Combat Resolution (Rules)

We are a predominantly free form combat community. However we use a basic set of Dice Rules from the Nighthaven guild when free form fails between players. We also have a recognizable format for group combat that we use with our game/dungeon masters. We will adjust rules as necessary.

See Also

• Creating Positive Conflict (Guide)
• Moderator Guide (Rules)
• How to play with NPCs (Guide)

Free Form

Our standard expectation is that all combat will be resolved in a free form fashion that does not include godmodding each other or using "super hero" level powers. This means you can only attempt an action on a player, it is up to them to choose if it lands or harms. If this common level of player courtesy is not working, then any player may request using the Nighthaven Dice Rules outlined below -- and everyone must agree to switch.

Turn-based posting

If there is combat role-play you must allow each person a chance to post before continuing with another post.

OOC Limits

If you have not posted your OOC Limits in the Hofborg Discord server then you must negotiate them before starting conflict in our town.

Dual Action Turn

It is further assumed that your character can only perform two related actions per turn. This can include "raising your left hand to block while your right throws a punch", "pulling your sword to block an attack", or even "turning in place to aim a blow at someone behind you". But it can not include taking anything out of your pack and using it in the same turn, nor can it include using more then one item at all in a turn, unless it's something like a sword and shield or dual weapons.

A good rule of thumb is to recognize that each hand can perform one action, unless that action requires the use of two hands. Any act that includes moving your feet or turning your body beyond the span of an arm takes up one of two actions.

NPC Guideline

Hofborg has both general guidelines and specific rules on the use of NPCs in role-play. Before you bring an NPC into your role-play you will want to check this guide on when to use NPCs for trivial issues verses problem solving issues, as well as how to introduce NPCs into DM ran events. Read More ..

Dice Rules

Nighthaven Dice Rules ©

For combat, the dice system is rather simple. You roll for attack and must role higher than your opponent's defense roll for a successful hit.

1. One player rolls for attack and the other rolls for defense. A simple turn-based combat system with flexibility to hit one or multiple opponents.
2. The higher the roll, the more damage you do. If you roll a natural 20, that's most likely either an instant take-down or you dealt one hell of a blow!! If you roll a natural 1, it's a miss or failed attack.
3. In the event of a tie, where both players roll the same number. You simply must roll again and pray it's not a tie!!
4. Best of 3 wins the match. If there are multiple participants, and this goes to dice, negotiate beforehand -- don't assume.

Combat Rounds

During DM Ran Events

The DM will post a ROUND ONE BEGINS into the group before combat. Each person is expected to make ONE post. Multiple line posts are acceptable. Please put (your name end turn) at the end of your post so that the DM can quickly see who has not posted yet.

If you are a slow typer, and the DM does not know this about you, please let them know before you post so they know to wait. Players go AFK and we don't want to exclude people or hold up the round unnecessary. If there is no indication that you are still typing, the DM will wait 2 mins after everyone else is posting before closing the round. In some cases, with big group, the DM will give everyone X mins to post and you'll need to post in that time frame.

When the round is closed, the DM or their assistant will type ROUND ONE ENDS and then they will post the results of the combat.

Rinse and repeat.

NPC Guideline

Hofborg has both general guidelines and specific rules on the use of NPCs in role-play. Before you bring an NPC into your role-play you will want to check this guide on when to use NPCs for trivial issues verses problem solving issues, as well as how to introduce NPCs into DM ran events. Read More ..

Disclaimer and Copyright

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