A4 - AP Points

[waynec800]

I have just started this adventutre but I can't understand why my AP points go down or how to build them back up, when fighting a battle, I seem to end up with one or two of my characters fighting, because they don't have enough AP point to do anything. Is there somewhere I can read about AP point and what to do about this.

[Drakefyre]

From Avernum 4 Instructions, page 27:

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Each turn, a character has a base of 8 action points (less if slowed or encumbered,

more if hasted). Moving depletes action points depending on how far the character moves

(1 action point per space). Attacking takes 5 action points. Using an item or drinking a

potion takes 3. Using an object (like a lever or wheel) costs 5 action points. Equipping or

dropping an item costs 1. Trying to attack when you have less than 5 action points ends

your turn immediately. The number of action points you have left is indicated on the party roster. When all of the action points are gone, the next character gets to act.

[Lilith]

In particular, note the part about being slowed or encumbered. If your characters are carrying too much weight, they lose action points.