DICE ROLLS

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Dice Roll Notation

Format	Meaning	Example
XdY + Z	Roll X dice with Y sides, add together, then apply modifier Z	3d6 + 2 = roll 3 six-sided dice and add 2

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Natural Rolls

Roll Type	Result
Natural 1 (d20)	Automatic failure (may cause mishap)
Natural 20 (d20)	Automatic success (may grant bonus effect)

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Advantage / Disadvantage

Type	Rule
Advantage	Roll 2 dice, keep the higher result
Disadvantage	Roll 2 dice, keep the lower result

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Critical Rolls

Roll Type	Effect
Critical Success	Maximum value rolled (ex: 20 on d20) grants extra damage or narrative bonus
Critical Failure	Minimum value rolled (ex: 1 on d20) may cause mishap or penalty

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Combat Rolls

Roll Type	Rule
Attack Roll	Roll d20 + modifiers vs target Defense/AC
Damage Roll	Roll weapon’s damage dice + bonuses (ex: 1d8 + STR)
Saving Throw	Defender rolls d20 + stat vs attacker’s DC

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Skill & Ability Rolls

Roll Type	Rule
Skill/Ability Roll	Roll d20 AGAINST your desired stat
Good pass	pass with 2 or more under stat roll
Barely Pass	pass with -2 to zero of stat roll
Failure	fail above stat roll

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Optional / Flavor Rules

Rule	Description
Exploding Dice	When maximum value is rolled, roll again and add result
Fumbles	Natural 1 causes narrative mishap or equipment failure
Margin of Success	Higher rolls above DC = stronger or more favorable outcome

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Communication Rolls (2d6 System)

Roll Total	Outcome
2–4	Critical Failure – conversation collapses, offense taken, or severe setback
5–6	Failure – message misinterpreted or rejected
7–8	Mixed Result – partial success, but with a complication or condition
9–10	Success – intent understood, reasonable cooperation
11–12	Critical Success – exceptional persuasion, strong trust, or complete agreement

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Communication Roll Modifiers

Modifier Type	Example
Charisma/Presence Bonus	-3 to +3 depending on character stat
Situation Modifier	-2 hostile mood, +2 friendly mood
Roleplay/Context Bonus	+2 if strong argument, -2 if rushed or incoherent

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Example Communication Scenarios

Situation	Base Roll	Modifiers
Convince guard to let you pass	2d6	+2 Charisma, -1 hostile guard
Negotiate trade deal	2d6	+1 Charisma, +2 favorable goods
Calm panicked villager	2d6	+3 Presence, -2 chaos of environment