spring, tumble and sneak attack

[ZR]

I want feedback on tumble.

A while back there was a discussion on tumble useing BAB. I use this system.

What I wan't to know is this:
Can a rouge with spring attack, useing tumble to slip behind/over or under a PC say (DC=20+BAB) into a rear/flank position, sneak attack and then tumble away?

I recently had some halflings springing out of bunkers covered in illusionary earth doing this (so the PC couldn't see them coming)but I want feedback on this in general.

I would play this that they could if they made the DC and avoided the AOO, thus beating the defender. If they failed they woud simply get a normal attack.

I also play that they need a tumble of DC=10+BAB to get into a flank position if the defender is already engaged with an oponent
but needed DC=20+BAB if the defender is aloan

what do you all think.

ZR

 

[Darklone]

If they do it as you said, they catch their opponents flatfooted. With Spring Attack, no flanking is required then => no problem.

 

[smetzger]

What I wan't to know is this:
Can a rouge with spring attack, useing tumble to slip behind/over or under a PC say (DC=20+BAB) into a rear/flank position, sneak attack and then tumble away?

Yes, this will work. However, to use the full potential of a 'rouge' I suggest combining this maneuver with the Apply Makeup skill.