[quote=@Kronshi]
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Yes, but most DnD rules are up to the DM's discretion, it's how I run things and, according to DnD, adjusting the rules to fit your play style is legitimate. So how I did things was just as legit, but either way you make a good point and I did do an acrobatics check for both but considered the fact that he was able to even make a check to be because of AoO
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I'm not debating on how it goes in the game. your game, your rules.
It doesn't have to be just like dnd. Though if you refer to dnd rules as an example, the reference should be correct.

If you want to stay completely true to dnd:
Carver performs a shield bash, bandit evades (so high ac due to dex). bandits turn: he moves trough Carver's space and makes 2 acrobatics rolls successfully, then makes a single kick attack. I'm assuming the bandit has a sweet dex and low armor to pull that off, and (like Separ) something like improved unarmed strike, otherwise the kick would provoke after all since Carver isn't surprised or flanked.