Two Readied Actions - One Trigger

[Quidam]

If two PCs ready actions that trigger at the same time, how do you determine which action goes first?

 

[WalterKovacs]

If both have the same trigger, I'd say that it's the first to have readied an action.

 

[Hypersmurf]

I use the same method I use to resolve any other tie in initiative - highest initiative modifier goes first, or if the modifiers are the same, flip a coin.

-Hyp.

 

[Vegepygmy]

If both have the same trigger, I'd say that it's the first to have readied an action.

This is how I resolve it.

 

[Logan_Bonner]

Generally, if there's a conflict in timing, the creature whose turn it is decides on the order. Hypersmurf's suggestion—or an initiative check—also works.

 

[1of3]

Since the PCs are probably allies, I'd suggest: In any order they like.

 

[Nebulous]

Does the other PC lose his action for the round? Such as, the target is killed by the first attack?

 

[Danceofmasks]

Things happen sequentially in D&D, so readied actions are taken one at a time.

Now, the first PC takes his readied action, and kills the foe.

p291 .. if the trigger doesn't occur or you choose to ignore it, you can't use your readied action, and you take your next turn as normal.

Well, the trigger is there, and you may take your readied action .. feel free to ignore the trigger.