Objective

Fate is a narrative-driven roleplaying game in which players collaboratively create a story. Instead of following predetermined scenarios, players improvise scenes based on their characters and the world.

Game Materials

• Fate Dice (four eight-sided dice valued +, 0, and -)
• Character sheets
• Tokens or markers for Fate Points

Game Setup

1. Character Creation: Each player creates a character by selecting aspects, skills, and stunts that define their persona. Aspects are concise phrases that describe the character and guide their actions.

2. Aspects: These describe who the characters are and what motivates them. A typical aspect might be something like "Unyielding Investigator."

3. Stunts and Skills: Players choose skills that represent abilities or knowledge of their character. Stunts are special abilities or tricks that make the character stand out.

4. Fate Points: Each player starts with a set amount of Fate Points, used to invoke aspects or influence the story.

Gameplay

1. Setting the Scene: The game master describes a scene, and players act within that setting. They narrate how their characters respond and take action.

2. Invoking Aspects: Players can invoke aspects to improve their odds of success by spending a Fate Point to either modify a roll or influence an action in the story.

3. Challenges and Conflicts: When a character faces a challenge, a Fate Roll is conducted. Players roll the Fate Dice and add a relevant skill value to determine the outcome. The aim is to exceed the difficulty level of the challenge or conflict.

4. Success and Failure: A successful roll means the character overcomes the challenge. Failure can be mitigated by spending Fate Points or accepting a negative consequence.

5. Earning Fate Points: Players can earn Fate Points by choosing to be impacted by a negative aspect or by driving interesting plot twists.

6. Scene Transitions: The story unfolds as new scenes are described based on the players' decisions and successes.

Strategic Considerations

• Narrative Strength: Success in the game relies heavily on players' creativity and ability to present compelling stories.
• Resource Management: Fate Points are limited and should be used wisely. Strategic use can significantly affect scenes.

Special Rules

Fate is known for its flexibility and simplicity. The rules can easily be adapted to support various genres and play styles. The focus is on the characters and dynamics of the narrative, not the game's mechanics.

Fate is particularly suitable for players who enjoy cooperative storytelling and are willing to develop the plot collaboratively with others.