If the four of you could dot here ASAP so I know you're on board, that would be great.
I just want to get my house rules straight.
Initiative:
I will roll initiative and announce the order. NPC initiatives will be consolidated so that all NPCs act on the same initiative "turn." Once the NPCs have acted in a round, the PCs are free to post their actions whenever they are able, without disrupting the order.This will favor the party more often than not, and speeds the game up, as you won't have to wait for five other actions to be posted for your turn.
Posting Frequency:
Daily. If a battle is hanging on your action and it has been your "turn" for 24 hours, I will DMPC your character for that round. I will not kamikaze you or have you pick your nose, but I also won't sweat your best tactical option. That's what you get for not showing up. If you know you will be away, feel free to give another player permission to run your character.
Passive perception ("does he notice the Storm Giant hiding in the bushes?") sense motive, etc. I will roll for you. Active rolls ("I'm looking to see if there's anything in those bushes.") you should make normally on your post.
Saves against immediate effects, I will make for you, for the sake of expedience in delivering the outcome. On-going effects you should make yourself on your turn.
When your character is ready to be deployed, and the full crunch is in your alias, please join the gameplay thread. Please DO NOT join the gameplay thread if you haven't finished your character.