Introduction:

This is the basic combat system that will be used throughout "The Dawn" story arc. It will be referred to as AvD which is short for Attacker vs Defender.

As feedback comes in and events occur, this basic combat system may be adjusted to work better.

Basic Information:

In Final Fantasy XIV, there is a very basic roll system in the game. When a player types /random, the game will roll d1000.

This system will be used when the players will encounter NPCs or a boss type enemy in a combat situation. This is meant to allow a chance of failure against an unknown enemy.

Example: Attacker will emote her/his action as an attempt. <McCay tries to sweep the leg of the enemy.>

The attacker will then roll the dice (/random). The defender will roll the dice (/random). The winner will be whoever gets the higher number. All ties go to the defender.

The defender will emote the hit or miss, depending on their knowledge of their character. <The enemy jumps over the leg sweep of McCay.> If the defender wins. <The enemy is knocked down by the leg sweep.> If the attacker wins.

This will allow the defender the ability to take damage or injuries based on the experience and abilities of that character.

Combat Information:

• When it is a Heroes turn, they will have three choices; Attack, Defend, or Heal.
• An Attack will follow the system described above. The Hero can target anyone within the field of combat to attack.
• A Defend will give the Hero a bonus if another attacks them. Against regular NPCs, the defend will ensure they will not take damage. Against boss NPCs, the Hero will get +250 to their rolls. This will only last one round, until the Hero's next turn.
• A Heal can be used on anyone within the field of combat. A Heal is successful if the /random is 500 or greater. A Heal will heal someone for one point of health. A Heal can only be used on injured or incapacitated targets within the field of combat.
• All Heroes will have two points of health.
• If a Hero has lost one point of health, typing /kneel will help the Healers know who needs a heal.
• If a Hero has lost two points of health and is incapacitated, type /sit will help the Healers know who needs a heal.
• NPC and Boss Health will not be disclosed to the Heroes as it will be determined at the start of the event depending on the number of people in attendance.
• Combat ends when all enemy combatants are defeated or all Heroes have been incapacitated.