controlled movement for optional velocity rules

[secretID]

1) The 5E optional velocity rules (292-94) distinguish between controlled and uncontrolled movement. There are examples of uncontrolled movement, but I can't find anything about controlled movement in the rules or FAQs? Anyone know what advantage "controlled" gives?

2) Follow-up. If Denseman jumps off a building with the intent of smashing something below him, would that be controlled? - I would think so.

 

Thanks for any help.

[Steve Long]

Re: controlled movement for optional velocity rules

 

1. Controlled movement is defined on 5ER 436. It basically means any of a character's defined types of movement -- Running, Leaping, Flight, and so on -- movement he can control.

 

2. No. Falling is by definition uncontrolled, even if the character initiates the fall deliberately.