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Message: <blockquote data-quote="howandwhy99" data-source="post: 5610172" data-attributes="member: 3192">I disagree combat must long and tedious, regardless of the system.  I strongly advocate Caller play. Don't take turns. Work together as a group. Share initiative. Discuss strategy as a team until a consensus is reached for what each PC will do for the round. Yes, every player ultimately decides for his or her own character, but success is far more likely when working in concert.A well oiled adventuring team won't happen in one session though. (This is one of the drawbacks to random convention play) Like great choreography and dancing, working together well takes time and practice. Fortunately, all this practice is actually playing D&D, so that's hardly a drawback. And once you do get going, then particular party tactics will become commonplace. Each round will speed up as players are more assured on what to do in a given situation, how they competently work with other characters, and many other aspcts. Not to mention how discussion can continue for the forthcoming round, while the Caller reads to the Ref the actions of the PCs in the order of action agreed upon. And the best part is never having to sit around while everyone else takes their turn. It's a constant give and take, except perhaps when the Ref relays the results back to everyone.Yes, this is a strategy and not a rule. Players can and do act individually. But I would remove any rule from an RPG which said turns MUST be taken individually. It's been far too fun for me with the freedom not to.</blockquote>

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