StepD6

Step D6 a RPG system based on the Earthdawn step-die system.

Rolling dice

As in Earthdawn, dice are open-ended. However, only d6 are used. I would allow only 1 reroll per die, but it's a matter of taste.

Step number/action dice table

Step number	Action dice
1	1d−3
2	1d−2
3	1d−1
4	1d
5	1d+1
6	1d+2
7	1d+3
8	2d
9	2d+1
10	2d+2
11	2d+3
12	3d
13	3d+1
14	3d+2
15	3d+3
16	4d
17	4d+1
18	4d+2
19	4d+3
20	5d

Attributes

• Strength
• Dexterity
• Agility
• Constitution

• Intelligence
• Perception
• Willpower
• Charisma

Human range for attributes is 1-9, 5 being average.

Derived attributes

• Wound threshold = Constitution + 3
• Unconsciousness rating = 3 × Wound threshold
• Death rating = 4 × Wound threshold