Resolve
Sustained concentration and commitment despite distractions.
Overview
Resolve measures sustained attention and determination. It helps a character continue pursuing a difficult task, resist distraction, and stay committed despite discouragement. It contributes to maximum Willpower together with Composure, and often matters during long watches or mentally demanding work.
Using the ratings
The examples below are original illustrations of relative capability, not automatic successes or new Difficulty rules. The pool, opposition, equipment, and circumstances still matter.
Ratings
| Rating | Example of capability |
|---|---|
| 1 dot | Stay with a task while its immediate purpose remains clear. |
| 2 dots | Complete a routine sustained task despite minor distractions. |
| 3 dots | Maintain concentration through repeated interruptions. |
| 4 dots | Persist with a difficult problem after several unsuccessful approaches. |
| 5 dots | Keep a demanding objective in focus amid extreme distraction. |
References
Entry information
Revision 2 · Published
Reference rules; not automatically enforced on character sheets.