Initiative

I was running 1.2, but just upgraded to 1.4 and still have the same issue.

Basically when I click add to create a new character/monster and I am entering in their name, HP, etc. When I put in their initiative (which I have already rolled) and I hit ok, the number in the initiative column doesnt match the number I just entered.

For instance, lets say I am adding a monster and I have rolled a 12, the monster has +3 to init so I put a 15 in the initiave column. I hit ok, and now TW shows an 8 for initiative.

I started thinking maybe the entry was just for the modifier, but then the above situation wouldnt be possible. If I entered 15 for the modifier, their initiative could never be 8.

Hopefully that makes sense.  Thanks!

Hi Snarky,

Thanks for replying. The problem here is two-fold. When you add/edit a character, the Initiative column is not for the final roll, but for the modifier to future rolls. So say your combatant as a +1 for his Initiative. You would enter 1 in the Initiative column and click the "Ok" button.

Now as to the issue where you put in 15 but 8 still shows in the column; this is because Turn Watcher has not rerolled initiative, so the old value still shows. This possibly could be considered a bug since the values showing on the screen should in theory be updated when you change them.

The next time you roll initiative, however, the number will reflect a value that makes more sense. So you will see values like "25" for example.

I guess that works for the initial entry of characters, but if I have to bring someone in, in the middle of combat that makes it a pain in the arse. If the value in the initiative column reflected your total init rather than the modifier it seems like it would be a lot easier to add someone in. Having to add them and then move them up or down sucks.

Also, whenever I delay someone and then have them jump in, their character gets highlighted in a blue color for the rest of the battle. That was on ver. 1.2 though so maybe its different now.

Thanks!