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Latest revision as of 17:55, 13 July 2026

POSTURE
Type Roleplaying, System
System Combat

The POSTURE verb has the same functionality as STANCE VERBOSE, and allows one to change their stance for other players to view.

Help

Please note: This populates with POSTURE HELP or HELP POSTURE.

Usage:
    POSTURE (stance type)

Where {stance type} is one of the following:
    OFFENSIVE  (all offensive, no regard to defense!)
    ADVANCE    (mostly offensive, little defense.)
    FORWARD    (more offensive, moderate defense.)
    NEUTRAL    (more defense, moderate offense.)
    GUARDED    (mostly defensive, little offense.)
    DEFENSIVE  (all defensive, no offensive.)

Usage

Stance First Third
Offensive You move into an offensive stance, ready for battle. Xeraphina drops all defense as she moves into a battle-ready stance.
Advance You move into an advancing stance, clearly preparing for an attack. Xeraphina moves into an aggressive stance, clearly preparing for an attack.
Forward You move into a forward stance, taking a slightly aggressive stance. Xeraphina switches to a slightly aggressive stance.
Neutral You fall back into a neutral stance. Xeraphina falls back into a relaxed, neutral stance.
Guarded You move into a guarded stance, ready to protect yourself. Xeraphina moves into a defensive stance, clearly guarding herself.
Defensive You move into a defensive stance, ready to fend off an attack. Xeraphina moves into a defensive stance, ready to fend off an attack.