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<blockquote data-quote="candidus_cogitens" data-source="post: 479262" data-attributes="member: 770">Yes, delayed actions cannot interrupt a foe's action.But I think you are incorrect about readied actions turning into delayed actions if the trigger doesnt happen.&nbsp; If the trigger doesnt occur, you simply do nothing, and you take your turn in the same order as before.&nbsp; Only if the readied action is triggered does your initiative change.As for how specific you have to be, I think it is mostly up to the DM, because there is so much gray area.&nbsp; Typical things in my campaign that we ready are:&quot;If that wizard starts to cast a spell, I shoot at him.&quot;&quot;I attack the first foe that steps within ten feet of me.&quot;&nbsp; (Remember, you can take a five-foot step.)&quot;I fire at the first enemy that comes around the corner.&quot;One big question mark is whether you have to designate a single foe.&nbsp; Such as if there are two enemy spellcasters and you want to ready an attack against the first one to start casting a spell.&nbsp; Another question mark is whether you have time to make decisions with readied actions.&nbsp; For example, can you say, &quot;I fire at any creature that comes in sight, if it looks like it is going to attack me.&quot;&nbsp; Or ... &quot;I cast protection from elements spell (type to be determined) to protect myself against whatever kind of attack i am going to be hit with.&quot;&nbsp; Judgement calls!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="candidus_cogitens, post: 479262, member: 770"] Yes, delayed actions cannot interrupt a foe's action. But I think you are incorrect about readied actions turning into delayed actions if the trigger doesnt happen. If the trigger doesnt occur, you simply do nothing, and you take your turn in the same order as before. Only if the readied action is triggered does your initiative change. As for how specific you have to be, I think it is mostly up to the DM, because there is so much gray area. Typical things in my campaign that we ready are: "If that wizard starts to cast a spell, I shoot at him." "I attack the first foe that steps within ten feet of me." (Remember, you can take a five-foot step.) "I fire at the first enemy that comes around the corner." One big question mark is whether you have to designate a single foe. Such as if there are two enemy spellcasters and you want to ready an attack against the first one to start casting a spell. Another question mark is whether you have time to make decisions with readied actions. For example, can you say, "I fire at any creature that comes in sight, if it looks like it is going to attack me." Or ... "I cast protection from elements spell (type to be determined) to protect myself against whatever kind of attack i am going to be hit with." Judgement calls! [/QUOTE]

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