9 minutes ago, Black_Rabbit_Inle said:

This seems to me like stance and opportunity are tied together pretty closely.

What I meant was that you don't have to be in a stance to spend Opps. The Initiative check is a normal "raw" Skill check like what you would make during, say, an investigation scene. Only after you make this check can you get into a stance and get its bonuses.

3 minutes ago, Avatar111 said:

though, one more question that arise now, can you use the "martial/conflict" opportunities when doing an initiative check. i think yes, but its up for debate.

Yes because the Initiative Stage is already the part of a Conflict Scene.