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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nyeshet" data-source="post: 3750779" data-attributes="member: 18363">Actually, I think I like this idea far more than x/encounter. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> It makes sense in several respects that if you have a more or less at will ability that cannot be used every round that the reason it cannot be used every round is that one needs to rest a bit between uses. So the Paladin takes a deep breath, draws upon the vast strength of his faith and will and Smites the foe. Having done so, he takes a moment to refocus his will at his next opportunity. Perhaps it takes only a moment - only a single round spent not moving or attacking or some other strenuous action. Perhaps it takes a few moments of prayerful contemplation, a full minute that cannot be readily attained in the midst of combat. Either way, it makes a nice thematic limitation upon how often he can use his ability. Requiring only a single round means he can fall back for a moment or two before rushing in again. Requiring a minute of prayer to reinvigorate the intensity of his faith, will, morale, etc means it will likely be a once per combat action unless things are going well enough that he can fall back for a full minute - in which case it probably isn't needed in most instances. I also like the fact that it almost seems to flow well with fictional examples, such as where the character takes a moment (or three) to hype themselves into whatever level of morale, rage, etc they need to perform the action. Or perhaps it is a thief, taking a few moments to steady their hands before attempting a complex lock picking or deft purse cutting. All in all, I really like this idea - over and above the "x per encounter" idea. On the other hand, has anyone else noticed the similarities between this and a psion (or psychic warrior, etc) refocusing after expending focus for a psionic feat, class ability, etc?</blockquote>

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