Using Maneuvers or Presses in Rounds Other Than When You Gain Them

By default, combat cards effects last only until the end of the round during which they are played (rulebook).

An optional maneuver or press gained during a round must be used during that round, or be lost.

Now that the rulebook and the rulings are back online, here's the ruling:

www.vekn.net/index.php/general-rulings

By default, combat cards only apply to the round in which they are played. Explicit card text is needed to overcome this default. [RTR 19980623]