Re: d20 Initiative (was [DL] Re: [WW] Re: Systems [Veering OT])

["Nick Zachariasen" <zacharin@pluto.dsu.edu>]

> Here's an example:  Shane (+4 to Init), Goff(+2 to Init), Dr. Nick (0 to
> Init), and Clint (-1 to Init) enter combat.  The rolls for initiative
> are Shane (19 for a 23), Goff (14 for a 16), Dr. Nick (9 for a 9), and
> Clint (3 for a 2).
 >
<SNIP>
> Action 9:  Shane joins Goff in laughing maniacally and combat ends.
>
>
> As you can see, by refocusing, poor Dr. Nick only lost an action... and
> ultimately his life.  [P.S.  I only choose Dr. Nick because he's a great
> guy with a wonderful sense of humor.  No real Dr. Nicks were harmed in
> the making of this example.  :-)]

Wow, I got my ass kicked. At least it was by the best!

Nick "pointless traffic" Zachariasen
Editor Emeritus
Trojan Times