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When two or more allied creatures are in close proximity to each other and would have otherwise taken their turn immediately after each other, they can usually take their turns at the same time. | When two or more allied creatures are in close proximity to each other and would have otherwise taken their turn immediately after each other, they can usually take their turns at the same time. | ||
=== Turn order === | |||
The order in which creatures take their turn (the ''turn order'') is decided by rolling for [[Initiative|initiative]], which is a {{InfoBlob|1d4 + Dex mod}} roll. | The order in which creatures take their turn (the ''turn order'') is decided by rolling for [[Initiative|initiative]], which is a {{InfoBlob|1d4 + Dex mod}} roll. | ||
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If a creature that is attacked is unaware of their attackers at the start of combat, the first round of combat is declared a ''surprise round'', during which only the attackers may take actions. | If a creature that is attacked is unaware of their attackers at the start of combat, the first round of combat is declared a ''surprise round'', during which only the attackers may take actions. | ||
=== Turn-based mode === | |||
While turns are primarily featured in combat, a turn-based mode is also available outside of combat, and automatically turns on in certain scenarios, such as when certain traps are activated. | While turns are primarily featured in combat, a turn-based mode is also available outside of combat, and automatically turns on in certain scenarios, such as when certain traps are activated. | ||