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While we hesitate to say that combat is the main "fun" in Epic Path, in truth, getting into and winning fights ''is'' the source of a lot of fun in the game.   
While we hesitate to say that combat is the main "fun" in Epic Path, in truth, getting into and winning fights ''is'' the source of a lot of fun in the game.   


After all, who doesn't like slaying the dragon and rescuing the maiden?  This is the stuff of epic songs, legends, and mythology world wide, and has been for thousands of years.  So, fighting the bad guys is a big part of playing Epic Path.  Yes, role playing encounters with the other elements in the game world can be huge fun, and every referee should strive to make all aspects of the game enjoyable, but combat is the place where many of the most 'white-knuckle' moments come from.  Many of the player character [[classes]] and [[races]] have many elements which relate to combat as well.   
After all, who doesn't like slaying the dragon and rescuing the maiden?  This is the stuff of epic songs, legends, and mythology world wide, and has been for thousands of years.  So, fighting the bad guys is a big part of playing Epic Path.  Yes, role playing encounters with the other elements in the game world can be huge fun, and every referee should strive to make all aspects of the game enjoyable, but combat is the place where many of the most 'white-knuckle' moments come from.  Many of the player character [[classes]] and [[Character_Creation#Playable_Races | races]] have many elements which relate to combat as well.   


Now, to be fair, in Epic Path, there are actually TWO ways to fight. We encourage new players to get familiar with basic combat, as explained in fine detail on this page, first. Once you are comfortable with how fights work, the standard mechanics, we would direct your attention to the [[Combat Maneuver]]s page, for all the crazy, wacky swashbuckling ways to ALSO fight.
Now, to be fair, in Epic Path, there are actually TWO ways to fight. We encourage new players to get familiar with basic combat, as explained in fine detail on this page, first. Once you are comfortable with how fights work, the standard mechanics, we would direct your attention to the [[Combat Maneuver]]s page, for all the crazy, wacky swashbuckling ways to ALSO fight.

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