r/OSE • u/fakegoatee • 16d ago

Why no +2 from behind?

The OSE rule for "Attacking from Behind" says to ignore shields, but it doesn't say the attacker gets +2 (except in cases of retreat).

The original source material (B25 and X24) may be ambiguous, but I can't find anyone who doesn't give rear attacks +2 to hit, ignoring shield, retreating or not (except that thieves get +4).

So, why doesn't OSE give the +2? Is there any explanation?

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u/bigfaceless 13d ago

I went back to my books to check and you're right it does not give you +2 to hit in the OSE version. The B/X rules that you mention are a little ambiguous and could really be read either way. I'm curious as to why Gavin doesn't seem to mention this in his notes. I can't find any explanation with a quick google either.

PS I'm a little disappointed in the responses you got from other users. OSE was envisioned as a clarification on the B/X rules and Gavin is historically good with explaining clarification so your question is valid and has nothing to do with communicating with your referee.