Rapid Assault

[Dannyalcatraz]

I'm curious- how do you run the poorly worded feat, Rapid Assault (Bo9S p32).

It allows the Feat's user to do +1d6 damage/melee attack in the first round of combat.

The question is how one interprets that "first round of combat" language.

 

[GammaPaladin]

I vote RAW. IMHO, it's designed to be used by martial adepts with speed enhancing powers. Charge, or give up the benefit.

Although, honestly, it's kind of moot. I mean, who would spend a feat for 1d6 of damage you can only use once per combat?

 

[Drowbane]

I voted "first round of melee"...

Its still a crap-feat though.

 

[Mr. Wilson]

I don't have my Bo9S with me atm, but I'm pretty sure it rewards characters for charging. So, RAW.

 

[Nifft]

IMHO the feat means, "SURPRISE, aren't you glad you all charged me? Now I full attack and CLEAVE you!"

Ironically it's much better for bruisers with reach and a low initiative.

Teh DM, -- N

 

[Darklone]

I use it as first round of combat and give the extra damage additionally for the surprise round.

 

[Gloombunny]

I just figured it was meant to be used with that full-attack-on-a-charge Tiger Claw maneuver.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I don't know- it would seem to be a pretty good feat for someone with a lot of iterative attacks, either due to PC level, TWF, MWF, FoB and a lot of potential AoOs...esp with Cleave & Reach!