Staggered Turns (PSR Supplement)

**PSR** is an alternate ruleset compatible with most 5e content.
System Differences The Basics Time The d20 Ability Check Ability Scores Strength Dexterity Constitution Knowledge Perception Charisma Saving Throws Skills Senses Carry Slots	Encounters Group Turns Round‑Table Turns Staggered Turns Your Turn Move Action Bonus Action Reaction Making an Attack Unarmed Strike Sunder Defense Cover Shifts Phases	Hit Points & Damage Temporary Hit Points Damage Types Max Damage Rest & Recovery Downtime Downtime Trading Downtime Enterprise Defeat Dramatic Death Common Hazards Extreme Climates Conditions	Items Goods & Currency Material Goods Weapons Improvised Attire Shields Tools Gear Attunement Objects Damaging Objects Hauling Objects Vehicles Artillery NPCs Mount Cohort Stat Blocks Vulnerability, Resistance, & Immunity

Benefits & Drawbacks

This style of encounter tends to be the slowest, but it may be preferred by hardcore players who want to push the tactical limits of their game. For a narrator who routinely offers "deadly" combat, this is likely the best method. It affords luck the least opportunity to determine the outcome.

Staggered turns offer balanced and methodical combat that appeals to intense strategy.

After the first turn, the 2nd turn goes to the highest check roll to the side opposite of the first. Then the 3rd turn goes to the second-highest of the initial side, and 4th turn to the second-highest of the opposing side, and so on. Alternating turns this way makes it more difficult for one side to quickly overwhelm the other.

Staggered Turns (PSR Supplement)

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