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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mirrorrorrim" data-source="post: 9130493" data-attributes="member: 7040132">Ugh. Why does this argument hit me? Crap. Maybe there is a good reason for a short rest to be shorter than an hour... I've seen the 1 hour Short Rest debate enough to know that Pact Magic bugged me.What if a Short Rest was designed to be a little more flexible by adding functionality on a scale? What if the rechargey Short Rest was shorter, but it is divorced from the Hit Die and Exhaustion healing, which could be an additional possible add-on to a Short Rest if you have the time and need? One could build in the reasons and benefits of these options. Let me take a stab at it.Mirt the Moneylender's Rules for Party R&R. A Suggested Standard Structure for Short Rests for your Adventuring Party. This is trained into every mercenary company that Mirt founded.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Short Rest:  "When we say a Short Rest, we mean it. You have 5 minutes for a short breather before pressing on."<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">This allows the Party members to: <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Catch Your Breath. Recharge abilities that recharge on a "Short Rest." </li> </ol></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I suggest a limit of 2 Short Rests Per Day, like BG3. (I know some like Short Rests recharging PBx/day but some designs might need to change to reflect how fast and easy Short Rests would be. Maybe as an alternate rule?)</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Recuperate & Reflect: "If necessary, you may extend a Short Rest to 1 hour for a little Recuperation & Reflection regarding your recent challenges. If you can't more forward after an hour, consider a Long Rest."<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">This allows the Party members to:<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Tend to Trauma. The Party takes care of their recent injuries, whether from physical or metaphysical harm. The party can spend Hit Dice to recover HP. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Eat & Drink Something. Everybody just eat something. Feed the Fire. Whether it's Otik's Leftover Spiced Potatoes or iron rations. Wash it down with whatever water or grog you got. Do both and lose 1 point of exhaustion from that 1-10 scale I like.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Reflect on Your Results. Talk to your Party. Consider how you got to where you are, right now. Did you handle that right? Process and affirm your purpose. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Make a (New) Plan. Determine the next step forward on your chosen path. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Gather your Party and Venture Forth. Argue over who goes first and last, and roll out. </li> </ol></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Long Rest. Rest for 8 hours. Sleep at least 6 of that. Still engage in all the R&R.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">This allows the Party members to:<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Recuperate & Reflect. As above.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Make History. Chronicle your day and thoughts in a song or journal so that your accomplishments are recorded. And remember, this is for posterity, so be honest.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Get Some Shuteye. Set a watch rotation so everyone can sleep at least 6 hours. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Fully Rest. After 8 hours, recover all your HD and HP, and recharge all your abilities that recharge on a "Long Rest."</li> </ol></li> </ul></li> </ul></blockquote>

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