Link to Reddit Thread -
https://www.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/j4jl98/reactions_and_onhit_effectstriggers/https://youtu.be/lvBec5nrogw?t=698When asked about reactions, they literally referred to them and "on hit triggers" as functioning in the exact same way... all of which must be declared when you use the action.
IE: You can't decide to Divine Smite on a crit.
IE: You can't opt to use Precision Attack after you see the number you rolled, but instead must choose when you make the attack
Do you guys understand the implications of this?
>Imagine playing a War-Caster feat Wizard. Your possible reactions include:
1) Shield
2) Absorb Elements
3) Counter Spells
4) Attack of Opportunity
5) Attack of Opportunity w/ a spell
6) *etc*
You only get ONE singular reaction every turn per character, is this REALLLLLYYYY something that should be automated? I believe we should have the option of using pop-ups, or atleast have a set of parameters/conditions that must be met in order for said effects to trigger.
How are effects like Cutting Words going to work? This is a massive hit to the effectiveness/purpose of abilities such as it.
DnD 5e has 2 things that are core to its combat system: Its Action Economy, and Bound Accuracy. This "automated" system takes 1/3rd of the action economy, 1/3rd of our turns, and streamlines the process... taking away decision-making from the player. And if thats what people want, cool. But I think the option should be available for those that wish to actually have tactical control over their characters.
My suggestion to fixing this?
Give Reactions/On-Hit effects a Set of Toggle-able Parameters:
>Disabled
-Disables the ability from triggering via on-hit or reaction. (FE, you may not want to use Attack of Opportunity)
>Auto (Enabled)
-Having Auto Mode on would automate the process, as it does now... however with the options described below.
>Manual (Pop-ups)
-Having Manual Mode on would enable pop-ups.
Options>
>On-miss <----- For Example: If on Manual, Precision Attack pop-ups would appear only when you miss an attack. If on Auto, it will automatically trigger upon a miss.
>On-hit <----- For Example: If on Manual, Shield pop-ups would appear only when you are hit by an Attack. If on Auto, it will automatically trigger upon being hit.
>On-crit <------ For Example: If on Manual, Divine Smites pop-ups would appear only when you score a critical hit, If on Auto, it will automatically trigger upon a critical strike.
Edited by Music4Theraphy: Format Changes, make post more pretty. Gave examples. Clarification, and Link to Thread on Reddit. 
