Action Points - Revision history

Tao alexis at 00:04, 30 March 2025

2025-03-30T00:04:05Z

Tao alexis at 19:34, 6 February 2025

2025-02-06T19:34:12Z

Tao alexis: /* Load a bow, aim and fire */

2024-06-03T23:15:26Z

Load a bow, aim and fire

Tao alexis: /* Draw weapon, heavy one-handed */

2023-11-25T02:55:25Z

Draw weapon, heavy one-handed

Tao alexis: /* Stand from prone position */

2023-11-23T05:01:08Z

Stand from prone position

Tao alexis: /* Armour the body */

2023-10-02T17:33:42Z

Armour the body

Tao alexis: /* Load and fire a sling */

2023-09-02T08:45:46Z

Load and fire a sling

Tao alexis: /* Load a light crossbow */

2023-09-02T08:44:51Z

Load a light crossbow

Tao alexis: /* Load a bow, aim and fire */

2023-09-02T06:30:44Z

Load a bow, aim and fire

Tao alexis: /* Point Costs */

2023-09-02T06:23:40Z

Point Costs

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 '''[[Movement (stride)|Movement]]''' describes the AP cost to cross the distance from [[Combat Hex|hex to hex]], each being 5 feet in diameter.  There are four manners of movement, or "strides."  These strides are '''wary''', '''walking''', '''running''' and '''sprinting'''; the AP cost for each is shown on the right-hand table.  The spread enables the combatant to select a specific speed of movement; for example, if running, the character may use 1 AP to move either 4 hexes per point or 5.  Both are counted as "running" for game purposes.
-Both large and fast creatures, with longer strides or due to their biology, have AP costs per hex that allow them to move faster than ordinary humanoids.  Horses have various [[Horse Gaits|gaits]] at which they can walk or run, while [[Gazelle|gazelles]] and [[Cheetah|cheetahs]] can manage 20 hexes or more per AP.  A hill giant walking with a normal stride would travel 3.5 hexes per AP.
+Both large and fast creatures, with longer strides or due to their biology, have AP costs per hex that allow them to move faster than ordinary humanoids.  Horses have various [[Horse Gait|gaits]] at which they can walk or run, while [[Gazelle|gazelles]] and [[Cheetah|cheetahs]] can manage 20 hexes or more per AP.  A hill giant walking with a normal stride would travel 3.5 hexes per AP.
 == Point Costs ==

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 ===== Change form =====
-round. Includes polymorph and shape-change, by spell or natural ability. Cost in AP equals one complete round, from beginning of change to full assumption of new shape.
+round. Includes [[Polymorph Other (spell)|polymorph]] and [[Shapechanging (ability)|shape-change]], by spell or natural ability. Cost in AP equals one complete round, from beginning of change to full assumption of new shape.
 ===== Climb a rope ladder =====

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 ===== Load a bow, aim and fire =====
-Requires 1 round, then 2 AP on the second round after the [[Bow (weapon)|bow]] is loaded.  Allows an arrow to be fired '''every other round'''.  The length of time includes selecting an [[Arrow (missile)|arrow]] while consciously observing the battlefield and judging the position and movement of the intended target.  Loading a weapon can be done while [[Sight & Fire (sage ability)|sighting]].
+Requires 1 round, then 2 AP on the second round after the [[Bow (weapon)|bow]] is loaded.  Allows an arrow to be fired '''every other round'''.  The length of time includes selecting an [[Arrow (missile)|arrow]] while consciously observing the battlefield and judging the position and movement of the intended target.  Loading a weapon can be done while [[Sight & Fire (sage ability)|sighting]].  While loading a bow, the character is able to move 1 combat hex without an AP penalty.
 Characters with multiple attacks per round may perform both loading and firing at a cost of 3 AP.  This 3 AP can be stretched over two rounds; therefore, a character with 2 attacks per round can load the bow (1 AP) at the end of the first round and then aim (1 AP) and fire (1 AP) in the round thereafter; and if he or she has 3 more action points after that, another shot can be fired in that round using 3 more AP.

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 ===== Draw weapon, heavy one-handed =====
-AP. Includes weapons weighing 5 pounds or more, that can be used with one hand, counting the [[Mace (weapon)|mace]] and [[Warhammer  (weapon)|warhammer]]; and the [[Bastard Sword (weapon)|bastard]], [[Broad Sword (weapon)|broad]] & [[Long Sword (weapon)|long sword]].  Those creatures with enhanced upper body strength that can wield a two-handed weapon with one hand may draw those weapons at this speed, such as the [[Battle Axe (weapon)|battle axe]], [[Spear (weapon)|spear]] and [[Trident (weapon)|trident]]; and the [[Military Fork (weapon)|military fork]] & [[Military Pick (weapon)|pick]].
+AP. Includes weapons weighing 5 pounds or more, that can be used with one hand, counting the [[Mace (weapon)|mace]] and [[Warhammer  (weapon)|warhammer]]; and the [[Bastard Sword (weapon)|bastard]], [[Broad Sword (weapon)|broad]] & [[Long Sword (weapon)|long sword]].  Those creatures with enhanced upper body strength that can wield a two-handed weapon with one hand may draw those weapons at this speed, such as the [[Battle Axe (weapon)|battle axe]], [[Spear (weapon)|spear]] and [[Trident (weapon)|trident]]; and the [[Military Fork (weapon)|military fork]] & [[Military Pick (weapon)|pick]].  '''The same AP cost applies to weapons that are dropped'''.
 ===== Draw weapon, light one-handed =====

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 ===== Stand from prone position =====
-AP. Describes jumping up from laying on either the front or the back.  Does not include the time [[Action Points#Rouse sleeping creatures|needed to awake]].
+AP. Describes jumping up from laying on either the front or the back.  Does not include the time [[Action Points#Rouse sleeping creatures|needed to awake]].  While prone, characters are limited to using one-handed weapons until returning to a standing position.
 ===== Stand from seated position =====

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 Aid can be received from up to 2 [[Hireling|attendants]]. One attendant helping will reduce the time needed per point of armour class to a cost of 15 AP, while two attendants will reduce the cost to 10 AP per point.
-'''Armour can be removed''' at twice the speed it takes to put it on.
+'''Armour can be removed''' at 12 AP per point of protection.
 ===== Attack with weapon =====

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 ===== Load a sling and fire =====
 Requires 1 round, then 2 AP on the second round after the [[Sling (weapon)|sling]] is loaded.  Allows a bullet or stone to be hurled '''every other round'''.  The length of time includes selecting the stone while consciously observing the battlefield and judging the position and movement of the intended target.  Characters with multiple attacks per round '''cannot fire a sling faster than this.'''  Slings cannot be loaded and fired without aiming.  Loading a weapon can be done while [[Sight & Fire (sage ability)|sighting]].
 ===== Mount animal =====

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 ===== Load a bow, aim and fire =====
-Requires 1 round, then 2 AP on the second round after the bow is loaded.  Prepares a [[Bow (weapon)|long or short bow]] for [[Attacking in Combat|firing afterwards]] '''every other round'''. The length of time includes selecting an [[Arrow (missile)|arrow]] while consciously observing the battlefield and judging the position and movement of the intended target.  Characters with multiple attacks per round may perform both loading and firing at a cost of 3 AP.  Loading a weapon can be done while [[Sight & Fire (sage ability)|sighting]].
+Requires 1 round, then 2 AP on the second round after the [[Bow (weapon)|bow]] is loaded.  Allows an arrow to be fired '''every other round'''.  The length of time includes selecting an [[Arrow (missile)|arrow]] while consciously observing the battlefield and judging the position and movement of the intended target.  Characters with multiple attacks per round may perform both loading and firing at a cost of 3 AP.  Loading a weapon can be done while [[Sight & Fire (sage ability)|sighting]].
 ===== Load and fire a bow without aiming =====
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 ===== Load a heavy crossbow =====
-AP. Describes not only the use of both hands, but also a sling for one foot to hook onto, though some varieties feature a spike that can be sunk into soft ground, to stabilize the weapon while it is being loaded.  The heavy crossbow is then cranked with a turn-wheel, until the drawstring is tight, so that the weapon is ready to fire. A minimum strength of 8 is required.  The action is usually completed with three or four rounds. The crossbow can be loaded up to five rounds prior to firing without reducing the tension on the bowstring, but if it not loosened by that time, the bowstring has a 10% chance per round thereafter of being ruined and made unusable.  If there is time, the weapon can be fired in the same round that it has completed loading with no penalty.  Having the multiple attacks per round does not reduce the time necessary to load.  Any person with sufficient strength can load a crossbow.
+AP. Describes not only the use of both hands, but also a stirrup for one foot to hook onto, though some varieties feature a spike that can be sunk into soft ground, to stabilize the weapon while it is being loaded.  The heavy crossbow is then cranked with a turn-wheel, until the drawstring is tight, so that the weapon is ready to fire. A minimum strength of 8 is required.  The action is usually completed with three or four rounds. The crossbow can be loaded up to five rounds prior to firing without reducing the tension on the bowstring, but if it not loosened by that time, the bowstring has a 10% chance per round thereafter of being ruined and made unusable.  If there is time, the weapon can be fired in the same round that it has completed loading with no penalty.  Having the multiple attacks per round does not reduce the time necessary to load.  Any person with sufficient strength can load a crossbow.
 ===== Load a light crossbow =====
-AP.  Describes not only the use of both hands, but also a sling for one foot to hook onto.  A single lever is pulled back in one movement to load the crossbow, once the bowstring is fitted correctly.  A minimum strength of 9 is required.  Once the drawstring is tight, the weapon is ready to fire.  The action is usually completed in 2 to 3 rounds.  The crossbow can be loaded up to five rounds prior to firing without reducing the tension on the bowstring, but if it not loosened by that time, the bowstring has a 10% chance per round thereafter of being ruined and made unusable.  If there is time, the weapon can be fired in the same round that it has completed loading with no penalty.  Having the multiple attacks per round does not reduce the time necessary to load.  Any person with sufficient strength can load a crossbow.
+AP.  Describes not only the use of both hands, but also a stirrup for one foot to hook onto.  A single lever is pulled back in one movement to load the crossbow, once the bowstring is fitted correctly.  A minimum strength of 9 is required.  Once the drawstring is tight, the weapon is ready to fire.  The action is usually completed in 2 to 3 rounds.  The crossbow can be loaded up to five rounds prior to firing without reducing the tension on the bowstring, but if it not loosened by that time, the bowstring has a 10% chance per round thereafter of being ruined and made unusable.  If there is time, the weapon can be fired in the same round that it has completed loading with no penalty.  Having the multiple attacks per round does not reduce the time necessary to load.  Any person with sufficient strength can load a crossbow.
 ===== Mount animal =====