Fate Points (Schips)

Last updated: 01.2025

Fate Points, often called "Schips" in German, are a valuable resource in DSA5. They allow players to influence fate and correct or improve failed rolls.

Schips Display

Fate Points are displayed in the header area of the character sheet. You'll see:

• The current number of available Schips
• The maximum number of Schips

Using Schips

After a dice roll, various options appear in chat to use Schips. The available options depend on the result and type of roll.

Available Schips Actions

Action	Description	When Available
Re-roll Dice	Roll one or more dice again	After any roll
Add +1 QL	Increase the quality level by 1	After a successful roll
Improve Result	Reduce the dice result by 2	After any roll
Re-roll Damage	Roll the damage dice again	After a damage roll

How to Use Schips

1. Perform a check (talent, spell, attack, etc.)
2. The result appears in chat
3. Right-click on the chat message or use the Schips buttons
4. Select the desired action
5. For "Re-roll," select the dice to be re-rolled
6. The Schip is automatically deducted

Special Cases

• Phex Tradition: Blessed of Phex have special rules when re-rolling (tradition is automatically recognized)
• Gifted Advantage: The "Gifted" advantage allows free re-rolls for certain talents
• Black Dice: Re-rolled dice are displayed in black to distinguish them from the original dice

Group Schips

In addition to personal Schips, there are also Group Schips that can be used by all players.

Managing Group Schips (Game Master)

The GM can manage Group Schips via the GM Menu:

1. Open the GM Menu (key M or via the toolbar)
2. In the "Group Schips" section, you'll see the current status
3. Use the + and - buttons to add or remove Schips

Using Group Schips

When a player wants to use a Schip, they can choose:

• Personal Schip: Deducted from their own supply
• Group Schip: Deducted from the group's shared supply

Receiving Schips

Schips can be obtained in various ways:

• Session Start: Schips are refreshed at the beginning of each game session
• Good Roleplay Moments: The GM can award Schips as a reward
• Playing Disadvantages: Consistently playing out disadvantages can be rewarded

Manually Adjusting Schips

The GM can also manually adjust a character's Schips:

Via Character Sheet:

1. Open the character sheet
2. Click on the Schips value in the header
3. Change the value directly

Via GM Menu:

1. Open the GM Menu
2. Find the character
3. Left/Right click on the fate points to adjust

Tips

• Save for Critical Moments: Schips are limited, so save them for important situations
• Communication: Discuss group Schip usage with the party
• Tracking: Use the chat log to track Schip usage over the session

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See also:

• GM Menu
• Character Sheet
• Combat