Roundtime - Revision history

MAGNANIMUS: Added AGIDEX Melee RT reduction formula.

2026-09-25T17:04:44Z

Added AGIDEX Melee RT reduction formula.

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	All characters experience a natural reduction in melee roundtime based on the sum of their [[agility]] and [[dexterity]] bonuses, as indicated to the right. This bonus is sometimes referred to as ''AGIDEX''.		All characters experience a natural reduction in melee roundtime based on the sum of their [[agility]] and [[dexterity]] bonuses, as indicated to the right. This bonus is sometimes referred to as ''AGIDEX''.

			The formula for roundtime reduction is (AGI bonus + DEX Bonus) / 15, rounded to the nearest whole number.

	=== Ranged RT ===		=== Ranged RT ===

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Updated links to point directly at spell pages, added boldmono around game commands, updated tables to function with screen readers

2026-09-08T13:07:24Z

Updated links to point directly at spell pages, added boldmono around game commands, updated tables to function with screen readers

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	== Hard vs. Soft RT ==		== Hard vs. Soft RT ==

	Normal roundtime is also known as "hard" RT, in contrast with [[cast roundtime]] which is known as "soft" roundtime. In most standard game clients, hard RT is shown with a red bar and soft RT with a blue bar. Cast roundtime is incurred after casting a spell, and permits some combat actions such as moving and changing stance. By default, cast roundtime is 3 seconds long and was originally that long for every spell. It is now 2 seconds with many setup spells, 1 second with [[Rapid Fire]] on (except with [[Bard Base\|bard spellsongs]]), and 0 seconds for spell-enhancing buffs like [[Rapid Fire]] and [[Spirit Slayer]].		Normal roundtime is also known as "hard" RT, in contrast with [[cast roundtime]] which is known as "soft" roundtime. In most standard game clients, hard RT is shown with a red bar and soft RT with a blue bar. Cast roundtime is incurred after casting a spell, and permits some combat actions such as moving and changing stance. By default, cast roundtime is 3 seconds long and was originally that long for every spell. It is now 2 seconds with many setup spells, 1 second with [[Rapid Fire (515)]] on (except with [[Bard Base\|bard spellsongs]]), and 0 seconds for spell-enhancing buffs like Rapid Fire and [[Spirit Slayer (240)]].

	{\| {{~~Prettytable~~}}		{\| {{prettytable}}
	\|-		\|-
			! scope="col\| Action
⚫	! ~~!! Hard RT !!~~ Soft RT
			! scope="col\| Hard RT
		⚫	! scope="col\| Soft RT
	\|-		\|-
	\| Speak \|\| Yes \|\| Yes		\| scope="row" \| Speak \|\| Yes \|\| Yes
	\|-		\|-
	\| Move/Stand \|\| No \|\| Yes		\| scope="row" \| Move/Stand \|\| No \|\| Yes
	\|-		\|-
	\| Change Stance \|\| No \|\| Yes		\| scope="row" \| Change Stance \|\| No \|\| Yes
	\|-		\|-
	\| Attack \|\| No \|\| No		\| scope="row" \| Attack \|\| No \|\| No
	\|-		\|-
	\| Prepare/Cast Spell \|\| No<sup>&dagger;</sup> \|\| No		\| scope="row" \| Prepare/Cast Spell \|\| No<sup>&dagger;</sup> \|\| No
	\|-		\|-
	\| Use Society Power \|\| No<sup>&dagger;</sup> \|\| No		\| scope="row" \| Use Society Power \|\| No<sup>&dagger;</sup> \|\| No
	\|}		\|}

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	{\| {{prettytable\|text-align:center}}		{\| {{prettytable\|text-align:center}}
	\|-		\|-
			! scope="col" \| Race
	! Race \|\| Max<br>DEX \|\| Max<br>AGI \|\| Max<br>sum \|\| Max RT<br>reduction
			! scope="col" \| Max<br>DEX
			! scope="col" \| Max<br>AGI
			! scope="col" \| Max<br>sum
			! scope="col" \| Max RT<br>reduction
	\|-		\|-
	\|align=left\| [[Halfling]] \|\| 25+15 \|\| 25+10 \|\| 75 \|\| 5		\| scope="row" align="left" \| [[Halfling]] \|\| 25+15 \|\| 25+10 \|\| 75 \|\| 5
	\|-		\|-
	\|align=left\| [[Burghal gnome]] \|\|25+10 \|\| 25+10 \|\| 70 \|\| 5		\| scope="row" align="left" \| [[Burghal gnome]] \|\|25+10 \|\| 25+10 \|\| 70 \|\| 5
	\|-		\|-
	\|align=left\| [[Elf]] \|\| 25+5 \|\| 25+15 \|\| 70 \|\| 5		\| scope="row" align="left" \| [[Elf]] \|\| 25+5 \|\| 25+15 \|\| 70 \|\| 5
	\|-		\|-
	\|align=left\| [[Aelotoi]] \|\| 25+5 \|\| 25+10 \|\|65 \|\| 4		\| scope="row" align="left" \| [[Aelotoi]] \|\| 25+5 \|\| 25+10 \|\|65 \|\| 4
	\|-		\|-
	\|align=left\| [[Dark elf]] \|\| 25+10 \|\| 25+5 \|\| 65 \|\| 4		\| scope="row" align="left" \| [[Dark elf]] \|\| 25+10 \|\| 25+5 \|\| 65 \|\| 4
	\|-		\|-
	\|align=left\| [[Forest gnome]] \|\| 25+5 \|\| 25+10 \|\| 65 \|\| 4		\| scope="row" align="left" \| [[Forest gnome]] \|\| 25+5 \|\| 25+10 \|\| 65 \|\| 4
	\|-		\|-
	\|align=left\| [[Half-elf]] \|\| 25+5 \|\| 25+10 \|\| 65 \|\| 4		\| scope="row" align="left" \| [[Half-elf]] \|\| 25+5 \|\| 25+10 \|\| 65 \|\| 4
	\|-		\|-
	\|align=left\| [[Sylvankind]] \|\| 25+10 \|\| 25+5 \|\| 65 \|\| 4		\| scope="row" align="left" \| [[Sylvankind]] \|\| 25+10 \|\| 25+5 \|\| 65 \|\| 4
	\|-		\|-
	\|align=left\| [[Half-krolvin]] \|\| 25+0 \|\| 25+5 \|\| 55 \|\| 4		\| scope="row" align="left" \| [[Half-krolvin]] \|\| 25+0 \|\| 25+5 \|\| 55 \|\| 4
	\|-		\|-
	\|align=left\| [[Erithian]] \|\| 25+0 \|\| 25+0 \|\| 50 \|\| 3		\| scope="row" align="left" \| [[Erithian]] \|\| 25+0 \|\| 25+0 \|\| 50 \|\| 3
	\|-		\|-
	\|align=left\| [[Human]] \|\| 25+0 \|\| 25+0 \|\| 50 \|\| 3		\| scope="row" align="left" \| [[Human]] \|\| 25+0 \|\| 25+0 \|\| 50 \|\| 3
	\|-		\|-
	\|align=left\| [[Dwarf]] \|\| 25+0 \|\| 25−5 \|\| 45 \|\| 3		\| scope="row" align="left" \| [[Dwarf]] \|\| 25+0 \|\| 25−5 \|\| 45 \|\| 3
	\|-		\|-
	\|align=left\| [[Giantman]] \|\| 25−5 \|\| 25−5 \|\| 40 \|\| 3		\| scope="row" align="left" \| [[Giantman]] \|\| 25−5 \|\| 25−5 \|\| 40 \|\| 3
	\|}		\|}
	\|}		\|}
	One of the most common sources of roundtime is engaging in physical combat. When a character [[ATTACK]]s or uses an offensive [[Combat Maneuver]], they incur some amount of roundtime based on the type of [[weapon]] or maneuver.		One of the most common sources of roundtime is engaging in physical combat. When a character {{boldmono\|[[ATTACK]]s}} or uses an offensive [[Combat Maneuver]], they incur some amount of roundtime based on the type of [[weapon]] or maneuver.

	Each weapon has a '''[[base weapon speed]]''' and '''[[minimum weapon speed]]'''. Base weapon speed is the standard duration before accounting any factors that may increase or decrease that amount. Minimum weapon speed is the shortest duration to which the attack's roundtime may be reduced by statistic bonuses. (In cases where base weapon speed is less than minimum weapon speed, the minimum speed still takes precedence.)		Each weapon has a '''[[base weapon speed]]''' and '''[[minimum weapon speed]]'''. Base weapon speed is the standard duration before accounting any factors that may increase or decrease that amount. Minimum weapon speed is the shortest duration to which the attack's roundtime may be reduced by statistic bonuses. (In cases where base weapon speed is less than minimum weapon speed, the minimum speed still takes precedence.)

	It is possible to further reduce attack roundtime using the [[QUICKSTRIKE]] command at the cost of [[stamina]].		It is possible to further reduce attack roundtime using the {{boldmono\|[[QUICKSTRIKE]]}} command at the cost of [[stamina]].

	=== Melee RT ===		=== Melee RT ===

	Characters will see an increase to [[melee]] roundtime if they are under [[encumbrance]] from carrying too many items, or if they are insufficiently trained for their [[armor]]. The [[AMBUSH]] verb adds 3 seconds to Base RT and 1 second to Minimum RT.		Characters will see an increase to [[melee]] roundtime if they are under [[encumbrance]] from carrying too many items, or if they are insufficiently trained for their [[armor]]. The {{boldmono\|[[AMBUSH]]}} verb adds 3 seconds to Base RT and 1 second to Minimum RT.

	All characters experience a natural reduction in melee roundtime based on the sum of their [[agility]] and [[dexterity]] bonuses, as indicated to the right. This bonus is sometimes referred to as ''AGIDEX''.		All characters experience a natural reduction in melee roundtime based on the sum of their [[agility]] and [[dexterity]] bonuses, as indicated to the right. This bonus is sometimes referred to as ''AGIDEX''.
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	=== Ranged RT ===		=== Ranged RT ===

	When using [[ranged]] or thrown weapons, every +10 [[strength]] bonus reduces roundtime by 1 second. Crossbows are a special case as they have a fixed roundtime for [[FIRE]], with strength instead being a factor in [[COCK]]. The [[AIM]] verb for ranged attacks adds 1 second to Base RT.		When using [[ranged]] or thrown weapons, every +10 [[strength]] bonus reduces roundtime by 1 second. Crossbows are a special case as they have a fixed roundtime for {{boldmono\|[[FIRE]]}}, with strength instead being a factor in {{boldmono\|[[COCK]]}}. The {{boldmono\|[[AIM]]}} verb for ranged attacks adds 1 second to Base RT.

	== Creatures ==		== Creatures ==

MAGNANIMUS: Cast roundtime is no longer always 3 seconds.

2026-08-25T23:11:03Z

Cast roundtime is no longer always 3 seconds.

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	== Hard vs. Soft RT ==		== Hard vs. Soft RT ==

	Normal roundtime is also known as "hard" RT, in contrast with [[cast roundtime]] which is known as "soft" roundtime. In most standard game clients, hard RT is shown with a red bar and soft RT with a blue bar. Cast roundtime is incurred after casting a spell~~, is always 3 seconds~~, and permits some combat actions such as moving and changing stance.		Normal roundtime is also known as "hard" RT, in contrast with [[cast roundtime]] which is known as "soft" roundtime. In most standard game clients, hard RT is shown with a red bar and soft RT with a blue bar. Cast roundtime is incurred after casting a spell, and permits some combat actions such as moving and changing stance. By default, cast roundtime is 3 seconds long and was originally that long for every spell. It is now 2 seconds with many setup spells, 1 second with [[Rapid Fire]] on (except with [[Bard Base\|bard spellsongs]]), and 0 seconds for spell-enhancing buffs like [[Rapid Fire]] and [[Spirit Slayer]].

	{\| {{Prettytable}}		{\| {{Prettytable}}

GS4-GYRES: Updated category.

2021-07-23T02:06:56Z

Updated category.

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	[[Category:Combat Mechanics]]		[[Category:Combat Mechanics]]
	[[Category:~~Status~~ Conditions]]		[[Category:Effects and Conditions]]

VANKRASN39: move to combat mechanics

2016-10-06T03:32:17Z

move to combat mechanics

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	When using [[ranged]] or thrown weapons, every +10 [[strength]] bonus reduces roundtime by 1 second. Crossbows are a special case as they have a fixed roundtime for [[FIRE]], with strength instead being a factor in [[COCK]]. The [[AIM]] verb for ranged attacks adds 1 second to Base RT.		When using [[ranged]] or thrown weapons, every +10 [[strength]] bonus reduces roundtime by 1 second. Crossbows are a special case as they have a fixed roundtime for [[FIRE]], with strength instead being a factor in [[COCK]]. The [[AIM]] verb for ranged attacks adds 1 second to Base RT.

⚫	[[Category:~~Basic~~ Mechanics]]
⚫	[[Category:Status Conditions]]

	== Creatures ==		== Creatures ==
	Creatures are assigned a [[creature action timer]] value, instead of being subject to the normal rules of roundtime for the actions they take.		Creatures are assigned a [[creature action timer]] value, instead of being subject to the normal rules of roundtime for the actions they take.

		⚫	[[Category:Combat Mechanics]]
		⚫	[[Category:Status Conditions]]

RATHBONER: /* Creatures */

2016-09-14T11:12:20Z

Creatures

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	== Creatures ==		== Creatures ==
	Creatures are assigned a [[creature action timer]] value, instead of being subject to the normal rules of roundtime.		Creatures are assigned a [[creature action timer]] value, instead of being subject to the normal rules of roundtime for the actions they take.

VANKRASN39: /* Factors */ align tables, let me know if you disagree

2016-09-13T21:53:59Z

Factors: align tables, let me know if you disagree

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 == Factors ==
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 ! Race || Max<br>DEX || Max<br>AGI || Max<br>sum || Max RT<br>reduction
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 |align=left| [[Giantman]] || 25&minus;5 || 25&minus;5 || 40 || 3
 |}
 === Ranged RT ===

VANKRASN39: /* Creatures */ creatures do not get roundtime

2016-09-13T21:44:22Z

Creatures: creatures do not get roundtime

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	== Creatures ==		== Creatures ==
			Creatures are assigned a [[creature action timer]] value, instead of being subject to the normal rules of roundtime.
	Creatures operate by different rules. They do not take roundtime from their own actions, only from actions imposed upon them. Roundtime from different actions does not stack on creatures.

	Creatures act on an action timer, which is a characteristic of the creature rather than the action. A few actions use multiples of the action time (mstrike takes double, prep and cast take half each on many creatures). Haste halves critter action times. A critter with an action timer of 12s or more would normally be considered slow, and 6s or less would normally be considered fast. BCS variants of critters change action time, with the highest level version of the creature being 2s faster than the standard creature, and the lowest 2s slower. Adventurer's Guild dangerous creatures can drop another 2s from their action time, making some of these very fast indeed.

	Action time and roundtime are different, while roundtimes do not stack on one another for creatures, roundtime does stack on action time.

RATHBONER: added information about creatures and action time

2016-09-06T12:47:11Z

added information about creatures and action time

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	[[Category:Basic Mechanics]]		[[Category:Basic Mechanics]]
	[[Category:Status Conditions]]		[[Category:Status Conditions]]

			== Creatures ==
			Creatures operate by different rules. They do not take roundtime from their own actions, only from actions imposed upon them. Roundtime from different actions does not stack on creatures.

			Creatures act on an action timer, which is a characteristic of the creature rather than the action. A few actions use multiples of the action time (mstrike takes double, prep and cast take half each on many creatures). Haste halves critter action times. A critter with an action timer of 12s or more would normally be considered slow, and 6s or less would normally be considered fast. BCS variants of critters change action time, with the highest level version of the creature being 2s faster than the standard creature, and the lowest 2s slower. Adventurer's Guild dangerous creatures can drop another 2s from their action time, making some of these very fast indeed.

			Action time and roundtime are different, while roundtimes do not stack on one another for creatures, roundtime does stack on action time.

ZHOUY1: Rewording and link fix.

2016-01-19T19:55:05Z

Rewording and link fix.

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	'''Roundtime''' (RT) refers to ~~the~~ period ~~of time after~~ a character ~~performs~~ ~~an in-game action. During this time,~~ most ~~further~~ combat-related ~~actions cannot be performed~~, including movement, attacking~~, casting a spell~~, and ~~more.~~ ~~Roundtime is measured in seconds~~.		'''Roundtime''' (RT), measured in seconds, refers to a lockout period when a character cannot perform most combat-related abilities, including movement, attacking, and casting spells.

			Almost all offensive combat abilities impose some associated roundtime, as does failing defensive [[combat maneuver]] rolls against most maneuvers. Roundtime is also a factor in many other actions such as traversing difficult terrain, using powerful magic, or crafting items.

	== Hard vs. Soft RT ==		== Hard vs. Soft RT ==
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	One of the most common sources of roundtime is engaging in physical combat. When a character [[ATTACK]]s or uses an offensive [[Combat Maneuver]], they incur some amount of roundtime based on the type of [[weapon]] or maneuver.		One of the most common sources of roundtime is engaging in physical combat. When a character [[ATTACK]]s or uses an offensive [[Combat Maneuver]], they incur some amount of roundtime based on the type of [[weapon]] or maneuver.

	Each weapon has a '''[[base weapon speed]]''' and '''[[minimum weapon speed'''. Base weapon speed is the standard duration before accounting any factors that may increase or decrease that amount. Minimum weapon speed is the shortest duration to which the attack's roundtime may be reduced by ~~''physical''~~ ~~means,~~ ~~though~~ ~~there~~ ~~are~~ ~~some~~ ~~magic~~ ~~spells~~ ~~such~~ as ~~[[Song~~ of ~~Tonis~~ ~~(1035)]]~~ ~~that~~ ~~can~~ ~~further~~ ~~modify~~ ~~roundtime~~.		Each weapon has a '''[[base weapon speed]]''' and '''[[minimum weapon speed]]'''. Base weapon speed is the standard duration before accounting any factors that may increase or decrease that amount. Minimum weapon speed is the shortest duration to which the attack's roundtime may be reduced by statistic bonuses. (In cases where base weapon speed is less than minimum weapon speed, the minimum speed still takes precedence.)

			It is possible to further reduce attack roundtime using the [[QUICKSTRIKE]] command at the cost of [[stamina]].
	Some non-combat actions such as standing up from a prone or seated position, climbing, swimming, moving over difficult terrain, and artisan skills may also have associated RT.

	=== Melee RT ===		=== Melee RT ===