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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sadrik" data-source="post: 5082597" data-attributes="member: 14506">I think Full actions can go the way of the dodo. They really are not needed. In all of those cases you can simply make it a standard action. In cases where picking a lock for example sure you can move but then you have to start over on picking a lock. On summoning spells (and other full round action spells) you can say it takes two standard actions if you want to be accurate or you can simply say its a standard action. Changing everything to a standard action does not change much.Cast a spell- 1 round becomes standard actionCast a spontaneous meta-magic spell- standard actionCharge- run + attackCoup de Grace- standard actionEscape from a net- standard action (entangled condition restricts move anyway)Extinguish a flame- standard actionFull attack- standard actionLight a torch- standard actionLoad a crossbow- standard action (light and hand move action)Lock or unlock a weapon gauntlet- standard actionMove 5' through difficult terrain- ignore this rulePrepare to throw a splash weapon- standard actionRun- move action but x2 speed (run + run = x4 speed)Use a skill that takes 1 round- most require you to stay and not move to complete the skill anywayUse a touch spell on up to 6 friends- limit this by speed rather than an arbitrary numberWithdraw- 5' step + runI would also make a 5' step a move action under this because now you can make a 5' step and still get a full attack.Well this is also a 3e idea in that you can use a standard action for a move action. Also I think the use of swift actions should be minimized greatly. I see them as a bit of rules clutter and increased options that can paralyze some players. Swift actions are greatly used in ToB:Bo9S and it is too much minutia management. They could still exist but for very specific purposes. A broadened definition of a free action could work fine too. Keeping it closer to the core 3e- which does not have swift actions and things like quickened spells are defined by free actions "only once per turn" work just as well.</blockquote>

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