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<blockquote data-quote="IronWolf" data-source="post: 1769753" data-attributes="member: 21076">In the PBeM I am running we have six players (had seven at one point as I had suspicions one was dropping out and added the replacement a few weeks early).&nbsp; We use Yahoo Groups, so no separate OOC threads for us to look through.As DM I handle all of the die rolling for combat.&nbsp; A bit more work for me, but makes for a slightly cleaner thread.&nbsp; The players post their actions IC describing with flair what combat actions they take.&nbsp; Occassionally in uncertain situations, they will insert an OOC line and then BIC post a variant set of actions.&nbsp; They usually at the very end of the email add an OOC section with appropriate bonuses, skill usage, feat usage, etc.I then take all of those emails and start rolling initiative and combat rolls.&nbsp; Once the results are determined I add my fluff to the combat and post a pure IC combat save for the very last part where I list HP lost or any spell effects, etc.&nbsp; In some cases, the actions listed IC cover two rounds in which case I will actually post two rounds of combat (unless something significantly changes the course of combat from the first round).Combat rounds move fast.&nbsp; If someone hasn't had a chance to post I tend to follow what their character has done in the past.&nbsp; Our game is in its 9th month so it is pretty easy to know what a character will most likely do.&nbsp; So far everyone seems happy with it.As others have mentioned, maps do help immensely when it comes to a complex combat situation.&nbsp; I know my players prefer it when I post a map.&nbsp; I don't do anything too fancy, mainly a grid with some outlines of obstacles and colored dots to indicate people.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="IronWolf, post: 1769753, member: 21076"] In the PBeM I am running we have six players (had seven at one point as I had suspicions one was dropping out and added the replacement a few weeks early). We use Yahoo Groups, so no separate OOC threads for us to look through. As DM I handle all of the die rolling for combat. A bit more work for me, but makes for a slightly cleaner thread. The players post their actions IC describing with flair what combat actions they take. Occassionally in uncertain situations, they will insert an OOC line and then BIC post a variant set of actions. They usually at the very end of the email add an OOC section with appropriate bonuses, skill usage, feat usage, etc. I then take all of those emails and start rolling initiative and combat rolls. Once the results are determined I add my fluff to the combat and post a pure IC combat save for the very last part where I list HP lost or any spell effects, etc. In some cases, the actions listed IC cover two rounds in which case I will actually post two rounds of combat (unless something significantly changes the course of combat from the first round). Combat rounds move fast. If someone hasn't had a chance to post I tend to follow what their character has done in the past. Our game is in its 9th month so it is pretty easy to know what a character will most likely do. So far everyone seems happy with it. As others have mentioned, maps do help immensely when it comes to a complex combat situation. I know my players prefer it when I post a map. I don't do anything too fancy, mainly a grid with some outlines of obstacles and colored dots to indicate people. [/QUOTE]

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