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	'''[[Combat]] rounds''' are units of time, each representing 12 seconds. These 12 seconds account for all sides' movements and actions in a conflict, as combat operates as a "turn-based system."		'''[[Combat]] rounds''' are units of time, each representing 12 seconds. These 12 seconds account for all sides' movements and actions in a conflict, as combat operates as a "turn-based system."

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-'''[[Combat]] rounds''' are units of time, nominally equal to 12 seconds.  Because combat functions as a "turn-based system," these 12 seconds account for movement occurring of all sides in a conflict.
+'''[[Combat]] rounds''' are units of time, each representing 12 seconds. These 12 seconds account for all sides' movements and actions in a conflict, as combat operates as a "turn-based system."
-How many actions a given combatant can perform in the space of 12 seconds depends on their '''[[Action Points|action points]]''' (AP); these can be assigned to specific efforts and [[Movement (stride)|movements]], as described on the link.  A combatant with 5 AP can do more in 12 seconds than one with 3 AP.  However, while multiple combatants are moving at different speeds, attacks are nevertheless resolved with one side of the combat having the upper hand over the other ("our turn"), only to surrender that advantage to the other side ("their turn").
+The number of actions a combatant can perform within a 12-second round is determined by their '''[[Action Points|action points]]''' (AP). These points can be allocated to specific efforts and [[Movement (stride)|movements]] as described in the linked rules. For instance, a combatant with 5 AP has more opportunities for action than one with 3 AP. Although multiple combatants may move and act at varying speeds, the turn-based system resolves actions by alternating which side has the advantage: one side acts during "our turn," while the other acts during "their turn."
-This turn-based method is chosen because its eminently playable, not because it's an accurate simulation of real combat.  Nevertheless, we can imagine all that's taking place: swinging weapons, dodging, parrying, running from or towards other opponents, weaving spells, etcetera.  When the overall length of time is needed, the number of rounds that have occurred are added together and multiplied by 12 seconds, with 5 rounds equaling a minute.
+This turn-based method is chosen for its playability, rather than as an attempt to replicate real-world combat dynamics. Even so, we can imagine the flurry of activity within a round: swinging weapons, dodging, parrying, running, casting spells, and more. When calculating the total elapsed time in combat, the number of rounds is multiplied by 12 seconds, with 5 rounds equaling one minute.
-See [[Movement in Combat]]
+See also,<br>
-[[Category: Don't Review until 2024]]
+[[Category: Reviewed]]

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+[[File:Combat Round.jpg|right|560px|thumb]]
-'''Combat Rounds''' are units of time, nominally equal to 12 seconds.  Because [[Combat|combat]] functions on a "turn-based system," these 12 seconds account for the movement of all sides in a conflict.  Additionally, how much a given creature can do in the space of 12 seconds differs according to their speed — that is, the number of [[Action Points|'''action points''']] (AP) they possess.  A creature with 5 AP can do more in 12 seconds than a creature with 3 AP.  Multiple combatants may therefore be moving at different speeds, attacking at different moments with relation to each other ... this is why the "round" is recognized as a unit of time in name only.
+'''[[Combat]] rounds''' are units of time, nominally equal to 12 seconds.  Because combat functions as a "turn-based system," these 12 seconds account for movement occurring of all sides in a conflict.
-When discussing the overall time that a combat has taken, the number of rounds are added together and multiplied by 12 seconds.  But no part of the actual combat relies upon the passage of time as a unit.  All actions rely upon the number of AP each combatant possesses.  Additionally, the '''turn-based resolution''' of each combat round must be understood as '''metaphorical'''.  All combatants in an ongoing combat are in constant motion, constantly swinging, dodging, parrying, occasionally striking their opponents.  The enemy does not "wait" for the character party to make their attacks.  The attacks are symbolic of the gestalt of all the fighting that has taken place up until the moment of the last thrown die.
+How many actions a given combatant can perform in the space of 12 seconds depends on their '''[[Action Points|action points]]''' (AP); these can be assigned to specific efforts and [[Movement (stride)|movements]], as described on the link.  A combatant with 5 AP can do more in 12 seconds than one with 3 AP.  However, while multiple combatants are moving at different speeds, attacks are nevertheless resolved with one side of the combat having the upper hand over the other ("our turn"), only to surrender that advantage to the other side ("their turn").
-[[Category: Don't Review until 2022]]
+See [[Movement in Combat]]

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-'''Combat Rounds''' are units of time equal to 12 seconds.  The term is often used imprecisely throughout [[Combat|combat]], as characters will often refer to "the round," "our round" and "their round" as though these are different things.  Technically (noting that this is a matter of little importance in game), the combat round is composed of two parts, "ours" and "theirs," with inconsistencies that result due to members of our side and their side being [[Stun Lock|stun locked]] and therefore losing their [[Attacking in Combat|attack]] turn, or "their round."  However, as the exact time passing is less important than the ebb and flow of each side attacking and giving up attacks, and as it is assumed that "our" round and "their" round is happening simultaneously, this distinction doesn't in fact need to be made.  The term "combat round" should therefore be treated as a loose convention for managing the complexity of combat time periods.
+'''Combat Rounds''' are units of time, nominally equal to 12 seconds.  Because [[Combat|combat]] functions on a "turn-based system," these 12 seconds account for the movement of all sides in a conflict.  Additionally, how much a given creature can do in the space of 12 seconds differs according to their speed — that is, the number of [[Action Points|'''action points''']] (AP) they possess.  A creature with 5 AP can do more in 12 seconds than a creature with 3 AP.  Multiple combatants may therefore be moving at different speeds, attacking at different moments with relation to each other ... this is why the "round" is recognized as a unit of time in name only.
-Combat rounds for both sides are divided into [[Action Points|action points]] (AP).  Depending on the combatant, the exact length of an individual's AP is dependent on their [[Encumbrance|encumbrance]] and [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]].  For a character with 3 AP, each AP would require 4 seconds, as the character would be hampered by encumbrance and probably armour.  A character with 5 AP could perform the same action in 2.4 seconds.
+When discussing the overall time that a combat has taken, the number of rounds are added together and multiplied by 12 seconds.  But no part of the actual combat relies upon the passage of time as a unit.  All actions rely upon the number of AP each combatant possesses.  Additionally, the '''turn-based resolution''' of each combat round must be understood as '''metaphorical'''.  All combatants in an ongoing combat are in constant motion, constantly swinging, dodging, parrying, occasionally striking their opponents.  The enemy does not "wait" for the character party to make their attacks.  The attacks are symbolic of the gestalt of all the fighting that has taken place up until the moment of the last thrown die.
-See [[Movement in Combat]]
+[[Category: Don't Review until 2022]]

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	'''Combat Rounds''' are units of time equal to 12 seconds. The term is often used imprecisely throughout [[Combat\|combat]], as characters will often refer to "the round," "our round" and "their round" as though these are different things. Technically (noting that this is a matter of little importance in game), the combat round is composed of two parts, "ours" and "theirs," with inconsistencies that result due to members of our side and their side being [[Stun Lock\|stun locked]] and therefore losing their [[Attacking in Combat\|attack]] turn, or "their round." However, as the exact time passing is less important than the ebb and flow of each side attacking and giving up attacks, and as it is assumed that "our" round and "their" round is happening simultaneously, this distinction doesn't in fact need to be made. The term "combat round" should therefore be treated as a loose convention for managing the complexity of combat time periods.		'''Combat Rounds''' are units of time equal to 12 seconds. The term is often used imprecisely throughout [[Combat\|combat]], as characters will often refer to "the round," "our round" and "their round" as though these are different things. Technically (noting that this is a matter of little importance in game), the combat round is composed of two parts, "ours" and "theirs," with inconsistencies that result due to members of our side and their side being [[Stun Lock\|stun locked]] and therefore losing their [[Attacking in Combat\|attack]] turn, or "their round." However, as the exact time passing is less important than the ebb and flow of each side attacking and giving up attacks, and as it is assumed that "our" round and "their" round is happening simultaneously, this distinction doesn't in fact need to be made. The term "combat round" should therefore be treated as a loose convention for managing the complexity of combat time periods.

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−	'''Combat Rounds''' are units of ~~measurements that are~~ 12 seconds ~~long~~. The term is often used imprecisely throughout [[Combat\|combat]], as characters will often refer to "the round," "our round" and "their round" as though these are different things. Technically (noting that this is a matter of little importance in game), the combat round is composed of two parts, "ours" and "theirs," with inconsistencies that result due to members of our side and their side being [[Stun Lock\|stun locked]] and therefore losing their [[Attacking in Combat\|attack]] turn, or "their round." However, as the exact time passing is less important than the ebb and flow of each side attacking and giving up attacks, and as it is assumed that "our" round and "their" round is happening simultaneously, this distinction doesn't in fact need to be made. The term "combat round" should therefore be treated as a loose convention for managing the complexity of combat time periods.	+	'''Combat Rounds''' are units of time equal to 12 seconds. The term is often used imprecisely throughout [[Combat\|combat]], as characters will often refer to "the round," "our round" and "their round" as though these are different things. Technically (noting that this is a matter of little importance in game), the combat round is composed of two parts, "ours" and "theirs," with inconsistencies that result due to members of our side and their side being [[Stun Lock\|stun locked]] and therefore losing their [[Attacking in Combat\|attack]] turn, or "their round." However, as the exact time passing is less important than the ebb and flow of each side attacking and giving up attacks, and as it is assumed that "our" round and "their" round is happening simultaneously, this distinction doesn't in fact need to be made. The term "combat round" should therefore be treated as a loose convention for managing the complexity of combat time periods.

	Combat rounds for both sides are divided into [[Action Points\|action points]] (AP). Depending on the combatant, the exact length of an individual's AP is dependent on their [[Encumbrance\|encumbrance]] and [[Strength (ability stat)\|strength]]. For a character with 3 AP, each AP would require 4 seconds, as the character would be hampered by encumbrance and probably armour. A character with 5 AP could perform the same action in 2.4 seconds.		Combat rounds for both sides are divided into [[Action Points\|action points]] (AP). Depending on the combatant, the exact length of an individual's AP is dependent on their [[Encumbrance\|encumbrance]] and [[Strength (ability stat)\|strength]]. For a character with 3 AP, each AP would require 4 seconds, as the character would be hampered by encumbrance and probably armour. A character with 5 AP could perform the same action in 2.4 seconds.

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 '''Combat Rounds''' are units of measurements that are 12 seconds long.  The term is often used imprecisely throughout [[Combat|combat]], as characters will often refer to "the round," "our round" and "their round" as though these are different things.  Technically (noting that this is a matter of little importance in game), the combat round is composed of two parts, "ours" and "theirs," with inconsistencies that result due to members of our side and their side being [[Stun Lock|stun locked]] and therefore losing their [[Attacking in Combat|attack]] turn, or "their round."  However, as the exact time passing is less important than the ebb and flow of each side attacking and giving up attacks, and as it is assumed that "our" round and "their" round is happening simultaneously, this distinction doesn't in fact need to be made.  The term "combat round" should therefore be treated as a loose convention for managing the complexity of combat time periods.
-Combat rounds for both sides are divided into [[Action Points|action points]] (AP); since this differs among combatants, the exactly length of an AP also differs.  For a character with 3 AP, each AP would require 4 seconds, as the character would be hampered by encumbrance and probably armor.  A character with 5 AP could perform the same action in 2.4 seconds.
+Combat rounds for both sides are divided into [[Action Points|action points]] (AP); since this differs among combatants, the exactly length of an AP also differs.  For a character with 3 AP, each AP would require 4 seconds, as the character would be hampered by encumbrance and probably armour.  A character with 5 AP could perform the same action in 2.4 seconds.
 Five rounds = 1 minute of time.

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−	~~Placeholder~~.	+	'''Combat Rounds''' are units of measurements that are 12 seconds long. The term is often used imprecisely throughout [[Combat\|combat]], as characters will often refer to "the round," "our round" and "their round" as though these are different things. Technically (noting that this is a matter of little importance in game), the combat round is composed of two parts, "ours" and "theirs," with inconsistencies that result due to members of our side and their side being [[Stun Lock\|stun locked]] and therefore losing their [[Attacking in Combat\|attack]] turn, or "their round." However, as the exact time passing is less important than the ebb and flow of each side attacking and giving up attacks, and as it is assumed that "our" round and "their" round is happening simultaneously, this distinction doesn't in fact need to be made. The term "combat round" should therefore be treated as a loose convention for managing the complexity of combat time periods.
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		+	Combat rounds for both sides are divided into [[Action Points\|action points]] (AP); since this differs among combatants, the exactly length of an AP also differs. For a character with 3 AP, each AP would require 4 seconds, as the character would be hampered by encumbrance and probably armor. A character with 5 AP could perform the same action in 2.4 seconds.
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		+	Five rounds = 1 minute of time.
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		+	See [[Movement in Combat]]