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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LokiDR" data-source="post: 2694008" data-attributes="member: 6239">You would perform explict check for the end of the round.  As I've had to do this before, it does break the flow of action.  This is especially true when one user is at the top of the order and the other is at the bottom of the order.  They can do exactly what you don't want them to do, simply by placement of the round break.  I will keep this in mind.I think your interpretation goes against the rest of the rules.  See below.Can you tell me exactly how long it takes to use a wand?  Two people can't use it at the same time, but there is enough time in a round to fire more than once.What exactly do you think a standard action represents?  In the case of many actions, it is not what you apparently think it is.  An archer that moves 30 feet then fires an arrow spends most of his round moving 30 feet.  A spell cast represents more a matter of concentration than action.Well, all the crossbow users must be happy to hear that you house-rule their weapons to be faster.  The RAW disagrees, however.Of course you think the analogy shows your way correct, you didn't address MY analogy.  You made up a different situation.  I believe this is called a 'straw man'.Look, picture a simple passing drill from basketball.  The players all stand still, and ready to toss the ball to the next person.  In six seconds, that ball can be safely passed several times without any real fear of dropping it.  As Hyp pointed out so very well, ruling simultaneous actions in your way means more problems for the full attacking fighters than the wizards.  I think, after a reading of spell trigger items, its fairly clear.</blockquote>

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