: Move, Evaluate, long actions, …
- Finally make an attack: 1st rolling against Power Blow for the ST buff, then rolling against my attack skill to see if I’m on target.
I.e. am I allowed the middle bullet point above, or must my maneuver after my last Concentrate maneuver for
Power Blow be some kind of attack if I want the ST bonus?