Updated 2023 October 23

Complex Actions

Some situations require more complex actions that take multiple turns to accomplish successfully. These actions can present significant challenges for your characters and add depth to your scenarios.

Here are some examples of complex actions:

  • Disarming a bomb: Succeeding in this action may require multiple turns to analyze the device, identify the wires to cut, and take precautions to minimize risks.
  • Performing a magical ritual: Casting a powerful ritual may involve multiple steps, such as gathering the necessary ingredients, reciting incantations, and maintaining focus for a certain duration.
  • Building a complex device: Assembling a sophisticated machine or intricate mechanism may require multiple actions to gather the parts, adjust them, and test the device.

To smoothly manage these complex actions, the Game Master can choose to have the characters make dice rolls each turn to assess progress. The success of these rolls can determine the speed at which the action is completed and any potential obstacles or delays that occur along the way.