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Die Mechanics

Player Rolls

Only players make rolls. The target number depends on the type of roll being made.

Rating Rolls

• All rolls are made using d6
• The possible outcomes for the roll are Major Success, Minor Success, Major Setback, Minor Setback, Complete Success, and Complete Failure, depending on the Rating Tiers, below
• The details for what these outcomes mean are found in the player action that causes the roll
• Difficulty for non-opposed rolls is determined by the following rubric:
  • Trivial: 5, anyone can attempt this with at least Parity
  • Skilled: 10, a knack or some training would be required for Parity
  • Difficult: 15, only seasoned experts can attempt this with Parity
  • Impossible: 20, Parity for this is beyond mere mortals
• Difficulty for opposed rolls are determined by the opponents relevant rating

Rating Tiers

To reduce the impact of small incremental differences and increase the impact of large incremental differences.

• Parity: When a player is making a roll with rating within 5 of the relevant opposed rating, the roll is considered to have "Parity". This means that when the player rolls 1d6:
  • 1 is a Major Setback for the actor
  • 2-3 is a Minor Setback for the actor
  • 4-5 is a Minor Success for the actor
  • 6 is a Major Success for the actor
• Superiority: When a player is making a roll with rating 5 or more above the relevant opposed rating, the roll is considered to have "Superiority". This means that when the player rolls 1d6:
  • 1 is a Minor Setback for the actor
  • 2-4 is a Minor Success for the actor
  • 5-6 is a Major Success for the actor
• Supremacy: When a player is making a roll with rating 10 or more above the relevant opposed rating, the roll is considered to have "Supremacy". This means that when the player rolls 1d6:
  • 1 is a Minor Success for the actor
  • 2-5 is a Major Success for the actor
  • 6 is a Complete Victory for the actor
• Inferiority: The opposite of "Superiority", when a player is making a roll with rating 5 or less below the relevant opposed rating, the roll is considered to have "Inferiority". This means that when the player rolls 1d6:
  • 1-2 is a Major Setback for the actor
  • 3-5 is a Minor Setback for the actor
  • 6 is a Minor Success for the actor
• Inadequacy: When a player is making a roll with rating 10 or less below the relevant opposed rating, the roll is considered to have "Inadequacy". This means that when the player rolls 1d6:
  • 1 is a Complete Failure for the actor
  • 2-5 is a Major Setback for the actor
  • 6 is a Minor Setback for the actor

Combat

Combat Actions

Players can take a variety of actions during combat.

• Volley: Participate in ranged combat with a ranged opponent, which may include spells or weapons
• Melee: Participate in close combat with a close opponent, which may include spells or weapons
• Advance: Try to close with a distant opponent
• Retreat: Try to move away from a nearby opponent
• Prepare: Spend time doing something for a later advantage

Core Stats

These stats are the one-stop-shop for combat.

Accuracy

How well you can hit something.

• Opposes the avoidance rating of the target for targeted attacks
• Reduces range penalties for ranged attacks

Avoidance

Not getting hit.

• Opposes the accuracy rating for targeted attacks
• Provides movement when diving for cover for area attacks

Damage

Hurting something you hit.

• Opposes deflection for non-penetrating attacks

Deflection

Getting hit but not getting hurt.

• Opposes damage for non-penetrating attacks

Support Stats

These stats are what contribute to core stats.

Size

Size is a major predictor of avoidance, deflection, and damage