Checks

When you attempt something risky or challenging, you make a check to see how it plays out. If an action isn't risky, you simply succeed—no roll needed. 
 The GM telegraphs the risk before you roll. Then: 
 
 Pick a skill that matches what you're doing 
 Roll the die matching that skill's current rating 
 Interpret the result: 
 
 
 1-2: You fail , and there's an additional complication 
 3-4: You succeed , but there's a complication 
 5+: You succeed . The higher the roll, the better 
 
 After rolling, reduce the skill's die rating by one step: d12 → d10 → d8 → d6 → d4. Skills cannot go lower than d4. 
 Group Checks 
 If an ally helps you, they also make a check, but they share the same risks and consequences. Both of you reduce your skill ratings. Take the highest die result. 
 Complications 
 Complications are how Duskara pushes back. They might be: 
 
 A superstorm intensifies, forcing you to seek immediate shelter 
 A predator detects your heat signature 
 Your water supply is contaminated 
 A rival faction notices your activity 
 A geothermal vent shows signs of instability 
 Psychic feedback causes disorientation 
 
 Complications escalate tension and often lead to stress .