GMing the Ready Action

[Water Bob]

I just recall a section trying to justify the slow rate of movement was based on a rationale that dungeons were dangerous and adventurers moved very cautiously.

I vaguely remember that, too. But, I'm sure the move rate was per round (per one minute combat round).

 

[underfoot007ct]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think AD&D defined walk or run or jog. A character simply had a max move, which, if human and unencumbered was 120 foot in doors and 120 yards outside.

Not sure about 1e (I cannot locate my 1e books), but 2e had WALK, JOG, and RUN, as per 2e PHB pages 119-120.

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