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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LostSoul" data-source="post: 5055506" data-attributes="member: 386">That is something I considered - having a list of details that the DM picks from based on the description of the action.  Having cards would make it easy to remember.Another benefit to that system is that you could strongly influence the "feel" of martial combat.  If all the details are swashbuckling ones, you'd be more likely to have swashbuckling combat.edit: What I'm actually hoping is that the details grab the attention of the players enough so that no one at the table has to wonder about how the orc is holding his axe - over his head with his chest exposed, flat in front of him to parry but unable to make any quick attacks, or whatever.  As DM I might lose some details, but since they matter to the players, they should be able to keep track of them.Another thing I don't want to do is tie any mechanics to these details, even if they are on cards.  Maybe sometimes you can use Tide of Iron when your shield arm is pinned.  I have no idea how, but I don't want to rule it out.</blockquote>