Okay, you have stated that the shadowdancer's hide in plain sight ability can be used in melee. This has lead to the following questions amongst my group:
1. Since hide in plain sight requires stealth, does the shadowdancer have to move to activate it? Is this activation a move action, a 5' adjustment, or a free action?
2. You cannot hide in your own shadow, but can you hide in the shadow of your melee opponent?