While Forgotten Gods takes a lot from Fate, the core play loop differs from Fate Core’s “pick a move first” structure.

1. Describe what you want to do. Speak in plain fiction; don’t worry about naming an action.
2. Roll 4dF + Expression or Lens Aspect ± Modifiers.
3. Determine the level of success.

• Fail – You don’t achieve your intent, and the GM may introduce a complication.
• Weak Success – You succeed, but at a cost or with limited effect.
• Strong Success – You achieve your intent fully, often with added benefit.

1. Define the result:.
   

• The GM and players interpret the outcome together, mapping it to one of the five core actions (Assess, Attack, Defend, Establish, Overcome)

The Fate Core style moves are preserved in the rules as a convenient and familiar means of framing the action. Forgotten Gods removes the need to declare a move up front. The GM interprets the player’s intent and maps it to an action behind the scenes.