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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Turtlejay" data-source="post: 4906281" data-attributes="member: 70267">The "Flank"We have had this issue crop up constantly in our games.  You will be fighting an enemy, and one of the other enemies will move behind you.  Did you know doing this gives them +2 to hit?  It counts as Combat Advantage!  Luckily our DM has allowed us to begin this 'flank' maneuver so it seems fair.  I have been considering a houserule where once you are flanked you can shift as a free action.  I mean, it is totally not fair *or* realistic to be flanked!  What do you think?/sarcasmThis is a legitimate tactic.  It forces the victim to do something different, whether that is charge a different opponent or use a less ideal ranged or reach attack.  House rule it in your game if you like, but don't suggest that it is broken and an oversight.Jay</blockquote>