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What are Tasks? #

In Star Trek Adventures, Tasks represent actions characters take when the outcome is uncertain or failure could drive the story forward. Here’s how Tasks work:

Steps to Perform a Task #

  1. Gamemaster Sets Up:

    • Chooses the most relevant Attribute and Discipline for the Task.
    • Identifies any applicable Focuses the character might have.
    • Sets the Difficulty of the Task, typically ranging from 0 (simple) to 5 or higher (complex).

  2. Roll the Dice:

    • Start with 2d20 as your basic dice pool.
    • Add extra dice (up to a maximum of 5 total) by:
      • Spending Momentum.
      • Adding Threat to the GM’s pool.
      • Using Determination (one die treated as an automatic success).
    • Roll the dice pool.

  3. Count Successes:

    • Each die roll ≤ Target Number (Attribute + Discipline) counts as 1 success.
    • If a Focus applies, each die roll ≤ Discipline scores 2 successes.
    • Rolling a natural 1 scores 2 successes.
    • Rolling a natural 20 creates a Complication (explained later).

  4. Determine Task Result:

    • If the number of successes ≥ Difficulty, the Task succeeds!
    • If the number of successes is < Difficulty, the Task fails.
    • Any additional successes beyond the Difficulty generate Momentum.

  5. Outcome and Momentum:

    • The Gamemaster describes the outcome of the Task.
    • Players can spend generated Momentum to:
      • Enhance success.
      • Create an advantage.
      • Gain valuable information.
    • Any Complications rolled are applied by the Gamemaster, adding twists or challenges.

Example #

Commander S’Ren is attempting to bypass a Klingon security system. The GM assigns a Reason (10) and Engineering (4) combination, giving a Target Number of 14. S’Ren rolls 2d20, scoring a 12 and a 3. Both dice are successes, and the Task’s Difficulty of 2 is met. The GM describes how S’Ren successfully hacks the system and gains a point of Momentum for future use.

Tasks are the backbone of Star Trek Adventures, driving the narrative forward through collaborative problem-solving and thrilling dice rolls.