First, it requires the players discuss a plan before each round of combat. While the system looks great, I’m not sure it’s right for my group. I would very much love to try it! It’s reminiscent of the old speed factor initiative found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
It breaks initiative out of its normal cycle and changes up the order of characters each round based on their actions and a roll of the dice. Mike’s new system for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons is exploding with possibility and randomness. Initiative is the word this week thanks to a new Unearthed Arcana article put out by Mike Mearls on Greyhawk Initiative. NOTE: THIS INITIATIVE SYSTEM HAS EVOLVED. I’m only at Gen Con for one night, so this is the best way to meet my friends and me.
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