Speed (Derived Attribute) - Revision history

Samael: /* Determining Casting Speed */

2018-08-03T15:10:18Z

‎Determining Casting Speed

Samael: /* Determining Weapon Speed */

2018-08-03T15:07:45Z

‎Determining Weapon Speed

Samael: /* Determining Personal Speed */

2018-08-03T15:07:12Z

‎Determining Personal Speed

Samael: /* Casting Speed */

2018-08-03T15:01:21Z

‎Casting Speed

Samael: /* Action Speed */

2018-08-03T15:01:09Z

‎Action Speed

Samael: /* Weapon Speed */

2018-08-03T15:00:59Z

‎Weapon Speed

Samael: /* Determining Weapon Speed */

2018-08-03T14:55:12Z

‎Determining Weapon Speed

Samael: /* Casting Speed */

2018-03-28T12:50:38Z

‎Casting Speed

Samael: /* Action Speed */

2018-03-28T12:50:11Z

‎Action Speed

Samael: /* Personal Speed */

2018-03-28T11:08:58Z

‎Personal Speed

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	Casting Speed is determined by applying the Casting Speed Modifier to a character's Personal Speed.		Casting Speed is determined by applying the Casting Speed Modifier to a character's Personal Speed.

−	For example, the Halfling described above decides to cast Magic Missile. This Spell has a Casting Speed Modifier of -1 meaning that it will be cast on the phase after they begin acting; in this case on Speed Rank 4 - Fast.	+	For example, the Halfling described above decides to cast Magic Missile. This Spell has a Casting Speed Modifier of +1 meaning that it will be cast on the phase after they begin acting; in this case on Speed Rank 4 - Fast.

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 Weapon Speed is determined by applying the Weapon Speed Modifier to a character's Personal Speed.
-For example, the Halfling described above makes an attack with a Short Sword - this has a 0 Weapon Speed Modifier, allowing them to strike with it on the same Phase. If, however, they wielded a Long Sword, their attacks would have a -1 Speed Modifier, causing them to attack on the Fast phase. If they wielded a Great Axe, with a -2 Speed Modifier, they would attack on Average.
+For example, the Halfling described above makes an attack with a Short Sword - this has a +0 Weapon Speed Modifier, allowing them to strike with it on the same Phase. If, however, they wielded a Long Sword, their attacks would have a +1 Speed Modifier, causing them to attack on the Fast phase. If they wielded a Great Axe, with a +2 Speed Modifier, they would attack on Average.
 ==Action Speed==

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 ===Determining Personal Speed===
-The default value of Personal Speed is 5. This is then modified by the character's Size, [[Dexterity_(Attribute)|Dexterity]] and other factors listed. The values given are subtracted from Personal Speed, reducing it - a ''bonus'' reduces their Personal Speed and a ''penalty'' increases it.
+The default value of Personal Speed is 5. This is then modified by the character's Size, [[Dexterity_(Attribute)|Dexterity]] and other factors listed. Negative modifiers increase effective speed, lowering reaction time - positive modifiers increase the vale, meaning the character takes longer to take actions.
 Personal Speed cannot be lowered below 1.
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 |-
 | Tiny-
-| +3
+| -3
 |-
 | Tiny
-| +2
+| -2
 |-
 | Small
-| +1
+| -1
 |-
 | Medium
-| +0
+| -0
 |-
 | Large
-| -1
+| +1
 |-
 | Huge
-| -2
+| +2
 |-
 | Gigantic
-| -3
+| +3
 |-
 | Colossal
-| -4
+| +4
 |-
 | Colossal+
-| -5
+| +5
 |-
 |}
-For example, a Halfling (Size - Small) has a Dexterity of 18. Their base Speed begins at 5 (Average) and their Size and Dexterity grant them a +2 bonus, reducing it to 3 (Very Fast).
+For example, a Halfling (Size - Small) has a Dexterity of 18. Their base Speed begins at 5 (Average) and their Size and Dexterity grant them a -2 bonus, reducing it to 3 (Very Fast).
 ==Weapon Speed==

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 ==Casting Speed==
-Casting Speed determines the earliest a character can cast a spell in a round. As the character is presumed to spend the Speed Ranks between Personal Speed and the time the power begins readying their spell, this usually refers to the earliest time in the round the character could  decide to cast.
+Casting Speed determines the earliest a character can cast a spell in a round. As the character is presumed to spend the Speed Ranks between Personal Speed and the time the power begins readying their spell, this usually refers to the earliest time in the round the character could  decide to cast. This is 'not' modified by Dexterity.
 Unless a spell is [[Interruptible (Tag)|Interruptible]] or they are in a situation where casting their spell would be an issue, the character only needs to specify that they cast their spell on their Casting Speed. If it ''is'' [[Interruptible (Tag)|Interruptible]], then the Casting Speed Modifier is applied to the Speed Rank they decide to begin the Casting in.

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 ==Action Speed==
-Action Speed determines the earliest time a character can use a specific action in a round. As the character is presumed to spend the Speed Ranks between Personal Speed and the time performing the action, this usually refers to the earliest time in the round the character could ''conclude'' this action.
+Action Speed determines the earliest time a character can use a specific action in a round. As the character is presumed to spend the Speed Ranks between Personal Speed and the time performing the action, this usually refers to the earliest time in the round the character could ''conclude'' this action. This is modified by Dexterity.
 Unless an action is [[Interruptible (Tag)|Interruptible]] or they are in a situation where performing it would be an issue, the character only needs to specify that they accomplish it on Action Speed. If it ''is'' [[Interruptible (Tag)|Interruptible]], then the Action Speed Modifier is applied to the Speed Rank they decide to begin the action in.

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 ==Weapon Speed==
-Weapon Speed determines the earliest a character can use an equipped weapon in a round. As the character is presumed to spend the Speed Ranks between Personal Speed and the time the attack begins readying their attack, this usually refers to the earliest time in the round the character could decide to attack.
+Weapon Speed determines the earliest a character can use an equipped weapon in a round. As the character is presumed to spend the Speed Ranks between Personal Speed and the time the attack begins readying their attack, this usually refers to the earliest time in the round the character could decide to attack. This is modified by Dexterity.
 Unless a weapon's attack is [[Interruptible (Tag)|Interruptible]] or they are in a situation where preparing their attack would be an issue, the character only needs to specify that they attack on their Weapon Speed. If it ''is'' [[Interruptible (Tag)|Interruptible]], then the Weapon Speed Modifier is applied to the Speed Rank they decide to begin the attack in.

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	It is important to note, however, that most spells ''are'' [[Interruptible (Tag)\|Interruptible]] and, as such, casting almost always must be declared in advance.		It is important to note, however, that most spells ''are'' [[Interruptible (Tag)\|Interruptible]] and, as such, casting almost always must be declared in advance.
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		+	This is functionally identical to Weapon Speed, however most actions do not have a Speed Modifier and those that do will vary from action to action, it is not necessary to specify it on a character sheet.

	===Determining Casting Speed===		===Determining Casting Speed===

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 Action Speed determines the earliest time a character can use a specific action in a round. As the character is presumed to spend the Speed Ranks between Personal Speed and the time performing the action, this usually refers to the earliest time in the round the character could ''conclude'' this action.
-Unless an action is [[Interruptible (Tag]|Interruptible]] or they are in a situation where performing it would be an issue, the character only needs to specify that they accomplish it on Action Speed. If it ''is'' [[Interruptible (Tag]|Interruptible]], then the Action Speed Modifier is applied to the Speed Rank they decide to begin the action in.
+Unless an action is [[Interruptible (Tag)|Interruptible]] or they are in a situation where performing it would be an issue, the character only needs to specify that they accomplish it on Action Speed. If it ''is'' [[Interruptible (Tag)|Interruptible]], then the Action Speed Modifier is applied to the Speed Rank they decide to begin the action in.
 This is functionally identical to Weapon Speed, however most actions do not have a Speed Modifier and those that do will vary from action to action, it is not necessary to specify it on a character sheet.

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 ==Personal Speed==
-Personal Speed determines the earliest a character can take action in a round for ''any'' action, typically allowing them to move before they attack, though they may attack at this point.
+Personal Speed determines the earliest a character can take action in a round for ''any'' action, typically allowing them to move before they attack, though they may attack at this point. Characters cannot commit to any effective action before this - no attacks, spells or ability use. [[Passive Action (Action Type)|Passive Actions]] continue and, if the character is capable of speech, they can talk at any time during a round.
 ===Determining Personal Speed===