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--- operations:public:interactive_rulebook:mechanics:timers [2025/05/29 05:53] – created eric
+++ operations:public:interactive_rulebook:mechanics:timers [2025/06/16 02:18] (current) – [📣 Counted Actions] eric
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 ====== Timers, Counters & Durations ======
-In Volaire, many spells, skills, and effects are governed by specific durations or counted actions. This page outlines the official definitions and protocols for handling those timers in play.
+Many skills, spells, and effects in Volaire are governed by precise timers or require players to complete audible count-based actions. This page outlines all officially recognized durations and counted actions.
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 ^ Duration Type ^ Description ^
-| **Instant** | The effect occurs immediately and does not persist. Example: damage, knockback, or item disarm. |
+| **Instant**       | The effect occurs immediately. No count or timer is required. Examples: damage, status infliction, item interactions. |
-| **Timed** | The effect lasts a specified time—often 10 minutes, 1 minute, or other noted period. |
+| **Timed**         | The effect has a specific time limit, typically 10 seconds, 1 minute, or 10 minutes. |
-| **1 Event** | The effect lasts until the end of the current event or until discharged (e.g. protective wards). |
+| **Event Duration**| The effect lasts until the end of the current game event or until used/dispelled. |
-| **Sight Duration** | Effect ends if the caster dies, falls unconscious, leaves the area, or the spell is dispelled. |
+| **Sight Duration**| The effect lasts until the caster is out of line of sight, unconscious, dead, or the spell is broken. |
-| **Dormant** | The effect is stored until triggered or discharged. Can last up to 1 event unless otherwise stated. |
+| **Dormant**       | A pre-cast or stored effect that remains ready until discharged or overwritten. Typically lasts 1 event or as defined by the ritual. |
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 ===== 📣 Counted Actions =====
-Some actions in Volaire require a verbal countdown to complete, simulating time spent performing the action.
+Some actions require a clear and audible countdown to simulate time spent on the task.
-^ Action ^ Count Type ^ Completion Rule ^
+^ Action ^ Required Count ^ Completion Rules ^
-| **Healing with Bandages** | “Bandaging 1... 10” | 10-count; must be uninterrupted and spoken aloud. |
+| **Bandaging (First Aid)**     | 60-count ("Bandaging 1...10") | Must be spoken clearly and uninterrupted. |
-| **Searching an Unconscious Body** | “Searching 1... 10” | 10-count; at the end, you learn all items carried. |
+| **Shaking Awake (Sleep/Unconscious)** | 10-count ("Shaking one... ten") | Must be physically roleplayed with contact. |
-| **Shaking Awake (Sleep/Unconscious)** | “Shaking one... ten” | 10-count; ends Sleep or Unconscious if completed. |
+| **Cutting Out (Web/Entangle)**| 10-count ("Cutting one... ten") | Roleplay cutting motions; may be assisted by others. |
-| **Cutting Out of Web/Entangle** | “Cutting one... ten” | 10-count while roleplaying cutting motions. |
+| **Killing Blow**              | 3-count ("Killing blow 1... 2... 3") | Blade must be in contact with target and uninterrupted. |
-| **Administering Elixirs/Potions** | 3 seconds | You must hold the bottle to lips and count to three aloud. |
+| **Administering Potion/Elixir** | 3 seconds aloud | Bottle must be held to lips with verbal count. |
-| **Killing Blow** | “Killing blow 1... 2... 3” | Must place blade/spell to target and complete count uninterrupted. |
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 ^ Status ^ Duration ^ Ends When... ^
-| **Unconscious** | 10 minutes | You are healed or shaken awake. |
+| **Unconscious**   | 10 minutes | The character is healed or successfully shaken awake. |
-| **Bleeding Out** | 60 seconds | You are healed (minus 1 HP), or timer expires. |
+| **Bleeding Out**  | 60 seconds | A healing effect is applied (they return at -1 HP) or timer expires. |
-| **Dead** | 5 minutes | You are revived by magic, or enter Spirit State. |
+| **Dead**          | 5 minutes | The character is revived or transitions to Spirit State. |
-| **Spirit** | Until resurrected | You reach a Resurrection Circle or are Detected. |
+| **Spirit**        | Until resurrected | Ends when reaching a Resurrection Circle or being summoned. |
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-===== 📜 Spell Duration Notes =====
+===== 🧠 Important Notes =====
-  * **If unsure about a spell’s duration**, ask the spellcaster or consult a Marshal.
+  * All counted actions must be **spoken aloud and clearly**. Whispering or rushing a count invalidates it.
-  * Some effects can only be ended early via **Dispel**, **Cleanse**, or specific **counterspells**.
+  * If a counted action is **interrupted** (e.g., by damage, knockback, spell effect), it must be restarted.
-  * Duration spells always override base effects—if a spell says “10 minutes,” it persists unless interrupted.
+  * **Searching** a body is **not a counted action**. If a character is unconscious or dead, you may check their items immediately (in-play only).
+  * Some effects (e.g., Cleanse, Dispel, or special skills) can reduce or remove durations early.
+  * If a **Hold** is called, timers **pause** and resume once Hold ends unless otherwise ruled.
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-===== 🧠 Clarifications & Edge Cases =====
+**When seconds matter, clarity counts. Speak your time, know your line, and play fair with every countdown.**
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-  * **Interrupts** (combat hits, movement, or talking) can cancel most 10-count actions.
-  * **You must roleplay the count clearly**—whispers or silent counting are invalid.
-  * **Paused timers (e.g., due to Hold)** resume exactly where they left off unless ruled otherwise.
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-**Time in Volaire is magical, mechanical, and meaningful. Honor your counts. Own your durations.**
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