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 =====Action Types===== =====Action Types=====
-Below is a list of all actions, and their common uses, in order of duration (from highest to lowest). Each round, a character gets two Half Actions and one Swift Action by default.+Below is a list of all actions, and their common uses. Each round, a character gets two Half Actions and one Swift Action by default.
  
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 A Half Action is the most commonly used action, and allows you to make an attack, move up to your speed, cast a spell, or perform an action that takes a similar amount of time (see Chart 1-1). A Half Action is the most commonly used action, and allows you to make an attack, move up to your speed, cast a spell, or perform an action that takes a similar amount of time (see Chart 1-1).
  
-====Full-Round Action==== +====Full Action==== 
-A Full-Round Action generally consumes all your effort during your turn. A Full-Round Action consumes both of your Half-Actions.+A Full Action generally consumes all your effort during your turn. A [[game_systems:combat:actions#full_action|Full Action]] consumes both of your Half-Actions.
  
 ====Swift Action==== ====Swift Action====
 A Swift Action consumes a very small amount of time but represents a greater expenditure of effort than a Free Action. You may perform only one Swift Action per turn. A Swift Action consumes a very small amount of time but represents a greater expenditure of effort than a Free Action. You may perform only one Swift Action per turn.
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-====Free Action==== 
-Free Actions consume a very small amount of time and effort. You can perform one or more Free Actions whilst taking other actions normally. Reasonable limits apply, as determined by the GM. 
  
 ====Immediate Action==== ====Immediate Action====
 An Immediate Action functions like a Swift Action, but may be performed at any time, even when it is not your turn. This expends your next turn’s Swift Action. An Immediate Action functions like a Swift Action, but may be performed at any time, even when it is not your turn. This expends your next turn’s Swift Action.
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 +====Free Action====
 +Free Actions consume a very small amount of time and effort. You can perform one or more Free Actions whilst taking other actions normally. Reasonable limits apply, as determined by the GM.
  
 ====Not an Action==== ====Not an Action====
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 <WRAP half column first> <WRAP half column first>
 ===2-1=== ===2-1===
-^ Half Action (1-1) ^ [[chargen:common_terms#attacking|AoO]] ^ + 
-| Activate a magic item other than a potion or oil | No | +^ Half Action (1-1)                                 ^ [[chargen:common_terms#attacking|AoO]]  ^ 
-| Aid another | No | +| Activate a magic item other than a potion or oil  | No                                      | 
-| Attack (melee) | No | +| Aid another                                       | No                                      | 
-| Attack (ranged) | Yes | +| Attack (melee)                                    | No                                      | 
-| Attack (unarmed) | No | +| Attack (ranged)                                   | Yes                                     | 
-| Cast a Spell | Yes | +| Attack (unarmed)                                  | No                                      | 
-| Channel energy | No | +| Cast a Spell                                      | Yes                                     | 
-| Concentrate to maintain an active spell | No | +| Channel energy                                    | No                                      | 
-| Control a frightened mount | Yes | +| Concentrate to maintain an active spell           | No                                      | 
-| Direct or redirect an active spell | No | +| Control a frightened mount                        | Yes                                     | 
-| Dismiss a spell | No | +| Direct or redirect an active spell                | No                                      | 
-| Draw a hidden weapon | No | +| Disengage from combat (5-ft step)                 | No                                      | 
-| Draw a weapon | No | +| Dismiss a spell                                   | No                                      | 
-| Drink a potion or apply an oil | No | +| Draw a hidden weapon                              | No                                      | 
-| Escape a grapple | No | +| Draw a weapon                                     | No                                      | 
-| Feint | No | +| Drink a potion or apply an oil                    | No                                      | 
-| Light a torch with a tindertwig | Yes | +| Escape a grapple                                  | No                                      | 
-| Load a hand crossbow or light crossbow | Yes | +| Feint                                             | No                                      | 
-| Lower spell resistance | No | +| Light a torch with a tindertwig                   | Yes                                     | 
-| Mount/dismount a steed | No | +| Load a hand crossbow or light crossbow            | Yes                                     | 
-| Move a heavy object | Yes | +| Lower spell resistance                            | No                                      | 
-| Lock or unlock a door | No | +| Mount/dismount a steed                            | No                                      | 
-| Pick up an item | Yes | +| Move a heavy object                               | Yes                                     | 
-| Read a scroll | Yes | +| Lock or unlock a door                             | No                                      | 
-| Ready (triggers a half action) | No | +| Pick up an item                                   | Yes                                     | 
-| Ready or drop a shield | No | +| Read a scroll                                     | Yes                                     | 
-| Retrieve a stored item | Yes | +| Ready (triggers a half action)                    | No                                      | 
-| Sheathe a weapon | No | +| Ready or drop a shield                            | No                                      | 
-| Stabilize a dying friend | No | +| Retrieve a stored item                            | Yes                                     | 
-| Stand up from prone | Yes | +| Sheathe a weapon                                  | No                                      | 
-| Total defense | No | +| Stabilize a dying friend                          | No                                      | 
-| Use extraordinary ability | No | +| Stand up from prone                               | Yes                                     | 
-| Use skill that takes 1 action | Usually | +| Total defense                                     | No                                      | 
-| Use spell-like ability | Yes | +| Use extraordinary ability                         | No                                      | 
-| Use supernatural ability | No |+| Use skill that takes 1 action                     | Usually                                 | 
 +| Use spell-like ability                            | Yes                                     | 
 +| Use supernatural ability                          | No                                      |
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
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 ===2-2=== ===2-2===
  
-^ Full-Round Action (1-2)                   ^ [[chargen:common_terms#attacking|AoO]] ^+^ Full Action (1-2)                   ^ [[chargen:common_terms#attacking|AoO]] ^
 | Charge                                    | No           | | Charge                                    | No           |
 | Deliver coup de grace                     | Yes          | | Deliver coup de grace                     | Yes          |
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 ===2-4=== ===2-4===
-^ Swift Action (1-4) ^ [[chargen:common_terms#attacking|AoO]] ^ + 
-| 5-Foot Step | No | +^ Swift Action (1-4)  ^ [[chargen:common_terms#attacking|AoO]]  ^ 
-| Talent | Varies |+| 5-Foot Step         | No/Varies                               | 
 +| Talent              | Varies                                  |
  
 ===2-5=== ===2-5===