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Old 09-17-2013, 06:14 PM   #1
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In the basic set it states that if the opponent has multiple attacks, the retreat bonus extends to all of them, does the same apply to acrobatic dodge?

Can i use dodge and drop with acrobatic dodge?

If i fall prone and blink upwards, can i roll acrobatic to fall on my feet?
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Old 09-17-2013, 07:43 PM   #2
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No.
Yes.
Yes, with -5 from changing from horizontal to vertical position.
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Old 09-18-2013, 01:05 AM   #3
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In the basic set it states that if the opponent has multiple attacks, the retreat bonus extends to all of them, does the same apply to acrobatic dodge?

Can i use dodge and drop with acrobatic dodge?

If i fall prone and blink upwards, can i roll acrobatic to fall on my feet?
I don't know if it's RAW, but I have the plus/minus from acrobatic dodge apply to all dodges that turn.
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Old 09-18-2013, 01:51 AM   #4
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Acrobatic Dodge explicitly applies to only one Dodge roll.

Anything else would frankly give way too much utility to Acrobatics. For that, take Enhanced Dodge 2 (requires DX roll, -10%) [27].
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Old 09-19-2013, 08:41 AM   #5
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If an enemy uses an area attack centered in me, lets say 4 yards radius, would it be possible for me to dodge acrobatically 1 yard upward and them blink out of the attack, provided i can jump one or more yards and blink only moves you 3 yards.

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Old 09-19-2013, 09:47 AM   #6
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The blink itself is treated as a Dodge (B98) -- that would be 2 dodges, so no. But you can retreat as a Dodge and Drop (B377), so I don't see why you couldn't Blink and Drop for an extra yard of distance.
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Old 09-19-2013, 11:36 AM   #7
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I see, too bad. But even so, does acrobatic dodge works for jumping vertically? If i invested into increase jump and acrobacy could I get out of an area attack by out-jumping its radius as my block action?

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Old 09-19-2013, 07:02 PM   #8
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If an enemy uses an area attack centered in me, lets say 4 yards radius, would it be possible for me to dodge acrobatically 1 yard upward and them blink out of the attack, provided i can jump one or more yards and blink only moves you 3 yards.
Well, from my stand point if somebody had the foresight to take an all-out double defense I'd allow it. After all, you took the time to prepare for the inevitable mass of hate coming your way. Dodged a yard made the blink you're good! Otherwise, you're boned.
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