Rolling 3d6 for Challenges

Success is determined by meeting the required number, whether rolling for a Save or Voluntary Save. If the roll matches the target number the challenge is successfully overcome.

Saves: Succeed when the sum of the dice rolled, plus relevant skill and attribute modifiers, meets or exceeds the challenge’s Save Score.
Voluntary Saves: Succeed when the sum of the dice rolled meets or falls below the character’s Save Score.

Saves (Forced Challenges)

Saves occur when external forces or difficulty beyond the character’s ability push a character into a situation beyond their control. These challenges are resolved by rolling 3d6, adding relevant skill and attribute modifiers, and aiming to exceed a Save Score set by the GM.

Example:

A character falls off a cliff and must pull themselves up. They roll 3d6, add their Strength and Athletics modifiers, and attempt to exceed a Save Score of 15. A character wants to create a restorative concoction that has difficult instructions or dangerous ingredients. They roll 3d6, add their Intuition and Knowledge modifiers, and attempt to exceed a Save Score of 15.

Roll Calculation: 3d6 + Attribute + Skill = Total

Summary:

Saves are active or reactive responses to external or difficult challenges.
Players must roll at or above a Save Score set by the GM.
These rolls represent circumstances where the character has limited control over the outcome.

Voluntary Saves (Player-Driven Actions)

Voluntary Saves are proactive, occurring when characters attempt tasks within their expertise or control. These challenges are resolved by rolling 3d6 and aiming to roll below the character’s personal Save Score, which reflects their mastery of the task.

Example:

An athlete climbs a 15 foot tall wall with handholds. They roll 3d6 and attempt to roll under their Save Score of 12 (calculated as 8 + Agility 2 + Athletics 2). A chef makes a dish he has made before and knows people love. They roll 3d6 and attempt to roll under their Save Score of 12 (calculated as 8 + Intuition 2 + Knowledge 2).

Roll Calculation: 3d6 = Total