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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jdrakeh" data-source="post: 2788554" data-attributes="member: 13892">I describe combat as a series of maneuvers, much as they appear on a movie screen or in a novel. I do not describe combat using rules jargon (i.e., DC, AC, DR, Damage, et al.) - these things are written on character sheets and in rule books so that they may be referenced and applied during actual play without the need to announce them. The sole exception to this rule of thumb for me is feats.Feats really must be called out by name, as each is a small sub-system unto itself and, thus, must be identified by name so the DM and/or player knows what rules to apply when. Saying "I jump leap forward and thrust my sword between the guard's ribs!" is enough description to resolve a simple 'to hit' roll, but not enough to illuminate what feat (if any) is being used and what special rules it introduces into the scenario. Incidentally, I am not a big fan of mechanics that intrude upon drama in this manner. Feats always, without fail, remind me that this is 'just a game' - this jars me out of character (both as a player and as a DM) and greatly decreases the amount of fun that I have while playing a game. Feats are possibly my least favorite aspect of d20/OGL games for this reason.</blockquote>