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/* Declaring actions */
= Declaring actions =
Talking can be useful from time to time, but in order to make things happen, characters must take clearly declared '''actions'''.
Every action you wish your character to make must be declared. That means clearly telling the GM what you intend to do, with as many details as required. It is not strictly necessary to be always in-character when declaring actions, but it is considered good form to weave your intentions into your roleplaying, even if it's just a few words.
Depending on what actions you are declaring, the GM may ask you to roll dice, make choices, or confirm decisions; as necessary and when appropriate.
There are three kinds of actions in MazeWorld: ''Combat actions'', ''Non-combat actions'', and ''Free actions''. Combat and Non-combat actions generally cost at least one turn to perform, whereas Free actions cost nothing to perform.
* ''Combat actions'' are every type of action related to using a weapon or an offensive ability of some sort.
* ''Non-combat actions'' are every type of action related to using any items or abilities that do not fall into the category of combat actions.
* ''Free actions'' are relatively non-consequential actions which can be done freely and at no cost.
'''Examples:'''
* ''Combat action example: Attacking an enemy'' ; Private Bowens intending to attack the giant ant by shooting it three times, semi-auto, with her AK-101.
* ''Non-combat action example: Using an item'' ; Johnny pulling out a syringe of morphine from his leg rig, and injecting it into his arm.
* ''Free-action example: Talking'' ; Noriko screaming, "I'm going to rip your eyeballs out and make you eat them!", at her opponents on the other side of the room.
When outside of combat, most of what your character will do are non-combat and free actions. Combat actions ''can'', in certain circumstances, be performed outside of combat, but generally speaking, if you need to use a weapon of some sort, you're probably fighting or about to fight.
= In and out of combat =
