I assume the initiative based system would determine the order in which a unit reacts.

But i would expect the number of actions you can/ how far you can move to be independent of this?

So a heavily armoured calavary unit might be slow but can move several tiles from one end of the battle field to another.

One question, any changes to the magic system in 1.4? 

Ssssshhhhh!  I'm listening to the crickets.

I'll be doing those animation journals on Mondays   As for design details, we have a marking outline that keeps getting pushed back as 1.2 keeps taking up time (time well spent, mind you, but time none the less).

I don't think it's a matter of like or dislike.  I think the issue is how people choose to voice their opinions of 1.3.  If the community is willing to work with Frogboy in a constructive manner, he will keep trying to improve WOM.  However, if people just start bitching about how the game isn't what they want it to be, then he will stop.  At least that's the way I read his comments. 

Bullshit, they should start sending you a paycheck.

Must make you look like a fool sometimes to act it all out in front of others so they get the idea naw, it's actually cool

Rebels.

Different flags, colors ... and don't forget a different starting tech and a different starting ability.  That makes them WAY different. 

Maybe we need to give them some ideas about what "different" should mean... how about something like:

One nation:

Intelligent (bonus to research, extra research buildings) weaklings (lower hit points) who prefer negotiation to fighting (bonus to diplomacy,bonus to influence)... starting city starts near lost library.

Second nation:

Beast-friendly (can recruit beasts) people who specialize in earth magic (earth shard bonus, earth spells faster to learn, extra earth spells for them) who recycle (bonus materials on completion of building) ... starting city starts near earth shard.  Influence is lower than normal as they try ti stay one with nature.

Third nation:

Fast (bonus to movement, combat speed) and efficient (bonus to building and unit construction) who don't wear chain or plate to keep them fast ... starting city starts near wargs/horses and mount technology.... specialize in air magic and starting city starts near an air shard.

Fourth nation:

Adventurous (bonus when researching adventure techs, better treasures from goodie huts) who are not slowed by mountainous or forest terrain... cities have higher prestige because of adventures (bonus city growth) and cheaper champion recruitment ... slower building/unit construction because everyone is out adventuring.

Fifth nation:

Magical nation (bonus when researching spells, bonus mana generation) with faster access to advanced spell books, imbuing heroes does not have a maintenance cost ... Magic makes them different so they struggle with diplomacy (reduced diplomacy capabilities).  Starting city starts near temple.

Sixth nation:

Militaristic (bonus when researching military techs, bonus to hit and dodge) who can quickly generate units, but struggle with magic because of their focus on weapons/armor.  Starting city is next to mine.

Seventh nation:

Large (deal extra damage in battles), slow (negative movement penalties, lower combat speed) race with thick skin (bonus hit points) who specialize in water magic so they can slow opponents down...starting city is next to water shard.

and so on... so let's have it.  What's the plan in FE?

P.S.  Heavenfall has a mod that illustrates some good differences in nations too.

I like this a lot, reminds me of the difference between Civilizations in FFH2, truly the races/factions in Elemental need flavor and differences between one another pros and cons after all.