====== Braced Character ======
Braced is a state in which a [[:characters|character]] will not be able move or be moved. \\
As a result they have a +2 to [[:characters:AC]] and +4 [[:characters:WC]] penalty. \\
:!: Any experience gained whilst braced is reduced to a 5th. 

Bracing can be useful for staying on top of an enemy [[:gods|god's]] altar whilst [[:skills:praying]] if the character wishes to convert.

To toggle the braced status: Use the [[:player_commands#brace]] command.
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Text of the help file brace.en inside {prefix}/share/crossfire/help folder of the [[:server]] installation : 
>Brace:
>When you enter the 'brace' command to brace your character, your character will no longer move. 
>It can still attack adjoining spaces. 
>Bracing can be useful to hold a location.

>When you are braced, you lose your [[:characters:dex]] bonus and incur a 2 point ac penalty beyond that 
>>(if you have a negative dex bonus, you may in fact come out ahead. 
>You also only get 20% of the normal experience for killing creatures, 
>and incurs a 4 point wc (to hit) penalty.