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Bard auras - Thimacek - 05-21-2013
Hey there again Vil!
I remember some time ago someone mentioned the Initiative-boosting aura of bards was not strictly necessary since there is a Dex-modifying aura already. I've just noticed something, though - a Dex-modifying aura will only affect Init if it is active at the start of a combat, whereas an aura strictly modifying Initiative could be effective after the start of combat. Does that make sense?
Thanks for the help!
RE: Bard auras - Viladin - 05-21-2013
Yeah, but usually a bard will have the aura up at the start of a day unless he forgets.
RE: Bard auras - Nihilarian - 05-21-2013
The same is true in reverse; you gain the benefit from Motivate Dexterity even if you switch auras (as long as it was functioning during the initiative check).