u/Smittumi

I'm running ICRPG (again, I just can't quit it).

And I'm thinking of switching to side based Initiative for combat. I used to worry that it wasn't very realistic having one side so all their actions, but having watched some Actual Play where its used I think it looks like genius.

If you let the PCs pick the turn order it makes turn order a tactical decision, allows players to really build a mini-battle-plan each round, and keeps players more engaged throughout the round.

Also, I'm thinking of using 'whoever acts first, acts first', instead or rolling for Initiative, not for everything, just where it seems sensible. (I can't remember whether that's from Professor DM or Nimble).

Have you tried Side Initiative, what do you think of it?