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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Terath Ninir" data-source="post: 1471567" data-attributes="member: 47">Okay, this is one of the major failings of 3e, which has only been made worse by the self-contradictory rulings of the so-called "Sage".  The writers of this edition tried to clarify and codify things, and to make things balanced.  Unfortunately, this has led to a dysfunctional culture where people believe that the rules are sacred.  Worse, they start believing that the writers thought of everything, somehow, and that there must *be* a right answer in cases like this.The writers are human.  They clearly didn't think of this specific situation.  THERE IS NO RIGHT ANSWER.  THERE IS NO WRONG ANSWER.I believe you can sneak attack with a coup de grace.  If so, it would seem reasonable that you can power attack, too.Power attack makes a coup de grace un-survivable, which could reduce the fun of the game.  That alone is reason enough to veto it.Or you might think it is more fun to allow it.  Then allow it!If the Sage ever rules on this, he will make a judgement -- his best guess -- based on the rules.  Given his overall track record, his judgement will be no better than anyone else who is very familiar with the rules, and perhaps not as good.Have some faith in yourselves, people!  Go with whatever seems most logical and/or most fun to you.  It's just a game.  There is no absolute right or wrong.  Just f'in' get on with it, 'cause the boss (and the cool treasure) is just on the next level and you could already *be* there if you weren't trying to decide how many angels can dance on the head of a pin!</blockquote>

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