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
- Perform a check (talent, spell, attack, etc.)
- The result appears in chat
- Right-click on the chat message or use the Schips buttons
- Select the desired action
- For “Re-roll,” select the dice to be re-rolled
- 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:
- Open the GM Menu (key M or via the toolbar)
- In the “Group Schips” section, you’ll see the current status
- 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:
- Open the character sheet
- Click on the Schips value in the header
- Change the value directly
Via GM Menu:
- Open the GM Menu
- Find the character
- 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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