Opposed Initiative Checks

[MongooseMatt]

Every now and then, you see something that makes you think 'huh, that should probably be in the Core Rulebook.'

Just seen the idea of an opposed Initiative check in a forthcoming adventure. In this case it is used to dodge a nasty trap, but it could be used in a variety of situations.

You can use opposed DEX as well, of course, but you might find other, useful factors come into play on an explicit Initiative check.

Thoughts welcomed.

 

[Annatar Giftbringer]

Opposed checks in general can be very useful, in my opinion. Opposed melee rolls when fencing, opposed gun combat rolls in a pistol duel… or as you say, opposed initiative to see who shoots first, Han or Greedo…

EDIT: come to think of it, all examples I have can work off opposed initiative, just let the winner stab/shoot/whatever

 

[Being]

Initiative is an opposed check anyway ? The higher effect wins! And unless a trap was spotted it would gain DM+6 for an Ambush? The unaware also getting a DM-6.