Kneeling and Prone

[Witchstar]

Since people are talking about kneeling and prone, there's something I'm not clear on...

What bonus does someone get if they're attacking somebody who is kneeling? If I recall correctly, the rules sorta vaguely imply it's the same as attacking someone who is prone, but it seems like a kneeling person would be at a slightly less disadvantage.

[Skarg]

According to the optional detailed rules where a figure can be forced to kneel by leg injuries:

While kneeling, though, he attacks at -2 and is attacked at +2.

How that combines with facing modifies for side/rear, though? I would say stack them but don't go over +4.

[HeatDeath]

On the subject of rules nuances around prone-ness, if a figure is knocked down in combat, and it's attacker took no hits during the turn, can the attacker force retreat the fallen figure?

[Skarg]

I don't think the rules say not, so technically RAW I expect so, but a GM might (or might not) rule that a fallen figure can't be retreated. I'd tend to allow it, because I think it's a way to include the possibility of getting people to fall back and down, (even though technically they fall down and then back).

[FireHorse]

Kicking them while they're down. I like it.

[JustAnotherJarhead]

Originally Posted by hcobb

Kneel behind cover: ITL 116 (+2 DX adjustment if the cover provides a crossbow brace)

but, if that crossbowman is standing IN a doorway (vertical cover), leaning half out, he is also -2 to shoot back, and gets no "bracing" bonus.

Crossbowmen do much better (both offensively & defensively) when lying prone or supported/braced like a table, tree limb etc...