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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Shiroiken" data-source="post: 8154840" data-attributes="member: 6775477">I think the notion of making a Str/Athletics check to increase your speed is the best way to go. A simple method would simply be to add the die roll (times a modifier if needed, this is just conceptual) to the speed for the round. Another option (preferable if using a grid) would be to set a DC for every 5 ft of extra movement. Given that high rates of speed reduce the ability to turn or react, I'd consider granting disadvantage to Dex checks/saves until the start of the next turn. Using this and your knowledge of sprinting, you should be able to set a DC or multiplier that gives you what you want. Ideally you want to place world record levels at/near a high result from +5 modifier/ +6 proficiency, representing the best in the world.This is the case in our games as well. Unless the area is cramped/confined, there should be a lot of options to move and adjust to the flow of combat. This is particularly important to ranged attackers who want to avoid the +2 cover bonus your allies are likely going to provide. Terrain can be a valuable ally or a major pain, so movement in and around them can be useful/necessary. You example showed many options of moving towards the enemy, plus the potential hidden enemies you mentioned.I would like to comment about Attacks of Opportunity (or Opportunity Attacks, whatever term 5E uses). Too many players fear them far more than they should. Unless you're concentrating on a spell or facing one of the largest singe attack damage dealers (such as dragons and giants), taking the attack if often worth it to move into a better position. I take the attacks all the time, and it seldom makes any real difference, even if I get hit for some damage. At low levels any amount of damage is potentially deadly, but once you hit level 4+ you should be fine.</blockquote>

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