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How does surprise affect initiative?]
On page 25 of the RMC Arms Law, on Table 03-01, Surprise is listed as giving a -25 modifier to the Initiative Roll.
Clarification: Should this modifier for surprise reduce the initiative total total to a number that is below zero, then the character loses his actions for the round.
Note: There are other initiative modifiers that may reduce the initiative total to a number that is below zero. Unless these other modifiers specifically say so, they will not cause a character to lose his actions for the round like what happens with surprise.
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