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   * AD&D combat is meant to be abstract. This is not a [[simulationism|simulationist]] game system. There will be times you may think, "That doesn't make sense!" Just roll with it.   * AD&D combat is meant to be abstract. This is not a [[simulationism|simulationist]] game system. There will be times you may think, "That doesn't make sense!" Just roll with it.
   * This is a game, not a simulation. The abstract nature of AD&D combat enables those 200 vs 200 battles of mixed troops, spells, PCs, and NPCs.   * This is a game, not a simulation. The abstract nature of AD&D combat enables those 200 vs 200 battles of mixed troops, spells, PCs, and NPCs.
-  * It is only by keeping a defined combat procedure that players will be able to judge their options and make meaningful decisions. When rules are overridden by DM fiat, the game is typically weakened.+  * It is only by keeping a defined [[combat procedure]] that players will be able to judge their options and make meaningful decisions. When rules are overridden by DM fiat, the game is typically weakened.
  
 ===== Repeating 20s ===== ===== Repeating 20s =====
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 A combatant in melee can reposition themselves up to 1" without breaking off from melee. The shifting combatant can still can make their their regular attacks. Any other movement will require [[avoiding]] or magic. A combatant in melee can reposition themselves up to 1" without breaking off from melee. The shifting combatant can still can make their their regular attacks. Any other movement will require [[avoiding]] or magic.
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 +===== Reaction and initiative bonuses =====
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 +These are the bonuses from DEX to both (1) shoot earlier or later than the initiative roll, and (2) reduce individual surprise state. In order to receive these bonuses, the following three cases must all be true, as per PHB 101-102:
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 +  - Max [[MV]]. (12" for all standard characters except barbarians and monks.)
 +  - Non-bulky armor. (Note that [[magic armor]] bumps the bulkiness one category less bulky.)
 +  - No [[encumbrance]]. (Note that [[magic armor]] has half encumbrance when worn.)
  
 ===== Move and shoot ===== ===== Move and shoot =====
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 All war mounts and monster mounts get their attack routines beginning on the round following the round they are considered to be in melee.((MM 53 lists this for warhorses, and we extrapolate it for other mounts.)) Mounts not meant for combat will only fight as a last resort, and will always choose to [[avoiding|flee]] instead if possible. All war mounts and monster mounts get their attack routines beginning on the round following the round they are considered to be in melee.((MM 53 lists this for warhorses, and we extrapolate it for other mounts.)) Mounts not meant for combat will only fight as a last resort, and will always choose to [[avoiding|flee]] instead if possible.
  
-Remember that non-war horses have a 90% chance to flee at the start of any combat, and warhorses have a 10% chance to flee. [[Dogs]] do not have a special chance to flee, but have other downsides mentioned on that page.+Remember that non-war horses have a 90% chance to flee in many combat scenarios, and warhorses have a 10% chance to flee.((MM 53.)) Which combat scenarios constitute "sudden movement" or "strange smells" depends on the scenario and the miliue. For example, in the standard AD&D world, it would be common for warhorses to be ridden in battle against orcs, so their smell should not be strange. But for a riding horse, a large melee would certainly produce a chance to flee. [[Dogs]] do not have a special chance to flee, but have other downsides mentioned on that page.
  
 ===== Unarmed combat ===== ===== Unarmed combat =====
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 This is a rules extension and not mentioned anywhere in the books.<sup>Ex</sup> This is a rules extension and not mentioned anywhere in the books.<sup>Ex</sup>
  
-If a combatant is targeted by multiple [[attack routines]] in a round, even though attacks may be rolled simultaneously for gameplay speed, damage is rolled one attack at a time. If a character is dropped to 0 HP or lower after a damage roll, the rest of the attacks will likely be re-rolled against different targets if another target is available. The DM may rule that the monster simply continues to maul the unconscious corpse, drag it away, etc. But this would only happen with certain monster types who would reasonably choose to drag a single defeated enemy away and leave the combat (exposing themselves to attacks from [[avoiding]]), or with intelligent enemies who have a good reason for making sure the dropped enemy is totally dead instead of attacking another enemy. If the DM is unsure which option the monster would choose, a 50-50 chance is diced, similar to the [[dragons|dragon breath rule]].+If a combatant is targeted by multiple [[attack routines]] in a round, even though attacks may be rolled simultaneously for gameplay speed, damage is rolled one attack at a time. If a character is dropped to 0 HP or lower after a damage roll, the rest of the attacks will likely be re-rolled against different targets if another target is available. The DM may rule that the monster simply continues to maul the unconscious corpse, drag it away, start eating it, etc. But this would only happen with certain monster types such as: 
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 +  * Monsters who would reasonably choose to drag a single defeated enemy away and leave the combat (exposing themselves to attacks from [[avoiding]]) 
 +  * Intelligent enemies who have a good reason for making sure the dropped enemy is totally dead instead of attacking another enemy. 
 +  * Monsters that are unable to attack another target for some reason. For example, a group of 50 giant rats being too numerous to all attack a group of 4 PCs. (See [[Targeting]].) 
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 +If the DM is unsure which option the monster would choose, a 50-50 chance is diced, similar to the [[dragon|dragon breath rule]].
  
 We call this the "Tunnel Snakes" rule. We call this the "Tunnel Snakes" rule.
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 It is not recommended to cause any mechanical disability on a character for reaching -6 or lower HP.((As stated elsewhere in the book, such wounds are not the stuff of the genre fantasy.)) The player may describe a permanent scar of some kind though, and record it on their character sheet as a trophy. It is not recommended to cause any mechanical disability on a character for reaching -6 or lower HP.((As stated elsewhere in the book, such wounds are not the stuff of the genre fantasy.)) The player may describe a permanent scar of some kind though, and record it on their character sheet as a trophy.
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 +===== Rounding damage =====
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 +When rounding damage, such as due to a skeleton's resistance or a save vs breath, always round up.((MM 51, "Hell Hound" sets the precedent. Also, doing at least 1 HP of damage makes sense.))
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 +===== Flying combat =====
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 +See [[Flying Combat]].
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 +===== Diagonal movement =====
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 +See [[measurement]].
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