Rules Changelog

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Rules Changelog

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2026-04-28 (v1.3)

Major Changes

  • Attributes: Replaces Strength, Dexterity, and Willpower with Strength, Presence, Agility, and Willpower. Character creation uses 4D, 3D, 2D, and 1D ratings instead of distributing 4 points.
  • Stamina and Saves: Removes Stamina and ordinary Saves from the core rules. Assist, Push, Conditions, Defend, and Critical Saves replace their main functions.
  • Checks: Replaces the binary 1+ Hits / 0 Hits structure with 2+ Hits, 1 Hit, and 0 Hits.
  • Hit Points: Raises starting Hit Points from 2 + Strength score to 8 + Strength.
  • Combat: Rewrites combat around explicit Attack, Read a Spell, and Defend actions. Weapons use fixed Damage bands, Armor reduces Damage directly, and Shields can cancel all Damage from an attack.
  • Recovery and Advancement: Replaces Recovery Rolls and Experience Rolls with fixed Short Rest, Long Rest, and Advancement rules.
  • Pools: Expands Pool guidance with Gear, Event, Challenge, and Strain Pool categories.
  • Fortune Rolls: Adds the 2+ Hits, 1 Hit, and 0 Hits interpretation to Fortune Rolls.
  • Character Tools: Adds Belongings, Attribute-based kit tables, character detail tables, and spell inspiration tables to the rules chapter.
  • Removed Rules: Removes Encounter Rolls, Reaction Rolls, and the Play Guidelines section from the main rules chapter.

Diffs

 ### Checks

-When your character attempts something challenging, make a **Check** by rolling a number of dice equal to a relevant Attribute score (Strength, Dexterity, or Willpower). You or an ally may spend any number of Stamina; each point adding 1D to the roll. Allies who help share the same risks as your character.
+When your character faces a risky challenge, make a **Check** by rolling a number of dice equal to the most relevant Attribute score: Strength, Presence, Agility, or Willpower. Interpret the roll as follows:
+
+ **2+ Hits**: Your character succeeds at their action. The more Hits, the better the result.
+ **1 Hit**: Your character partially succeeds at their action or succeeds but there is a cost. This could be a reduced effect, wasted time, taking Damage, or something else.
+ **0 Hits**: Your character fails their action and there is a cost.
+
+`ASSIST`: An ally who could reasonably help may grant an extra 1D to the roll, but will share the risk of the Check.
+
+`PUSH`: After a Check, you may reroll all Misses by having your character push themselves. As a result, they add a new "Fatigued" Condition to one of their Slots.
 ### Attributes

-Attributes represent how capable your character is when facing risky actions. These are:
+Attributes represent how capable your character is when tackling risky actions or facing consequences. These are:

 - **Strength**: Fortitude, toughness, and melee attacks.
- **Dexterity**: Finesse, agility, and ranged attacks.
- **Willpower**: Charisma, focus, spells, and sorcery.
+ **Presence**: Perception, instinct, sway, and ranged attacks.
+ **Agility**: Finesse, speed, and avoiding attacks.
+ **Willpower**: Resolve, focus, spells, and magic.

-Start by distributing 4 points among all Attributes, with a maximum of 3 per Attribute.
+> Distribute the following ratings among your character's four Attributes, in any order you wish: 4D, 3D, 2D, and 1D.
-### Stamina
-
-Stamina represents your character’s ability to push through physical or mental strain. Start with 6 Stamina.
 ### Hit Points

-Hit Points (HP) are a measure of your character’s ability to avoid life-threatening outcomes. Start with HP equal to 2 + your character's Strength score.
+Hit Points are a measure of your character's ability to avoid life-threatening outcomes.
+
+> Start with Hit Points equal to 8 + your character's Strength.
 ### Slots, Items, and Conditions

-Your character has 10 **Slots** used to carry items. Most items take 1 Slot, petty Items take none, and bulky items take 2. If at any point all Slots are filled, your character drops to 1 HP until they make space. Start with 3 items of your choice and a small keepsake for good luck.
+Your character has 10 Slots for tracking the items they carry and the Conditions that hinder them. Most items take 1 Slot, small items take none, and bulky ones take 2.
+
+> Start by adding to your character's Slots 1D×10 coins, some rations (P6), and a bundle of torches (P6). Then either roll or pick a kit from the table that matches your highest Attribute score, or use this loadout: sword (6 Damage), leather (1 Armor), shield, rope, bandages (P6), and a keepsake.
-### Saves
-
-When your character faces consequences from events in the fiction or as a result of failing a Check, you may choose to make a **Save** to try to avoid it by rolling a number of dice equal to your character's current amount of Stamina.
-
-- **1+ Hits**: Your character avoids the consequence.
-- **0 Hits**: Your character suffers the consequence.
-
-After the roll, reduce your character's Stamina by 1 for every Miss, up to a maximum of 2. If you choose not to Save, your character automatically suffers the consequence.
 ### Damage & Critical Saves

-When your character takes Damage, they lose that many HP. When they reach 0 HP, they are in critical danger and you must make a **Critical Save** by rolling a number of dice equal to a relevant Attribute score (e.g. Strength).
+When your character takes Damage, they lose that many Hit Points. When they reach 0 Hit Points, make a **Critical Save** by rolling a number of dice equal to the most relevant Attribute score. Use Strength for physical attacks or Willpower for mental ones.

- **1+ Hits**: Your character is wounded, but endures.
- **0 Hits**: Your character will perish unless helped soon.
+- **1+ Hits**: Your character is wounded but endures.
+- **0 Hits**: Your character is out of action. They will perish unless helped soon. If stabilized, they wake after a long rest with all missing Hit Points restored.
 ### Position

-When the fiction places your character at an advantage or disadvantage for a roll, establish your character's **Position** and adjust how the roll is made as such:
+When the fiction places your character at an advantage or disadvantage for a Check, establish your character's **Position** and adjust how the roll is interpreted as follows:

- **Controlled**: Without risks, the action succeeds outright.
- **Good**: With advantages, a 4, 5, or 6 counts as a Hit.
+- **Absolute**: With success assured, no roll is made.
+- **Good**: With an advantage, a 4, 5, or 6 counts as a Hit.
 - **Standard**: By default, a 5 or 6 counts as a Hit.
- **Bad**: With disadvantages, only a 6 counts as a Hit.
- **Dire**: With overwhelming odds, the action is impossible.
+- **Bad**: With a disadvantage, only a 6 counts as a Hit.
+- **Impossible**: With no chance of success, no roll is made.
 ### Combat

-At the start of each round, every participant rolls 1D for **initiative** and acts in order from highest result to lowest. Enemies act first on ties, while those caught off guard always act last. Two players may also swap their initiative dice as long as neither has taken a turn yet.
+Each participant rolls 1D for **initiative** and acts from highest to lowest. Enemies win ties, and those caught off guard act last. Initiative is rolled again each round.

- **Weapons**: Weapons have a Damage Rating and deal that much Damage when used to harm an enemy.
- **Armor**: Armor has a number of HP. Damage first reduces Armor HP, then your character’s HP. When depleted, it remains broken until repaired or replaced in the fiction.
- **Enemies**: Each enemy has a number of HP and a set of Attacks, each with its own Damage Rating or effect. At 0 HP, they are taken out.
+- **Weapons**: Weapons deal a fixed amount of Damage to an individual's Hit Points. Unarmed attacks deal 2 Damage, light weapons deal 4 Damage, medium weapons deal 6 Damage, and heavy weapons deal 8 Damage. When an attack's Damage is unclear, assign a fair value.
+- **Armor**: Armor reduces Damage before it affects an individual's Hit Points. Light Armor reduces it by 1, medium Armor by 2, and heavy Armor by 3. A Shield can be sacrificed to cancel all Damage from an attack.
+- **Enemies**: Enemies have Hit Points, weapons or attacks that deal Damage, and may have Armor. Lesser foes have 6 to 8 Hit Points, hardened foes 10 to 14, deadly foes 14 to 20, and elite foes 20+. At 0 Hit Points, they are taken out.
-A round lasts long enough to perform **one action ** (attack, cast a spell, retreat, etc.) **and move** a short distance. Players roll to attack and to defend; enemies never roll dice.
+A round lasts long enough for a character to perform one action: **Attack**, **Read a Spell**, or some other maneuver usually resolved with a Check. When enemies act, they prompt characters to **Defend** against their attack.

- **Attack**: Make a Check to attack a target. In a Controlled Position, the attack cannot miss. The Damage dealt is equal to the Weapon's Damage Rating. If Damage is enhanced, impaired, or unclear, adjust the value.
- **Defend**: Make a Save to avoid an Attack. In a Dire Position, the attack cannot be avoided. Attacks may deal Damage, inflict Conditions, or alter the fiction.
+`ATTACK`: Make a Strength Check to attack with a melee weapon or a Presence Check for a ranged weapon.
+
+- **2+ Hits**: The attack lands and deals its full Damage.
+- **1 Hit**: The attack lands but deals half Damage.
+- **0 Hits**: The attack misses.
+
+`READ A SPELL`: Make a Willpower Check to cast magic.
+
+- **2+ Hits**: The spell takes effect as intended.
+- **1 Hit**: The spell takes effect, but your character gains a "Strained" Condition.
+- **0 Hits**: The spell fails or goes awry, and your character gains a "Strained" Condition.
+
+`DEFEND`: Make an Agility Check to evade an attack.
+
+- **2+ Hits**: Your character avoids the attack entirely.
+- **1 Hit**: Your character takes half Damage from the attack.
+- **0 Hits**: Your character takes full Damage from the attack.
-### Recovery Rolls
+### Recovery

-When your character rests, make a **Recovery Roll** by rolling 3D for a **Short Rest** or 6D for a **Long Rest**. Each Hit can be spent to either restore 1 Stamina or 1 HP. Each Hit also restores 1 point to an Attribute that is below its maximum. Your character's Position may affect this roll.
+When your character takes a Short Rest, they recover half their maximum Hit Points, rounded up. When they take a Long Rest, they restore all missing Hit Points and recover 1 point in an Attribute score.
-### Experience Rolls
-
-When your character reaches a milestone, make an **Experience Roll** by rolling a number of dice based on the scale of the achievement. If unsure, roll 4D. Each Hit can be spent to either increase your character's maximum HP by 2 or attempt to increase an Attribute score—rolling 1D and increasing it by 1 if the roll is higher than its current score.
+### Advancements
+
+When your character reaches a major milestone, they gain an Advancement. Increase their maximum Hit Points by 2 and raise an Attribute score by 1, to a maximum of 6.
 ### Pools

-A **Pool** is a set of dice (2D, 4D, 6D, or 8D) which is rolled over time to track time, impending events, and resources. After it is rolled, it shrinks by one die for every Miss, but never more than its set limit, usually 2.
+A Pool is a set of dice used to track an event, resource, challenge, or pressure that changes over time. Pools usually start with 2, 4, 6, or 8 dice, written as P2, P4, P6, or P8.

-When emptied, the fiction changes and the Pool is cleared. Use Pools to track when an item runs out, Weapons wear down, a danger triggers, a faction reaches its goal, etc.
+Whenever a Pool is rolled, reduce its size by 1 die for every Miss, up to a maximum of 2 dice per roll. When emptied, the fiction changes and the Pool is cleared.
+
+Common Pool types include, but are not limited to:
+
+- **Gear Pool**: Tracks how long an item lasts or holds together, such as a torch burning down or stressed equipment failing. Roll when the item is used, consumed, or strained during play.
+- **Event Pool**: Tracks how long until an event comes to pass, such as a danger closing in or a faction reaching its goal. Roll whenever significant time passes.
+- **Challenge Pool**: Tracks progress toward overcoming a complex obstacle, such as a chase, a ritual, a negotiation, a siege, or a journey. When making Checks to resolve the challenge, roll to shrink its Pool once for every Hit.
+- **Strain Pool**: Tracks a character or NPC's stamina, focus, nerve, morale, or some other aspect that wears down under pressure. Roll when that aspect is tested. When the Pool is emptied, the character gives out in a way that best fits the situation.
 ### Fortune Rolls

-When the outcome of an event or action is uncertain, and you want to simulate an element of randomness and chance, make a **Fortune Roll**. Frame the situation as a yes-or-no question, then roll a number of dice based on how likely the outcome feels in the fiction.
+When the outcome of an event or action is uncertain, and you want to leave it to chance, make a **Fortune Roll** by framing the situation as a yes-or-no question, then rolling a number of dice based on how likely the outcome feels.

- If it feels **likely **, roll 3D (or 4D if it is** almost certain**).
+- If it feels **very likely**, roll 4D.
+- If it feels **likely**, roll 3D.
 - If it feels **even**, roll 2D.
- If it feels **unlikely **, roll 1D (or 0D if the** chance is slim**).
+- If it feels **unlikely**, roll 1D.
+- If it feels **very unlikely**, roll 0D.

- **1+ Hits**: The answer is yes, extra Hits amplify the effect.
+- **2+ Hits**: The answer is yes; extra Hits amplify the effect.
+- **1 Hit**: The answer is yes, but with a complication or cost.
 - **0 Hits**: The answer is no.
-### Encounter Rolls
-
-As your character explores dangerous locations or travels overland, they may come across unexpected encounters.
-
-Each time they stop to rest, search an area, or do anything that might draw attention, make an **Encounter Roll**, rolling a number of dice based on how likely an encounter could occur in the fiction. If unsure, roll 1D.
-
-- **1+ Hits**: Your character spots signs of a nearby presence. Create a 2D Pool, and roll it as events unfold. When the Pool is emptied, your character runs into an encounter.
-- **0 Hits**: Your character finds no sign of recent activity.
-
-### Reaction Rolls
-
-When encountering a non-player character or creature whose reaction toward your character is uncertain, make a **Reaction Roll**, rolling a number of dice based on the nature of the encounter. If unsure, roll 2D.
-
-- **1+ Hits**: They are approachable or friendly. The more Hits you roll, the more welcoming they are.
-- **0 Hits**: They are distant or hostile.

2026-03-11 (v1.2)

Changes

  • Recovery Rolls: Updates Recovery Rolls text to be clearer.
  • Experience Rolls: Updates Experience Rolls text to be clearer.

Diffs

 ### Recovery Rolls

-When your character rests, make a Recovery Roll by rolling 3D for a short rest or 6D for a long rest. Your character's Position may affect this roll. Spend each Hit to either refill Stamina or HP. In addition, each Hit rolled restores 1 point to an Attribute that is below its maximum.
+When your character rests, make a Recovery Roll by rolling 3D for a Short Rest or 6D for a Long Rest. Each Hit can be spent to either restore 1 Stamina or 1 HP. Each Hit also restores 1 point to an Attribute that is below its maximum. Your character's Position may affect this roll.
 ### Experience Rolls

-When your character reaches a milestone, make an Experience Roll by rolling a number of dice based on the scale of the achievement. If unsure, roll 4D. Spend each Hit to either increase your character's maximum HP by 2 or attempt to increase an Attribute score, rolling 1D and increasing it by 1 if the roll is higher than its current score.
+When your character reaches a milestone, make an Experience Roll by rolling a number of dice based on the scale of the achievement. If unsure, roll 4D. Each Hit can be spent to either increase your character's maximum HP by 2 or attempt to increase an Attribute score—rolling 1D and increasing it by 1 if the roll is higher than its current score.

2026-03-02 (v1.1)

Major Changes

  • Attributes: Adds point-buy option (distribute 4 points, max 3 per Attribute) as the primary method. Rolling is still an option.
  • Slots, Items, and Conditions: Renames section from “Items and Conditions” to “Slots, Items, and Conditions”. Rewrites section to focus on carrying capacity first, then Conditions. Removes recovery restriction and unconsciousness rule.
  • Position: Adds new section with five Positions (Controlled, Good, Standard, Bad, Dire) that affect how rolls are made. Includes probability table for web version and a Standard default.
  • Checks: Simplifies section. Removes risk assessment paragraph and 0D note (moved to Basics). Adds “Allies who help share the same risks as your character.”
  • Saves: Clarifies Saves are optional. Adds “If you choose not to Save, your character automatically suffers the consequence.”
  • Critical Saves: Renames “Death Saves” to “Critical Saves”. Now uses a relevant Attribute score (e.g. Strength) instead of always Strength.
  • Attack: Rewrites rule. Now reads “Make a Check to attack a target. In a Controlled Position, the attack cannot miss. The Damage dealt is equal to the Weapon’s Damage Rating. If Damage is enhanced, impaired, or unclear, adjust the value.”
  • Defend: Rewrites rule. Now reads “Make a Save to avoid an Attack. In a Dire Position, the attack cannot be avoided. Attacks may deal Damage, inflict Conditions, or alter the fiction.”
  • Spells: Rewrites section. Removes scroll/book requirement. Spells now always take effect. The Willpower Check resists magic strain or applies a fatigued Condition.
  • Pools: Rewrites the Pools text with P2/P4 rating language, clarifies event progress, and adds 8D as a Pool size option.
  • Luck: Moves the optional Luck rules out of the core rules into Extras.

Minor Changes

  • Adds links to the rules changelog and bestiary near the introduction.
  • Updates translation links to add Korean and point Brazilian Portuguese to the site.
  • Updates Hit Points description to say “avoid life-threatening outcomes” instead of “avoid life-threatening Damage”.
  • Changes 0D rule wording from “roll 1D but only a 6 is a Hit” to “roll 1D, counting only 6s as Hits”.
  • Changes movement description from “across a room” to “a short distance”.
  • Changes combat action example from “harm an enemy” to “attack”.
  • Clarifies that enemies can have attacks with effects, not just Damage Rating.
  • Updates Fortune Roll wording to use “yes-or-no question” (hyphenated).
  • Changes Encounter Roll result wording from “1+ Hit” to “1+ Hits”.
  • Renames “Guidelines” to “Play Guidelines”.
  • Adds “the” before “Fari RPGs’ Discord server” in Community section.

Diffs

 ## Basics
-If you ever need to roll 0D, roll 1D but only a 6 is a Hit.
+If you ever need to roll 0D, roll 1D, counting only 6s as Hits.
 ### Attributes
-Roll 4D for each Attribute; each Hit adds 1 to the score. You may switch two Attribute scores of your choice. If the total across all Attribute scores is less than 3, start again.
+Start by distributing 4 points among all Attributes, with a maximum of 3 per Attribute.
+
+Alternatively, you may roll for your Attributes. Roll 4D for each Attribute; each Hit adds 1 to the score. You may swap two scores of your choice. If the total across all scores is less than 3, roll again.
-Hit Points (HP) are a measure of your character's ability to avoid life-threatening Damage.
+Hit Points (HP) are a measure of your character's ability to avoid life-threatening outcomes.
-### Items and Conditions
-
-Items represent the gear your character carries. Start with 3 Items of your choice and a small keepsake for good luck.
-
-Your character has 10 **Slots**. Most Items take 1 Slot, petty ones none, and bulky ones 2.
-
-When afflicted by **Conditions** such as fatigue, sickness, deprivation, poison, etc., fill a Slot with the Condition's name. If no Slot is free, drop an Item to make room. Conditions may worsen and take more Slot over time. While afflicted by a Condition, your character cannot recover Stamina, HP, or Attribute scores even if they rest. Conditions can only be cleared through the fiction.
-
-If all Slots are filled, your character drops to 1 HP. If more than half are taken by Conditions, they fall unconscious.
+### Slots, Items, and Conditions
+
+Your character has 10 **Slots** used to carry Items. Most Items take 1 Slot, petty items take none, and bulky items take 2.
+
+Start with 1D×10 coins, rations [P6], and torches [P6] added to your Slots. Then either roll or pick a kit from the table that matches your highest Attribute score, or begin with this starter loadout: sword [6 DR], leather [-1 AR], shield, rope, bandages [P6], and a small keepsake.
+
+Slots can also be filled by Conditions like fatigue, sickness, deprivation, poison, and similar effects. When your character gains a Condition, write it in an empty Slot. If none are free, drop an Item to make room. Conditions always hinder your character and may affect their Position in certain situations. Some Conditions can also worsen, taking additional Slots as time passes.
+
+Conditions are cleared through actions in the fiction that address them, such as resting, receiving care, or treating the underlying cause.
-### Luck (Optional)
-
-You start each session with 1 **Luck**. Then roll 2D (4D when playing solo), with every Hit adding 1 extra Luck to your total. Spend or give away 1 Luck to reroll any roll, double the Damage of an attack, or take an extra action in combat.
+(Luck section moved to Extras)
 ### Checks
-When your character does something challenging, assess if their action carries risk. A clever plan, the right Item, or an ally's help may remove that risk, allowing your character to succeed outright by spending enough time or resources.
-
-If the action is still considered risky, make a Check by rolling a number of dice equal to a relevant Attribute score (Strength, Dexterity, Willpower). You may also spend any number of Stamina; each point adding 1D to the roll.
-
-> _If you would roll 0D, roll 1D but only a 6 counts as a Hit._
-
-- **1+ Hits**: Your character succeeds at their action.
-- **0 Hits**: Your character fails their action.
-
-More difficult tasks may raise the number of Hits required to succeed a Check depending on the situation.
+When your character attempts something challenging, make a **Check** by rolling a number of dice equal to a relevant Attribute score (Strength, Dexterity, or Willpower). You or an ally may spend any number of Stamina; each point adding 1D to the roll. Allies who help share the same risks as your character.
+
+- **1+ Hits**: Your character succeeds at their action.
+- **0 Hits**: Your character fails their action.
 ### Saves
-Failing a Check or other events in the fiction may trigger consequences such as taking Damage, suffering a Condition, or even dying when death is on the line.
-
-If avoiding the consequence is still possible, make a **Save** by rolling a number of dice equal to your character's current amount of Stamina.
-
-> _If you would roll 0D, roll 1D but only a 6 counts as a Hit._
-
-- **1+ Hits**: Your character avoids the consequence.
-- **0 Hits**: Your character suffers the consequence.
-
-After the roll, reduce your character's Stamina by 1 for every Miss, up to a maximum of 2. More dangerous consequences may raise the number of Hits required to succeed a Save depending on the situation.
+When your character faces consequences from failing a Check or other events in the fiction, you may choose to make a **Save** by rolling a number of dice equal to your character's current amount of Stamina to try to avoid it.
+
+- **1+ Hits**: Your character avoids the consequence.
+- **0 Hits**: Your character suffers the consequence.
+
+After the roll, reduce your character's Stamina by 1 for every Miss, up to a maximum of 2. If you choose not to Save, your character automatically suffers the consequence.
-### Damage & Death Saves
-
-When your character takes Damage, they lose that many HP. When they reach 0 HP, they are in critical danger and you must make a **Death Save** by rolling a number of dice equal to your character's current Strength score.
-
-> _If you would roll 0D, roll 1D but only a 6 counts as a Hit._
-
-- **1+ Hits**: Your character is wounded but endures.
-- **0 Hits**: Your character is out and will die unless helped.
-
-After the roll, reduce your character's Strength score by 1 for every Miss, up to a maximum of 2. Attribute scores cannot drop below 0. Taking Damage while at 0 HP immediately triggers another Death Save.
+### Damage & Critical Saves
+
+When your character takes Damage, they lose that many HP. When they reach 0 HP, they are in critical danger and you must make a **Critical Save** by rolling a number of dice equal to a relevant Attribute score (e.g. Strength).
+
+- **1+ Hits**: Your character is wounded but endures.
+- **0 Hits**: Your character will perish unless helped soon.
+
+After the roll, reduce your character's Attribute score by 1 for every Miss, up to a maximum of 2.
+
+Attribute scores cannot drop below 0. Taking Damage while at 0 HP immediately triggers another Critical Save.
+### Position (NEW SECTION)
+
+When the fiction places your character at an advantage or disadvantage for a roll, establish your character's **Position** and adjust how the roll is made as such:
+
+- **Controlled**: Without risks, the action succeeds outright.
+- **Good**: With advantages, a 4, 5, or 6 counts as a Hit.
+- **Standard**: By default, a 5 or 6 counts as a Hit.
+- **Bad**: With disadvantages, only a 6 counts as a Hit.
+- **Dire**: With overwhelming odds, the action is impossible.
+
+> Assume a Standard Position as the default for most rolls.
-- **Enemies**: Each enemy has a number of HP and a set of Attacks, each with its own Damage Rating. At 0 HP, they are taken out.
+- **Enemies**: Each enemy has a number of HP and a set of Attacks, each with its own Damage Rating or effect. At 0 HP, they are taken out.
-A round lasts long enough to perform **one action** (harm an enemy, cast a spell, retreat, etc.) **and move** across a room.
+A round lasts long enough to perform **one action** (attack, cast a spell, retreat, etc.) **and move** a short distance.
-- **Attack**: Make a Check to harm an enemy. If it succeeds, deal Damage equal to the Weapon's Damage Rating. For hazards or spells without a set Damage Rating, assign a fair amount based on the situation.
-- **Defend**: Make a Save to defend against an Attack. If it fails, take Damage equal to the Attack's Damage Rating.
+- **Attack**: Make a Check to attack a target. In a Controlled Position, the attack cannot miss. The Damage dealt is equal to the Weapon's Damage Rating. If Damage is enhanced, impaired, or unclear, adjust the value.
+- **Defend**: Make a Save to avoid an Attack. In a Dire Position, the attack cannot be avoided. Attacks may deal Damage, inflict Conditions, or alter the fiction.
-### Recovery
-
-- **Short Rest**: A few minutes of respite restores all Stamina and HP. Resting may waste time or attract danger.
-- **Full Rest**: A week of safety and shelter restores all Stamina, HP, and Attribute scores.
+### Recovery Rolls
+
+When your character rests, make a Recovery Roll by rolling 3D for a short rest or 6D for a long rest. Your character's Position may affect this roll. Spend each Hit to either refill Stamina or HP. In addition, each Hit rolled restores 1 point to an Attribute that is below its maximum.
-### Advancements
-
-After a major milestone in the story, roll 3D; each Hit increases your character's maximum HP by 1. Then roll 2D; if you rolled at least 1 Hit, raise one Attribute score of your choice by 1, up to a maximum of 6.
+### Experience Rolls
+
+When your character reaches a milestone, make an Experience Roll by rolling a number of dice based on the scale of the achievement. If unsure, roll 4D. Spend each Hit to either increase your character's maximum HP by 2 or attempt to increase an Attribute score, rolling 1D and increasing it by 1 if the roll is higher than its current score.
 ### Spells
-Your character can cast a number of spells per day equal to their current Willpower score given they already know the spell or have the appropriate scroll or book.
-
-To cast a spell, make a Willpower Check.
-
-- **1+ Hits**: The spell takes shape and its effect is unleashed.
-- **0 Hits**: The spell slips from your control. Make a Save to contain it; if it fails, add a fatigued Condition in a Slot.
+Your character can cast a number of spells per day equal to their current Willpower score. Spells always take effect. After casting, make a Willpower Check to resist the strain of magic or gain the "fatigued" Condition.
-A **Pool** is a set of dice (2D, 4D, or 6D) which is rolled over time...
+A Pool is a set of dice used to track an event, resource, challenge, or pressure that changes over time. Pools usually start with 2, 4, 6, or 8 dice, written as P2, P4, P6, or P8. Whenever a Pool is rolled, reduce its rating by 1 for every Miss, up to a maximum of 2 per roll. When emptied, the fiction changes and the Pool is cleared. Common Pool types include, but are not limited to:
-Frame the situation as a yes or no question
+Frame the situation as a yes-or-no question
-- **1+ Hit**: Your character spots signs of a nearby presence.
+- **1+ Hits**: Your character spots signs of a nearby presence.
-## Guidelines
+## Play Guidelines
-Find other Boundless players and creators in Fari RPGs' Discord server!
+Find other Boundless players and creators in the Fari RPGs' Discord server!