Attack of Opportunity - Revision history

Tao alexis at 17:37, 13 October 2023

2023-10-13T17:37:43Z

Tao alexis at 17:37, 13 October 2023

2023-10-13T17:37:13Z

Tao alexis at 17:36, 13 October 2023

2023-10-13T17:36:40Z

Tao alexis at 17:36, 13 October 2023

2023-10-13T17:36:23Z

Tao alexis at 21:01, 1 January 2022

2022-01-01T21:01:42Z

Tao alexis at 20:03, 28 September 2021

2021-09-28T20:03:02Z

Tao alexis at 20:19, 18 September 2021

2021-09-18T20:19:54Z

Tao alexis at 20:19, 18 September 2021

2021-09-18T20:19:22Z

Tao alexis at 20:16, 18 September 2021

2021-09-18T20:16:46Z

Tao alexis at 20:16, 18 September 2021

2021-09-18T20:16:01Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:37, 13 October 2023
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[File:Attack of Opportunity.jpg\|right\|525px]]		[[File:Attack of Opportunity.jpg\|right\|525px]]
−	<big>''' ''These rules have been ~~changed~~ and are subject for editing; the rules listed under [[Movement (stride)#Attacks of Opportunity\|Movement (stride)]] take precedence at this time.'' '''</big>	+	<big>''' ''These rules have been adjusted and are subject for editing; the rules listed under [[Movement (stride)#Attacks of Opportunity\|Movement (stride)]] take precedence at this time.'' '''</big>

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:37, 13 October 2023
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[File:Attack of Opportunity.jpg\|right\|525px]]		[[File:Attack of Opportunity.jpg\|right\|525px]]
−	<big>''' ''These rules have been changed and are subject for editing; the rules listed under [[Movement (stride)]] take precedence at this time.'' '''</big>	+	<big>''' ''These rules have been changed and are subject for editing; the rules listed under [[Movement (stride)#Attacks of Opportunity\|Movement (stride)]] take precedence at this time.'' '''</big>

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:36, 13 October 2023
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[File:Attack of Opportunity.jpg\|right\|525px]]		[[File:Attack of Opportunity.jpg\|right\|525px]]
−	''' ''These rules have been changed and are subject for editing; the rules listed under [[Movement (stride)]] take precedence at this time.'' '''	+	<big>''' ''These rules have been changed and are subject for editing; the rules listed under [[Movement (stride)]] take precedence at this time.'' '''</big>

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:36, 13 October 2023
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[File:Attack of Opportunity.jpg\|right\|525px]]		[[File:Attack of Opportunity.jpg\|right\|525px]]
		+	''' ''These rules have been changed and are subject for editing; the rules listed under [[Movement (stride)]] take precedence at this time.'' '''
		+
		+
	An '''attack of opportunity''' can be made whenever an enemy combatant [[Attacking in Combat\|attacks]] with a [[Movement (stride)\|stride]] greater than 1 [[Combat Hex\|hex]] per [[Action Points\|action point]] (AP) — that is, when at attacker rushes a defender. The attack of opportunity can only be done with a [[Missile Weapons\|missile weapon]] or a [[Pole Arm (weapon)\|pole arm]], and only when the opponent is within range and at least two [[Combat Hex\|hexes]] distant. Any number of defenders may attack. When the opportunity attack is made, the attacker's movement is "interrupted," at each stage of the attacker's AP spent.		An '''attack of opportunity''' can be made whenever an enemy combatant [[Attacking in Combat\|attacks]] with a [[Movement (stride)\|stride]] greater than 1 [[Combat Hex\|hex]] per [[Action Points\|action point]] (AP) — that is, when at attacker rushes a defender. The attack of opportunity can only be done with a [[Missile Weapons\|missile weapon]] or a [[Pole Arm (weapon)\|pole arm]], and only when the opponent is within range and at least two [[Combat Hex\|hexes]] distant. Any number of defenders may attack. When the opportunity attack is made, the attacker's movement is "interrupted," at each stage of the attacker's AP spent.

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 [[File:Attack of Opportunity.jpg|right|525px]]
-An '''attack of opportunity''' can be made whenever an enemy combatant [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]] with a [[Movement (stride)|stride]] greater than 1 [[Combat Hex|hex]] per [[Action Points|action point]] (AP) — that is, when at attacker rushes a defender.  The attack of opportunity can only be done with a [[Weapons List#Missile Ranges|missile weapon]] or a [[Pole Arm (weapon)|pole arm]], and only when the opponent is within range and at least two [[Combat Hex|hexes]] distant.  Any number of defenders may attack.  When the opportunity attack is made, the attacker's movement is "interrupted," at each stage of the attacker's AP spent.
+An '''attack of opportunity''' can be made whenever an enemy combatant [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]] with a [[Movement (stride)|stride]] greater than 1 [[Combat Hex|hex]] per [[Action Points|action point]] (AP) — that is, when at attacker rushes a defender.  The attack of opportunity can only be done with a [[Missile Weapons|missile weapon]] or a [[Pole Arm (weapon)|pole arm]], and only when the opponent is within range and at least two [[Combat Hex|hexes]] distant.  Any number of defenders may attack.  When the opportunity attack is made, the attacker's movement is "interrupted," at each stage of the attacker's AP spent.
 : '''For example''': the attacker Jonas, with 5 AP, is 15 hexes from Kellam and Liam when he decides to rush forward at stride-5.  When Jonas has expended 1 AP, he has reached a distance of 10 combat hexes away.  Kellam announces an attack of opportunity and fires with a [[Bow (weapon)|bow]], missing.  Liam foregoes attacking until Jonas has expended another AP, bringing Jonas to a distance of 5 hexes.  Liam throws an [[Hand Axe (weapon)|axe]] and misses — but if he had hit, and stunned Jonas, Jonas would have been stopped at that point, ending his turn.  However, as Jonas was missed by both defenders, he continues his move forward, slowing to stride-4 with his 3rd AP, engaging in [[Melee|melee]] with Liam.  Jonas has 2 AP left, so he attacks Liam with the rest of his [[Combat Round|round]].  Thereafter, both Liam and Kellam are able to begin their round; the attacks of opportunity are treated as if Liam and Kellam had won [[Initiative|initiative]] against Jonas in the middle of Jonas's move.  See below for attacks with pole arms.

@@ Line 2: / Line 2: @@
 An '''attack of opportunity''' can be made whenever an enemy combatant [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]] with a [[Movement (stride)|stride]] greater than 1 [[Combat Hex|hex]] per [[Action Points|action point]] (AP) — that is, when at attacker rushes a defender.  The attack of opportunity can only be done with a [[Weapons List#Missile Ranges|missile weapon]] or a [[Pole Arm (weapon)|pole arm]], and only when the opponent is within range and at least two [[Combat Hex|hexes]] distant.  Any number of defenders may attack.  When the opportunity attack is made, the attacker's movement is "interrupted," at each stage of the attacker's AP spent.
-: '''For example''': the attacker Jonas, with 5 AP, is 15 hexes from Kellam and Liam when he decides to rush forward at stride-5.  When Jonas has expended 1 AP, he has reached a distance of 10 combat hexes away.  Kellam announces an attack of opportunity and fires with a bow, missing.  Liam foregoes attacking until Jonas has expended another AP, bringing Jonas to a distance of 5 hexes.  Liam throws an axe and misses — but if he had hit, and stunned Jonas, Jonas would have been stopped at that point, ending his turn.  However, as Jonas was missed by both defenders, he continues his move forward, slowing to stride-4 with his 3rd AP, engaging in [[Melee|melee]] with Liam.  Jonas has 2 AP left, so he attacks Liam with the rest of his [[Combat Round|round]].  Thereafter, both Liam and Kellam are able to begin their round; the attacks of opportunity are treated as if Liam and Kellam had won [[Initiative|initiative]] against Jonas in the middle of Jonas's move.  See below for attacks with pole arms.
+: '''For example''': the attacker Jonas, with 5 AP, is 15 hexes from Kellam and Liam when he decides to rush forward at stride-5.  When Jonas has expended 1 AP, he has reached a distance of 10 combat hexes away.  Kellam announces an attack of opportunity and fires with a [[Bow (weapon)|bow]], missing.  Liam foregoes attacking until Jonas has expended another AP, bringing Jonas to a distance of 5 hexes.  Liam throws an [[Hand Axe (weapon)|axe]] and misses — but if he had hit, and stunned Jonas, Jonas would have been stopped at that point, ending his turn.  However, as Jonas was missed by both defenders, he continues his move forward, slowing to stride-4 with his 3rd AP, engaging in [[Melee|melee]] with Liam.  Jonas has 2 AP left, so he attacks Liam with the rest of his [[Combat Round|round]].  Thereafter, both Liam and Kellam are able to begin their round; the attacks of opportunity are treated as if Liam and Kellam had won [[Initiative|initiative]] against Jonas in the middle of Jonas's move.  See below for attacks with pole arms.
 A defender can make as many attacks of opportunity during the opposing enemy's round as that character would normally have.  In the image shown, the wizard is able to discharge his spell against one opponent; but he is has no more attacks and is subject to attack from the others rushing him.

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:19, 18 September 2021
Line 1:		Line 1:
−	[[File:Attack of Opportunity.jpg\|right\|~~490px~~]]	+	[[File:Attack of Opportunity.jpg\|right\|525px]]
	An '''attack of opportunity''' can be made whenever an enemy combatant [[Attacking in Combat\|attacks]] with a [[Movement (stride)\|stride]] greater than 1 [[Combat Hex\|hex]] per [[Action Points\|action point]] (AP) — that is, when at attacker rushes a defender. The attack of opportunity can only be done with a [[Weapons List#Missile Ranges\|missile weapon]] or a [[Pole Arm (weapon)\|pole arm]], and only when the opponent is within range and at least two [[Combat Hex\|hexes]] distant. Any number of defenders may attack. When the opportunity attack is made, the attacker's movement is "interrupted," at each stage of the attacker's AP spent.		An '''attack of opportunity''' can be made whenever an enemy combatant [[Attacking in Combat\|attacks]] with a [[Movement (stride)\|stride]] greater than 1 [[Combat Hex\|hex]] per [[Action Points\|action point]] (AP) — that is, when at attacker rushes a defender. The attack of opportunity can only be done with a [[Weapons List#Missile Ranges\|missile weapon]] or a [[Pole Arm (weapon)\|pole arm]], and only when the opponent is within range and at least two [[Combat Hex\|hexes]] distant. Any number of defenders may attack. When the opportunity attack is made, the attacker's movement is "interrupted," at each stage of the attacker's AP spent.

@@ Line 4: / Line 4: @@
 : '''For example''': the attacker Jonas, with 5 AP, is 15 hexes from Kellam and Liam when he decides to rush forward at stride-5.  When Jonas has expended 1 AP, he has reached a distance of 10 combat hexes away.  Kellam announces an attack of opportunity and fires with a bow, missing.  Liam foregoes attacking until Jonas has expended another AP, bringing Jonas to a distance of 5 hexes.  Liam throws an axe and misses — but if he had hit, and stunned Jonas, Jonas would have been stopped at that point, ending his turn.  However, as Jonas was missed by both defenders, he continues his move forward, slowing to stride-4 with his 3rd AP, engaging in [[Melee|melee]] with Liam.  Jonas has 2 AP left, so he attacks Liam with the rest of his [[Combat Round|round]].  Thereafter, both Liam and Kellam are able to begin their round; the attacks of opportunity are treated as if Liam and Kellam had won [[Initiative|initiative]] against Jonas in the middle of Jonas's move.  See below for attacks with pole arms.
-A defender can only make one attack of opportunity during the attacking group's round, regardless of how many attackers there are.  In the image shown, the wizard
+A defender can make as many attacks of opportunity during the opposing enemy's round as that character would normally have.  In the image shown, the wizard is able to discharge his spell against one opponent; but he is has no more attacks and is subject to attack from the others rushing him.
 == Requirements to Make ==

@@ Line 7: / Line 7: @@
 == Requirements to Make ==
-Before an attack of opportunity can be made, the combatant must have the weapon used for the attack '''in hand'''.  In the case of [[Firing Weapons|fired weapons]], the weapon must be loaded.  The combatant cannot be engaged in [[Melee|melee]] nor be [[Stun Lock|stunned]].  The combatant '''cannot travel any distance''' when making an attack of opportunity.  [[Spellcasting|Spells]] cannot be cast.  [[Natural Abilities|natural abilities]] can be employed, with the proviso that the specific ability used cannot be used again on the combatant's next round.  [[Wand]], [[Magic Staff|staves]], [[Magic Rod|rods]] and other similar [[Magic Item|magic items]] can be used to make an attack of opportunity; items of this time may be used again on the combatant's next round.
+Before an attack of opportunity can be made, the combatant must have the weapon used for the attack '''in hand'''.  In the case of [[Firing Weapons|fired weapons]], the weapon must be loaded.  The combatant cannot be engaged in [[Melee|melee]] nor be [[Stun Lock|stunned]].  The combatant '''cannot travel any distance''' when making an attack of opportunity.  [[Spellcasting|Spells]] cannot be cast, but an already cast spell can be discharged.  [[Natural Abilities|natural abilities]] can be employed, with the proviso that the specific ability used cannot be used again on the combatant's next round.  [[Wand]], [[Magic Staff|staves]], [[Magic Rod|rods]] and other similar [[Magic Item|magic items]] can be used to make an attack of opportunity; items of this time may be used again on the combatant's next round.
 Fired weapons must be reloaded before being used again; thrown weapons must be recovered.  If the attack of opportunity is made with a pole-arm, the combatant may use this weapon again on the next round.

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:16, 18 September 2021
Line 3:		Line 3:

	: '''For example''': the attacker Jonas, with 5 AP, is 15 hexes from Kellam and Liam when he decides to rush forward at stride-5. When Jonas has expended 1 AP, he has reached a distance of 10 combat hexes away. Kellam announces an attack of opportunity and fires with a bow, missing. Liam foregoes attacking until Jonas has expended another AP, bringing Jonas to a distance of 5 hexes. Liam throws an axe and misses — but if he had hit, and stunned Jonas, Jonas would have been stopped at that point, ending his turn. However, as Jonas was missed by both defenders, he continues his move forward, slowing to stride-4 with his 3rd AP, engaging in [[Melee\|melee]] with Liam. Jonas has 2 AP left, so he attacks Liam with the rest of his [[Combat Round\|round]]. Thereafter, both Liam and Kellam are able to begin their round; the attacks of opportunity are treated as if Liam and Kellam had won [[Initiative\|initiative]] against Jonas in the middle of Jonas's move. See below for attacks with pole arms.		: '''For example''': the attacker Jonas, with 5 AP, is 15 hexes from Kellam and Liam when he decides to rush forward at stride-5. When Jonas has expended 1 AP, he has reached a distance of 10 combat hexes away. Kellam announces an attack of opportunity and fires with a bow, missing. Liam foregoes attacking until Jonas has expended another AP, bringing Jonas to a distance of 5 hexes. Liam throws an axe and misses — but if he had hit, and stunned Jonas, Jonas would have been stopped at that point, ending his turn. However, as Jonas was missed by both defenders, he continues his move forward, slowing to stride-4 with his 3rd AP, engaging in [[Melee\|melee]] with Liam. Jonas has 2 AP left, so he attacks Liam with the rest of his [[Combat Round\|round]]. Thereafter, both Liam and Kellam are able to begin their round; the attacks of opportunity are treated as if Liam and Kellam had won [[Initiative\|initiative]] against Jonas in the middle of Jonas's move. See below for attacks with pole arms.
		+
		+	A defender can only make one attack of opportunity during the attacking group's round, regardless of how many attackers there are. In the image shown, the wizard

	== Requirements to Make ==		== Requirements to Make ==