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I mostly lurk because a good search can usually turn up any info I need, but I have been having difficulty finding the answer to this question. Please note that I am looking for the sort of answer that I can bring to a GM, not an unsupported opinion. A well-supported interpretation might work however.
The big question: Do any teamwork feats work with dimensional savant?
Dimensional savant lets you flank with yourself. Teamwork feats require that you and an ally meet some particular criteria.
Are you your own ally?
Via FAQ:
Ally: Do you count as your own ally?
You count as your own ally unless otherwise stated or if doing so would make no sense or be impossible. Thus, "your allies" almost always means the same as "you and your allies."
—Sean K Reynolds, 10/12/10
Does it makes sense in this context?
Some think it does, other do not. Some threads on the subject:
http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mznv?Dimensional-Savant#1
http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrxg?Dimensional-Savant-and-Teamwork-Feats#1
http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ph3n?960-DPR-Dervisher#1
However, there doesn't seem to be a clear consensus from the masses. It seems as though this is a case where acting as your own ally makes sense. At the very least, Outflank should work, since you can flank with yourself in the first place. Either way, I don't think I'm alone in wondering what RAW or RAI is on the subject and clarification would be nice.
For reference:
Benefit: While using the Dimensional Dervish feat, you provide flanking from all squares you attack from. Flanking starts from the moment you make an attack until the start of your next turn. You can effectively flank with yourself and with multiple allies when using this feat.
Benefit: Whenever you and an ally who also has this feat are flanking the same creature, your flanking bonus on attack rolls increases to +4. In addition, whenever you score a critical hit against the flanked creature, it provokes an attack of opportunity from your ally.