Legendary
Reality-bending outcomes
Campaign-defining miracles, coalition-scale ops.Systems reference
FATE Ladder signal
Map every Nova Praxis action to a shared vocabulary. Ladder targets keep mixed tables synced across SIM, sleeves, and legacy print sheets.
4dF ready Difficulty bands Challenge cues
Range
-2 → +8
Cooperative scenes rarely exceed +6 unless fate points or stunts fire.
Median
+2 Fair
Set spotlight difficulties here when both sides have resources.
Overlay
Roll 4dF
Dispatches dice:roll so the global roller can animate.
Ladder tiers
Color-coded tiers match character sheets, rep wheels, and dice overlays.
Epic
Myth-level leverage
House directives, winning wars in a single gambit.Fantastic
Elite strike teams
Sleeved operatives, Savant-assisted miracles.Superb
Top-tier specialists
Signature stunts, optimized gear, coordinated assets.Great
Strong tactical edge
Professionals with prep, dominance in opposed rolls.Good
Reliable competence
Standard coalition operatives on-mission.Fair
Capable agent
Typical difficulty for spotlight actions.Average
Baseline training
Everyday simulations, low-risk support tasks.Mediocre
No special edge
Untagged civilians, autopilot attempts.Poor
Off-balance
Working outside domain, token opposition.Terrible
Actively harmful
Panic, uncontrolled environments, glitches.Difficulty bands
Pick the band that matches the dramatic weight of the scene, then adjust ±1 for aspects, gear, or boosts.
Routine systems
Maintenance, unopposed research, or supportive logistics.
- Award boosts for prep work
- Downtime scenes resolve here
- Failed rolls rarely escalate
Risk operations
Shadowruns, contested infiltrations, or dramatic reveals.
- Call for teamwork or stunts
- Opposition has assets or security
- Failure moves clocks forward
Crisis thresholds
Boss conflicts, house-scale politics, or set-piece finales.
- Requires fate point spends
- Introduce collateral stakes
- Success reshapes the campaign map
Roll examples
Use these readouts when narrating totals back to the table or logging to campaign briefs.
SIM slicer vs. ICE
Fair (+2)++0-
Total +2
Bypasses intrusion detection but leaves log residue.
Warframe duel on Luna
Fair (+2)+00+
Total +2
Edge secured—enemy pilot now on the defensive.
Diplomatic read of House Tsarya envoy
Fair (+2)-0++
Total +2
Spots the scripted feint, sets up leverage next scene.
Pure luck
Poor (-1)-0-+
Total -1
Still workable—but expect complications or a compel.
Table prompts
Translate d20 targets
Every +2 shift roughly equals five DC points. Legendary (+8) ≈ DC 30, Fair (+2) ≈ DC 15.
Scene pacing
Escalate by one ladder step per narrative beat. Holding at one tier too long drains tension.
Boost economy
Treat situational advantages as temporary +1 modifiers; stack no more than two before demanding narration.