Definition of 'Active' and 'Passive' use of Ablilities

[Donny Brook]

Originally Posted by Celjabba

An active ability does nothing until the wielder takes a maneuver to use it

Not necessarily a maneuver; it could activate with a free action.

[zoncxs]

Originally Posted by Donny Brook

Not necessarily a maneuver; it could activate with a free action.

Yup, hence me saying "action" instead of "maneuver" in my posts, but Donny got the best answer and page number too.