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-====== How do I... ======
-===== use a skill? =====
-In short, roll a d20, add your bonus.
-  * [[https://srd.dndtools.org/srd/skills/skills.html#using-skills| using skills]]
-  * [[https://srd.dndtools.org/srd//skills/skillsAll.html | Full skill list and descriptions]]
-If attempting to use a skill outside of combat, when not under pressure, you can "take 10" -- treat your skill check as if you'd rolled a 10 on the dice. There is also "take 20" for skills with no negative consequences in the event of failure.
-You can also //aid another// if you try a skill check on something your friend is doing: roll 10 or higher, they get a +2 bonus.
-If attempting to perform a task that does not correlate well with a skill, use your ability modifier instead, e.g. adding strength mod to kick down a door, constitution for holding your breath, etc.
-===== do a round of combat? =====
-  * [[https://srd.dndtools.org/srd/basic/actionsInCombat.html|Actions in combat]]
-  * [[https://srd.dndtools.org/srd/basic/combatModifiers.html|Combat modifiers]]
-  * [[https://srd.dndtools.org/srd/basic/specialAttacks.html|Special attacks]]
-Each round of combat is 6 seconds in length.
-Each grid square is 5 feet.
-Choose among the following:
-  * 1 standard and 1 move action
-  * 1 "full turn" action
-  * 2 move actions
-==== Attacking an enemy ====
-Attacking an enemy is a standard action.
-d20 + stated bonuses (BAB, str/dex mod) vs enemy AC. If the attack lands, roll for damage.
-Critical attacks work like this: if you roll a 20, roll a regular attack roll again. If it lands, roll your damage roll twice; if it misses for the second time, just roll your normal attack die. Rolling a 1 is a critical failure: your attack fails.
-==== Standard actions ====
-Making an attack, helping a friend, drinking a potion, lighting a torch, casting a spell, using a skill etc are all considered to be standard actions. You can also choose to defend yourself, adding +4 to your AC.
-==== Free actions ====
-Speaking, drawing a bow, dropping an item, or falling on the ground are all free actions.
-==== Move actions ====
-Drawing a sword, reading your bow, etc are considered to be move actions unless you have a <abbr title="base attack bonus">BAB</abbr> of 1 or more. Readying or loosing shields are move actions. Standing up is a move action.