Shattered Kingdoms

Since it comes up quite often when I play, and as I never really figured it out, what factors go into whether or not you actually escape a combat when you flee? Sometimes I get blocked, sometimes not.

I believe that some of it has to do with the number of openings that are available. Perhaps, if you are in a room with one exit you are going to get blocked because when you flee you are picking a random direction.

Aaaaaaa-BONK

A combination of these?

- Available exits
- Available movement points versus surrounding terrain
- Number of enemies + whether if engaged in melee
- Character dexterity versus enemies dexterity
- Condition of legs
- Flight status where applicable

Slayne! We, Larry, Curly, and Moe challenge you to a duel of honor!!!

...Shemp of course comes in to solo the fight afterward.

I always thought it was DEX versus number of opponents/number of exits

I think we were told some time ago that characters who flee get three chances to leave. If all of them are blocked by walls or impassible terrain, you get blocked. A block is more likely than not in a room with only one exit, but you can always try again if you've PE left.