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	== Advantages and Disadvantages Phase (Step 3) ==		== Advantages and Disadvantages Phase (Step 3) ==

	~~This is based on the rules for~~ Advantages, and Disadvantages noted [[Advantage\|here]]. ~~However, not all Advantages or Disadvantages in combat are directly calculated using~~ the ~~Advantage system. Some things can negatively or positively~~ affect ~~a target person without affecting~~ their dice ~~roll. Such as doing an action that puts a target into a [[Conditions\|condition]] like a trip or grapple~~.		Advantages and Disadvantages rules are noted [[Advantage\|here]]. This Phase is here as a reminder for both the GM and Players of anything that could affect their dice rules.

	At the start of each turn, the Team should be aware of what bonuses and negative effects they have before deciding on what action to take. This Phase is here as a reminder for both the GM and Players to check what Advantages and Disadvantages exist in the round.		:1) '''[[Proficiency Tree]]''': If the Character is proficient in the weapon they are using they automatically get an advantage. If not proficient in the armor or weapon then the Character gains disadvantage.
			:2) '''[[Conditions]]''': Many [[Conditions]] provide disadvantages to a Character.
	~~Here are all the different things that can provide Advantages or Disadvantages:~~		:3) '''[[Feats\|Feats]]/Talents''': Some feats may provide advantages under certain circumstances. Talents are special abilities provided by Character Classes.
			:4) '''[[General_Equipment\|Items]]''': Some [[General_Equipment\|items]] may provide bonuses to certain actions. Although most of the time they are actions outside of combat.
	:1) ~~Character positions relative to the enemy can provide bonuses. An example might be~~ '''~~Flanking~~'''. ~~Or if a~~ Character ~~has the '''High Ground'''~~.		:5) '''Situation Specific''': This is usually up to the GM but the players may try to turn the situation in there favor such as having their Characters flank the enemy.
	:2) ~~There are also~~ '''[[Conditions]]''' ~~a player may be in. Some conditions simply affect what a Character can do. For example, the condition of~~ [[Conditions~~#-_Paralyzed\|Paralyzed~~]] ~~causes the Character~~ to ~~be unable to act. Obviously being Paralyzed would be considered~~ a ~~Disadvantage although it doesn't directly effect rolling~~. ~~However other conditions use the [[Advantage\|Advantage]] rules such as "Sickened."~~
	:3) ~~Certain~~ [[Feats\|Feats]] ~~or Class~~ Talents ~~can~~ provide ~~bonuses again based on the environment and situation the~~ Character ~~is in~~.
	:4) [[General_Equipment\|Items]] are another provider of Advantages. An example would be the medkit which a Masterworked version of the item can provide an Advantage equipment bonus to a Character attempting to heal another player with the [[~~Treat_Injury~~\|~~Treat Injury~~]] ~~Skill~~.
	:5) ~~If a Character~~ is ~~proficient with the Weapon they are using they gain an Advantage~~ to the ~~Accuracy Check. Whether a Character is proficient or not is determined by the [[Proficiency_Tree\|Proficiency Tree].~~
	~~:6) A~~ GM ~~can also for some creative reason within~~ the ~~game declare that a Player has~~ the ~~advantage or disadvantage. This doesn't mean that you can simply throw out anything willy-nilly~~ as ~~an Advantage. The advantage/disadvantage can affect anything that requires a roll. The GM can bypass~~ the ~~Advantage rules and simply declare a +/- to a particular role or attribute for a single turn~~.

	Actions done by a player may change the conditions in the round. It is up to the GM to confirm and keep track of all conditions and to ensure that players are aware of there own Conditions. It is a good idea for a Player to be wise to the different Advantages and Disadvantages a combatant can have. Much of the strategy of combat in this game is about providing Advantages to your team while giving Disadvantages to the enemy team thus weakening them while avoiding the same fate.		Actions done by a player may change the conditions in the round. It is up to the GM to confirm and keep track of all conditions and to ensure that players are aware of there own Conditions. It is a good idea for a Player to be wise to the different Advantages and Disadvantages a combatant can have. Much of the strategy of combat in this game is about providing Advantages to your team while giving Disadvantages to the enemy team thus weakening them while avoiding the same fate.

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Advantages and Disadvantages Phase (Step 3)

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	:2) There are also '''[[Conditions]]''' a player may be in. Some conditions simply affect what a Character can do. For example, the condition of [[Conditions#-_Paralyzed\|Paralyzed]] causes the Character to be unable to act. Obviously being Paralyzed would be considered a Disadvantage although it doesn't directly effect rolling. However other conditions use the [[Advantage\|Advantage]] rules such as "Sickened."		:2) There are also '''[[Conditions]]''' a player may be in. Some conditions simply affect what a Character can do. For example, the condition of [[Conditions#-_Paralyzed\|Paralyzed]] causes the Character to be unable to act. Obviously being Paralyzed would be considered a Disadvantage although it doesn't directly effect rolling. However other conditions use the [[Advantage\|Advantage]] rules such as "Sickened."
	:3) Certain [[Feats\|Feats]] or Class Talents can provide bonuses again based on the environment and situation the Character is in.		:3) Certain [[Feats\|Feats]] or Class Talents can provide bonuses again based on the environment and situation the Character is in.
	:4) [[General_Equipment\|Items]] are another provider of Advantages. An example would be the medkit which a Masterworked version of the item can provide an Advantage equipment bonus to a Character attempting to heal another player with the Treat Injury Skill.		:4) [[General_Equipment\|Items]] are another provider of Advantages. An example would be the medkit which a Masterworked version of the item can provide an Advantage equipment bonus to a Character attempting to heal another player with the [[Treat_Injury\|Treat Injury]] Skill.
	:5) A GM can also for some creative reason within the game declare that a Player has the advantage or disadvantage. This doesn't mean that you can simply throw out anything willy-nilly as an Advantage. The advantage/disadvantage can affect anything that requires a roll. The GM can bypass the Advantage rules and simply declare a +/- to a particular role or attribute for a single turn.		:5) If a Character is proficient with the Weapon they are using they gain an Advantage to the Accuracy Check. Whether a Character is proficient or not is determined by the [[Proficiency_Tree\|Proficiency Tree].
			:6) A GM can also for some creative reason within the game declare that a Player has the advantage or disadvantage. This doesn't mean that you can simply throw out anything willy-nilly as an Advantage. The advantage/disadvantage can affect anything that requires a roll. The GM can bypass the Advantage rules and simply declare a +/- to a particular role or attribute for a single turn.

	Actions done by a player may change the conditions in the round. It is up to the GM to confirm and keep track of all conditions and to ensure that players are aware of there own Conditions. It is a good idea for a Player to be wise to the different Advantages and Disadvantages a combatant can have. Much of the strategy of combat in this game is about providing Advantages to your team while giving Disadvantages to the enemy team thus weakening them while avoiding the same fate.		Actions done by a player may change the conditions in the round. It is up to the GM to confirm and keep track of all conditions and to ensure that players are aware of there own Conditions. It is a good idea for a Player to be wise to the different Advantages and Disadvantages a combatant can have. Much of the strategy of combat in this game is about providing Advantages to your team while giving Disadvantages to the enemy team thus weakening them while avoiding the same fate.

Orcephrye: /* The Surprise Phase (Step 2) */

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The Surprise Phase (Step 2)

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	When a combat starts, if a character was not aware of his or her enemies and they were aware of the character, that character is surprised. Likewise, a character can surprise his or her enemies if the character knows about them before they know of the character.		When a combat starts, if a character was not aware of his or her enemies and they were aware of the character, that character is surprised. Likewise, a character can surprise his or her enemies if the character knows about them before they know of the character.

	'''The Surprise Round'''		'''The Surprise Round:''' If some but not all of the combatants are aware of each other, a surprise round may happen before regular rounds begin. The combatants who are aware of the opponents can act in the surprise round. They act in the order that the Initiative states from step 1 just skipping the surprised combatants. They can also choose not to act and instead remain hidden. Before combat starts make sure that characters have an opportunity not to be surprised '''if''' there is the possibility to spot/see the trap/hidden combatants. For example, if an enemy is in stealth the combatants should be able to use [[Perception#Passive_Perception\|Passive Perception]] against the enemies stealth to not be surprised. If they are actively looking for targets or are 'on the alert,' then they can roll a normal Perception skill check against the enemies stealth. However, there also can be situations where it is impossible for a character to see the coming combat and in that situation, the GM should not feel obligated to have them roll.
	If some but not all of the combatants are aware of each other, a surprise round may happen before regular rounds begin. The combatants who are aware of the opponents can act in the surprise round. They act in the order that the Initiative states from step 1 just skipping the surprised combatants. They can also choose not to act and instead remain hidden. Before combat starts make sure that characters have an opportunity not to be surprised if there is the possibility to spot/see the trap/hidden combatants. For example, if an enemy is in stealth the combatants should be able to use Passive Perception against the enemies stealth to not be surprised. If they are actively looking for targets or are 'on the alert,' then they can roll a normal Perception skill check against the enemies stealth. However, there also can be situations where it is impossible for a character to see the coming combat and in that situation, the GM should not feel obligated to have them roll.

	'''Unaware Combatants''': Combatants who are unaware at the start of battle do not get to act in the surprise round. Unaware combatants are considered '''Flat-Footed''' because they have not acted yet. Because of this, they lose any Dexterity bonus to AC.		'''Unaware Combatants:''' Combatants who are unaware at the start of battle do not get to act in the surprise round. Unaware combatants are considered [[Conditions#Flat_Footed\|'''Flat-Footed''']] because they have not acted yet. Because of this, they lose any Dexterity bonus to AC.

	Actions that can be done in the Surprise round and advantages and disadvantages that can be applied are explained in the below sections.		Actions that can be done in the Surprise round and advantages and disadvantages that can be applied are explained in the below sections.

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The Initiative Phase (Step 1)

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	'''Joining a Battle''': If characters enter a battle after it has begun. If they are a third party and not part of any Team his or her Initiative is compared to the other Teams. The same goes for multi people joining combat as a new Team~~. Their group~~ Initiative is compared to the other groups to determine what the turn order is. If you are joining a group, then you simply slip into the groups turn order as noted by the rules above. However, this does not change the groups current Initiative score. The score that is at the start of combat is what is used until combat is done unless a Feat or Technique or some other action states otherwise. Joining a Team doesn't change that Team initiative while in combat.		'''Joining a Battle''': If characters enter a battle after it has begun they do not affect the Team Initiative. If they are a third party and not part of any Team his or her Initiative is compared to the other Teams. The same goes for multi people joining combat as a new Team, their Team Initiative is compared to the other groups to determine what the turn order is.

	'''Opposing Initiative Checks''': In different situations inside and outside of combat a Player may wish to perform an action before another or stop another Character or NPC from acting. Whenever this sort of conflict occurs, an Opposing Initiative check between the Characters is used to see who goes first. If there is a particular action that is being contested between multiple people there can only be one winner. So if there is a tie then simply roll again.		'''Opposing Initiative Checks''': In different situations inside and outside of combat a Player may wish to perform an action before another or stop another Character or NPC from acting. Whenever this sort of conflict occurs, an '''Opposing Initiative''' check between the Characters is used to see who goes first. If there is a particular action that is being contested between multiple people there can only be one winner. So if there is a tie then simply roll again.

	== The Surprise Phase (Step 2) ==		== The Surprise Phase (Step 2) ==

Orcephrye: /* The Initiative Phase (Step 1) */

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The Initiative Phase (Step 1)

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	== The Initiative Phase (Step 1) ==		== The Initiative Phase (Step 1) ==
	The initiative is a representation of a players reflexes and mental focus in combat. It is a score that is: DEX + WIS + MISC. It can also be a check when necessary. d20 + DEX + WIS + MISC. The Team Initiative is simply the average Initiative score ~~round up~~. In a battle scenario, the Team with the higher Initiative score goes first. If there is a tie, the Team that has a Character with the higher Dex score goes first. If that is still a tie, then an Initiative check is rolled on between opposing teams until the tie is resolved.		The initiative is a representation of a players reflexes and mental focus in combat. It is a score that is: DEX + WIS + MISC. It can also be a check when necessary. d20 + DEX + WIS + MISC. The '''Team Initiative''' is simply the average Initiative score roundup. In a battle scenario, the Team with the higher Team Initiative score goes first. If there is a tie, the Team that has a Character with the higher Dex score goes first. If that is still a tie, then an Initiative check is rolled on between opposing teams until the tie is resolved.

	If the battle is between just 2 people, then the same rules apply it's just a Team of One.		If the battle is between just 2 people, then the same rules apply it's just a Team of One.

	Characters may have taken certain feats or talents that improve initiative by adding additional bonuses. ~~This~~ is ~~considered~~ the ~~'MISC' bonuses~~.		Characters may have taken certain feats or talents that improve initiative by adding additional bonuses. Actions that are done in the Action phase happen at the same time for Players that are on the same Team. So turn order is only the order that each Team goes in. Usually, this is just the Players Team and the enemy team. The Players themselves can all go at the same time. Read more about this in the [[Combat#Order_of_Actions_and_Initiative\|Order of Actions and Initiative]] section below.

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Orcephrye: /* Advantages and Disadvantages Phase (Step 3) */

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Advantages and Disadvantages Phase (Step 3)

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	:1) Character positions relative to the enemy can provide bonuses. An example might be '''Flanking'''. Or if a Character has the '''High Ground'''.		:1) Character positions relative to the enemy can provide bonuses. An example might be '''Flanking'''. Or if a Character has the '''High Ground'''.

	:2) There are also '''[[Conditions]]''' a player may be in. Some conditions simply affect what a Character can do. For example, the condition of [[Conditions#-_Paralyzed\|Paralyzed]] causes the Character to be unable to act. Obviously being Paralyzed would be considered a Disadvantage although it doesn't directly effect rolling. However other conditions use the [[Advantage\|Advantage]] rules such as "Sickened."		:2) There are also '''[[Conditions]]''' a player may be in. Some conditions simply affect what a Character can do. For example, the condition of [[Conditions#-_Paralyzed\|Paralyzed]] causes the Character to be unable to act. Obviously being Paralyzed would be considered a Disadvantage although it doesn't directly effect rolling. However other conditions use the [[Advantage\|Advantage]] rules such as "Sickened."

	:3) Certain [[Feats\|Feats]] or Class Talents can provide bonuses again based on the environment and situation the Character is in.		:3) Certain [[Feats\|Feats]] or Class Talents can provide bonuses again based on the environment and situation the Character is in.

	:4) [[General_Equipment\|Items]] are another provider of Advantages. An example would be the medkit which a Masterworked version of the item can provide an Advantage equipment bonus to a Character attempting to heal another player with the Treat Injury Skill.		:4) [[General_Equipment\|Items]] are another provider of Advantages. An example would be the medkit which a Masterworked version of the item can provide an Advantage equipment bonus to a Character attempting to heal another player with the Treat Injury Skill.

	:5) A GM can also for some creative reason within the game declare that a Player has the advantage or disadvantage. This doesn't mean that you can simply throw out anything willy-nilly as an Advantage. The advantage/disadvantage can affect anything that requires a roll. The GM can bypass the Advantage rules and simply declare a +/- to a particular role or attribute for a single turn.		:5) A GM can also for some creative reason within the game declare that a Player has the advantage or disadvantage. This doesn't mean that you can simply throw out anything willy-nilly as an Advantage. The advantage/disadvantage can affect anything that requires a roll. The GM can bypass the Advantage rules and simply declare a +/- to a particular role or attribute for a single turn.

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Order of Actions and Initiative

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	=== Order of Actions and Initiative ===		=== Order of Actions and Initiative ===

	The ~~Order~~ of combat is determined by '''Team Initiative'''. Team Initiative is the average Initiative score of the participating members of the team rounded up. There is no need for an Initiative roll to start combat and the Characters within a Team act at the same time in a Round. During the Action phase, all the Players can talk to each other about there plan of action and they can roll at the same time.		The order of combat is determined by '''Team Initiative'''. Team Initiative is the average Initiative score of the participating members of the team rounded up. There is no need for an Initiative roll to start combat and the Characters within a Team act at the same time in a Round. During the Action phase, all the Players can talk to each other about there plan of action and they can roll at the same time.

	As noted above some actions do not require rolling while other actions do require rolling to resolve the effect. Actions that do not require rolling are resolved first and then actions that do require ~~rolled or~~ resolved afterward ~~and are usually the last thing checked for the Action Phase ends~~. It is also important to note that rolling for damage is not the same as rolling to see if an action is successful or not. Therefore attack actions like Techniques which often do not require rolling go at the same time other actions such as Move actions.		As noted above some actions do not require rolling while other actions do require rolling to resolve the effect. Actions that do not require rolling are resolved first and then actions that do require rolls are resolved afterward. It is also important to note that rolling for damage is not the same as rolling to see if an action is successful or not. Therefore attack actions like Techniques which often do not require rolling before rolling for damage go at the same time other actions such as Move actions.

	Simple or Free Actions that do not require rolling can happen before or after Standard Actions. If a Simple Action or Free Action for whatever reason requires rolling it has to go after the Standard Action or become a Standard Action.		Simple or Free Actions that do not require rolling can happen before or after Standard Actions. If a Simple Action or Free Action for whatever reason requires rolling it has to go after the Standard Action or become a Standard Action.

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Talents/Specials

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	==== Talents/Specials ====		==== Talents/Specials ====

	Character's as they level up to gain Talents and ~~some Characters also gain~~ [[Techniques]]. Techniques are similar to spells in Fantasy RPGs. These ~~Talents~~ often allow the Character to do actions. By default, these actions ~~are~~ Full Round Actions unless specified otherwise. It is important to know the different abilities your character has.		Character's as they level up gain Talents and even [[Techniques]] in some cases. Techniques are similar to spells in Fantasy RPGs. These abilities often allow the Character to do actions in combat. By default, these actions count as Full Round Actions unless specified otherwise. It is important to know the different abilities your character has.

	=== Order of Actions and Initiative ===		=== Order of Actions and Initiative ===

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Reloading

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	==== Reloading ====		==== Reloading ====
	Does what is says exactly. The player will need to reload ~~there~~ ranged weapons from time to time. Each weapon has an Ammo attribute that tells ~~you~~ how many rounds the weapon can be fired before ~~they need~~ to reload. By default reloading, a Weapon takes a '''Standard Action'''. However, a variety of things including Feats, Talents, and weapon upgrades ~~and~~ bring the reloading of a ~~Weapon~~ to a Simple Action or even a Free Action.		Does what is says exactly. The player will need to reload ranged weapons from time to time. Each weapon has an Ammo attribute that tells the Player how many rounds the weapon can be fired before it needs to reload. By default, reloading a Weapon takes a '''Standard Action'''. However, a variety of things including Feats, Talents, and weapon upgrades can bring the reloading of a weapon to a Simple Action or even a Free Action.

	Be aware of how often you need to reload the weapon ~~and~~ the time ~~that~~ it takes to reload it. Some Weapons even require Full Round Actions to reload. So just because it does a lot of damage doesn't mean it is the obvious choice. A Pro tip is that dropping something a Character is holding is considered a Free Action and ~~if you have a specialized holster a Character~~ can ~~quick draw a weapon~~ as a Simple Action allowing you to quickly switch from an empty high powered weapon to a smaller but a fully loaded weapon.		Be aware of how often you need to reload the weapon as well as the time it takes to reload it. Some Weapons even require Full Round Actions to reload. So just because it does a lot of damage doesn't mean it is the obvious choice. A Pro tip is that dropping something a Character is holding is considered a Free Action and some weapons can be quickly drawn as a Simple Action allowing you to quickly switch from an empty high powered weapon to a smaller but a fully loaded weapon.

	==== Talents/Specials ====		==== Talents/Specials ====

Orcephrye: /* Bonus Attacks/Offhand Weapon Attacks */

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Bonus Attacks/Offhand Weapon Attacks

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	A Character also has a '''Bonus Attack''' which is also called the '''Off Hand Weapon Attack'''. You can learn more about this as well a '''Criticals''' [[Complete_Combat_Actions#Attack_Actions_in_Detail\|here]].		A Character also has a '''Bonus Attack''' which is also called the '''Off Hand Weapon Attack'''. You can learn more about this as well a '''Criticals''' [[Complete_Combat_Actions#Attack_Actions_in_Detail\|here]].

	~~==== Bonus Attacks/Offhand Weapon Attacks ====~~

	Bonus Attacks are possible if the Character is able to wield an Offhand Weapon that they are proficient in. All Bonus Attacks are Simple Actions that can only be done after a Standard Attack Action. The Bonus Attack is '''special''' in that the Character can still perform a Bonus Attack after a Full Round Attack Action. However, under this special case, the Bonus Attack can only aim at the target of the Full Attack. Other actions that require a Full Round still block the Bonus Attack action. Bonus Attack cannot use Extra Damage.

	~~# The Weapon must be considered Light or Levels 0 thru 2. If Medium (Levels 3 thru 5), then the Weapon must have the Versatile attribute.~~
	~~# The Character must be proficient in the weapon for it to be usable as an Off-Handed weapon.~~
	# By default a Character cannot gain any Advantage while using an Off-Handed Weapon, this includes the advantage from being proficient in the weapon. This can be changed with the Akimbo Specialist Feat.
	# If the Weapon is Melee then by default the Weapon Damage is reduced by one die level. IE: 1d8 to 1d6. This can be changed with the Niten Ichi Feat. If the weapon is already a d2 then the damage is just 1 each time.
	~~# If the Weapon is a Ranged weapon then by default the weapon has to take disadvantage when doing accuracy checks. This can be changed with the Gun-Fu Feat.~~

	==== Reloading ====		==== Reloading ====