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The '''{{tt|circle}} [[page type is::command]]''' is a non-damaging brawling maneuver used to improve your position against your opponent. If {{com|grapple}}d to the target, a successful use will also affect their balance.
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|description=Tactical combat maneuver that circles an opponent to improve your position without attacking. It trains Tactics, and while grappled it also damages the opponent's balance.
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The '''{{tt|circle}} command''' is a non-damaging tactical maneuver used to improve your position against an opponent. If you are {{com|grapple}}d to the target, a successful circle also affects their balance, and can knock them off their feet while keeping the grapple.


The combat system considers both {{tt|circle}} and {{com|weave}} to be the same command for the purposes of calculating the balance modifier of the next attack.
==Syntax==
==Syntax==
*{{tt|CIRCLE}}
: Circle the enemy you are facing.
*{{tt|CIRCLE}} ''<target>''
*{{tt|CIRCLE}} ''<target>''
: Circle the indicated enemy.


==Detailed Information==
==Bugs==
Circle is a tactical maneuver.<br />
At the moment, this command, and other non-damaging brawling moves, have no effect. The GMs have indicated this is on the list to be fixed.
Circle tends to be a moderately fatiguing maneuver. Attacking again too soon can make this worse.<br />
Circle tends to be balance building.<br />
Circle is a reasonably paced maneuver, but heavy or unbalanced weapons can slow the attack further.<br />
Circle is more accurate than most maneuvers, and is equally suited to puncture, slice, and impact weapons.<br />
Circle temporarily penalizes all defenses, but is equally suited to evasion, parry, and shield defenses.<br />


==Notes==
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* The combat system treats {{tt|circle}} and {{com|weave}} as the same command when calculating the balance modifier of your next attack.
{{cat|Combat commands}}
* Circle, {{com|bob}}, {{com|weave}} and {{com|dodge}} make a low-risk rotation for keeping balance and position up while a creature works your defenses.

==See Also==
* {{com|weave}}
* {{com|bob}}
* {{com|grapple}}
* [[Combat maneuvers]]
* [[Tactics skill]]

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Latest revision as of 13:36, 12 September 2026

Circle
Tactical combat maneuver that circles an opponent to improve your position without attacking. It trains Tactics, and while grappled it also damages the opponent's balance.
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The CIRCLE command is a non-damaging tactical maneuver used to improve your position against an opponent. If you are GRAPPLEd to the target, a successful circle also affects their balance, and can knock them off their feet while keeping the grapple.

Syntax

  • CIRCLE
Circle the enemy you are facing.
  • CIRCLE <target>
Circle the indicated enemy.

Detailed Information

Circle is a tactical maneuver.
Circle tends to be a moderately fatiguing maneuver. Attacking again too soon can make this worse.
Circle tends to be balance building.
Circle is a reasonably paced maneuver, but heavy or unbalanced weapons can slow the attack further.
Circle is more accurate than most maneuvers, and is equally suited to puncture, slice, and impact weapons.
Circle temporarily penalizes all defenses, but is equally suited to evasion, parry, and shield defenses.

Notes

  • The combat system treats CIRCLE and WEAVE as the same command when calculating the balance modifier of your next attack.
  • Circle, BOB, WEAVE and DODGE make a low-risk rotation for keeping balance and position up while a creature works your defenses.

See Also

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