Combat · Updated 2026-05-22
Character Threat Management
Green, yellow, red, black. Bring Danger Sense or Bridgeport Survivor if you want to know before you walk in.
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Character death can be a nightly danger. Almost always it is the player’s job to be diligent.
If you are cautious about entering scenes, check with a storyteller when you have the means. Appropriate means include Danger Sense or the custom Bridgeport merit Bridgeport Survivor (1 point). Those merits give a glimpse of the color below.
GreenMinimal
Your presence may make this easier.
YellowModerate
Bad judgment can mean torpor — or worse.
RedExtreme
Results range from very bad to dead.
BlackRoleplay first
Probable death. A sheet will not be enough.
| Color | Caution | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Green | Minimal | Your presence may make the situation easier. |
| Yellow | Moderate | Bad judgment can lead to torpor, and in the worst cases death. |
| Red | Extreme | Impacting results from bad decisions, ranging from very bad to dead. |
| Black | Roleplay before powers | Probable death that will require more than a sheet to survive. |