Question about Rogues

[Beercifer]

What is it that causes your armor class to go up after a sneak attack? The victim getting hit causes your armor class to improve...

Anyone?

[Rysky]

???

Do you mean going from Flat-Footed to not-Flat-Footed?

[Kalindlara]

I'm guessing you're referring to the offensive defense rogue talent, available to the Core Rulebook rogue. ^_^

[Rysky]

Ah! I misread the "your" as their :3, thanks Kali.

[Vrischika111]

if you look for justification for any talent/power, you still have a long way ahead.

the talent increase your AC versus THAT opponent.

it could be that the wounds you inflicted (via sneak) prevent him to face you properly or to move his arms in your direction without pain.

you that you improved your confidence and get superior to the wounded guy...
RP justifications can be all and nothing.

[Issac Daneil]

There is a round about way to achieve what you're talking about with the Unchained Rogue's class feature: Debilitating Injury

[Beercifer]

Offensive Defensive is what it is. Thank you.

[blashimov]

I know question answered, but also debilitating injury can impose an attack penalty.

[Kalindlara]

blashimov wrote:

I know question answered, but also debilitating injury can impose an attack penalty.

It also bears mentioning: this is the reason why offensive defense isn't available to the unchained rogue. Debilitating injury is meant to fill that role. ^_^

[voska66]

I just take it as that saying "A good defense is strong offense".

So I picture it as the rogues attacks are putting the opponent on the defensive till they can formulate a offensive plan. So that attacks would be weaker applied by a higher AC.