POSTURE

The posture command can be used to change your posture, or combat intentions, in combat. By default everyone is in normal posture but you can switch to defensive or offensive postures if you have those skills.

Posture         Benefit
normal          n/a
defensive       Your stopping is doubled and you get a 5 bonus to AC,
                but you only get one fourth of your normal number attacks.
evasive         Large placement, dodge, and AC bonuses, but
                you get half as many attacks.
offensive       You get twice as many attacks, but your stopping
                is reduced to one fourth of its normal levels and you
                receive a 10 AC penalty.