Initiative Chart

                                                                                                                                                                             I'm a fan of the 2nd Edition rules on Initiative.


                 Initiative dictates battle, Movement and placing Monsters order. No Warrior or Monster Phase. This prevents a dwarf from attacking before a dragon or an elf from sitting on a Dungeon Lord’s throne before it is even placed. Leaders still take priority for Movement throughout the game, but when in a combat situation, Initiative rules. 
 

              Spells and/or other effects still last until the end of the Turn, and any roll at the start of a Warrior or Monster Phase starts when it is that model’s turn to be played. This can be a great disadvantage to any Warrior or Monster with a low Initiative since they get to fight later.  

              Special items a like Frost Ring actually grant the Warriors the classic approach for kicks, creating a Warrior and Monster Phase for that Turn only. 

              To facilitate this change, I recommend a simple Initiative chart like the one below.

Initiative Chart
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