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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fba827" data-source="post: 4629262" data-attributes="member: 807">There is even an example in either the PHB or the DMG where the PCs can use healing word/inspiring word outside of combat to speed up their healing.  They just need an additional 5minutes short rest to get back the used powers.The only real limiting factor there are the spent healing surges (eventually they'll run out and need an extended rest) and also time (something can interupt them or they are on a race to do something before a deadline).  By taking extended rests they start loosing other things (like more action points, or some higher level magic items that grant additional bonuses if you've passed a certain number of milestones that day)So, bottom line, it is only because of the first error (which is fine, don't beat yourself over it -- you're all new at it) that the second thing became so outlandish.Just say from the next game onward that you misunderstood the healing word and you have to use the healing surge to regain the additional +1d6Yes, they can (and will) continue using the healing word outside of combat -- it's to be expected.edit: ninjaed!</blockquote>