Flat-Footed

[ceratitis]

It's often pointed out that standing on a Grease spell requires no Balance check, but rather a Reflex save each round. A Grease spell only requires a Balance check if you attempt to move within the area.

So it's sometimes argued that a character within a Grease spell is only 'balancing' (and hence flat-footed) during his action, and only if he is attempting to move.

-Hyp.

so if he's "only" attacking all that dodging and weaving isnt balancing but if he wants to take a 5 ft step he is?
if he is shot at and uses deflect/catch arrows or any dodge based ac booster its cool 'cos it isnt his action and he isnt trying to move?
mmm doesnt feel right. however having a first level spell that makes everyone flat footed and susseptible to sneak attacks is a bit much.
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[Hypersmurf]

so if he's "only" attacking all that dodging and weaving isnt balancing but if he wants to take a 5 ft step he is?

If he doesn't move from his square, he is not required to make a Balance check. Only a Reflex save each turn.

-Hyp.