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<blockquote data-quote="Minigiant" data-source="post: 5861283" data-attributes="member: 63508"><p>The main issue is that D&D actions happen separately and with no changes when declare. Yes, characters can ready actions but they are limited to a single contingency. </p><p></p><p>In a real combat, an action can be changed to suit the battlefield in an instant. The enemy tries to pass you on your right, you can shift to the right and intercept. If they are far away due to space, you can break from what you are doing and chase the enemy with a sprint.</p><p></p><p>But in D&D, there is no way to engage an enemy while having 3 or 4 contingencies in place. There are only so many actions you can do when it is not your turn and these actions typically nerf your effectiveness on your turn or bog down the game.</p><p></p><p>A better readying system would be nice. Being able to say "I charge the orc with my axe but if the goblin tries to slip pass me, I push off the orc and chase after him" would be great.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Minigiant, post: 5861283, member: 63508"] The main issue is that D&D actions happen separately and with no changes when declare. Yes, characters can ready actions but they are limited to a single contingency. In a real combat, an action can be changed to suit the battlefield in an instant. The enemy tries to pass you on your right, you can shift to the right and intercept. If they are far away due to space, you can break from what you are doing and chase the enemy with a sprint. But in D&D, there is no way to engage an enemy while having 3 or 4 contingencies in place. There are only so many actions you can do when it is not your turn and these actions typically nerf your effectiveness on your turn or bog down the game. A better readying system would be nice. Being able to say "I charge the orc with my axe but if the goblin tries to slip pass me, I push off the orc and chase after him" would be great. [/QUOTE]
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