Planets Saga Quick Reference

for Planets Collide

Basic Moves

Interfere basic support charisma constitution dexterity intelligence strength wisdom

When you try to foil another PC’s action and neither of you back down, roll…

… +CHA to charm, bluff, impress, or fit in
… +CON to endure or hold steady
… +DEX to employ speed, agility, or finesse
… +INT to apply expertise or enact a clever plan
… +STR to power through or test your might
… +WIS to exert willpower or rely on your senses

✴On a 10+, they pick one from the list below. ✴On a σ–9, they pick one but you are left off balance, exposed, or otherwise vulnerable.

Do it anyway, but with disadvantage on their (next) roll
Relent, change course, or otherwise allow their move to be foiled

Parley basic support insight persuasion intimidation performance diplomacy charisma

When you press or entice an NPC, say what you want them to do (or not do). If they have reason to resist, roll+CHA. ✴On a 10+, they either do as you want or reveal the easiest way to convince them. ✴On a σ–9, they reveal something you can do to convince them, though it’ll likely be costly, tricky, or distasteful.

When you press or entice a PC and they resist, you can roll+CHA. ✴On a 10+, both. ✴On a σ–9, pick one:

They mark XP if they do what you want
They reveal how you could convince them to do so

Languages basic intelligence

You are fluent in the native tongue of your homeland, and one other domain. Some common languages include:

Adûnaic is the trade tongue of the Figaryo Federation and the native tongue of Adûn and the Figaryo desert folk.
Chthonic is the imperial language of the seafaring Chthonic Imperium.
Rumasi (Rumask) is the diplomatic tongue of the Figaryo Federation, in addition to the native tongue of Dain, the Figaryo Commonwealth, and the Western Magisterium.
Sisendespraak is the “hissing speech” of the Steppenkhazzim and the Skaalruters of the great steppe, spoken in hundreds of dialects.

When you Discern Realities or Parley with another common language, mark stress and roll+INT instead of WIS or CHA.

Old Rumadhic, the Draconic script, and Ssapabhasa are arcane tongues known only to a handful of scholars, sages, and cultists.

Defy Danger basic make a saving throw athletics acrobatics sleight of hand stealth hiding initiative animal handling deception bluff save charisma constitution dexterity intelligence strength wisdom

When act or react in the face of danger, check if another move applies. If not, roll…

+CHA to charm, bluff, impress, or fit in
+CON to endure or hold steady
+DEX to employ speed, agility, or finesse
+INT to test your memory, focus, or cunning
+STR to power through or test your might
+WIS to exert willpower or rely on your senses

✴On a 10+, you pull it off as well as one could hope. ✴On a σ–9, you can do it, but the GM will present a lesser success, a cost, or a consequence (and maybe a choice between them, or a chance to back down).

Special Moves

Fighting Moves

Attack fight fighting hack and slash melee volley shoot throw initiative dexterity strength

When you fight an enemy with an appropriate weapon, describe how you do it. If it’s dicey, roll+STR; or roll+DEX if your weapon is precise or ranged. Then choose one ➜ up your result:

Roll	Choose one
Miss	➜ Focus. Take +3 forward if your very next move is an attack with this weapon
σ+	➜ Strike a weak blow
σ+	➜ Evade the enemy’s attack and mark stress
10+	➜ Strike a strong blow
10+	➜ Strike a weak blow and evade the enemy’s attack
13+	➜ Strike an epic blow
13+	➜ Strike a strong blow and evade the enemy’s attack

Weapon Stunts stunts weapons aim ambush burst disarm finish grapple lock rapid reload retreat riposte smash trip wreak break fighting attack

When you Attack using a weapon that has one of the following tags, ✴on a 10–12, you may choose to perform the relevant stunt instead of another ➜ option allowed by your attack. ✴On a 13+, as on a 10–12, and you also strike a strong blow.

➜ Aim. Take +6 forward if your very next move is an attack with this weapon.

➜ Ambush. If your enemy isn’t aware of your presence, you kill them at once if they are any less than epic; otherwise, you strike an epic blow instead. If the enemy is weak, you can return to a hidden position immediately; otherwise you are exposed.

➜ Burst. Strike a weak blow against every enemy in a cluster. If you use this stunt in mêlée, every weak enemy in the burst is defeated before they get a chance to hit you.

➜ Disarm. If the enemy is weak or strong, you knock their weapon out of reach. If the enemy is weak, you may take it instead. If the enemy is epic, the GM picks one:

Knock their weapon out of reach
You and all your allies take +1 forward to fight this enemy

➜ Finish. Strike an epic blow if your enemy is seriously impaired—whether bound, ensnared, grappled, tripped, or otherwise.

➜ Grapple. You strike a weak blow and grab your enemy with both hands. While restrained, your enemy is exposed for as long as you hold on. You may attempt to move or throw them. If the enemy is strong or epic, they may attempt to break free.

➜ Lock. Strike a weak blow and lock weapons with your enemy so that they can’t ignore you until you take another action or disengage. If your enemy is strong, they can’t deal with anything else while your weapons are locked. If they are epic, anyone else they engage takes +3 ongoing to resist this enemy while your weapons are locked.

➜ Rapid Reload. Strike a strong blow and reload your weapon at once.

➜ Retreat. Strike a strong blow, then fall back. If the weapon is ranged, you can take cover in a hidden position. Otherwise, you get +3 forward to counter any enemy who enters the striking range of your weapon.

➜ Riposte. Strike a strong blow and take +3 forward if your very next move is an attack with this weapon.

➜ Smash. Strike an epic blow but the ungainly onslaught leaves you exposed, and you can’t use this weapon again until you recover it. When you recover this weapon, take +3 forward if you use it in your very next move.

➜ Trip. Strike a weak blow and the enemy falls down, leaving them exposed. If they are weak, they are helpless. Otherwise, you and your allies take +1 ongoing to attack them until they get up.

➜ Wreck. Destroy a piece of weaponry or armor or other item wielded by your enemy. If the item is epic, your attack sunders it instead, degrading it to strong.

Impairment
fighting injury harm damage doom constitution

When you are injured, roughed up, or otherwise suffer harm, roll+CON. ✴On a 13+, you are filled with determination; burn 1 stress. ✴On a 10–12, you endure a minor but heroic wound. ✴On a σ–9, impair one ability that is not already impaired. If all your abilities are impaired, choose one Doom below—which is also what happens on a miss.

You are incapacitated or unconscious for a while—at least until the next scene
You suffer a major, permanent injury of the GM’s choice
Mark your character sheet with the ᚨ glyph (aza) of Alberich the Unmerciful. Death’s agents are dispatched to hunt you. Clear your stess.

After you choose, describe your injury.

Follower Moves

Travel and Exploration Moves

Venture Forth undertake perilous journey nature survival travel and exploration wisdom

When you travel through dangerous or unknown lands, indicate your route and your destination (which might just be “a safe place to camp” or “as far as this trail takes us”). If the route is difficult, choose one. If the route is perilous, choose one more.

It takes longer than expected
Something follows you to your destination
It’s a slog; 1d4 party members must mark stress or discard 3 or more weight

After making any choices, whoever leads the way rolls+WIS. ✴On a 10+, you’ve reached your destination—describe the most interesting thing on the journey. ✴On a σ–9, as a 10+, but pick one extra from the list above. ✴On a miss, your trip is interrupted by an obstacle, danger, or crisis. You can resume your trip after dealing with it (possibly Venturing Forth again).

Make Camp travel and exploration healing support

When you settle in to rest somewhere dangerous, choose one member of the party to expend a ration to share. Then, each character may pick one as you pass around the food and drink:

Describe how your opinion of or relationship with another character has changed; if everyone agrees, mark XP
Point out something awesome that another character did, that no one else has mentioned yet; if you do, mark XP
Describe one thing you wish for another character; if you do, mark XP

When you get at least a few hours of sleep while someone else keeps watch, pick one at sunrise if you ate and drank the night before:

Burn stress
Clear one ability impairment
Gain advantage on your next roll

Scout Ahead travel and exploration nature survival charisma constitution dexterity intelligence strength wisdom

When you go off on your own to explore a dangeous area, say how you do it and roll (per Defy Danger). ✴On a σ+, you make it back safely and the GM describes what you found. Then, ✴on a 10+, pick two. ✴On a σ—9, pick one:

You got away clean, rousing no suspicions
You noticed something out of place or otherwise not what it seemed
You determined who or what was in charge
You spotted something valuable or useful
You identified the biggest threat or danger
You were able to sneak something out
You made some preparation to exploit on your return

On a miss, choose one:

You make it back to the others, with trouble hot on your heels
You’re missing in action, the details to be revealed later

Town Moves

See also Perilous Planets