Moving in formation

[Morrus]

Why do you need a rule to allow this? Why not just come up with a solution?

You can say that about any rule. A rule would be a solution. A simple way to do it without fiddling around.

 

[variant]

You can say that about any rule. A rule would be a solution. A simple way to do it without fiddling around.

There can't be a rule for every little thing. That is how you bog down the rules.

 

[LostSoul]

yeah, this is a situation where the GM needs to remember that the Kobolds cannot slip through the gap, because in actuality, the gap is not really there.

That's an interesting take, one I like... but I wonder what's the value of using stop-motion (turn-based? individual?) initiative?

 

[Lanefan]

You can say that about any rule. A rule would be a solution. A simple way to do it without fiddling around.

Simplest way I can think of would be to allow simultaneous initiatives, which for some reason recent editions have been loath to do.

Better yet would be to allow simultaneous initiatives and re-roll init. each round, so moving in formation for one round doesn't put you in unrealistic lockstep for the rest of the combat.

Lanefan

 

[Morrus]

There can't be a rule for every little thing. That is how you bog down the rules.

Sure. But there could be a rule for this little thing.