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<blockquote data-quote="Campbell" data-source="post: 7788797" data-attributes="member: 16586">If anything there is an increased emphasis on preparation and managing time outside of encounter mode. Spellcasters have fewer slots so they must manage their spells more carefully. A spontaneous caster must either know the spell they want to cast in a given slot at that level or have it as one of their signature spells. There is a strong focus on exploration. It is assumed outside of encounters that time is tracked in 10 minute increments and there are rules for things like searching, avoiding notice, and scouting ahead. Generally everything in the game you do has a cost listed in terms of time. Post combat recovery includes focusing on repairing shields, treating wounds with the Medicine skill, and the like. There are no short rest or long rest mechanics. Consumables are still a large part of play including talismans, a new class of magic items that must be attached to armor or weapons (taking 10 minutes) and have one use abilities for martial characters. Once a talisman is used it's magic is gone. Where the game has gotten more tactical it is by focusing in on the details. Things like blocking a blow with your shield, movement and positioning, and the like. Many things which were free actions now have a cost and must be managed. Several tactical options like Grapple, Trip, and the like now require a free hand to utilize. Several spells function best when appropriately timed, but everything is very much focused on the details of the fiction. Often spell casters will have to devote an action to holding on to their magic, but most spells just last as long as they last. Buff and debuff stacking is still a thing. It's a bit more limited than 3e. There are only 3 bonus types.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Campbell, post: 7788797, member: 16586"] If anything there is an increased emphasis on preparation and managing time outside of encounter mode. Spellcasters have fewer slots so they must manage their spells more carefully. A spontaneous caster must either know the spell they want to cast in a given slot at that level or have it as one of their signature spells. There is a strong focus on exploration. It is assumed outside of encounters that time is tracked in 10 minute increments and there are rules for things like searching, avoiding notice, and scouting ahead. Generally everything in the game you do has a cost listed in terms of time. Post combat recovery includes focusing on repairing shields, treating wounds with the Medicine skill, and the like. There are no short rest or long rest mechanics. Consumables are still a large part of play including talismans, a new class of magic items that must be attached to armor or weapons (taking 10 minutes) and have one use abilities for martial characters. Once a talisman is used it's magic is gone. Where the game has gotten more tactical it is by focusing in on the details. Things like blocking a blow with your shield, movement and positioning, and the like. Many things which were free actions now have a cost and must be managed. Several tactical options like Grapple, Trip, and the like now require a free hand to utilize. Several spells function best when appropriately timed, but everything is very much focused on the details of the fiction. Often spell casters will have to devote an action to holding on to their magic, but most spells just last as long as they last. Buff and debuff stacking is still a thing. It's a bit more limited than 3e. There are only 3 bonus types. [/QUOTE]

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