Help for rank

The rank command sets where you stand in your group's line. Anyone in a group can use it.

Usage:

  rank                   - Shows where you are standing now
  rank front             - Stand at the front of the line
  rank middle            - Stand in the middle, the default
  rank back              - Stand at the back of the line

What Each Position Does:

  Front    You draw the most attacks, and you put yourself between an attacker
           and anyone standing further back. You also set your guard, which
           gives you a little more armor while you hold the position.

  Middle   The default. You draw a normal share of attention.

  Back     You draw the fewest attacks, but only while you stay out of melee.
           The moment you are locked in with something you are at the front,
           whatever you chose.

Holding the Line:

One person can only hold off one attacker at a time. Once someone at the front is locked in melee, the next attacker walks past them to whoever it wanted, so a thin line will not protect a large group.

Changing Position:

You cannot shift position while you are locked in melee. Type retreat to disengage first.

Shifting position during a fight costs you a moment. Train the Combat Rank skill and it costs you nothing.

Your group leader can also move you around the line with group rank while you are out of combat. Your own rank command always wins - just choose a new position.

See help group for the rest of the group commands.