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2012-03-15T00:58:49Z

Relative Time

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	As noted above, the time of day in Erfworld is related to the sequence of [[turn]]s. The fact that the sun sets after [[Prince Ansom]] declares the end of his [[Faction\|side]]'s turn may imply that the turn cycle governs the time of day, rather than vice versa.		As noted above, the time of day in Erfworld is related to the sequence of [[turn]]s. The fact that the sun sets after [[Prince Ansom]] declares the end of his [[Faction\|side]]'s turn may imply that the turn cycle governs the time of day, rather than vice versa.

-	However, the link between turns and time is variable to some extent. At one point Stanley's turn is seen to start at dawn, rather than beginning later in the day, because there are no nearby units of any side that would act earlier. ~~(This may imply~~ that ~~more~~ than one Turn can happen simultaneously, as long as the involved Sides do not interact with each other.)	+	However, the link between turns and time is variable to some extent. At one point Stanley's turn is seen to start at dawn, rather than beginning later in the day, because there are no nearby units of any side that would act earlier. Later it is shown that [[Jillian]] of Faq is aware they will meet enemy forces because someone took a turn in the morning before they did. More than one Turn can happen simultaneously, as long as the involved Sides do not interact with each other.

	===Off-time===		===Off-time===

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2012-03-15T00:47:41Z

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	==The [[Hex]] Grid==		==The [[Hex]] Grid==
-	The geography of [[Erfworld]] is laid out as a hexagonal-grid wargaming map, with each hexagon ~~known in short as~~ a [[hex]]. Locations are described by non-cartesian X-Y coordinates (possibly designating a line of hexes and a specific hex within that line).	+	The geography of [[Erfworld]] is laid out as a hexagonal-grid wargaming map, with each hexagon commonly called a "[[hex]]". Locations are described by non-cartesian X-Y coordinates (possibly designating a line of hexes and a specific hex within that line).

70.119.232.138: /* Movement */ Edited for clarity, and possibly grammar.

2011-10-18T04:11:22Z

Movement: Edited for clarity, and possibly grammar.

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	See the [[Movement]] page for a detailed examination of these rules.		See the [[Movement]] page for a detailed examination of these rules.

-	The [[Faction\|sides]] of a conflict alternate [[Turn]]s, which is known as a [[Turn-Based Movement]] mechanic. For instance, in ''The Battle for Gobwin Knob'', the sequence of turns is: [[Jillian Zamussels\|Jillian's]] Turn ([[barbarian]]s move first), [[Transylvito]]'s Turn, [[Charlescomm]]'s Turn (early morning) [[Gobwin Knob]]'s Turn (late morning), followed by the [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] Turn (afternoon), followed by dusk, then nighttime and a return to morning. Alliances change the turn order (the turn of the alliance is that of ~~its chronologically last's~~ member), so Jillian is never seen moving except on [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] or [[Transylvito]]'s [[Turn]].	+	The [[Faction\|sides]] of a conflict alternate [[Turn]]s, which is known as a [[Turn-Based Movement]] mechanic. For instance, in ''The Battle for Gobwin Knob'', the sequence of turns is: [[Jillian Zamussels\|Jillian's]] Turn ([[barbarian]]s move first), [[Transylvito]]'s Turn, [[Charlescomm]]'s Turn (early morning) [[Gobwin Knob]]'s Turn (late morning), followed by the [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] Turn (afternoon), followed by dusk, then nighttime and a return to morning. Alliances change the turn order (the turn of the alliance is that of the member which is last in the sequence), so Jillian is never seen moving except on [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] or [[Transylvito]]'s [[Turn]].

	[[Units]] may only move to another [[hex]] during their [[Side]]'s [[Turn]]. Each unit has a specific amount of "[[Movement\|Move]]" which determines how far it may travel during one turn. Units' Move is set to their maximum at the beginning of their side's Turn. At the end of the side's Turn, its [[unit]]s lose any unused Move, and may not leave their current hex until their [[Faction\|side's]] next Turn. Exception: a unit with no remaining Move may leave its hex (on its Turn) by riding atop a Mount, or (on an enemy's Turn) by being captured and transported as a prisoner.		[[Units]] may only move to another [[hex]] during their [[Side]]'s [[Turn]]. Each unit has a specific amount of "[[Movement\|Move]]" which determines how far it may travel during one turn. Units' Move is set to their maximum at the beginning of their side's Turn. At the end of the side's Turn, its [[unit]]s lose any unused Move, and may not leave their current hex until their [[Faction\|side's]] next Turn. Exception: a unit with no remaining Move may leave its hex (on its Turn) by riding atop a Mount, or (on an enemy's Turn) by being captured and transported as a prisoner.

Bcent1234: /* Movement */

2011-07-28T18:01:49Z

Movement

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	See the [[Movement]] page for a detailed examination of these rules.		See the [[Movement]] page for a detailed examination of these rules.

-	The [[Faction\|sides]] of a conflict alternate [[Turn]]s, which is known as a [[Turn-Based Movement]] mechanic. For instance, in ''The Battle for Gobwin Knob'', the sequence of turns is: [[Jillian Zamussels\|Jillian's]] Turn ([[barbarian]]s move first), [[Transylvito]]'s Turn, [[Charlescomm]]'s Turn (early morning) [[Gobwin Knob]]'s Turn (late morning), followed by the [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] Turn (afternoon), followed by dusk, then nighttime and a return to morning. Alliances change the turn order, so Jillian is never seen moving except on [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] or [[Transylvito]]'s [[Turn]].	+	The [[Faction\|sides]] of a conflict alternate [[Turn]]s, which is known as a [[Turn-Based Movement]] mechanic. For instance, in ''The Battle for Gobwin Knob'', the sequence of turns is: [[Jillian Zamussels\|Jillian's]] Turn ([[barbarian]]s move first), [[Transylvito]]'s Turn, [[Charlescomm]]'s Turn (early morning) [[Gobwin Knob]]'s Turn (late morning), followed by the [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] Turn (afternoon), followed by dusk, then nighttime and a return to morning. Alliances change the turn order (the turn of the alliance is that of its chronologically last's member), so Jillian is never seen moving except on [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] or [[Transylvito]]'s [[Turn]].

-	[[Units]] may only move to another [[hex]] during their [[Side]]'s [[Turn]]. Each unit has a specific amount of "[[Movement\|Move]]" which determines how far it may travel during one turn. Units' Move is set to their maximum at the beginning of their side's Turn. At the end of the side's Turn, its ~~units~~ lose any unused Move, and may not leave their current hex until their [[Faction\|side's]] next Turn. Exception: a unit with no remaining Move may leave its hex (on its Turn) by riding atop a Mount, or (on an enemy's Turn) by being captured and transported as a prisoner.	+	[[Units]] may only move to another [[hex]] during their [[Side]]'s [[Turn]]. Each unit has a specific amount of "[[Movement\|Move]]" which determines how far it may travel during one turn. Units' Move is set to their maximum at the beginning of their side's Turn. At the end of the side's Turn, its [[unit]]s lose any unused Move, and may not leave their current hex until their [[Faction\|side's]] next Turn. Exception: a unit with no remaining Move may leave its hex (on its Turn) by riding atop a Mount, or (on an enemy's Turn) by being captured and transported as a prisoner.

	==[[Unit]]s==		==[[Unit]]s==

Commander I. Heartly Noah: /* Combat Mechanics */

2010-07-13T18:09:14Z

Combat Mechanics

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	See the [[Combat]] page for more details on these rules.		See the [[Combat]] page for more details on these rules.

-	[[Combat]] in [[Erfworld]] occurs inside a single [[hex]] or [[zone]]. A hex border will stop attacks like it does [[Movement]].{{erf\|1\|115}} Movement inside a [[hex]] is unrestricted for both [[Side]]s, allowing maneuver warfare on a limited scale. Attacking is simultaneous for all Sides, which makes this a [[Real-Time Combat]] mechanic.	+	[[Combat]] in [[Erfworld]] occurs inside a single [[hex]] or [[City#City Zones\|zone]]. A hex border will stop attacks like it does [[Movement]].{{erf\|1\|115}} Movement inside a [[hex]] is unrestricted for both [[Side]]s, allowing maneuver warfare on a limited scale. Attacking is simultaneous for all Sides, which makes this a [[Real-Time Combat]] mechanic.

	===Stacking===		===Stacking===
-	[[Units]] may group into [[stack]]s with allied [[units]]. This provides a combat [[~~Bonus\|~~bonus]], which reaches a maximum value when 8 units are combined in a stack.{{erf\|1\|040a}}	+	[[Units]] may group into [[stack]]s with allied [[units]]. This provides a combat [[bonus]], which reaches a maximum value when 8 units are combined in a stack.{{erf\|1\|040a}}

	A [[Warlord]] (and sometimes [[Casters]]) provides a bonus to [[unit]]s under its command, as well as providing instructions and other benefits. Warlords also enable units in their stack to make directed attacks against specific enemy units, or to refrain from attacking at all.		A [[Warlord]] (and sometimes [[Casters]]) provides a bonus to [[unit]]s under its command, as well as providing instructions and other benefits. Warlords also enable units in their stack to make directed attacks against specific enemy units, or to refrain from attacking at all.

Eriksiers: /* Movement */ added a space. about as minor as an edit gets

2010-07-01T22:12:41Z

Movement: added a space. about as minor as an edit gets

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	See the [[Movement]] page for a detailed examination of these rules.		See the [[Movement]] page for a detailed examination of these rules.

-	The [[Faction\|sides]] of a conflict alternate [[Turn]]s, which is known as a [[Turn-Based Movement]] mechanic. For instance, in ''The Battle for Gobwin Knob'', the sequence of turns is: [[Jillian Zamussels\|Jillian's]] Turn ([[barbarian]]s move first), [[Transylvito]]'s Turn, [[Charlescomm]]'s Turn (early morning) [[Gobwin Knob]]'s Turn (late morning), followed by the [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] Turn (afternoon), followed by dusk, then nighttime and a return to morning. Alliances change the turn order, so Jillian is never seen moving except on [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] or [[Transylvito]]'s[[Turn]].	+	The [[Faction\|sides]] of a conflict alternate [[Turn]]s, which is known as a [[Turn-Based Movement]] mechanic. For instance, in ''The Battle for Gobwin Knob'', the sequence of turns is: [[Jillian Zamussels\|Jillian's]] Turn ([[barbarian]]s move first), [[Transylvito]]'s Turn, [[Charlescomm]]'s Turn (early morning) [[Gobwin Knob]]'s Turn (late morning), followed by the [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] Turn (afternoon), followed by dusk, then nighttime and a return to morning. Alliances change the turn order, so Jillian is never seen moving except on [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] or [[Transylvito]]'s [[Turn]].

	[[Units]] may only move to another [[hex]] during their [[Side]]'s [[Turn]]. Each unit has a specific amount of "[[Movement\|Move]]" which determines how far it may travel during one turn. Units' Move is set to their maximum at the beginning of their side's Turn. At the end of the side's Turn, its units lose any unused Move, and may not leave their current hex until their [[Faction\|side's]] next Turn. Exception: a unit with no remaining Move may leave its hex (on its Turn) by riding atop a Mount, or (on an enemy's Turn) by being captured and transported as a prisoner.		[[Units]] may only move to another [[hex]] during their [[Side]]'s [[Turn]]. Each unit has a specific amount of "[[Movement\|Move]]" which determines how far it may travel during one turn. Units' Move is set to their maximum at the beginning of their side's Turn. At the end of the side's Turn, its units lose any unused Move, and may not leave their current hex until their [[Faction\|side's]] next Turn. Exception: a unit with no remaining Move may leave its hex (on its Turn) by riding atop a Mount, or (on an enemy's Turn) by being captured and transported as a prisoner.

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2010-01-07T02:32:16Z

Movement

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	The [[Faction\|sides]] of a conflict alternate [[Turn]]s, which is known as a [[Turn-Based Movement]] mechanic. For instance, in ''The Battle for Gobwin Knob'', the sequence of turns is: [[Jillian Zamussels\|Jillian's]] Turn ([[barbarian]]s move first), [[Transylvito]]'s Turn, [[Charlescomm]]'s Turn (early morning) [[Gobwin Knob]]'s Turn (late morning), followed by the [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] Turn (afternoon), followed by dusk, then nighttime and a return to morning. Alliances change the turn order, so Jillian is never seen moving except on [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] or [[Transylvito]]'s[[Turn]].		The [[Faction\|sides]] of a conflict alternate [[Turn]]s, which is known as a [[Turn-Based Movement]] mechanic. For instance, in ''The Battle for Gobwin Knob'', the sequence of turns is: [[Jillian Zamussels\|Jillian's]] Turn ([[barbarian]]s move first), [[Transylvito]]'s Turn, [[Charlescomm]]'s Turn (early morning) [[Gobwin Knob]]'s Turn (late morning), followed by the [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] Turn (afternoon), followed by dusk, then nighttime and a return to morning. Alliances change the turn order, so Jillian is never seen moving except on [[Royal Crown Coalition\|RCC's]] or [[Transylvito]]'s[[Turn]].

-	[[Units]] may only move to another [[hex]] during their [[Side]]'s [[Turn]]. Each unit has a specific amount of "[[Movement\|Move]]" which determines how far it may travel during one turn. At the end of the side's ~~turn~~, its units lose any unused Move, and may not leave their current hex until their [[Faction\|side's]] next Turn.	+	[[Units]] may only move to another [[hex]] during their [[Side]]'s [[Turn]]. Each unit has a specific amount of "[[Movement\|Move]]" which determines how far it may travel during one turn. Units' Move is set to their maximum at the beginning of their side's Turn. At the end of the side's Turn, its units lose any unused Move, and may not leave their current hex until their [[Faction\|side's]] next Turn. Exception: a unit with no remaining Move may leave its hex (on its Turn) by riding atop a Mount, or (on an enemy's Turn) by being captured and transported as a prisoner.

	==[[Unit]]s==		==[[Unit]]s==

Raphfrk at 02:25, 1 November 2009

2009-11-01T02:25:36Z

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	===Stacking===		===Stacking===
-	[[Units]] may group into [[stack]]s with allied [[units]]. This provides a combat bonus, which reaches a maximum value when 8 units are combined in a stack.{{erf\|1\|040a}}	+	[[Units]] may group into [[stack]]s with allied [[units]]. This provides a combat [[Bonus\|bonus]], which reaches a maximum value when 8 units are combined in a stack.{{erf\|1\|040a}}

	A [[Warlord]] (and sometimes [[Casters]]) provides a bonus to [[unit]]s under its command, as well as providing instructions and other benefits. Warlords also enable units in their stack to make directed attacks against specific enemy units, or to refrain from attacking at all.		A [[Warlord]] (and sometimes [[Casters]]) provides a bonus to [[unit]]s under its command, as well as providing instructions and other benefits. Warlords also enable units in their stack to make directed attacks against specific enemy units, or to refrain from attacking at all.

Justyn: /* Battlespace */

2009-10-17T00:32:49Z

Battlespace

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	===Battlespace===		===Battlespace===

-	Each side has an area known as their ''battlespace'', presumably defined as the hexes any of their units can see and/or reach. Units outside other battlespaces move at the start of the ~~turn~~, while those inside two or more battlespaces are bound by turn order.	+	Each side has an area known as their ''battlespace'', presumably defined as the hexes any of their units can see and/or reach. Units outside other battlespaces move at the start of the day, while those inside two or more battlespaces are bound by turn order.

-	A side's entire turn is taken at the same time: ~~Therefore~~, a single unit in another side's battlespace (unless captured or otherwise incapable of action) should bind that side's turn to the order.	+	A side's entire turn is taken at the same time: therefore, a single unit in another side's battlespace (unless captured or otherwise incapable of action) should bind that side's turn to the order.

	[[Category:Erfworld Mechanics]]		[[Category:Erfworld Mechanics]]
	[[Category:Speculation]]		[[Category:Speculation]]

Paper Golem: /* Unit Statistics */ Moved content to new page

2009-10-16T23:42:38Z

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	===Unit Statistics===		===Unit Statistics===
-	~~Unit Statistics are also known as "Unit Points"{{Erf\|1\|040}}. Statistics are numerical values that denote the ability of a~~ [[~~Unit~~]] relative to other units with that same ability. In general, a higher value is better, but this may not be true in all cases. Every Unit has a minimum of six basic statistics, listed below. Depending on its Natural Abilities, it may have more.	+	''Main Article: [[Stats]]''

-	~~'''''[[Move]]''''':~~	+	Unit Statistics are also known as "Unit Points"{{Erf\|1\|040}}. Statistics are numerical values that denote the ability of a [[Unit]] relative to other units with that same ability. In general, a higher value is better, but this may not be true in all cases. Every Unit has a minimum of six basic statistics. Depending on its Natural Abilities, it may have more.
-	A measure of a [[unit]]'s ability to travel across the hex grid. Units have their move reset to its full value at the beginning of their side's turn; unused move reverts to zero at the end of the turn.	+
-		+
-	~~'''''[[Hits]]''''':~~	+
-	~~A measure of the amount of damage the [[unit]] can sustain before it is croaked. Units regain all lost hits at the beginning of their [[side]]'s [[turn]].~~	+
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-	~~'''''[[Combat_(stat)\|Combat]]''''':~~	+
-	~~Not explicitly described; apparently a measure of the [[unit]]'s ability to inflict damage. (It is transcribed~~ as "~~Attack~~" ~~in one of Parson's Klog entries~~.)	+
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-	~~'''''[[Defense]]''''':~~	+
-	~~Not explicitly described; apparently a measure of~~ the ~~[[unit]]'s~~ ability ~~to minimize or avoid damage from an attack.~~	+
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-	~~'''''[[Level]]''''':~~	+
-	~~A measure~~ of a [[Unit]]'s relative ~~power vs.~~ other ~~Units of the~~ same ~~type~~. ~~[[Level]] is a statistic that increases~~, ~~thanks to [[Experience]] gains. As Level increases, new abilities may become available.~~	+
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-	~~'''''[[Loyalty]]''''':~~	+
-	~~Although the result of [[Natural Thinkamancy]], Loyalty is expressed as~~ a ~~unit statistic. However, the~~ value ~~any unit has~~ is ~~unknown. That value can be altered by [[Thinkamancy]] such as a [[Suggestion Spell]].~~	+
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-	~~There~~ may be ~~two additional statistics for~~ all ~~units~~.	+
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-	~~'''''[[Experience]]''''':~~	+
-	~~Experience is a statistic theorized to exist that explains why units level. A measure of the amount of combat a [[~~Unit]] has ~~participated in. This statistic increases as the Unit [[Croaking\|croaks]] enemies. The value~~ of ~~this statistic is hidden from other units and even from the Unit itself~~.	+
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-	~~'''''[[Upkeep]]''''':~~	+
-	~~Upkeep is a cost paid by [[Ruler]]s to maintain [[Unit]]s.{{erf\|1\|039}} Certain units, such as [[Decrypted]], have no upkeep.{{erf\|1\|145}} It is not known if Upkeep is considered a true Statistic~~ on ~~the level of "[[Move]]" or "[[Hits]]"~~, ~~but~~ it ~~is a value that all Units~~ have~~, even if zero~~.	+

	===Natural Abilities===		===Natural Abilities===