Flanking maneuvers!

[Rias]

The FLANK verb has been updated so it actually works now. Don't bother trying to flank someone if you're the only one attacking them. Flanking will only work if the target is otherwise distracted or engaged - currently, for each recent attack on a character, their flank defense goes down - successful press attacks are particularly effective ways to set up another group member to flank.

If you surprise someone with a melee attack from stealth, you are considered automatically flanking them.

If you are flanking someone, their defense against your attacks will be greatly hindered. If they attack you, that will break the flank. (So if you find yourself getting flanked, try to attack the person flanking you to break the flank).

Armor Chinks are significantly more common if you are flanking your target.