Rules reference
Conditions in Freeform / Custom
Status effects and how they impact characters and play. Create and manage your freeform characters with our comprehensive character manager.
Key points
Conditions define mechanical states that alter what a character can do. Use this page to quickly understand the most common effects and how to resolve them.
Examples
Example: Tracking active conditions
When a condition is applied, note the source and duration. At the start of each turn (or scene), check which conditions expire or escalate.
Example: Stacking and priority
Some systems let conditions stack; others replace. Check your system’s rules for which takes precedence when multiple effects overlap.
Common mistakes (smallest fix)
- Mistake: Forgetting to clear expired conditions. Fix: Check condition durations at the start of each turn or scene.
- Mistake: Treating conditions as flavor only. Fix: Apply the mechanical penalty or restriction every time it's relevant.
Build guides for Freeform / Custom
The mentor
Knows the cost of the road because they have already walked it.
The rebel
Cannot leave a wrong thing standing, whatever it costs them.
The trickster
Wins by changing the game rather than playing it.
The guardian
Stands between the people they love and everything else.
The seeker
Chasing an answer that keeps moving.
The wildcard
Nobody, including them, is sure what they will do next.