Editing AstonishingSwordsmen&SorcerersOfHyperborea) GameNotes (section)

== HOW COMBAT WORKS ==

'''Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers Of Hyperborea''' uses a mix of 1st edition target number (prior to THACO but effectively the same) and some new twists.

A '''Round''' (10 seconds) is split between 2 '''Phases''' (5 seconds each). 6 rounds (1 minute) equals a '''Turn'''.
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Combat typically entails ''melee'', ''missiles'', magic'', and/or ''movement''.

Before Initiative is rolled heroes must '''Declare their Actions''' for the Round. For a PBP game your declared actions and all your rolls (attack checks, damage rolls, etc.) are posted together as otherwise we will NEVER get through combat. 
:Note that you should POST your Whole Rounds Actions, Moves, etc. and post them in the OOC.

'''Initiative''' is a group opposed D6 roll, higher the better. In cases of a tie the highest DEX in either group means they go first. 

'''First Strike''': When two weapon-wielding melee combatants first clash, the one with the longer reach weapon strikes first, regardless of initiative results. Reference the applicable weapon class (WC) for each weapon. Again for a PBP I will figure that out in my post of the players and monsters actions and results.

'''Weapon Attack Rate'''
:1/2 = one attack every two rounds
:1/1 = one attack per round
:3/2 = one attack one round, two attacks the next round
:2/1 = two attacks per round
:5/2 = two attacks one round, three attacks the next round
:3/1 = three attacks per round


For the PBP game the GM rolls Initiative each round and the heroes all Declare their actions AND post their rolls, (melee attack & damage, missile attacks & damage, spells & effects, movement and any special actions etc.)

The heroes make all their attack rolls, saving throws, etc. Post the results in an OOC at the bottom of your post with your declared actions. You don't need to wait for each other to post your actions, I will sort it all out in my Post.