Im wondering if you use sidestep with a fig that can carry do you need to move to be able to place a carried fig?

Yes, you need to move. That movement can be as little as 0 squares, but still requires Break Away from the Side Step Character.

Also note that Side Step is a Locked 2 move value, so it will not be modified by the Carry Ability.

Awesome. Thanks for the quick reply. This makes the new Angel that much better.

I am dense and not understanding Dattguy's conclusion - can someone spell this out for me?

And also, sidestep doesn't automatically breakaway, right?

1. He is saying that since sidestep locks your move value, it stays a 2 and is not affected by the -2 movement penalty for carrying. This means you can sidestep and carry a character for two squares as a free action. Since the new angle can do this, he could theoretically grab a friendly, move them away, and then charge back in to strike the enemy he just rescued the friendly from.

2. No, Sidestep does not break away automatically, although im not sure if it would if you have P/T or L/C

P/T and L/C are move actions and Sidestep is a free action to move so they would not interact if a character had both.

In addition, L/C isn't an auto break away anymore. It's a +2 to break away roll, and P/T allows you to ignore characters which is a bit different from auto break away.

If I am correct the only thing that would stack with Sidestep that would work would be improved movement ignores characters, I am pretty sure that you would be able to ignore the character and side step away?

There are already quite a few characters that can Sidestep/Carry.

That's correct. IM:Characters would allow you to Sidestep away.

Oh how I love both. Together = love.

Plasticity would also stack with side step, or great size, for the bonus to breakaway.