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Old 02-26-2016, 08:55 PM   #3
Kalminos
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Default Re: Clarification on Surprise Attacks and Initiative

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Originally Posted by Leynok View Post
Though this does bring up something else I never noticed. You roll for initiative!? I assumed it was a static number based on your Basic Speed? I went to check the Base Books but I can't see anything going into any detail of Initiative.
'Initiative' (in D&D terminology) is normally a static number that is based on your basic speed, however in GURPS initiative pops up only in the context of partial surprise- See basic set page 393.
EDIT: I don't know how much I can get away with putting stuff in from the book here without SJ getting mad- but I think it's best not to copy/paste a few paragraphs from the book, Heh.
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