Resolution

Resolution Combat Opening

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
Hindered by 2
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
Hindered by 1, but the enemy is surprised
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
Ease by 1, but take a strain
DC to DC+4 Success
Ease by 1
DC+5+ Success, and
Ease by 2

Resolution Combat Maneuver

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
Your actions failed, and you are hindered by 1
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
Your actions failed, but nothing bad happens
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
Your actions succeeded, but you are hindered by 1
DC to DC+4 Success
Your actions succeed and the tags are applied universally
DC+5+ Success, and
Your actions succeed and your next actions are eased by 1

Resolution Combat Strike

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
Disaster strikes.
Hinder 2 steps
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
Missed, but kept guard.
No Modifier
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
Hit, but left an opening.
Hinder 1 step
DC to DC+4 Success
Clean strike.
Ease 1 step
DC+5+ Success, and
Devastating blow.
Ease 2 steps

Resolution Combat Counter

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
Caught off guard, defenses shattered.
Hinder 2 steps
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
Forced to retreat, but kept your shield up.
No Modifier
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
Blocked the blow, but the impact was jarring.
Hinder 1 step
DC to DC+4 Success
Perfect parry or dodge.
Ease 1 step
DC+5+ Success, and
Counter-parry creates a massive opening.
Ease 2 steps

Resolution Combat Outcome

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
Crushing Defeat.
Lasting Scar
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
Driven back/Escaped.
Debilitating Injury
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
Messy Victory.
Lingering Trauma
DC to DC+4 Success
Clear Victory.
Strain
DC+5+ Success, and
Flawless dominance.
Unscathed

Resolution Spellcasting

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
Fail, and Roll on the Mishap table
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
The spell fails, but nothing backfires or goes wrong
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
Success, but it backfires and hinders all rolls until the end of your next turn
DC to DC+4 Success
The spell goes off exactly as you expected
DC+5+ Success, and
Successfully cast the spell and it eases the next roll by 1

Resolution You Approach Npc

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
The NPC is insulted. Decrease permanent Disposition 1 step.
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
You don't get what you want, but you learn why (gain an Insight).
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
You succeed, but the NPC's Attitude drops 1 step for the next interaction.
DC to DC+4 Success
You achieve your intent.
DC+5+ Success, and
You succeed and leave a lasting impression. Increase permanent Disposition 1 step.

Resolution Npc Approaches You

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
Caught Off Guard: You lose all leverage immediately.
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
Damage Control: You are on the defensive, but you spot a weakness or a hidden detail—gain an Insight.
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
Tense Standoff: You hold your ground, but the effort is draining. Attitude drops 1 step as they grow frustrated by your resilience.
DC to DC+4 Success
Poise: You handle the approach perfectly.
DC+5+ Success, and
Total Control: You flip the script. Permanent Disposition increases 1 step.

Resolution Debt Collection

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
Collectors come knocking and they come looking for blood (Combat encounter)
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
Collectors come knocking but are understanding
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
Collectors offer an alternative payment method -- do this for me, and I'll let you off (Negotiations)
DC to DC+4 Success
--
DC+5+ Success, and
Collectors are feeling generous. Instead of hindered by two wealth check, hinder your check at the end of the session by 1 to see if you clear your debt.

Resolution Harvesting

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
You failed to harvest the item and destroyed the resource
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
You failed to harvest the item but the node is intact
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
Successfully harvested the item but it made harvesting more difficult, your next harvest check is hindered by 1
DC to DC+4 Success
Successfully harvested the item
DC+5+ Success, and
Successfully harvested the item and your next harvest check is eased by 1

Resolution Crafting

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
You failed to craft the item and you lose the materials
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
You failed to craft the item but you didn't lose any materials in the process
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
Successfully crafted the item but it made crafting more difficult, your next craft check is hindered by 1
DC to DC+4 Success
Successfully crafted the item
DC+5+ Success, and
Successfully crafted the item and your next craft check is eased by 1

Resolution Augmenting

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
You failed to augment the item and you lose the raw material.
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
You failed to augment the item but you didn't lose any materials in the process
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
Successfully augmented the item but it made augmenting more difficult, your next augment check is hindered by 1
DC to DC+4 Success
Successfully augmented the item
DC+5+ Success, and
Successfully augmented the item and your next augment check is eased by 1

Resolution Salvaging

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
You failed to salvage the item and destroyed it
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
You failed to salvage the item but it was not damaged
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
Successfully salvaged the item but it made salvaging more difficult, your next salvage check is hindered by 1
DC to DC+4 Success
Successfully salvaged the item
DC+5+ Success, and
Successfully salvaged the item and your next salvage check is eased by 1

Resolution Navigation

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
You failed to navigate, and you are completely lost
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
You failed to navigate, but you've found an insight to point you in the right direction
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
You successfully navigate, but you aren't sure you are going in the right direction
DC to DC+4 Success
You successfully navigate
DC+5+ Success, and
You successfully navigate and find proof you are heading in the right direction

Resolution Secrets

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
You find find and trigger a trap.
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
You find a trap, but it is not triggered
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
You find a secret but its trapped
DC to DC+4 Success
You found a secret
DC+5+ Success, and
You found 2 secrets

Resolution Tracking

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
You lost the trail completely and have no idea where your target went
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
You lost the trail, but you've found an insight about where your target might be heading
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
You're tracking your target, but you aren't sure if you're following the right trail
DC to DC+4 Success
You successfully track your target
DC+5+ Success, and
You successfully track your target and find proof of their exact location or recent activity

Resolution Quest

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
The goal is lost or ruined. You gain a permanent negative reputation tag in this region and the Countdown tally of a related quest fills by 2.
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
You fail to achieve the goal, but you salvage an Insight or Resource from the wreckage. You cannot attempt this specific quest again for 1d4 sessions.
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
You achieve the goal, but at a high cost. You gain the reward, but you also take a Lingering Trauma wound or a new Flaw/Debt tag.
DC to DC+4 Success
Clean victory. You gain the intended reward and 1 new positive tag related to your achievement.
DC+5+ Success, and
Overwhelming success. You gain the reward, a new tag, and you may immediately clear one Countdown mark on a different active quest.

Resolution Insights

Formula Result
1 Fail, and
No insight. And mark 1 Countdown tally on an active quest.
2 to DC-6 Fail, but
No mechanical insight. But you gain a narrative detail (flavor/mood).
DC-5 to DC-1 Success, but
Found a Trace. Roll for Subject/Modifier. Mark 1 tally.
DC to DC+4 Success
Found a Clear Lead. Roll for Subject/Modifier. Mark 2 tallies.
DC+5+ Success, and
Found a Breakthrough. Roll for Subject/Modifier. Mark 3 tallies.