Scouting Phase

Prior to the fight actually starting there is a possible scouting phase. This takes place if the group can see the enemies while remaining hidden. Group members can attempt to scout one of the enemies to uncover their character sheet. This allows for some tactical planning to take place before the fight actually starts. However, if a scouting attempt results in a failure then the enemies get the first turn to attack.

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Scouting Chance

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The exact roll required to successfully scout is dependent upon the situation and the person attempting. If someone is wearing clunky metal armour then the chance of failure for them would be higher. The base roll required for the most average of average people is ten or higher for success. This changes depending on the situation.

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Diplomatic Approach

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Athletics - Not everyone out in the world is hungry for blood and gore. Some enemies can be convinced to step down or surrender, or to aid the group. This is also dependent upon the situation and the word choice and general body language of the group as a whole. If one or two members have their weapons drawn or ready to strike, then the enemies will be less likely to hear the group out. 

A diplomatic approach can only be attempted before combat begins, most of the time. There is no rolling involved for this, only words. 

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Event 'Leaders'

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Most of the time the DM will be unable to take part in the actual event due to their focus on DMing. This means that a member attending the event has to fulfill a 'leader' role. They will be the person to look to for a general attack plan and event flow. Usually the member with the highest F.C. rank will be assigned this role but others can step up for it. They do not gain any bonuses for their rolls, they just help to keep everyone on the same page ICly.​

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Explanation​

Enemies have a character sheet they use but players (you) do not.

Combat needs to be able to flow smoothly, easily, and in a fun manner. If a DM has to constantly check a player's sheet and then compare it to an enemy's sheet, the flow becomes... slow! Additionally, this makes it more difficult for someone to DM for the first time, especially if they have never done so before. The same can be said for people looking to jump into events for the first time. 

This system also helps to remove some RNG while not completely removing random elements. For those who have a strong distaste for RNG of any kind, this may not be the system for you!

Example Sheet

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Goblin Arbalest​

Health - Low

Defense - 6

Attack - 2

Attack Hit Chance - 14

Speed - Slow

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Passive Specials:

- This enemy does not have any Passive Specials

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- Special Attacks

Concussive Bolts - The Goblin loads up a specially made bolt for head hitting, this action does not use up the enemy's turn. If the goblin's next strike is successful then the target is stunned for a turn. (4 Turn cooldown)

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Deadshot - This special can only be used on enemies with the MARKED debuff. The goblin fires their bolt dead-on, dealing four damage. This attack can not be avoided. (7 Turn Cooldown)

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Example Sheet Explained

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X The sheet above probably looks confusing at first, but it is quite easy to understand!

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Health

The exact health for an enemy is rarely given. Usually it is described as "low, medium, high, or ???". 

Defense

The enemy's defense stat is the number you need to beat to land a successful attack on them. In this case, if you roll a 7 or higher then your attack successfully hits this enemy. Specials and passives may alter the number.

Attack

The attack stat is how much damage a base attack would deal if the enemy lands a successful blow. If the Arbalest uses a basic attack, with no specials involved, then it would hit for 2 HP. Specials and passives may alter the number.

Attack Hit Chance

The attack hit chance stat is the enemy's chance to land an attack! In this case, you would have to roll a 14 or higher to take 0 damage while defending. Specials and passives may alter the number.

Specials & Passives

Enemies doing basic attacks back and fourth would get boring. Thus, enemies have specials and passives. 

Often, their specials / passives have a synergistic effect with another enemy. In the case of the Arbalest, they benefit from being paired with someone that can apply the MARKED debuff. Some specials / passives are kept hidden until an enemy uses them mid combat, after which they are added to the sheet.

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Alterations

Not every enemy uses the same sheet format. Some enemies might have physical, ranged, and magical defense stats with different numbers. The way they work remains the same.

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Speed Stat

Speed is a stat similar to health, where it isn't specifically stated. Generally it goes as follows:

Slow = Every other turn

Normal = Turn by turn

Fast = Twice per turn

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Turn Order

Turn order? There is none. Every member of team 1 goes first, then team 2, then the cycle resets. Team 1 being Azure or the Enemy depending upon who goes first. 

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Every member of 'team 1' [Azure in this situation] will post their emotes at once! The DM will then respond to a bunch of them at once, or all of them at once depending upon the pace of the emoters.

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Emote Details​

Attack emotes should be as descriptive as possible, as additional effects may be provided depending upon the method of attack. For example, if you emote specifically using a poison dipped arrow to attack an enemy with, then the enemy will be hit with a POISONED debuff if the attack lands. ​

So long as the attack you perform is reasonable and within your character's skill sets and equipment, it will be accepted! 

Non Attacks

Feel free to attempt creative non-attack emotes during your turn! This is excluding healing, as it has it's own category further down in the guide. This is more so for buff attempts, like a bardly bard trying to sing an encouraging tune! It could also be as simple as throwing hot cocoa on an ally to remove their freezing debuff, or drinking a potion to gain SUPER SPEED! Just be sure to explain the action well enough for the DM to understand. A roll is still required for these, though the number required for success is dependent upon the DM and the situation. Usually these type of emotes will be successful, though the degree of success depends on the roll. If you try to buff the party and roll a 5, only 1 person might receive the buff. Whereas a 10 might see 3 people gaining the buff.

Critical Strikes

Critical strikes are rewarded for extremely high rolls (19 to 20). Critical strikes deal x3 damage (3 times the default damage). However, the range for critical strikes can be altered through buff / debuffs. 

Synergy

Enemies have synergy with one another, who is to say players can't as well? You can team up with someone else to do a duo emote, or build off of someone else's emote! 

Target(s)

In some situations, there may be multiple enemies. They will be identified by a party waymark. Please be sure to specify which enemy you are attacking during these situations, and specify them by symbol if possible.

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