Action Points(LWR) - Revision history

Lorthos at 17:41, 30 November 2025

2025-11-30T17:41:51Z

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	==In General==		==In General==

	At the start of every turn, all XCOM and alien units are assigned 2 action points (APs). This is represented on XCOM soldiers as two arrows ~~underneath~~ their health bars.		At the start of every turn, all XCOM and alien units are assigned 2 action points (APs). This is represented on XCOM soldiers as two arrows beneath their health bars. When a soldier has only 1 AP left, they will have only one arrow beneath their health bar.

	~~When a soldier has only 1 AP left, they will have only 1 arrow beneath their health bar.~~		If a soldier is [[Other_Abilities_(LWR)#Scamper\|scampering]], they will only be able to move and not use other actions. This is represented by one arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored white.

	If a soldier is [[Other_Abilities_(LWR)#Scamper\|scampering]], they will only be able to move and not use other actions. This is represented by 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored white.

	== Using APs ==		== Using APs ==

	All abilities in the game have the default cost of 2 AP (teal icon). However, units can use abilities that cost 2 AP even if they only have 1 AP left (so the ~~player~~'s APs get below zero). A unit's turn will end if their APs have reached 0 (or less). Thus, a unit can do a half-move (1 AP), and then fire (2 AP), before having their turn ended.		All abilities in the game have the default cost of 2 AP (teal icon). However, units can use abilities that cost 2 AP even if they only have 1 AP left (so the unit's APs get below zero). A unit's turn will end if their APs have reached zero (or less). Thus, a unit can do a half-move (1 AP) and then fire (2 AP), before having their turn ended.

	Certain abilities perform an extra check and ''require'' the unit to have 2 AP before using them (e.g., [[Weapons_(LWR)#Sniper_Rifles\|sniper rifles]] or dashing). Other abilities behave differently if the player has 2 AP left as opposed to 1 AP left (e.g., [[Abilities_List_(LWR)#Fire_Rocket\|firing rockets]]).		Certain abilities perform an extra check and require the unit to have 2 AP before using them (e.g., [[Weapons_(LWR)#Sniper_Rifles\|sniper rifles]] or dashing). Other abilities behave differently if the player has 2 AP left as opposed to 1 AP left (e.g., [[Abilities_List_(LWR)#Fire_Rocket\|firing rockets]]).

	A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (yellow move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (blue move). Note that two blue moves don't let you reach as far as one yellow move, but the total cost is the same.		A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (yellow move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (blue move). Note that two blue moves don't let you reach as far as one yellow move, but the total cost is the same.

	Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, the 1 AP abilities only end a unit's turn if the unit's APs reach 0.		Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, the 1 AP abilities only end a unit's turn if the unit's APs reach 0.

Lorthos at 15:33, 1 September 2024

2024-09-01T15:33:16Z

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	==In General==		==In General==

	At the start of every turn, all XCOM and alien units are assigned 2 action points (APs). This is represented on XCOM soldiers as two ~~blue~~ arrows underneath their health bars.		At the start of every turn, all XCOM and alien units are assigned 2 action points (APs). This is represented on XCOM soldiers as two arrows underneath their health bars.

	When a soldier has only 1 AP left, they will have only 1 arrow beneath their health bar ~~and it will be colored yellow~~.		When a soldier has only 1 AP left, they will have only 1 arrow beneath their health bar.

	If a soldier is [[Other_Abilities_(LWR)#Scamper\|scampering]], they will only be able to move and not use other actions. This is represented by 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored white.		If a soldier is [[Other_Abilities_(LWR)#Scamper\|scampering]], they will only be able to move and not use other actions. This is represented by 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored white.
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	Certain abilities perform an extra check and ''require'' the unit to have 2 AP before using them (e.g., [[Weapons_(LWR)#Sniper_Rifles\|sniper rifles]] or dashing). Other abilities behave differently if the player has 2 AP left as opposed to 1 AP left (e.g., [[Abilities_List_(LWR)#Fire_Rocket\|firing rockets]]).		Certain abilities perform an extra check and ''require'' the unit to have 2 AP before using them (e.g., [[Weapons_(LWR)#Sniper_Rifles\|sniper rifles]] or dashing). Other abilities behave differently if the player has 2 AP left as opposed to 1 AP left (e.g., [[Abilities_List_(LWR)#Fire_Rocket\|firing rockets]]).

	A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (~~blue~~ move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (~~yellow~~ move). Note that two ~~yellow~~ moves don't let you reach as far as one ~~blue~~ move, but the total cost is the same.		A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (yellow move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (blue move). Note that two blue moves don't let you reach as far as one yellow move, but the total cost is the same.

	Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, the 1 AP abilities only end a unit's turn if the unit's APs reach 0.		Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, the 1 AP abilities only end a unit's turn if the unit's APs reach 0.

Ucross: /* Using APs */

2023-10-17T15:04:27Z

Using APs

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	All abilities in the game have the default cost of 2 AP (teal icon). However, units can use abilities that cost 2 AP even if they only have 1 AP left (so the player's APs get below zero). A unit's turn will end if their APs have reached 0 (or less). Thus, a unit can do a half-move (1 AP), and then fire (2 AP), before having their turn ended.		All abilities in the game have the default cost of 2 AP (teal icon). However, units can use abilities that cost 2 AP even if they only have 1 AP left (so the player's APs get below zero). A unit's turn will end if their APs have reached 0 (or less). Thus, a unit can do a half-move (1 AP), and then fire (2 AP), before having their turn ended.

	Certain abilities perform an extra check and ''require'' the unit to have 2 AP before using them (e.g., [[Weapons_(LWR)#Sniper_Rifles\|sniper rifles]] or dashing). Other abilities behave differently if the player has 2 AP left as opposed to 1 AP left (e.g., [[Abilities_List_(LWR)#Fire_Rocket\|firing rockets~~]] or [[Abilities_List_(LWR)#Double_Tap\|Double Tap~~]]).		Certain abilities perform an extra check and ''require'' the unit to have 2 AP before using them (e.g., [[Weapons_(LWR)#Sniper_Rifles\|sniper rifles]] or dashing). Other abilities behave differently if the player has 2 AP left as opposed to 1 AP left (e.g., [[Abilities_List_(LWR)#Fire_Rocket\|firing rockets]]).

	A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (blue move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (yellow move). Note that two yellow moves don't let you reach as far as one blue move, but the total cost is the same.		A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (blue move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (yellow move). Note that two yellow moves don't let you reach as far as one blue move, but the total cost is the same.

	Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, the 1 AP abilities only end a unit's turn if the unit's APs reach 0.		Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, the 1 AP abilities only end a unit's turn if the unit's APs reach 0.

SweetMochi: /* In General */ fix sentence grammar

2020-11-20T15:58:19Z

In General: fix sentence grammar

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	When a soldier has only 1 AP left, they will have only 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored yellow.		When a soldier has only 1 AP left, they will have only 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored yellow.

	If a soldier is [[Other_Abilities_(LWR)#Scamper\|scampering]], they will only be able to move and not ~~using any~~ actions. This is represented by 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored white.		If a soldier is [[Other_Abilities_(LWR)#Scamper\|scampering]], they will only be able to move and not use other actions. This is represented by 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored white.

	== Using APs ==		== Using APs ==

Man of Letters: Undo my "or less" in the case where it actually can't occur

2020-11-20T15:04:15Z

Undo my "or less" in the case where it actually can't occur

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	A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (blue move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (yellow move). Note that two yellow moves don't let you reach as far as one blue move, but the total cost is the same.		A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (blue move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (yellow move). Note that two yellow moves don't let you reach as far as one blue move, but the total cost is the same.

	Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, the 1 AP abilities only end a unit's turn if the unit's APs reach 0 ~~(or less)~~.		Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, the 1 AP abilities only end a unit's turn if the unit's APs reach 0.

Ucross: /* Using APs */

2020-11-20T15:04:06Z

Using APs

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	All abilities in the game have the default cost of 2 AP (teal icon). However, units can use abilities that cost 2 AP even if they only have 1 AP left (so the player's APs get below zero). A unit's turn will end if their APs have reached 0 (or less). Thus, a unit can do a half-move (1 AP), and then fire (2 AP), before having their turn ended.		All abilities in the game have the default cost of 2 AP (teal icon). However, units can use abilities that cost 2 AP even if they only have 1 AP left (so the player's APs get below zero). A unit's turn will end if their APs have reached 0 (or less). Thus, a unit can do a half-move (1 AP), and then fire (2 AP), before having their turn ended.

	Certain abilities perform an extra check and ''require'' the unit to have 2 AP before using them (e.g., [[Weapons_(LWR)#Sniper_Rifles\|sniper rifles]] or dashing). Other abilities behave ~~specially~~ if the player has 2 AP left as opposed to 1 AP left (e.g., [[Abilities_List_(LWR)#Fire_Rocket\|firing rockets]] or [[Abilities_List_(LWR)#Double_Tap\|Double Tap]]).		Certain abilities perform an extra check and ''require'' the unit to have 2 AP before using them (e.g., [[Weapons_(LWR)#Sniper_Rifles\|sniper rifles]] or dashing). Other abilities behave differently if the player has 2 AP left as opposed to 1 AP left (e.g., [[Abilities_List_(LWR)#Fire_Rocket\|firing rockets]] or [[Abilities_List_(LWR)#Double_Tap\|Double Tap]]).

	A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (blue move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (yellow move). Note that two yellow moves don't let you reach as far as one blue move, but the total cost is the same.		A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (blue move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (yellow move). Note that two yellow moves don't let you reach as far as one blue move, but the total cost is the same.

	Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, the 1 AP abilities only end a unit's turn if the unit's APs reach 0 (or less).		Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, the 1 AP abilities only end a unit's turn if the unit's APs reach 0 (or less).

Man of Letters: Reword and remove the suggestion that 0 AP abilities ever end the turn

2020-11-20T15:03:19Z

Reword and remove the suggestion that 0 AP abilities ever end the turn

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	A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (blue move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (yellow move). Note that two yellow moves don't let you reach as far as one blue move, but the total cost is the same.		A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (blue move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (yellow move). Note that two yellow moves don't let you reach as far as one blue move, but the total cost is the same.

	Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, ~~these~~ abilities ~~will~~ only end ~~the~~ unit's turn if ~~their~~ APs reach 0 (or less).		Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, the 1 AP abilities only end a unit's turn if the unit's APs reach 0 (or less).

Man of Letters: Reword and add links

2020-11-20T14:59:00Z

Reword and add links

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	== Using APs ==		== Using APs ==

	All abilities in the game have the default cost of 2 AP (teal icon). However, units can use abilities that cost 2 AP even if they only have 1 AP left. A unit's turn will end if their APs have reached 0 (or less). Thus, a unit can do a half-move (1 AP), and then fire (2 AP), before having their turn ended. Certain abilities ''require'' the unit to have 2 AP ~~to use~~ (e.g. sniper rifles or dashing).		All abilities in the game have the default cost of 2 AP (teal icon). However, units can use abilities that cost 2 AP even if they only have 1 AP left (so the player's APs get below zero). A unit's turn will end if their APs have reached 0 (or less). Thus, a unit can do a half-move (1 AP), and then fire (2 AP), before having their turn ended.

			Certain abilities perform an extra check and ''require'' the unit to have 2 AP before using them (e.g., [[Weapons_(LWR)#Sniper_Rifles\|sniper rifles]] or dashing). Other abilities behave specially if the player has 2 AP left as opposed to 1 AP left (e.g., [[Abilities_List_(LWR)#Fire_Rocket\|firing rockets]] or [[Abilities_List_(LWR)#Double_Tap\|Double Tap]]).

	A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (blue move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (yellow move). Note that two yellow moves don't let you reach as far as one blue move, but the total cost is the same.		A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (blue move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (yellow move). Note that two yellow moves don't let you reach as far as one blue move, but the total cost is the same.

	Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, these abilities will only end the unit's turn if their APs reach 0.		Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, these abilities will only end the unit's turn if their APs reach 0 (or less).

Man of Letters: Fix, reword and add a note to the short paragraph

2020-11-20T14:44:37Z

Fix, reword and add a note to the short paragraph

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	When a soldier has only 1 AP left, they will have only 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored yellow.		When a soldier has only 1 AP left, they will have only 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored yellow.

	If a soldier is [[Other_Abilities_(LWR)#Scamper\|scampering]], they ~~have~~ only ~~1 AP that cannot~~ be ~~used~~ to ~~perform~~ any actions ~~(they can move or end their turn only)~~. This is represented by 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored white.		If a soldier is [[Other_Abilities_(LWR)#Scamper\|scampering]], they will only be able to move and not using any actions. This is represented by 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored white.

	== Using APs ==		== Using APs ==
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	All abilities in the game have the default cost of 2 AP (teal icon). However, units can use abilities that cost 2 AP even if they only have 1 AP left. A unit's turn will end if their APs have reached 0 (or less). Thus, a unit can do a half-move (1 AP), and then fire (2 AP), before having their turn ended. Certain abilities ''require'' the unit to have 2 AP to use (e.g. sniper rifles or dashing).		All abilities in the game have the default cost of 2 AP (teal icon). However, units can use abilities that cost 2 AP even if they only have 1 AP left. A unit's turn will end if their APs have reached 0 (or less). Thus, a unit can do a half-move (1 AP), and then fire (2 AP), before having their turn ended. Certain abilities ''require'' the unit to have 2 AP to use (e.g. sniper rifles or dashing).

	A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (blue move) and a half-move ~~which only~~ costs 1 AP (yellow move).		A full-move (dash) costs 2 AP (blue move) and a half-move costs 1 AP (yellow move). Note that two yellow moves don't let you reach as far as one blue move, but the total cost is the same.

	Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, these abilities will only end the unit's turn if their APs reach 0.		Certain abilities cost only 1 AP (green icon) or 0 AP (purple icon). Just like 2 AP abilities, these abilities will only end the unit's turn if their APs reach 0.

Ucross at 13:35, 20 November 2020

2020-11-20T13:35:18Z

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	When a soldier has only 1 AP left, they will have only 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored yellow.		When a soldier has only 1 AP left, they will have only 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored yellow.

	If a soldier is [[Other_Abilities_(LWR)#Scamper\|scampering]], they ~~will~~ only be ~~able~~ to ~~move and not using~~ any actions. This is represented by 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored white.		If a soldier is [[Other_Abilities_(LWR)#Scamper\|scampering]], they have only 1 AP that cannot be used to perform any actions (they can move or end their turn only). This is represented by 1 arrow beneath their health bar and it will be colored white.

	== Using APs ==		== Using APs ==