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Old Fri Feb 19, 2010, 11:49am
Camron Rust Camron Rust is offline
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Originally Posted by Snaqwells View Post
The rule doesn't say they can't "improve their position." It says they can't get up or attempt to get up. It says they can't roll over. I don't see how your position is supported by rule, Camron. Now I've got to go to my car to get the book.
By explicitly saying the player may sit up on their back, that is implying that other movements are not permitted. Rising to one knee/one foot is getting up.
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