All right,” said Stan. “It''s Nick''s third attack. I think everybody but Punch has used up all of their attacks. He gets two more, then we roll initiative again.”


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    “Go ahead and roll, and then we''ll do initiative,” said Stan.


    The group rolled for initiative again. Stan came out on top so the aliens moved first against the heroes.


    “I think I''m dead,” said Gail. “Critical damage to the chest.”


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    “We''ll all get a surprise attack, right?,” asked Nick.


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    “Let me roll my attack,” said George. “Then the rest is up to you guys.”


    Roll initiative,” said Stan. “One guy is down, one is knocked back from the flying kick, two are ready to fight. The gun was jammed so it''s out of the fight.”


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    “I like it fine,” said George.


    “Bad move, jack,” said Nick.


    “You''re last to move, buddy,” said Gail. “It''s my turn first.”