Rounds

Rounds are a way to divide combat into easily manageable chunks. A round is a predetermined amount of time, during which actions happen. (See Actions) In this system, each round is about 6 seconds. A round in this system starts when the DM posts that it starts and ends when the DM posts that it ends. You are only allowed to post actions once during a round. In your post you describe what you do during that round. For example, you can move and use a power, while screaming at someone to move as well. See Actions and Powers for more details.

The usual sequence of events during a round is the following:

1. DM Posts round start*
2. Players post their actions
3. DM Posts round end*
4. DM Determines Initiative order*
5. DM Resolves actions*
6. DM Posts results*

* The DM generally posts all this into one post. Thus, in general a new DM post means a new round.

If there are conflicts during the resolving of actions, usually because your target disappeared, the DM will determine the best course of action. This usually means your targeted action is resolved against a random other target. You can prevent this by listing alternative actions.