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<blockquote data-quote="WhimsyTheFae" data-source="post: 2533716" data-attributes="member: 8964">My take - If you ignore an opponent, you are in essence allowing him to do whatever he wants to you (within reason, obviously).&nbsp; You are not, however, helpless.&nbsp; Therefore, I would not allow a Coup de Grace.&nbsp; Since you are not actively opposing his actions, he would get an AoO each round (if missile attacks or spellcasting in melee create an AoO, then ignoring an opponent should also).You would also be considered flat-footed in regards to that opponent (you are not using your dexterity to defend, therefore, only armor, natural armor, etc. would apply).&nbsp; This also means that the ignored individual cannot be AoO'ed by the ignoring character.The ignored opponent would also gain all flanking bonuses.This would be perfectly useful for a heavily armored/naturally armored individual fighting a relatively powerful opponent and a relatively weak opponent.&nbsp; For example, if my full plate wearing Ftr8 was battling a Rog6 and a Brd6 (obviously the character wouldn't know for certain, but could get an idea after a couple rounds), I may ignore the Brd6 and focus all my efforts on the Rog6.&nbsp; Sure, the Brd6 will get an extra attack on me each round, but I would negate the Rog6's sneak attack and should be able to defeat him quickly.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="WhimsyTheFae, post: 2533716, member: 8964"] My take - If you ignore an opponent, you are in essence allowing him to do whatever he wants to you (within reason, obviously). You are not, however, helpless. Therefore, I would not allow a Coup de Grace. Since you are not actively opposing his actions, he would get an AoO each round (if missile attacks or spellcasting in melee create an AoO, then ignoring an opponent should also). You would also be considered flat-footed in regards to that opponent (you are not using your dexterity to defend, therefore, only armor, natural armor, etc. would apply). This also means that the ignored individual cannot be AoO'ed by the ignoring character. The ignored opponent would also gain all flanking bonuses. This would be perfectly useful for a heavily armored/naturally armored individual fighting a relatively powerful opponent and a relatively weak opponent. For example, if my full plate wearing Ftr8 was battling a Rog6 and a Brd6 (obviously the character wouldn't know for certain, but could get an idea after a couple rounds), I may ignore the Brd6 and focus all my efforts on the Rog6. Sure, the Brd6 will get an extra attack on me each round, but I would negate the Rog6's sneak attack and should be able to defeat him quickly. [/QUOTE]

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