1. Determine Score: Confirm the character’s final Skill Score (Attribute + Training).
  2. Roll: Roll 1d20.
  3. Compare: Compare the d20 result to the Skill Score. If the roll is equal to or under the score, the check succeeds.
  4. Effort Value: If successful, the roll result is your base Effort value.
  5. Modifiers: Apply any gear, tool, or circumstantial modifiers (which may add to or subtract from the final Effort score).
  6. Failure: If the roll is over the Skill Score, the check is a Failure.