Action Economy

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Action Economy

Iron Brothers Games · Accepted Answer

Starting out, a typical character has 10-15 HP. A typical weapon deals 6-12 damage. A measley 2HD monster does 15 HP damage.  Do the math - combat is over fast, one way or another.  Smart positioning (Fast or Slow phase?)  Resource management (When to Second Wind?)  Defensive choices (Parry, dodge, or hope your armor holds?)  Knowing when to run (First flee is painful, third is catastrophic) During combat, on your turn, you take a single action.

Iron Brothers Games · Answer

Compared to Dungeons & Dragons 5e and Old-School Essentials (OSE), CRAWL! simplifies mechanics while maintaining tactical depth. Starting out, a typical character has 10-15 HP. A typical weapon deals 6-12 damage. A measley 2HD monster does 15 HP damage.  Do the math - combat is over fast, one way or another.  Smart positioning (Fast or Slow phase?)  Resource management (When to Second Wind?)  Defensive choices (Parry, dodge, or hope your armor holds?)  Knowing when to run (First flee is painful, third is catastrophic) During combat, on your turn, you take a single action.