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	The reason for this is the way in which the original author presented the rules, in various		The reason for this is the way in which the original author presented the rules, in various
	places over three years. A collection of all sources and the attempt to bring them all into		places over three years. A collection of all sources and the attempt to bring them all into
	harmony has become known under the name ADDICT . These individual observations will not be repeated here. Instead, I will present my interpretations of the original rules, which I have developed over many years of experience as a game master and which I have found		harmony has become known under the name ADDICT . These individual observations will not be repeated here. Instead, I will present my interpretations of the original rules, which I have developed over many years of experience as a game master and which I have found to be particularly conducive to the flow of the game.
	to be particularly conducive to the flow of the game.

	The most important point is to understand what and how authors like Gary Gygax have written: using many examples and refinements, an ideal is outlined throughout. What does this look like in a concrete case?		The most important point is to understand what and how authors like Gary Gygax have written: using many examples and refinements, an ideal is outlined throughout. What does this look like in a concrete case?
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	==Guidelines==		==Guidelines==
	* Spells take a certain amount of time to be cast, and they can be interrupted until the spell-		* Spells take a certain amount of time to be cast, and they can be interrupted until the spell-casting procedure is complete. Segments are used to that end.
	casting procedure is complete. Segments are used to that end.
	* Movement, as well as melee or other actions like opening doors, selecting another piece
	~~of equipment, etc., basically occur throughout the entire round. In detail, however, they do~~
	~~happen at specific points in time before or after the action of another combatant.~~
	* Multiple attacks must be distinguished from attack routines and are handled in different
	~~phases for both practical and balancing reasons.~~
	* Ranged attacks can be faster than anything else if the shooter has a readied weapon and
	~~their target is clearly visible, and provided that the shooter does not have to move.~~
	~~Achieving the highest level of implementation of OSRIC rules would require that all actions~~
	~~of each combatant are declared in advance, initiative is rolled, and then the actual course~~
	~~of the round is described, after the DM has sorted everything out and interpreted and~~
	~~modeled the combat situation using their imagination as guided by their experience. This is~~
	~~how the examples are implicitly presented in the original texts~~.

			* Movement, as well as melee or other actions like opening doors, selecting another pieceof equipment, etc., basically occur throughout the entire round. In detail, however, they do happen at specific points in time before or after the action of another combatant.

			* Multiple attacks must be distinguished from attack routines and are handled in different phases for both practical and balancing reasons.

			* Ranged attacks can be faster than anything else if the shooter has a readied weapon andtheir target is clearly visible, and provided that the shooter does not have to move.
	Achieving the highest level of implementation of FAG rules would require that all actions of each combatant are declared in advance, initiative is rolled, and then the actual course of the round is described, after the DM has sorted everything out and interpreted and modeled the combat situation using their imagination as guided by their experience. This is how the examples are implicitly presented in the original texts.		Achieving the highest level of implementation of FAG rules would require that all actions of each combatant are declared in advance, initiative is rolled, and then the actual course of the round is described, after the DM has sorted everything out and interpreted and modeled the combat situation using their imagination as guided by their experience. This is how the examples are implicitly presented in the original texts.
	However, not only is a mixed form more concrete and practical, but is also identifiable in actual game practice.		However, not only is a mixed form more concrete and practical, but is also identifiable in actual game practice.

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	# Spells and actions that have not yet been completed or interrupted take effect or are		# Spells and actions that have not yet been completed or interrupted take effect or are resolved.
	resolved.

	It has proven useful to maintain a fixed announcement structure within this order. The actions are communicated to the GM either by a caller or alphabetically or based on the seating order or similar.		It has proven useful to maintain a fixed announcement structure within this order. The actions are communicated to the GM either by a caller or alphabetically or based on the seating order or similar.

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	* Fighting Withdrawal : The figure retreats in an orderly fashion, facing the enemy. The figure may move, but may not attack in this round. The enemy may advance up to the maximum of the enemy’s own movement range, even if it has already moved.		* Fighting Withdrawal : The figure retreats in an orderly fashion, facing the enemy. The figure may move, but may not attack in this round. The enemy may advance up to the maximum of the enemy’s own movement range, even if it has already moved.
	* Fleeing / Passing Blow: Whenever you flee from an enemy's melee range, the enemy may attack. These attacks are additional attacks that are not considered when counting the total number of attacks permitted per round and are treated as attacks against the moving figure's rear.		* Fleeing / Passing Blow: Whenever you flee from an enemy's melee range, the enemy may attack. These attacks are additional attacks that are not considered when counting the total number of attacks permitted per round and are treated as attacks against the moving figure's rear.
	** Option: ~~Sollte der Passierschlag durch seitliches Vorbeilaufen~~ an ~~einem Gegner auf der Schildseite des Läufers hervorgerufen werden, '~~'~~kann der SL entscheiden~~,~~'' den Schildbonus auf die RK zu gewähren~~.		** Option: If the passing blow is caused by running sideways past an opponent on the runner's shield side, the GM may decide to grant shield bonus to AC.
	* ~~'''Fechtertausch~~:~~''' Das Zusammenspiel dieser Regeln führt dazu~~, ~~daß man, wenn man nicht alleine~~ in ~~der ersten Reihe steht, oft die Position mit einem Fechter der hinteren Reihe tauschen kann~~: ~~die Person, die gerne aus der Nahkampfzone weg möchte, nutzt das Manöver~~ "~~Rückzug~~", ~~um nach hinten zu gelangen~~. ~~Ihre Kameraden bleiben aber~~ in ~~den Nahkampfzone ihrer Gegner~~. Sollte also einer oder mehrere der direkten Gegner der Rückzugsperson nachrücken wollen, würden diese Gegner ihrerseits sich Passierschlägen der Stehengebliebenen aussetzen. Meist wollen sie dies nicht und bleiben stehen, ~~so daß die Rückzugsperson davonkommt. Ein Kombattant aus hinteren Reihen könnte dann die Lücke schließen und sogar ggf~~. ~~noch angreifen~~.		* Position swap: The interaction of the above rules means that if you are not alone in the front row, you can often swap positions with a combatant standing in the back row: the combatant who would like to get out of the melee zone uses the "fighting withdrawal" maneuver to get to the back. Their comrades, however, remain within their opponents' melee zone. If one or more of the withdrawing figure's direct opponents wishes to advance, such opponents would in turn expose themselves to passing blows from those who remained standing in their initial position. They usually do not want to be thus exposed and will remain in place, allowing the withdrawing person to get away. A combatant from the back rows could then close the gap and possibly even attack.

	==~~Weitere Aktionen im Kampf~~==		==Further actions in combat==
	* ~~'''Parieren bzw. defensiv kämpfen~~:'~~'' Verzicht auf den eigenen Angriff, um den eigenen [[Stärke]]bonus vom gegnerischen Angriffswurf abzuziehen~~.		* Parrying or fighting defensively: Giving up your own attack in order to subtract your own strength bonus from the opponent's attack roll.
	** ''Option:'' ~~Waffenspezialisierungsboni dürfen ebenfalls abgezogen werden und~~/~~oder der Malus gilt für alle Gegner~~ in ~~der Nahkampfzone der defensiv kämpfenden Figur~~.		** ''Option:'' Weapon specialization bonuses may also be deducted and/or the penalty applies to all enemies in the melee zone of the parrying figure.
	* ~~'''Untote vertreiben~~:~~''' Grundsätzlich wird [[Untote vertreiben]] wie Einsatz von Fernkampfwaffen behandelt~~. ~~Normalerweise darf die Personage~~, ~~die sich solcher Mittel bedient ihre volle Bewegung durchführen~~.		* Turning Undead: In general, turning undead is treated like using ranged weapons. Normally, the character using such means is allowed to use their full movement rate.
	* ~~'''Magische Gegenstände benutzen~~:~~''' Grundsätzlich werden kurze und mittlere [[Zauberstäbe]] sowie andere [[magische Gegenstände]] wie Fernkampfwaffen behandelt~~. ~~Normalerweise darf die Personage~~, ~~die sich solcher Mittel bedient ihre volle Bewegung durchführen~~. ~~Ausnahmen sind~~:		* Using magic items: In general, wands and rods and other magic items are treated like ranged weapons. Normally, the PC who uses such items is allowed to use their full movement rate. Exceptions are:
	** ~~'''Zauberstecken benutzen~~:~~''' Der Einsatz von Magieffekten aus langen Zauberstäben benötigt~~ 2 ~~Segmente Zeit, und verlangt~~ 8 ~~Segmente Abkühlungszeit~~. ~~Der jeweilige Effekt muß '''''nicht''''' vor dem Würfeln angesagt werden und Bewegung ist voll möglich~~.		** Using a staff: Magical effects from staves requires 2 segments to take effect and also requires 8 segments of cooling down time. The respective effect does not have to be announced before rolling the dice and full movement is permitted.
	** ~~'''Tränke trinken und mit Ölen salben~~:~~''' [[Zaubertränke]] können irgendwann im Zug mit dem Zeitaufwand von einem Segment hervorgeholt und getrunken und Öle auf Gesicht~~, ~~Armen usw~~. ~~verteilt werden. Ihre Wirkung selbst benötigt~~ 1-5 ~~Segmente, um einzutreten~~. ~~Unter dem EInfluß mehrerer magischer Flüssigkeiten zu stehen kann Schäden hervorrufen, zu Risiken und Nebenwirkungen fragen sie Ihren ZAK oder Alchemiker~~.		** Drinking potions and anointing with oils: Potions can be taken out and drunk at any point during the turn, requiring one segment, and oils can be spread on the face, arms, etc. The effect thereof takes 1-5 segments to materialize though. Being under the influence of several magical liquids can cause damage; ask your M-U or alchemist about risks and side effects.
	** ~~'''Schriftrollen benutzen~~:'~~'' [[Schriftrolle]]n stellen einen Spezialfall dar: Spruchrollen benötigen eine Lesezeit, die derjenigen des Zauberaufwands entspricht~~. ~~Das Zaubern von Spruchrolle muß '''''vor''''' dem Ini-wurf '''''angesagt werden'''''~~. ~~Die lesende Figur darf sich aber bewegen~~. ~~Die verschiedenen Schutzrollen haben eine Lesedauer, der ihrer jeweiligen Beschreibung zu entnehmen ist~~.		** Scrolls are a special case: scrolls require a reading time that corresponds to the spell's level. The casting of a spell from a scroll must be announced before the initiative roll. The figure reading it may move, however. The various protection scrolls require a reading time that is indicated in their respective descriptions.
	{{Schutzrollen\|::}}		{{Schutzrollen\|::}}

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Courtesy of [https://hofrat.rsp-blogs.de/ Settembrini], translation by Never_plays_elves:

The OSRIC rules, as well as the 1e rules that inspired them, for regulating initiative, i.e. for determining who does what and when in a combat round, are viewed by some as complicated or contradictory.

The reason for this is the way in which the original author presented the rules, in various
places over three years. A collection of all sources and the attempt to bring them all into
harmony has become known under the name ADDICT . These individual observations will not be repeated here. Instead, I will present my interpretations of the original rules, which I have developed over many years of experience as a game master and which I have found
to be particularly conducive to the flow of the game.

The most important point is to understand what and how authors like Gary Gygax have written: using many examples and refinements, an ideal is outlined throughout. What does this look like in a concrete case?

During the one-minute combat round, many things happen simultaneously. The game master puts all the actions in a sequence. To do this, the game master utilizes all case studies and rule elements that can be found in the rule books. Since there can potentially be many different configurations of the possible sequences, the presence of a game master is needed who will implement this interpretation precisely, guided by the texts and the basic concepts.

==Guidelines==
* Spells take a certain amount of time to be cast, and they can be interrupted until the spell-
casting procedure is complete. Segments are used to that end.
* Movement, as well as melee or other actions like opening doors, selecting another piece
of equipment, etc., basically occur throughout the entire round. In detail, however, they do
happen at specific points in time before or after the action of another combatant.
* Multiple attacks must be distinguished from attack routines and are handled in different
phases for both practical and balancing reasons.
* Ranged attacks can be faster than anything else if the shooter has a readied weapon and
their target is clearly visible, and provided that the shooter does not have to move.
Achieving the highest level of implementation of OSRIC rules would require that all actions
of each combatant are declared in advance, initiative is rolled, and then the actual course
of the round is described, after the DM has sorted everything out and interpreted and
modeled the combat situation using their imagination as guided by their experience. This is
how the examples are implicitly presented in the original texts.

Achieving the highest level of implementation of FAG rules would require that all actions of each combatant are declared in advance, initiative is rolled, and then the actual course of the round is described, after the DM has sorted everything out and interpreted and modeled the combat situation using their imagination as guided by their experience. This is how the examples are implicitly presented in the original texts.
However, not only is a mixed form more concrete and practical, but is also identifiable in actual game practice.

==The mixed form as a cooking recipe==
# ou will be asked if you want to cast spells or use a scroll.
## Anyone who wants to make a charge or use their (pole) weapon against such a move must now announce this (or write it down). Players will '''not''' be asked individually to state their intended actions
# Should you intend to cast a spell, such spell must be named (or written down)
# Both sides roll a d6 for initiative. This roll is not modified.
## Spells cast by the side that has lost the initiative can always be interrupted,meaning the first series of attacks (1st melee phase) will be deemed to occur before the relevant spell casting procedure is completed.
## Spells cast by the winning side occur before the losing side's first melee phase if, and only if, the casting time is less than or equal to the result of the initiative die.
# Charges are carried out. 7.3 applies in this case, mutatis mutandis:
## If the attacked figures already hold readied ranged weapons, loaded with ammunition and having their targets identified, the attacked figures may, at the GM's discretion and based on the GM’s overall assessment of the combat situation at hand, fire their projectiles once at these targets or at figures moving towards them.
# The initiative winners perform their ranged attacks and 1 segment spells.
## Traditionally, magical missiles are deemed faster than arrows or projectiles, so they must be resolved before any others.
# Other spells, spell cast from scrolls and wands, rods and staves (the later at segment 2) of the initiative winners are cast, up to the segment number of the initiative die (maximum 6).
## Simple spells, such as fireball, web, etc. also take effect immediately and are resolved
## other configurations, which, for example, require that another character has to move towards the spell-caster in order to take effect, or where the spell-caster waits for a certain moment, are not yet processed
# Movement and 1st melee phase for the initiative winners are resolved
## Creatures with an attack routine (e.g. claw/claw/bite) perform it completely
## Combatants with multiple attacks (e.g. of high level fighters ) attack once
### Combatants with multiple attacks who have lost initiative attack once without moving.
## If the losers already hold readied ranged weapons, loaded with ammunition and having their targets identified, the initiative losers may, at the GM's discretion and based on the GM’s overall assessment of the combat situation at hand, fire their projectiles once at these targets or at figures moving towards them.
# The regular ranged combat phase for the initiative losers is resolved.
# Movement and the 1st melee phase for the initiative losers are resolved.
# The spells of the initiative winners with casting times exceeding the result of the winning initiative die are resolved.
# Most of the spells of the initiative losers are cast
## Exemptions are spells with casting times covering an entire round, or longer spells (7 segments +) if the initiative winners still have more than one multiple attack to deliver. In short: the GM decides how many of the multiple attacks can affect the spell-caster before the spell-casting procedure is completed.
# The 2nd melee phase of the initiative winners is resolved
# The 2nd melee phase of the initiative losers is resolved.
# etc.
# etc.
# Spells and actions that have not yet been completed or interrupted take effect or are
resolved.

It has proven useful to maintain a fixed announcement structure within this order. The actions are communicated to the GM either by a caller or alphabetically or based on the seating order or similar.

==Combat maneuvers==
The basic concept in the game, especially when miniatures are used, is that of the "in melee" status. Each combatant is in melee with all enemies located in adjacent squares. This can be understood like the zone of control in a strategy game. Anyone who enters this melee zone is subject to specific restrictions: There are only two ways to move while in melee:

* Fighting Withdrawal : The figure retreats in an orderly fashion, facing the enemy. The figure may move, but may not attack in this round. The enemy may advance up to the maximum of the enemy’s own movement range, even if it has already moved.
* Fleeing / Passing Blow: Whenever you flee from an enemy's melee range, the enemy may attack. These attacks are additional attacks that are not considered when counting the total number of attacks permitted per round and are treated as attacks against the moving figure's rear.
** Option: Sollte der Passierschlag durch seitliches Vorbeilaufen an einem Gegner auf der Schildseite des Läufers hervorgerufen werden, ''kann der SL entscheiden,'' den Schildbonus auf die RK zu gewähren.
* '''Fechtertausch:''' Das Zusammenspiel dieser Regeln führt dazu, daß man, wenn man nicht alleine in der ersten Reihe steht, oft die Position mit einem Fechter der hinteren Reihe tauschen kann: die Person, die gerne aus der Nahkampfzone weg möchte, nutzt das Manöver "Rückzug", um nach hinten zu gelangen. Ihre Kameraden bleiben aber in den Nahkampfzone ihrer Gegner. Sollte also einer oder mehrere der direkten Gegner der Rückzugsperson nachrücken wollen, würden diese Gegner ihrerseits sich Passierschlägen der Stehengebliebenen aussetzen. Meist wollen sie dies nicht und bleiben stehen, so daß die Rückzugsperson davonkommt. Ein Kombattant aus hinteren Reihen könnte dann die Lücke schließen und sogar ggf. noch angreifen.

==Weitere Aktionen im Kampf==
* '''Parieren bzw. defensiv kämpfen:''' Verzicht auf den eigenen Angriff, um den eigenen [[Stärke]]bonus vom gegnerischen Angriffswurf abzuziehen.
** ''Option:'' Waffenspezialisierungsboni dürfen ebenfalls abgezogen werden und/oder der Malus gilt für alle Gegner in der Nahkampfzone der defensiv kämpfenden Figur.
* '''Untote vertreiben:''' Grundsätzlich wird [[Untote vertreiben]] wie Einsatz von Fernkampfwaffen behandelt. Normalerweise darf die Personage, die sich solcher Mittel bedient ihre volle Bewegung durchführen.
* '''Magische Gegenstände benutzen:''' Grundsätzlich werden kurze und mittlere [[Zauberstäbe]] sowie andere [[magische Gegenstände]] wie Fernkampfwaffen behandelt. Normalerweise darf die Personage, die sich solcher Mittel bedient ihre volle Bewegung durchführen. Ausnahmen sind:
** '''Zauberstecken benutzen:''' Der Einsatz von Magieffekten aus langen Zauberstäben benötigt 2 Segmente Zeit, und verlangt 8 Segmente Abkühlungszeit. Der jeweilige Effekt muß '''''nicht''''' vor dem Würfeln angesagt werden und Bewegung ist voll möglich.
** '''Tränke trinken und mit Ölen salben:''' [[Zaubertränke]] können irgendwann im Zug mit dem Zeitaufwand von einem Segment hervorgeholt und getrunken und Öle auf Gesicht, Armen usw. verteilt werden. Ihre Wirkung selbst benötigt 1-5 Segmente, um einzutreten. Unter dem EInfluß mehrerer magischer Flüssigkeiten zu stehen kann Schäden hervorrufen, zu Risiken und Nebenwirkungen fragen sie Ihren ZAK oder Alchemiker.
** '''Schriftrollen benutzen:''' [[Schriftrolle]]n stellen einen Spezialfall dar: Spruchrollen benötigen eine Lesezeit, die derjenigen des Zauberaufwands entspricht. Das Zaubern von Spruchrolle muß '''''vor''''' dem Ini-wurf '''''angesagt werden'''''. Die lesende Figur darf sich aber bewegen. Die verschiedenen Schutzrollen haben eine Lesedauer, der ihrer jeweiligen Beschreibung zu entnehmen ist.
{{Schutzrollen|::}}

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	However, not only is a mixed form more concrete and practical, but is also identifiable in actual game practice.		However, not only is a mixed form more concrete and practical, but is also identifiable in actual game practice.

	==The ~~mixed~~ form as a cooking recipe==		==The hybrid form as a cooking recipe==
	# ou will be asked if you want to cast spells or use a scroll.		# You will be asked if you want to cast spells or use a scroll.
	## Anyone who wants to make a charge or use their (pole) weapon against such a move must now announce this (or write it down). Players will '''not''' be asked individually to state their intended actions		## Anyone who wants to make a charge or use their (pole) weapon against such a move must now announce this (or write it down). Players will '''not''' be asked individually to state their intended actions
	# Should you intend to cast a spell, such spell must be named (or written down)		# Should you intend to cast a spell, such spell must be named (or written down)
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	## Spells cast by the side that has lost the initiative can always be interrupted,meaning the first series of attacks (1st melee phase) will be deemed to occur before the relevant spell casting procedure is completed.		## Spells cast by the side that has lost the initiative can always be interrupted,meaning the first series of attacks (1st melee phase) will be deemed to occur before the relevant spell casting procedure is completed.
	## Spells cast by the winning side occur before the losing side's first melee phase if, and only if, the casting time is less than or equal to the result of the initiative die.		## Spells cast by the winning side occur before the losing side's first melee phase if, and only if, the casting time is less than or equal to the result of the initiative die.
	# Charges are carried out. 7.3 applies in this case, mutatis mutandis:		# Charges are carried out. 7.3 applies in this case, ''mutatis mutandis'':
	## If the attacked figures already hold readied ranged weapons, loaded with ammunition and having their targets identified, the attacked figures may, at the GM's discretion and based on the GM’s overall assessment of the combat situation at hand, fire their projectiles once at these targets or at figures moving towards them.		## If the attacked figures already hold readied ranged weapons, loaded with ammunition '''and''' having their targets identified, the attacked figures may, ''at the GM's discretion and based on the GM’s overall assessment of the combat situation at hand'', fire their projectiles '''once''' at these targets or at figures moving towards them.
	# The initiative winners perform their ranged attacks and 1 segment spells.		# The initiative winners perform their '''ranged attacks''' and 1 segment spells.
	## Traditionally, magical missiles are deemed faster than arrows or projectiles, so they must be resolved before any others.		## Traditionally, magical missiles are deemed faster than arrows or projectiles, so they must be resolved before any others.
	# Other spells, spell cast from scrolls and wands, rods and staves (the later at segment 2) of the initiative winners are cast, up to the segment number of the initiative die (maximum 6).		# Other '''spells''', spell cast from scrolls and wands, rods and staves (the later at segment 2) of the initiative winners are cast, up to the segment number of the initiative die (maximum 6).
	## Simple spells, such as fireball, web, etc. also take effect immediately and are resolved		## Simple spells, such as fireball, web, etc. also take effect immediately and are resolved
	## other configurations, which, for example, require that another character has to move towards the spell-caster in order to take effect, or where the spell-caster waits for a certain moment, are not yet processed		## other configurations, which, for example, require that another character has to move towards the spell-caster in order to take effect, or where the spell-caster waits for a certain moment, are not yet processed
	# Movement and 1st melee phase for the initiative winners are resolved		# '''Movement''' and '''1st melee phase''' for the initiative winners are resolved
	## Creatures with an attack routine (e.g. claw/claw/bite) perform it completely		## Creatures with an attack routine (e.g. claw/claw/bite) perform it completely
	## Combatants with multiple attacks (e.g. of high level fighters ) attack once		## Combatants with multiple attacks (e.g. of high level fighters ) attack '''once'''
	### Combatants with multiple attacks who have lost initiative attack once without moving.		### Combatants with multiple attacks who have lost initiative attack once without moving.
	## If the losers already hold readied ranged weapons, loaded with ammunition and having their targets identified, the initiative losers may, at the GM's discretion and based on the GM’s overall assessment of the combat situation at hand, fire their projectiles once at these targets or at figures moving towards them.		## If the losers already hold readied ranged weapons, loaded with ammunition and having their targets identified, the initiative losers may, ''at the GM's discretion and based on the GM’s overall assessment of the combat situation at hand'', fire their projectiles once at these targets or at figures moving towards them.
	# The regular ranged combat phase for the initiative losers is resolved.		# The regular ranged combat phase for the initiative losers is resolved.
	# Movement and the 1st melee phase for the initiative losers are resolved.		# '''Movement''' and the '''1st melee phase''' for the initiative losers are resolved.
	# The spells of the initiative winners with casting times exceeding the result of the winning initiative die are resolved.		# The '''spells''' of the initiative winners with casting times exceeding the result of the winning initiative die are resolved.
	# Most of the spells of the initiative losers are cast		# Most of the '''spells of the initiative losers''' are cast
	## Exemptions are spells with casting times covering an entire round, or longer spells (7 segments +) if the initiative winners still have more than one multiple attack to deliver. In short: the GM decides how many of the multiple attacks can affect the spell-caster before the spell-casting procedure is completed.		## Exemptions are spells with casting times covering an entire round, or longer spells (7 segments +) if the initiative winners still have more than one multiple attack to deliver. In short: the GM decides how many of the multiple attacks can affect the spell-caster before the spell-casting procedure is completed.
	# The 2nd melee phase of the initiative winners is resolved		# The 2nd melee phase of the initiative winners is resolved
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	The basic concept in the game, especially when miniatures are used, is that of the "in melee" status. Each combatant is in melee with all enemies located in adjacent squares. This can be understood like the zone of control in a strategy game. Anyone who enters this melee zone is subject to specific restrictions: There are only two ways to move while in melee:		The basic concept in the game, especially when miniatures are used, is that of the "in melee" status. Each combatant is in melee with all enemies located in adjacent squares. This can be understood like the zone of control in a strategy game. Anyone who enters this melee zone is subject to specific restrictions: There are only two ways to move while in melee:

	* Fighting Withdrawal : The figure retreats in an orderly fashion, facing the enemy. The figure may move, but may not attack in this round. The enemy may advance up to the maximum of the enemy’s own movement range, even if it has already moved.		* '''Fighting Withdrawal:''' The figure retreats in an orderly fashion, facing the enemy. The figure may move, but may not attack in this round. The enemy may advance up to the maximum of the enemy’s own movement range, even if it has already moved.
	* Fleeing / Passing Blow: Whenever you flee from an enemy's melee range, the enemy may attack. These attacks are additional attacks that are not considered when counting the total number of attacks permitted per round and are treated as attacks against the moving figure's rear.		* '''Fleeing / Passing Blow:''' Whenever you flee from an enemy's melee range, the enemy may attack. These attacks are additional attacks that are not considered when counting the total number of attacks permitted per round and are treated as attacks against the moving figure's rear.
	** Option: If the passing blow is caused by running sideways past an opponent on the runner's shield side, the GM may decide to grant shield bonus to AC.		** Option: If the passing blow is caused by running sideways past an opponent on the runner's shield side, the GM may decide to grant shield bonus to AC.
	* Position swap: The interaction of the above rules means that if you are not alone in the front row, you can often swap positions with a combatant standing in the back row: the combatant who would like to get out of the melee zone uses the "fighting withdrawal" maneuver to get to the back. Their comrades, however, remain within their opponents' melee zone. If one or more of the withdrawing figure's direct opponents wishes to advance, such opponents would in turn expose themselves to passing blows from those who remained standing in their initial position. They usually do not want to be thus exposed and will remain in place, allowing the withdrawing person to get away. A combatant from the back rows could then close the gap and possibly even attack.		* '''Position swap:''' The interaction of the above rules means that if you are not alone in the front row, you can often swap positions with a combatant standing in the back row: the combatant who would like to get out of the melee zone uses the "fighting withdrawal" maneuver to get to the back. Their comrades, however, remain within their opponents' melee zone. If one or more of the withdrawing figure's direct opponents wishes to advance, such opponents would in turn expose themselves to passing blows from those who remained standing in their initial position. They usually do not want to be thus exposed and will remain in place, allowing the withdrawing person to get away. A combatant from the back rows could then close the gap and possibly even attack.

	==Further actions in combat==		==Further actions in combat==
	* Parrying or fighting defensively: Giving up your own attack in order to subtract your own strength bonus from the opponent's attack roll.		* '''Parrying or fighting defensively:''' Giving up your own attack in order to subtract your own strength bonus from the opponent's attack roll.
	** ''Option:'' Weapon specialization bonuses may also be deducted and/or the penalty applies to all enemies in the melee zone of the parrying figure.		** ''Option:'' Weapon specialization bonuses may also be deducted and/or the penalty applies to all enemies in the melee zone of the parrying figure.
	* Turning Undead: In general, turning undead is treated like using ranged weapons. Normally, the character using such means is allowed to use their full movement rate.		* '''Turning Undead:''' In general, turning undead is treated like using ranged weapons. Normally, the character using such means is allowed to use their full movement rate.
	* Using magic items: In general, wands and rods and other magic items are treated like ranged weapons. Normally, the PC who uses such items is allowed to use their full movement rate. Exceptions are:		* '''Using magic items:''' In general, wands and rods and other magic items are treated like ranged weapons. Normally, the PC who uses such items is allowed to use their full movement rate. Exceptions are:
	** Using a staff: Magical effects from staves requires 2 segments to take effect and also requires 8 segments of cooling down time. The respective effect does not have to be announced before rolling the dice and full movement is permitted.		** '''Using a staff:''' Magical effects from staves requires 2 segments to take effect and also requires 8 segments of cooling down time. The respective effect does not have to be announced before rolling the dice and full movement is permitted.
	** Drinking potions and anointing with oils: Potions can be taken out and drunk at any point during the turn, requiring one segment, and oils can be spread on the face, arms, etc. The effect thereof takes 1-5 segments to materialize though. Being under the influence of several magical liquids can cause damage; ask your M-U or alchemist about risks and side effects.		** '''Drinking potions''' and anointing with oils: Potions can be taken out and drunk at any point during the turn, requiring one segment, and oils can be spread on the face, arms, etc. The effect thereof takes 1-5 segments to materialize though. Being under the influence of several magical liquids can cause damage; ask your M-U or alchemist about risks and side effects.
	** Scrolls are a special case: scrolls require a reading time that corresponds to the spell's level. The casting of a spell from a scroll must be announced before the initiative roll. The figure reading it may move, however. The various protection scrolls require a reading time that is indicated in their respective descriptions.		** '''Scrolls are a special case:''' scrolls require a reading time that corresponds to the spell's level. The casting of a spell from a scroll must be announced before the initiative roll. The figure reading it may move, however. The various protection scrolls require a reading time that is indicated in their respective descriptions.
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