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-<< rules:aspect_table ^ rules:start ^ rules:sidebar_d4_math >> +<< rules:core_stats ^ rules:start ^ rules:sidebar_d4_math >> 
-# 🎲 D4 Dice Pool+# 🎲 Taking Actions with the D4 Dice Pool
  
 Most actions in this system are resolved by rolling a **pool of d4s**, determined by your character’s Aspects and the situation. Most actions in this system are resolved by rolling a **pool of d4s**, determined by your character’s Aspects and the situation.
  
-Each **Aspect** provides a dice pool equal to its value. Your capacity to act is limited during your turn by increasing your **🌀 Action Load**, which typically resets to 0 at the start of your turn.+Each **Aspect** provides a virtual dice pool equal to its value. Your capacity to act is limited during your turn by increasing your **🌀 Action Load** as you take actions. This Action Load typically resets to a negative value at the start of your turn.
  
-The d4s represent **effort, attention, and precision**. The more dice you spend, the harder it is to keep acting.+The d4s you roll represent **effort, attention, and precision**. The more dice you spend, the more effective you are but the harder it is to keep acting.
  
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 At the **start of your turn**: At the **start of your turn**:
-- Set your **Action Load** to **0**+- Reset your **Action Load** to **0 - your Action Point Bonus**
  
 When you take an action: When you take an action:
  
-1. Identify the relevant **Aspect**   +1. **Identify the relevant Aspect**   
-2. Subtract your **Action Load** from that Aspect’s value   +   This depends on what you're trying to do—see the [Aspect Table](rules:aspect_table).
-3. If the result is **greater than 0**, you can take the action   +
-4. Add up modifiers, including **Advantage/Disadvantage**   +
-5. Roll the dice and perform the action   +
-6. Add the action’s **Cost** (usually 1 or more) to your **Action Load**+
  
-You can keep acting as long as your adjusted Aspect value (**Aspect − Action Load**) remains positive and meets the action’s cost.+2. **Check if the action is allowed**   
 +   Subtract your current **Action Load** from the relevant **Aspect**.   
 +   - If the result is **greater than 0**, you may take the action.   
 +   - If the result is **0 or less**, you cannot take that action until your Load is reduced. 
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 +3. **Determine your Net Advantage**   
 +   Add up all sources of **Advantage** and **Disadvantage** to find your **Net Advantage** for the roll. 
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 +4. **Calculate how many d4s to roll**   
 +   - Start with: `Aspect – max(0, Action Load)`   
 +   - Add or subtract 1d4 for each point of **Net Advantage**   
 +   - You always roll **at least 1d4**   
 +   - Add any extra dice (such as a weapon's **1d8**) as required by the action 
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 +5. **Roll and resolve the action**   
 +   Apply the outcome based on your total roll and the action’s effect. 
 + 
 +6. **Increase your Action Load**   
 +   Add the action's **Cost** (usually 1 or more) to your **Action Load**. 
 + 
 +You can keep acting as long as your **Aspect − Action Load** remains **greater than zero** and meets the action’s cost.
  
 <WRAP tip> <WRAP tip>
-Instead of resetting Action Load to zero at the beginning of a creature's **turn**, an alternative is to reset *everyone's* Action Load to zero at the beginning of each **round**. This will affect when and by how much creatures (characters, NPCs, and monsters) can take reactions.+Instead of resetting Action Load at the beginning of a creature's **turn**, an alternative is to reset *everyone's* Action Load to zero at the beginning of each **round**. This will affect when and by how much creatures (characters, NPCs, and monsters) can take reactions.
  
 We will definitely be playtesting this idea. We will definitely be playtesting this idea.
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-## Calculating Advantage Count+## âš–️ Calculating Net Advantage
  
 ### What is Advantage and Disadvantage? ### What is Advantage and Disadvantage?
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 Advantage and Disadvantage stack, unlike in D&D 5e and similar systems. This means you can get multiple d4s added to your rolls, but it also means that you could get multiple d4s removed from your rolls. Advantage and Disadvantage stack, unlike in D&D 5e and similar systems. This means you can get multiple d4s added to your rolls, but it also means that you could get multiple d4s removed from your rolls.
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 +<WRAP important>
 +🔁 **Note:** You can only gain **Advantage** or **Disadvantage** from a single source **once per action**.  
 +Multiple effects from the **same ability**, feature, or condition do **not** stack.
 +<WRAP notice>
 +📘 **Example:** If two allies both use the *“Watch My Back”* feature to give you Advantage on your next roll, you still only gain **+1d4**—because both effects come from the same source.
 +</WRAP>
 +</WRAP>
  
 Before making an Aspect Check or other Aspect-based roll, but after determining if the action can be taken, calculate the **Net Advantage**. This is the number of d4s you add to or subtract from your roll. Before making an Aspect Check or other Aspect-based roll, but after determining if the action can be taken, calculate the **Net Advantage**. This is the number of d4s you add to or subtract from your roll.
  
 <WRAP notice> <WRAP notice>
-Example: A character is trying to disable a trap so the game master has them make a Finesse Aspect Check. Their Finesse value is 4 and their Action Load is 0 - the d4 pool is 4. This trap is in a darkly lit dungeon which gives Disadvantage - the d4 pool is now 3. One of the other characters helps by holding a torch, giving Advantage - the d4 pool is now back to 4. Another character assists by peering over their shoulder and giving advice, giving advantage - the pool is now 5. The player will roll 5d4.+Example: A character is trying to disable a trap so the game master has them make a Finesse Aspect Check. Their Finesse value is 4 and their Action Load is 0 - the d4 pool is 4. This trap is in a darkly lit dungeon which gives Disadvantage - the d4 pool is now 3. One of the other characters helps by holding a torch, giving Advantage - the d4 pool is now back to 4. Another character assists by peering over their shoulder and giving advice, granting another advantage - the pool is now 5. The player will roll 5d4.
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
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-## 🎲 Rolling the Dice +## 🎲 Resolving the Dice Roll
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-For each action: +
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-- Roll a number of **d4s** equal to your **Aspect Value**, minus your **Action Load**, plus your **Net Advantage** (if any) +
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-- Also roll the action’s **damage die** (if any)+
  
 đŸ§Ž Add all dice together and declare the total. đŸ§Ž Add all dice together and declare the total.
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 Your Finesse is 6 and your Action Load is 2. You want to use a dagger (1d4 damage).   Your Finesse is 6 and your Action Load is 2. You want to use a dagger (1d4 damage).  
 You roll 6 − 2 = **4d4** + **1d4** (damage).   You roll 6 − 2 = **4d4** + **1d4** (damage).  
-Your total is 14. The GM subtracts the target’s Evasion (e.g. 11), leaving **3 damage dealt**.+Your total is 14. The GM subtracts the target’s Evasion (e.g. 11). The **remainder is damage dealt**.
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
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 - Increase the **Action Load** afterward - Increase the **Action Load** afterward
  
-Your Action Load does not reset until your next turn, so acting on another creature’s turn means you’ll have fewer dice available later.+Since your Action Load won’t reset until your next turn, acting during another creature’s turn means you’ll have fewer dice available later.
  
 <WRAP notice> <WRAP notice>
 đŸ“˜ **Example:**   đŸ“˜ **Example:**  
-A goblin attacks your ally. You still have 3 Control and an Action Load of 1.  +A goblin attacks your ally. You have an Action Load of 1.  
 You use a Team Action (cost 1) to impose Disadvantage.   You use a Team Action (cost 1) to impose Disadvantage.  
 The goblin rolls its attack with disadvantage and you add 1 to your Action Load. The goblin rolls its attack with disadvantage and you add 1 to your Action Load.