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  1. 2010-12-25, 11:55 PM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #1
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    Default 4e Fighter, About Stances?

    Hello, a bit late to the whole realm of fourth edition shinanegans, my DnD group has finally agreed to at least give fouth a shot. However, we are having a bit of trouble understanding some of the fighter's class features, the major confusions is concerning...

    Stances: Stances appear to be mentioned in a lot of content, Heroes of the Fallen Lands and the Essentials Dungeon Master kit being two that' I've noticed. However, I can't actually find anything about stances in the players handbook. I was wondering if someone could help me out either by directing me to where they are discussed or by giving an explanation here.
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  2. 2010-12-25, 11:56 PM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #2
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    Default Re: 4e Fighter, About Stances?

    Quick version:
    you can only have one stance active at a time.
    they last until the end of combat unless otherwise specified.

    Honestly, that's really it.
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    Default Re: 4e Fighter, About Stances?

    Quote Originally Posted by Blackfang108 View Post
    Quick version:
    you can only have one stance active at a time.
    they last until the end of combat unless otherwise specified.

    Honestly, that's really it.
    Addendum: If you go unconscious, your stance ends, I think.
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  4. 2010-12-26, 12:36 AM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by ninja_penguin View Post
    Addendum: If you go unconscious, your stance ends, I think.
    It would be funny to watch a fighter keep his stance while he's unconscious
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  5. 2010-12-26, 12:47 AM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by ninja_penguin View Post
    Addendum: If you go unconscious, your stance ends, I think.
    I'm not sure if that's specifically stated. It's been a while since I've had to know.
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    Default Re: 4e Fighter, About Stances?

    It's mentioned in the list of "Keyword Categories" in the Player's Handbook.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WitchSlayer View Post
    It would be funny to watch a fighter keep his stance while he's unconscious
    Presuming you have 999 swords, it shouldn't be too difficult.
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    Default Re: 4e Fighter, About Stances?

    Quote Originally Posted by Tiniere View Post
    Stances appear to be mentioned in a lot of content, Heroes of the Fallen Lands and the Essentials Dungeon Master kit being two that' I've noticed. However, I can't actually find anything about stances in the players handbook.
    This is because Essentials is not the same thing as core 4e. The fighter in the former has different stances as a class feature instead of powers.

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  9. 2010-12-26, 08:23 AM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #9
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    Default Re: 4e Fighter, About Stances?

    Quote Originally Posted by Tengu_temp View Post
    This is because Essentials is not the same thing as core 4e. The fighter in the former has different stances as a class feature instead of powers.
    Except that Stances work exactly the same in Essentials. Fighters just get them as at-wills in Essentials, and pretty much only as Dailies in Core.

    Anyway, check the glossary of keywords in whichever source you have.
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