diff --git a/module/vermine2047.mjs b/module/vermine2047.mjs
index 74db316..90eb4b1 100644
--- a/module/vermine2047.mjs
+++ b/module/vermine2047.mjs
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Hooks.once('init', async function () {
    * @type {String}
    */
   CONFIG.Combat.initiative = {
-    formula: "(@abilities.reflexes.value + @skills.alertness.value)d10cs>=7",
+    formula: "(@abilities.reflexes.value + @skills.alertness.value)d10cs>=@combatStatus.difficulty",
     decimals: 2
   };
 
diff --git a/template.json b/template.json
index 6a8722d..1a7cc6e 100644
--- a/template.json
+++ b/template.json
@@ -374,6 +374,10 @@
           "category": "world",
           "rarity": 1
         }
+      },
+      "combatStatus": {
+        "label": "",
+        "difficulty": 7
       }
     },
     "npc": {
@@ -529,7 +533,10 @@
       "templates": [
         "base"
       ],
-      "needSkill": false
+      "needSkill": {
+        "value": false,
+        "skill": ""
+      }
     },
     "weapon": {
       "templates": [