gamemasterbob
Explorer
Maneuvers in LUA5e are fun and make for great tactical choices. I want to use them and use them often. So, there should be a way to buy more EP and use it NOW. With limits! The rule as it is, is OK except that you have to wait one minute to use the EP you just got. By then the combat is probably going to be over. So I modify the rule this way
Temporary EP or TEP
You can only buy TEP with HD if your EP pool is empty. You can spend a max of 2 HD for TEP (1d4 per HD). Any TEP generated that exceeds your current max pool is ignored. TEP is immediately available.
After the encounter, any unspent TEP is lost and does not add to your pool. Acquiring TEP can be done once per encounter.
I think this idea keeps combat in balance and makes generating EP outside of a rest a costly choice. Especially at low levels. Also, you can use it immediately -You have to! This works better for me.
Temporary EP or TEP
You can only buy TEP with HD if your EP pool is empty. You can spend a max of 2 HD for TEP (1d4 per HD). Any TEP generated that exceeds your current max pool is ignored. TEP is immediately available.
After the encounter, any unspent TEP is lost and does not add to your pool. Acquiring TEP can be done once per encounter.
I think this idea keeps combat in balance and makes generating EP outside of a rest a costly choice. Especially at low levels. Also, you can use it immediately -You have to! This works better for me.