Surprise!

[Rick_Smith]

Originally Posted by Kirk

Surprise can be handled by the GM in various ways, from just winning the initiative roll, to limited movement on the surprised side, to X number of free actions. Sometimes we don't allow a character to act until their IQ is passed if facing a shocking or stunning situation. It's all up to the GM, really.

Hi all, Kirk, Terquem.
In my campaign I have different levels of surprise and have used all the ideas Kirk suggests above. (Altho a maximum of one free action.) If the PC's are so shocked as to be mentally stunned, I give a maximum length of surprise (normally 1 or 2 turns). So low IQ figures, if they can't make an IQ roll for a couple of turns, automatically get over the shock fairly quickly.

Warm regards, Rick