If there are no When I Move/Attack/Defend triggers, is there an Initial Chain for a Showdown?

Ruling: While there is no automatic chain created from triggers, each player will have an opportunity to start a chain with an Action or Reaction Spell, starting with the attacker.

Sequence:

• Attacker gets first opportunity to start a chain
• Defender gets opportunity after attacker

Nuances:

• The absence of triggers doesn't skip the Initial Chain window entirely; it just means no automatic chain is created