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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Belaugured DM" data-source="post: 4728390" data-attributes="member: 82918">My use of the wounding system is a compliment of course, I havent had occasion to use it yet but the PCs are getting into more and more combat now that the campaign is flowing and I will let you know on that Rel. The reason I am semi-focused on how to make 4e work for me so much at the moment because if I can actually turn it into something workable there are imo 3 big payoffs. 1 - Support, obviously they have just come out with this system and that’s what they will be supporting for awhile so it makes it easier to DM with a ton of (supposed) support coming down the pike. I say supposed because I am not entirely happy with the relative incompleteness of the PH I which I view as intentional oversight on the company's part to make it easier to sell supplements, so that’s actually a mixed bag. 2 - Ease of use, they have managed to simplify quite a few things which makes running a game rather easier and also allows for what I see as a fair amount of customization to actually make it fit with your views on D&D. If you have a fair amount of grounding in older versions with at least an idea of what you want to achieve I think that 4e being streamlined for ease of use helps you out a lot, even if you customize quite a bit. 3 - Improved tactical emphasis. To me with the way 4e stresses miniatures and PC and Monster roles (controller, artillery etc.) it brings a bit more of a tactical decision game feel to combat. I like that quite a bit, with a quick review of the 4e system and a basic grasp of tactics, you can easily design and make for some rather interesting combat scenarios. Alex, Regarding Stunting or "improvised At-Wills" The answer to your question whether I am looking for either or in some way by limiting the use of at wills is yes to both. Yes, I have had a fair amount of stunting performed, a few called shots here and there, and yes I am looking for players to create their own improvised at wills I suppose. This brings combat to life in a way that the simple "I swing my sword at monster x ...." basic attack grind cannot, but also it gets away from the "Twin strike, Twin strike, Twin strike...." (might as well be playing Warcraft and hitting your 3 key) feel as well. I am trying for a mix and balance of these things I suppose.  The more and more I look at my proposed fix for casters, the more and more I think that limiting at will use in general is going to have to be part of my overall plan for the reasons stated above. Good Point on the "Nova, then taking extended rests" thing, I may not run into the problem as a whole however since I have quite a few episodes where a sense of urgency is kind of the norm. The PCs will be getting harried and chased a lot as they try to achieve some missions and simply need to move fast to effect a few rescues in others. I can see how it might be a problem though if you don’t have a legitimate reason to keep the party moving right along. I also think I am going to make short rests an hour across the board. That makes sense and is fair to all concerned that way. Moniker, Your suggestion on the healing surge mechanics for a MP system is exactly what I have in mind for a daily MP and power use system I think, I am just trying to see if as a give back if I should allow some form of "powers point" (sorry that sounds terrible I know) recovery system using action points, and or easing the restrictions on daily / encounter powers, since they will be on a daily resource management system. In any case I should have something soon down for review, I just have been rather busy lately so haven’t gotten to work on it as much as I would have liked. Then you guys can rip me a new one (a good thing imo) by pointing out all the potential flaws and then hopefully I will have something pretty workable. Thanks!</blockquote>

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