PERFORMING AN ATTRIBUTE CHECK
in its most basic form, a Check is known as an Attribute Check and works as
follows:
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The character performing the Check states which goal they want to
accomplish; the Game Master may also want to further clarify what can be
achieved by succeeding at the Check. Sometimes, the goal will be the
successful application of a Skill.
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The Player controlling the character describes their approach to the
situation, which is to say, how they intend to pursue their goal. Based on
that approach, the Game Master chooses which Attributes must be rolled, such
as 【 DEX + MIG】 or 【WLP + WLP】. Sometimes, the
appropriate Attributes will be indicated by a specific rule.
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The Game Master declares the Difficulty Level (DL) for the Check, using the
table on the next page as a reference. Sometimes, the Difficulty Level will
be indicated by a specific rule. The Game Master must also inform the Player
about what the consequences of a failure will be, making sure everyone
understands what is at stake.
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The character rolls the appropriate dice, adding them together and applying
any relevant modifiers coming from Skills, spells, equipment, or other
effects.
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If the character rolled a fumble or a critical success, apply the
corresponding effects (including the automatic failure or success).
Otherwise...
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... if the Result of the Check is greater than or equal to the Difficulty
Level, the character succeeds. If it is lower, the character fails.
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Finally, the outcome of the Check changes the current situation: either the
character achieved their goal, or things took a turn for the worse. For more
information on how to handle and describe the outcome of a Check, see
page 44.