Explore the world of Fate Core and Fate Condensed, tabletop role-playing games that prioritize narrative storytelling and player agency. Learn how to create unique characters and discover the mechanics of these games, including aspects, skills, stunts, stress, consequences, and refresh. Dive into the differences between Fate Core and Fate Condensed, and gain insights on custom settings and collaborative gameplay. Plus, hear recommendations, pricing options, and exciting new features in the Fate Condensed book.
Fate Core and Fate Condensed are tabletop role-playing games that emphasize narrative storytelling, player agency, and adaptability to different genres and settings.
Character creation in Fate involves aspects, skills, stunts, stress, consequences, and relationships, with aspects and stunts playing a crucial role in gaining advantages and influencing outcomes.
Deep dives
Overview of Fate Core System and Fate Condensed
Fate Core System and Fate Condensed are tabletop role-playing games produced by Evil Hat Productions. Fate Core is a more comprehensive book, while Fate Condensed is a condensed version. Both games utilize a unique type of dice called fudge or fate dice, which can have blank, negative, or positive sides. Character creation involves developing aspects, skills, stunts, stress, consequences, and relationships. Fate Condensed offers a more simplified and affordable option for players, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Game Mechanics and Gameplay
In Fate, players describe their actions fiction-first, then choose the relevant skill to roll the dice. Success is determined by the total roll, modified by aspects and stunts. Aspects are true statements that can be invoked to gain advantages or be used against the character. Stunts provide specific bonuses and can be used freely in appropriate circumstances. Fate points are earned by having aspects invoked or troubles used against the character. The game emphasizes collaboration and avoids unlikely or unbelievable outcomes. It also offers flexibility to adapt the rules to fit different settings.
Recommendations and Additional Resources
Fate Core, Fate Condensed, and Fate Accelerated (a simpler version for younger players) are recommended for different audiences. Fate Core is a more detailed and comprehensive rulebook, while Fate Condensed offers a condensed and affordable option. The Dresden Files, a setting from Fate Worlds, is highly recommended. The game system is open license, allowing players to create their own settings. The podcast hosts also suggest exploring their other episodes and podcasts within the Gruesome Gaming Group.
This week on Brother Knows Quest, Ramie dives into the world of Fate Core and Fate Condensed, two tabletop roleplaying games that emphasize narrative storytelling and proactive characters. Join Ramie and Beth as they explore the games' unique mechanics, their focus on player agency, and their ability to adapt to a wide range of genres and settings.