What is Faceted?
The Stats
First and foremost, Faceted is an RPG based on Cartoon Network's incredibly popular
cartoon series Steven Universe; using this quick and simple system allows you to
create characters set in this world and act out stories with them. Whether you're playing
off colors from a distant colony or exploring the future following the end of the show,
Faceted will allow you to create the stories you want to play and see.
Secondly, Faceted is a rework of RandomTuesday's Fusion, from which many rules
and moves were taken. Unfortunately, the original version of the game was one that
only allowed you to play characters from the show and was more of a vehicle to create
games that were only slight variations on the original show. In this new version of the
game we've created, you're able to create any gem you can think of by choosing a role
and then a set of powers and abilities that fit your gem's concept. Other than this, the
game is very similar to the original version of Fusion, keeping many of the same basic
moves with the only addition to them being Unleash Your Powers.
So grab some of your friends, a bag of Chaps, a couple of d6s, and get ready to
explore the world of Steven Universe like never before!
The Basics
Faceted is intentionally designed to promote quick character creation and ease of play
for everyone. All rolls require simply rolling 2d6+ the specified stat; the only case where
this changes is when players have fused with another player or NPC. When fused,
players will roll with sync, which simply means rolling 3d6+ a stat and taking the highest
two numbers that appear on the d6s. For example, if a fusion rolls a 5, 6, and a 2 while
rolling with sync, their end roll would be the 5 and the 6. This simple resolution system
will get you through almost every situation you can imagine!
Every character in Faceted has four stats: Cut, Clarity, Facet, and Luster. Whenever an
action requires you to roll something, you'll be adding one of your stats to the roll; the
move you use will usually tell you what you need to roll with, but in the rare case it doesn't,
explicitly state what stat to use, you and your GM should negotiate one that makes the
most sense.
Cut
Your Cut stat roughly tells you how rough and tumble your gem is; Cut is almost always
used for physical actions, like fighting or defending your friends. A -1 Cut means your gem
was probably not made for battle, while a +3 Cut puts you in the top tier of warrior gems!
Clarity
Your Clarity stat governs how brainy and smart your gem is; when you roll with Clarity,
you're probably trying to think through a situation or influence someone to your way of
thought. A -1 Clarity means your gem doesn't really go in for the whole "think before
acting" bit, while a +3 Clarity probably means your gem had an entire spire for themselves
to think in.
Facet
Your Facet stat governs how well you are at connecting with others, understanding the
feelings of others, and coping with your and other's emotions. A -1 Facet means you have
a hard time connecting with and opening up to others, while a +3 Facet means that you
are so empathetic and understanding that sometimes your friends think you know them
better then they know themselves!
Luster
Your Luster stat is a catch all for all your strange and wonderful gem powers and how well
you control them. A -1 Luster means you're still figuring out what you can do, while a +3
Luster represents a superior knowledge of how to get the most out of your gem powers.
Sync
Working together is an important part of any RPG, but in Faceted its made even more
important by the fact that the better you work together with another player, the more
stable your fusion with them will be. This stability is represented by Sync, which can
range from 0 (completely out of sync with each other) to 12 (probably best friends for
life or soul mates) and can be increased or decreased by various moves.
When a player fuses, they have a pool of sync points equal to their Sync score;
whenever a fusion rolls dice, this pool decreases by one and the fusion rolls with sync
(meaning they roll 3d6 and take the highest two dice for their final roll). When this pool
is depleted, the fusion must roll to Keep It Together. Failing this roll results in the fusion
immediately ending.
Finally, sync level is shared between players; that is, if a Ruby has a sync level of 12
with a Sapphire, that Sapphire has a sync level of 12 with that Ruby. If a move tells you
to decrease your sync level with someone, that person also decreases their sync level
with you.
Harm & Conditions
A story without stakes and conflict isn't a story at all, but rather a series of events that
take place in sequential order without any real endgame. As such, Faceted has a way
to track both physical and emotional damage done to characters during the course of
play: harm and conditions.
Broadly speaking, when a character suffers harm it is always as a result of some sort of
physical action: combat, falling from a tree, whatever. On the other side of this spectrum
are conditions, which represent how your character is currently feeling; a character's
default state of emotion is neutral and not feeling any particularly strong emotions. This
may change during the course of play, as a result of moves and character actions.
Harm
Harm tracks how much physical damage you can take and by default each player can
take 3 harm before they are considered out of the scene; what "out of the scene" means
should be decided by the player in question, the GM, and what the narrative calls for.
Almost never should being taken out result in death, unless the player is alright with that
outcome and it has been properly established in the narrative.
By default, all gem weapons and attacks do 1 harm, as per the basic move of Fight for
What's Right. Enemies and other monsters might do more harm, depending on what kind
of moves and weapons they have; this is entirely up to the GM.
Conditions
In addition to harm players can gain and loose conditions, representing their current
emotional state, both positive and negative. Players can have multiple conditions at the
same time, though all conditions come in pairs, and they may only have one condition
from each pair at a time. Each condition pair is associated with a specific stat, and
provides an additional +1 or -1 to that stat while they have that condition.
Conditions are opposites, so you cannot gain an opposite condition without first clearing
or losing the first condition. For example, if you have the condition hopeless and gain the
option to gain a positive condition, you can instead clear hopeless or gain a different
positive condition from inspired. You cannot become inspired until you clear the condition
hopeless.
Full negative conditions do not remove a player from play like having full harm does;
instead having a full set of negative conditions makes the player ineffective. A player
with full negative conditions needs the help and support of fellow players in order to
start solving their problems.
Fusion
A main component of Faceted is the ability to fuse your gems together into a larger,
stronger character. As such, there are several basic moves associated with it, the most
important of which is Become a Giant Woman. When a player first fuses with someone,
the game pauses while the player(s) create their new fusion.
Fusion Creation
When you fuse with someone for the first time, follow these rules to create your new
fusion:
1. Name your fusion. It can be any Gem that is not currently in play (roles, fusions,
and NPCs), or a combination of the character’s names (like Stevonnie or Steg).
2. Describe your fusion; fusions incorporate the visual aspects of the gems that
make it up.
a. What is their color palette? This is normally a combination of the component
gems’ colors.
b. How many arms and legs do they have? Normally fusions have additional arms
or legs equal to the sum of the component gems.
c. How large are they? The fusion is larger than both the component gems.
d. What does their outfit look like?
3. Create your fusion’s weapon; this is a combination of the weapons belonging to
the component gems.
4. Determine new qualities; the fusion’s stats are the highest of each stat of all
component fusions. They also have the moves and abilities of all component gems.
5. Determine the fusion’s maximum harm; fusions have a maximum harm equal to
the sum of each component gem’s harm (typically this is 6 harm, as each gem has 3
max harm).
6. Record this information on a blank character sheet (included in the back of this
document).
Harm & Condition as a Fusion
Harm and conditions work the same for a fusion as they do for a non-fused character.
That being said, there are a few things you should know:
1. When a fusion forms for the first time, it has zero harm and conditions; they start
as a blank slate.
2. When a fusion reaches their maximum harm, they unfuse into their component
gems.
3. Conditions the fusion had when they unfused remain the next time they fuse;
fusions are completely different characters with their own emotional states
independent of the gems that make them up.
4. Harm that the fusion had when they unfused does not come back the next time
the fusion comes into being.
5. When gems unfuse, they keep the harm and conditions they had before the
fusion.
If a Fusion Fuses
The rules for fusion extend to two or more component gems. It may be that a non-fused
gem would want to fuse with an existing fusion. For the most part this is done following
the normal fusion creation mechanics. Some things to note:
1. The fusion has the lowest Sync of its component gems.
2. When a new fusion forms, it starts with 0 harm and 0 conditions, regardless of the
harm and conditions of the previous gems and fusions.
3. When a fusion unfuses, some gems may wish to remain in a fusion. They must
apply the appropriate fusion end consequences, but otherwise may remain fused.
Basic Moves
The following moves are ones that every single player has access to and can be used
at any time. When making a move that isn't covered by any of your gem's abilities or
specialized moves, these are the moves you use.
Fight for What's Right
When you fight for what you believe is right, roll +Cut:
On a 10+, choose two:
Deal 1 harm to your target.
Temporarily disarm or subdue your target.
An ally takes +1 forward on their next action against the target.
On a 7-9, choose one. You may instead choose two, but take 1 harm in return.
On a 6-, you take 1 harm and are put in a bad situation.
Defend
When you defend yourself, someone else, or something important from danger,
roll +Cut:
On a 10+, you keep yourself and whatever you were defending (if you were
defending something besides yourself) safe from harm.
On a 7-9, you keep yourself or whatever you were defending safe, but must
choose one:
You take a -1 condition.
You lose something important to you in the scuffle.
You are separated from your friends or the thing you were defending.
On a 6-, you or the thing you were defending take 1 harm (GM's choice).
Get in Sync
When you try to get in sync with someone and support them emotionally, roll +
Facet:
On a 10+, increase your Sync level by 1 and choose one:
You both gain two +1 conditions.
Take +1 forward to the next action you do together.
You both gain 1 XP.
On a 7-9. increase your Sync level by 1.
On a 6-, you flounder, make a mistake, or come off as a jerk. You both take a -1
condition.
Unleash Your Powers
When you unleash your gem powers to overcome an obstacle, extend your senses,
or reshape your environment, roll +Luster:
On a 10+, you do what you set out to do.
On a 7-9, you do it but take a -1 condition or 1 harm (which ever is more
appropriate) or the GM will tell you how the effect is unstable and temporary.
On a 6-, it backfires in a major way; everyone must deal with the fallout.
Persuade
When you attempt to persuade an NPC to see things your way, roll +Clarity:
On a 10+, they're willing to listen to you or they'll do what you want as long as it
doesn't majorly inconvenience them in some way.
On a 7-9, they'll do what you want, but it'll cost you in the future; the GM will tell you
what the price is and when they expect payment by.
On a 6-, they'll do it but you have to do something something for them immediately
and it'll be at a steep cost; the GM will tell you what it is they want.
Take a Moment
When you take a moment to assess the situation, roll +Clarity:
On a 10+, ask two questions; the GM will answer you truthfully. You and your
allies take +1 forward on your next action to act on the answers.
On a 7-9, ask two questions; the GM will tell tell the truth for one answer and a lie
for the other. It is on you to figure out which is which. You and your allies take +1
forward on your next action to act on the answers.
On a 6-, you get some bad information; choose one question and make up a
completely untrue answer. You and your allies take -1 forward on your next action
to act on the answer.
What here is the biggest threat?
What here is in the greatest danger?
What has just happened here?
How can I get this person/situation to ____________?
How can I help or hinder this person/situation?
Is this person telling me the truth about __________?
Is this situation what it seems?
What do I think this person/situation needs?
Fusion Moves
The following moves govern fusion; each player has access to them and for the
purposes of play they are considered basic moves.
Become a Giant Woman
When you attempt to fuse with another player or NPC, the initiating player asks the
other if they would like to fuse. Characters must have a Sync level of at least 1 to fuse.
The two characters begin their fusion dance and form their fusion.
The resulting fusion gains a pool of sync dice equal to their Sync level. While fused,
each time they use a move that requires a roll they spend a sync die from their pool and
roll 3d6, using the highest two dice as their roll's result. On a 12+, they gain a sync die
back as well as any other outcomes for success. When a fusion runs out of sync dice,
they must roll to Keep It Together.
Keep It Together
When you need to keep your fusion together, the players in the fusion roll +nothing and
without a sync die. If they roll a number equal to or less than their Sync level, they remain
a fusion and refresh their pool of sync dice back to full. Otherwise, if the roll is higher than
their Sync level, the fusion falls apart. This does mean that a fusion with a Sync level of 12
or higher can remained fused indefinitely. Similarly, a fusion with a Sync level of 1 cannot
Keep It Together.
The Conversation
While fused, both parties engage in a conversation:
"I would like to... Would you?" One player may declare an intended move for the
fusion to take. The other parts of the fusion can either agree or disagree.
If all components of the fusion agree with the action, they use the appropriate
move as normal, adding a sync die to the roll. The players take the results of the
highest two dice, add their stats and other bonuses, and determine if they
succeeded or failed. If they get a 12+ on the roll they also add 1 sync die to their
pool (meaning they have the same number of dice as they started the roll with).
If one player disagrees the first player can choose to concede and select a new
move, defer to the other parts of the fusion, or push the move.
If the player chooses to push the move:
Reduce Sync level by 1 and lose a sync die from the pool.
Roll with the relevant move, without adding in a sync die, and resolve the
move as normal.
Roll to Keep It Together and maintain the fusion. The roll must meet the new
Sync level. Characters with a Sync level of 0 or 1 automatically fail this roll.
Ending Fusion
A fusion can end in one of three ways:
By player choice.
If it is a positive end to the fusion, such as completing a fight, all parts of the
fusion gain a +1 condition of their choice.
If it is a negative end to the fusion, such as conflict but no push of moves, all
parts of the fusion gain a -1 condition of their choice.
From a failed Keep It Together roll; all parts of the fusion decrease their Sync
levels with each other, as per the move.
From max harm; the component gems return to themselves with no other effects.
End of Session
At the end of every session (or the beginning of the next, if you forgot about it), the
players answer these three questions as a group:
Did we save or protect someone or something in need?
Did we learn something new and important about our characters, someone else,
or the world?
Did we work together?
For each “yes” answer, the group chooses one of the following options. You may
choose an option more than once.
Each player heals 1 harm.
Each player gains a +1 condition or clears a -1 condition.
Everyone gains 1 XP.
Character Creation
Character creation in Faceted involves four steps: picking your gem's original roll, picking
your two starting moves, picking your two starting gem powers, and determining starting
Sync levels. Each of these pieces helps to flesh out your character and what they can do.
Roles
Each gem was originally created for a specific purpose within gem society; some were
servants or friends, while others were soldiers and guards. While your gem may be doing
something completely different from its original purpose, that purpose helped define them
and who they were for the longest time. In Faceted, a gem's original purpose is defined by
a role; there are six normal roles and one "advanced" role that is a bit more tricky that the
other six. These roles give players their starting stats and Sync, as well as an idea of what
their gem originally did. No two players can have the same role during a campaign; while
there's certainly numerous technician gems, in a game of Faceted there is only one that
matters: yours.
The basic roles available in Faceted are the following
The Aristocrat: your gem was originally one of Homeworld's elite.
The Friend: your gem was made to be friends with another gem.
The Guard: your gem was made to guard and protect a specific gem, place, or thing.
The Servant: your gem was made to serve and was owned by another.
The Soldier: your gem was made to fight for and conquer in the name of Homeworld.
The Technician: your gem was made to build and maintain the structures and
technology used by Homeworld.
The Terraformer: your gem was made to help terraform potential colonies into
something more useful for Homeworld.
In addition to the above roles, Faceted includes three advanced role, which play differently
from the other roles.
The Fusion: your gem is actually two gems, fused together all the time.
The Changed: you used to be someone else, but not any longer.
The Corrupted: you were corrupted by the Diamonds and never fully cured.

The Aristocrat
A Basic Role
Once, you towered above all others besides the Diamonds; high above them all you
were tasked with thinking great thoughts, plotting and planning the future of gem
society, and ensuring that everyone followed their given purpose.
That was then, this is now. Now you follow your own path with all the other off colors
and outcasts, blazing your own destiny across time and space, choosing each day the
person you are.
You were the Aristocrat. Now you're someone else.
Your Gem
Choose one of each:
Name: Sapphire, Zircon, Aquamarine, Jade, something else
Gem Location: hand, cheek, chest, back, somewhere else
Gem Color: blue, yellow, orange, green, something else
Weapon: rapier, dagger, shield, whip, something else
Dance Style: waltz, ballroom, baroque, country, something else
Stats
You start with -1 Cut, +0 Clarity, -1 Facet, and +2 Luster.
Add +1 to a stat of your choice.
Advancement
When you have 5 XP, erase it all and pick an advancement. You may only pick each
advancement once.
Add +1 to your Luster (to a max of +3).
Add +1 to any stat (to a max of +3).
Increase your base Sync level with another player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Increase your base Sync level with a different player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Take a move from the Gem Move list.
Take a move from the Gem Move list.
Take a move from either the Gem or Human Move list.
Gain another gem power.
When you have taken all the advances from the above list, you may start picking
advances from the list below.
Another player shares one of their moves with you.
Increase your base Sync level with another player, even if you've already done so
before.
Reveal a previously unknown foe and explain their connection to your gem; they're
back and they want revenge. Work with the GM to fully flesh them out as an NPC
and threat.
Retire your character and create a new one.

Starting Sync
At character creation, increase your Sync level with another player by 1.

Gem Powers
Choose two: flight, levitation, elemental control (pick an element), genius level
intelligence, inhuman speed, inhuman grace.

The Friend
A Basic Role
You were made to be a friend for a specific gem; you were made to provide endless
entertainment for them, play any games they wanted, and generally improve their mood
and make them happy.
But that was long ago. You've been abandoned, thrown away, or escaped; despite all
that you're still looking for friendship, searching for the one who will fill your heart with
joy. Hopefully, this time it won't be so one sided.
You were the Friend. One day, you'll love again.
Your Gem
Choose one of each:
Name: Spinel, Pebble, Lepidolite, Pyrite, something else
Gem Location: chest, eye, hand, forehead, somewhere else
Gem Color: pink, gray, rose, gold, something else
Weapon: scythe, hammer, shield, gauntlets, something else
Dance Style: the foxtrot, the Charleston, line dancing, skanking, something else
Stats
You start with -1 Cut, +0 Clarity, +2 Facet, and -1 Luster.
Add +1 to a stat of your choice.
Starting Sync
At character creation, increase your Sync level with two other players by 1.
Gem Powers
Choose two: elasticity, inhuman strength, unusual movement, emotion manipulation,
inhuman grace, inhuman endurance.
Advancement
When you have 5 XP, erase it all and pick an advancement. You may only pick each
advancement once.
Add +1 to your Facet (to a max of +3).
Add +1 to any stat (to a max of +3).
Increase your base Sync level with another player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Increase your base Sync level with a different player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Take a move from the Gem Move list.
Take a move from the Human Move list.
Take a move from either the Gem or Human Move list.
Gain another gem power or improve your weapon, allowing you to do 2 harm
instead of 1 when you Fight for What's Right.
When you have taken all the advances from the above list, you may start picking
advances from the list below.
Another player shares one of their moves with you.
Increase your base Sync level with another player, even if you've already done so
before.
Reveal who your gem's old "friend" was and what ended their friendship; they've
come to take you back, no matter what. Work with the GM to fully flesh them out as
an NPC and threat.
Retire your character and create a new one.

The Guard
A Basic Role
The mission. That's all that ever mattered to you; guard this aristocratic gem, protect
this important arena, it never mattered to you, as long as you had a mission to focus on.
You lived and died by the mission. It was all you ever cared about.
Now though, you've gone off mission for some reason: love, freedom, boredom,
whatever it was you're off book and living life for yourself now. Sure, you might miss it
sometimes, the certainty of it all, but you know you're better off like this.
You were the Guard. Now you decide what the mission is.
Your Gem
Choose one of each:
Name: Ruby, Topaz, Agate, Tiger's Eye, something else
Gem Location: hand, shoulder, eye, chest, somewhere else
Gem Color: red, yellow, blue, orange, something else
Weapon: gauntlet, whip, mace, pugil stick, something else
Dance Style: ballroom, waltz, line dancing, krunking, something else
Stats
You start with +2 Cut, -1 Clarity, +0 Facet, and -1 Luster.
Add +1 to a stat of your choice.
Starting Sync
At character creation, increase your Sync level with another player by 2.
Gem Powers
Choose two: inhuman strength, elemental control (pick an element), inhuman
endurance, elasticity, fearlessness, intimidation.
Advancement
When you have 5 XP, erase it all and pick an advancement. You may only pick each
advancement once.
Add +1 to your Cut or Facet (to a max of +3).
Add +1 to any stat (to a max of +3).
Increase your base Sync level with another player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Increase your base Sync level with a different player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Take a move from the Gem Move list.
Take a move from the Human Move list.
Take a move from either the Gem or Human Move list.
Improve your weapon, allowing you to do 2 harm instead of 1 when you Fight for
What's Right.
When you have taken all the advances from the above list, you may start picking
advances from the list below.
Another player shares one of their moves with you.
Increase your base Sync level with another player, even if you've already done so
before.
Reveal what your gem's old mission was; if it was another gem, they're back in a
bad way. If it was a place or item, its suddenly become critically important to the
campaign's plot. Work with the GM to fully flesh them out as an NPC and threat or
how to incorporate them into the campaign.
Retire your character and create a new one.

The Servant
A Basic Role
As long as you can remember, you've served one gem or another; you were made for it,
made to clean, made to wait on others, made to be the perfect servant in the perfect
empire. You were graceful, elegant, and above all flawless.
Except you're not really flawless: you rebelled and became your own master. You
decide what you do, when you do it, and how you do it. Of course, just because you're
free doesn't mean you have to be messy and inelegant.
You were the Servant. Now nothing is holding you back.
Your Gem
Choose one each:
Name: Pearl, Nephrite, Rutile, Beozar, something else
Gem Location: forehead, stomach, back, eye, somewhere else
Gem Color: white, red, green, pink, something else
Weapon: spear, vacuum, broom, umbrella, something else
Dance Style: waltz, ballroom, tango, baroque, something else
Stats
You start with -1 Cut, +1 Clarity, +0 Facet, and +0 Luster.
Add +1 to a stat of your choice.
Starting Sync
At character creation, increase your Sync level with two other players by 1.
Gem Powers
Choose two: genius intellect, levitation, technopathy, inhuman grace, inhuman speed,
fearlessness.
Advancement
When you have 5 XP, erase it all and pick an advancement. You may only pick each
advancement once.
Add +1 to any stat (to a max of +3).
Add +1 to any stat (to a max of +3).
Increase your base Sync level with another player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Increase your base Sync level with a different player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Take a move from the Gem Move list.
Take a move from either the Gem or Human Move list.
Take a move from either the Gem or Human Move list.
Gain another gem power or improve your weapon, allowing you to do 2 harm
instead of 1 when you Fight for What's Right.
When you have taken all the advances from the above list, you may start picking
advances from the list below.
Another player shares one of their moves with you.
Increase your base Sync level with another player, even if you've already done so
before.
Reveal who your gem used to serve and what caused them to rebel; they're back
and they've come to take what's they think they're owed. Work with the GM to fully
flesh them out as an NPC and threat.
Retire your character and create a new one.

The Soldier
A Basic Role
They say war never changes and you would know; you were made for war, made to
fight against those who dared oppose Homeworld and the Diamonds. You're good at
fighting, really good, so good that you didn't think that you would ever want to do
anything else.
War doesn't change, but you did. Maybe you grew tired of fight, maybe you realized
there was more to life then the thrill of battle, or maybe you just decided to be
something different.
You were the Soldier. Now you decide what you fight for.
Your Gem
Choose one each:
Name: Jasper, Amethyst, Carnelian, Rose Quartz, something else
Gem Location: eye, chest, stomach, shoulder, somewhere else
Gem Color: purple, orange, red, rose, something else
Weapon: sword, crash helmet, whip, mace, something else
Dance Style: club, ballroom, krunking, country, something else
Stats
You start with +2 Cut, Clarity -1, Facet -1, and Luster +0.
Add +1 to a stat of your choice.
Starting Sync
At character creation, increase your Sync level with another player by 1.
Gem Powers
Choose two: inhuman strength, inhuman endurance, fearlessness, intimidation, gravity
manipulation, inhuman speed.
Advancement
When you have 5 XP, erase it all and pick an advancement. You may only pick each
advancement once.
Add +1 to your Cut (to a max of +3).
Add +1 to any stat (to a max of +3).
Increase your base Sync level with another player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Increase your base Sync level with a different player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Take a move from the Gem Move list.
Take a move from the Gem Move list.
Take a move from either the Gem or Human Move list.
Improve your weapon, allowing you to do 2 harm instead of 1 when you Fight for
What's Right.
When you have taken all the advances from the above list, you may start picking
advances from the list below.
Another player shares one of their moves with you.
Increase your base Sync level with another player, even if you've already done so
before.
Reveal something about the war your gem fought in that no one else knows;
whatever it is, it has found tracked you and your gem down. Work with the GM to
fully flesh them out as an NPC and threat.
Retire your character and create a new one.

The Technician
A Basic Role
You were built to build, to fix, to create. Of course, you only ever created what others
told you, following their exact plans, building whatever they told you to. Spires, star
ships, arenas, weapons, you can make them all.
You followed their plans once, but now you're building what you want: weapons for
rebels, strongholds for off colors, art installations for your new home. Your creativity is
off its leash and running wild.
You were the Technician. Now you're creating for yourself.
Your Gem
Choose one each:
Name: Bismuth, Peridot, Larimar, Serpentine, something else
Gem Location: forehead, chest, eye, back, somewhere else
Gem Color: green, yellow, rainbow, blue, something else
Weapon: hammer, saw, screwdriver, laser gun, something else
Dance Style: break dancing, the robot, club, rave, something else
Stats
You start with +0 Cut, +2 Clarity, -1 Facet, and -1 Luster.
Add +1 to a stat of your choice.
Starting Sync
At character creation, increase your Sync level with another player by 1.
Gem Powers
Choose two: genius level intellect, levitation, elemental control (pick an element),
inhuman endurance, inhuman strength, technopathy.
Advancement
When you have 5 XP, erase it all and pick an advancement. You may only pick each
advancement once.
Add +1 to your Clarity (to a max of +3).
Add +1 to any stat (to a max of +3).
Increase your base Sync level with another player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Increase your base Sync level with a different player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Take a move from the Gem Move list.
Take a move from the Human Move list.
Take a move from either the Gem or Human Move list.
Gain another gem power or improve your weapon, allowing you to do 2 harm
instead of 1 when you Fight for What's Right.
When you have taken all the advances from the above list, you may start picking
advances from the list below.
Another player shares one of their moves with you.
Increase your base Sync level with another player, even if you've already done so
before.
Reveal something about something your made in the past; it has now become
critically important to the campaign's plot. Work with the GM to incorporate your
creation into the campaign.
Retire your character and create a new one.
 Advancement
The Terraformer When you have 5 XP, erase it all and pick an advancement. You may only pick each
advancement once.
A Basic Role Add +1 to your Luster or Cut (to a max of +3).
The creation of a gem colony requires terraforming the planet to prepare for the initial Add +1 to any stat (to a max of +3).
invasion; this is where you came in. You were charged with redirecting the flow of Increase your base Sync level with another player by 1; typically this means
rivers, carving canyons, and moving mountains, all to ready the colony. increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Increase your base Sync level with a different player by 1; typically this means
But you saw the value and the worth of the planet you were sent to destroy and you increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
grew to realize that the planet's natural beauty didn't need you to improve it; it was Take a move from the Gem Move list.
already perfect. Take a move from the Gem Move list.
Take a move from the Human Move list.
You were the Terraformer. Now you'll do whatever it takes to protect your new home. Gain another gem power.

Your Gem When you have taken all the advances from the above list, you may start picking
Choose one each:
advances from the list below.
Name: Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Amber, Fire Opal, something else
Another player shares one of their moves with you.
Gem Location: back, forehead, stomach, chest, somewhere else
Increase your base Sync level with another player, even if you've already done so
Gem Color: blue, amber, red, green, something else
before.
Weapon: gauntlet, bow, sword, shield, something else
Reveal a cataclysmic event your gem caused in the past; the ruins of it have come
Dance Style: ballroom, waltz, ballet, tap dance, something else
back to haunt you in a major way. Work with the GM to incorporate this event into
Stats the story and play out the consequences.
You start with +0 Cut, Clarity -1, Facet -1, and Luster +2. Retire your character and create a new one.
Add +1 to a stat of your choice.

Starting Sync
At character creation, increase your Sync level with another player by 1.

Gem Powers
Choose two: elemental control (pick an element), flight, inhuman grace, inhuman speed,
sonic shockwaves, object possession.

The Fusion
An Advanced Role
Some say fusion is just a cheap tactic to make weak gems stronger, but you know that's
not true; sure fusion makes you better, stronger, faster, but anyone who stops there
doesn't understand what it really means and what it really does.
You're never alone; you've got your soul mate, your best friend, your whatever with you
all the time. You are their love, their friendship, their eternal conversation. You're
everything they are and so much more.
You are the Fusion. You're better together.
Your Halves
Choose two each, for both of your halves:
Name: Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Amethyst, something
else
Gem Location: right hand, left hand, right cheek, left cheek, chest, stomach, back,
forehead, somewhere else
Gem Color: red, blue, orange, blue, green, purple, white, pink, something else
Weapon: gauntlet, spear, crash helmet, whip, shield, sword, mace, something
else
Dance Style: ballroom, waltz, ballet, baroque, krunking, club, tap dance, skanking,
something else
Your Fusion
Choose one for your fused self:
Name: Garnet, Rhodolite, Fluorite, Lemon Jade, something else
Gem Locations: hands, cheeks, chest, shoulders, somewhere else
Gem Color: purple, green, pink, blue, something else
Weapon: gauntlets, bow, umbrella, hammer, something else
Dance Style: club, voguing, krunking, ballroom, something else
Stats
Assign +1, +1, +0, and -1 to both your halves. When you are together, add both set of
stats together. When you are appart, each half uses their own stats.
Starting Sync
At character creation, do not increase your Sync level with any other players. Sync for you
is determined by your fused self, not your two halves.
Gem Powers
Choose three; one power each for your two halves and one power you have access to
when you are fused: emotion manipulation, elasticity, elemental control (pick an element),
inhuman speed, levitation, gravity manipulation, inhuman grace, inhuman strength,
inhuman endurance, genius intellect.
Never Alone
You play as two characters. The Fusion can split up or stay fused as they like, allowing
you to potentially be in two places at once. When the Fusion is split they
Use their own stats.
Have access only to their own gem powers.
Have access only to their own moves.
Can only take 1 harm each before they are taken out of the scene.
Be in two separate scenes or places at once.
When the Fusion is together they
Use their combined stats.
Have access to all of their gem powers.
Have access to all their moves.
Can take 3 harm before they are taken out of the scene.
Can only be in one place at a time.
When you are making the Fusion, designate each power as belonging to one of your
halves or your fusion. You also pick three moves at the start; designate two as belonging
to each of your halves and one move as belonging to your fusion. You may only use your
fusion powers and moves when you are fused.
Advancement
When you have 5 XP, erase it all and pick an advancement. You may only pick each
advancement once.
Add +1 to one of your halves' stats (to a max of +3).
The half that didn't increase their stats gains a new gem power.
Increase your base Sync level with another player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Increase your base Sync level with a different player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Reveal an important part of your past that shaped your two halves' relationship;
something was wrong or there was a lie involved that is just now coming to light,
causing you to temporarily split up. Work with the GM to tie this into the game and
determine what steps must be taken for you to fuse again.
One of your halves gains a Human or Gem move.
Your other half also gains a Human or Gem move.
You gain a new Human or Gem move that you only have access to when you're
fused.
When you have taken all the advances from the above list, you may start picking
advances from the list below.
Share one of your moves with another player.
Increase your base Sync level with another player, even if you've already done so
before.
Reveal an enemy from your shared past; they've come back and they're looking to
split you up. Tell the group why and then work with the GM to fully flesh them out
as an NPC and threat.
Retire your character and create a new one.
The Changed
An Advanced Role
You used to be someone different, someone important, someone powerful, someone
without any choice. From your gilded cage you were forced to be someone you weren't,
someone you hated, someone you wanted to escape from.
One day, you did just that. You shed your old self and embraced the new you, a self of
your creation. Of course, there's always the danger that someone will discover your past.
You are the Changed. Now you're someone completely new.
Your Old Self
Choose one each:
Name: Pink Diamond, Emerald, Hessonite, Citrine, something else
Gem Location: stomach, eye, hand, forehead, somewhere else
Your Role: aristocrat, technician, soldier, friend, something else
Your New Self
Choose one each:
Name: Rose Quartz, Nephrite, Jasper, Onyx, something else
Gem Location: stomach, eye, hand, forehead, somewhere else
Gem Color: pink, orange, green, black, something else
Weapon: shield, sword, whip, crash helmet, something else
Dance Style: ballroom, waltz, skanking, tap dancing, something else
Stats
Assign a +3, +0, +0, and -1 to your stats. The stat with the +3 represents your new self,
while the stat with the -1 represents your old self. Mark which is which on your character
sheet.
Starting Sync
At character creation, do not increase your Sync level with any other players.
Gem Powers
Choose two: gravity control, inhuman speed, inhuman grace, emotion manipulation,
inhuman strength, inhuman endurance, elemental control (pick an element), object
possession, elasticity, flight.
My Other Self
You have another identity, one you abandoned long ago; though you've done your best
to distance yourself from who you used to be, your gem remembers who you once
were. At character creation, choose one stat to be represent your new self and assign it
a +3 at character creation; choose another stat to represent your old self and assign it a
-1.
Once per session you may swap your +3 stat with you -1 stat or vice versa; explain how
your past or your future helps you in this case and what it looks like in the narrative.
When you tell someone about your past, ask how they feel about this information. If
they react negatively, you both take a -1 condition. If they react positively, increase your
Sync level by 1. Either way, some aspect of your past is now going to rear its ugly head.
Finally, you gain the Gem Move Shape Shift at character creation, in addition to any
other moves you gain.
Advancement
When you have 5 XP, erase it all and pick an advancement. You may only pick each
advancement once.
Add +1 to either of your +0 stats.
You gain the ability to swap your +3 and -1 stats twice per session.
Increase your base Sync level with another player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Increase your base Sync level with a different player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that.
Reveal someone from your past that you forgot about; they're back now and they
want revenge for your abandoning them. Tell the group who they were to you and
then work with the GM to fully flesh them out as an NPC and threat.
Take a move from the Gem Move list.
Take a move from the Human Move list.
Take a move from either the Gem or Human Move list.
When you have taken all the advances from the above list, you may start picking
advances from the list below.
Share one of your moves with another player.
Increase your base Sync level with another player, even if you've already done so
before.
Reveal a mistake or blunder from your past; it has come back, much worse than
before. Tell the group about this mistake and work with the GM to incorporate it into
the campaign.
Retire your character and create a new one.

The Corrupted
An Advanced Role
Once your gem was part of a rebellion, fighting for freedom, peace, and love. Then the
Diamonds came and corrupted your gem, turning it into nothing more than a monster.
Thousands of years later your gem got better... sort of.
Whether you're a full gem or a half gem, you've got a secret passenger inside you: your
monster. Left over from when it was corrupted, you struggle every day to keep your
worst self in check. Usually you can, but sometimes you can't. Sometimes you don't
want to.
You are the Corrupted. It's just you and your monster.
Your Gem
Choose one each:
Name: Jasper, Crazy Lace Agate, Snowflake Obsidian, Tourmaline, something
else
Gem Location: nose, back, hand, forehead, somewhere else
Gem Color: orange, yellow, black, white, something else
Weapon: crash helmet, gauntlet, whip, dagger, something else
Dance Style: ballroom, voguing, moshing, krunking, something else
Your Monster
Choose two each:
Look: wild hair, segmented body, too many legs, leathery wings, something else
Natural Weapon: horrible claws, awful teeth, spikes everywhere, lashing tails,
something else
Monstrous Drive: destruction, greed, hunger, pride, something else
Stats
You start with +3 Cut, -1 Clarity, -1 Facet, and +0 Luster.
Starting Sync
At character creation, do not increase your Sync level with any other players.
Gem Powers
Choose three: inhuman strength, inhuman endurance, levitation, elasticity, inhuman
speed, acid spit, sonic manipulation, flight, object possession, elemental control (pick an
element).
Dr. Jasper and Mrs. Hessonite
Most of the time, you're a normal gem with a normal appearance and normal abilities, but
sometimes your worst half comes out. When you act upon one of your monster's two
drives, on your next roll you roll 3d6 and take the highest two results; you also mark one
corruption. When you have accumulated three corruption, erase all your corruption; your
monster then comes out to play.
When your monster is in control
You always cause collateral damage, even on a successful roll.
You cannot use the basic moves Get in Sync, Persuade, or Take a Moment.
You may not use your gem's weapon; instead you use your monster's two natural
weapons.
You may not fuse with others while corrupted.
You lose access to your gem and human moves and instead you use your
corruption moves.
At character creation choose two gem moves if you are a full gem, or one gem move and
one human move if you are a half-gem; you also choose two corruption moves to start
with.
Advancement
When you have 5 XP, erase it all and pick an advancement. You may only pick each Drama Advancements
advancement once. If you've read each of the roles, you'll see that they all have an advancement that requires
Add +1 to your Luster (to a max of +3). you to reveal something about your gem's past (in the case of advanced roles, they have
When your monster is in control it only causes collateral damage on a 7-9 or a two of these); this is called a drama advancement and it exists solely to thrust your character
failure. into the spotlight and deal with their gem's baggage.
Increase your base Sync level with another player by 1; typically this means
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that. If you're playing a full gem, then drama advancements suggest something happening in your
Increase your base Sync level with a different player by 1; typically this means past, before you became who you are today, before you freed yourself. But what if you're
increasing it from 0 to 1. Your Sync level may never go below that. playing a half-gem; what do these drama advancements mean to you? Clearly, you didn't
Reveal a time from your past when you were corrupted and destroyed something exist thousands of years in the past.
precious; the thing you destroyed is now of critical importance to the campaign.
Work with the GM to incorporate it into the campaign. For half-gems drama advancements mean that your gem was involved in something in the
Take a move from either the Gem or Human Move list. past and its coming back to haunt you in some way; your mom (or whoever you got your
Take a move from the Corrupted Move list. gem from) did something and you're being blamed. Maybe a gem from Homeworld just
Take a move from either the Gem, Human, or Corrupted move list. doesn't understand the concept of a half-gem, or maybe whatever is happening just doesn't
care. Either way, you're left with the bag and have to deal with it. Sorry!
When you have taken all the advances from the above list, you may start picking
advances from the list below.
Share one of your moves with another player.
Increase your base Sync level with another player, even if you've already done so
before.
Reveal a threat awoken by your monster; it knows where you are and its coming
for you. Work with the GM to incorporate it into the campaign.
Retire your character and create a new one.
Where are the Non-Gem Roles? Moves
In Steven Universe there are many wonderful human and animal secondary characters
who help create a vibrant and interesting world, but at the end of the day they're all
simply secondary characters who only exist to support the main cast.
The problem with having a role that emulates Connie, Greg, or Lion is that most of what
they can do, gems can do better and with more style. Furthermore, non-gem characters
would lack the Luster stat and be unable to use the basic move Unleash Your Power,
as well as all of the moves only available to gems. Finally, they wouldn't have any of the
cool powers gems get and would only be able to fuse with half-gems, further narrowing
down their choices during play. As a result, it makes playing a human feel like a trap
choice in the vein of Dungeons & Dragons.
If you're really interested in having a character like Lion or Connie in your game, the
human moves Everyone on Planet Earth and Better Together, which look to emulate
these important secondary characters, while still making them interesting and important
to the campaign, are for you. Check them out!
While your character's role is an important piece to building them, perhaps more vital are
the moves they have; moves allow characters to do things and act in the world beyond
very basic actions.
Moves are divided into three broad lists:
human moves, which are more mundane and down to earth.
gem moves, which cover all the weird and wonderful things gems can do.
corruption moves, which are moves only available to the advanced role the
Corrupted.
At character creation, you will pick two moves (unless you are playing the Fusion, then
you'll pick three); to determine which moves you have access to, ask your GM what kind
of characters you are playing. If you're playing half-gems, you pick a human move and a
gem move; if you're playing full gems, you pick two gem moves.
Once you've picked your starting moves, your character is done. Congratulations, you're
ready to play Faceted!

Human Moves
Humans, those strange, organic, squishy non-flying creatures from the planet Earth;
they and their planet changed the course of gem society forever when Pink Diamond
became Rose Quartz and led her rebellion against Homeworld. She further changed
gem society by having her son, Steven Universe; he was the first human/gem hybrid
and was the conduit through which all the gems on Homeworld learned how to be
human.
Human moves focus the mundane, the normal, and the ability to grow. If you have a
human move, your gem has started to diverge from their original purpose and doing
something never thought possible by the Diamond Authority: changing.
Human Things
You have access to normal human resources; choose one: a library card, a car, a part-
time job, a house, an after school club, a cellphone, a storage space full of junk.
Treat these things like a gem power, but when you use them to Unleash Your
Powers, roll +Facet instead of +Luster.
Community Leader
Requires Human Things
You're a pillar of the community and command a good bit of respect within it; define
your community and what your position within it is. You take +1 when trying to
Persuade someone within your community or when you Take a Moment and seek
help from your community.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Once per scene, when you work with someone to overcome an obstacle
If they are another player, roll +their stat and your stat. On a success or failure,
increase your Sync level with them by 1.
If they are an NPC, roll 3d6 and take the highest two dice as your result. On a
success, increase your Sync level with them by 1.
Pulling Heartstrings
You know how to reach people, even those who don't like you. When you appeal to
someone's feelings while trying to Persuade someone to do something, roll +Facet
instead of +Clarity.
Bravery
You may not be the strongest person around, but you'll always stand up for what's right in
the face of danger. When you have the condition Scared marked and still face down
a dangerous foe take +1 ongoing on all your rolls to confront the danger.
Resilience
Life is too short to hold on to bad feelings; whenever you remove a negative condition
you take +1 forward on your next roll.
Gut Instinct
Sometimes, you just got to go with your first instinct. When you Take a Moment to listen
to your gut roll +Cut instead of +Clarity.
Just a Human
You're often underestimated by others because of your human half; when you have the
Insecure condition take +1 ongoing on all your rolls to prove yourself.
Enough is Enough
Requires Just a Human
You've been pushed around long enough and now you're finally ready to show them what
you're made of. Choose one of your gem powers and describe a new and previously
unknown way it has started to manifest; whenever you Unleash Your Powers and use
your power in this way you take +1 to your roll.
Grow Up
Everyone is always telling you to grow up, even if you don't want to. Whenever you set
aside childish notions, take +1 to your next roll.
Show Me Your Ways
You're always watching your friends, learning whatever you can from them. When
someone you have at least one Sync level with talks you through it, decrease your
Sync level with them by one (to a minimum of 0) to use one of their moves, even if you
normally could not. You may choose to use +Facet or the default stat, which ever is
higher. You may only use this move once per scene.
I Won't Let You Down!
As long as your friends need you, you won't let anything stop you! When you Defend
someone you have at least one level of Sync with, roll +Facet instead of +Cut.
We'll Make It
Your presence inspires and uplifts those around you, even if they are grievously injured.
Whenever you spare a moment to give an inspirational speech, kind word, or
uplifting comment to someone you have at least one level of Sync with, decrease
your Sync level with them by one (to a minimum of 0); they may heal 1 harm or clear
one negative condition of their choice.
Don't Let Your Dreams Just Be Dreams
Requires We'll Make It
Your words ignite a fire inside anyone who listens. When you give someone a pep
talk, on their next roll they roll 3d6 and take the highest two dice as their result.
Uh, Guys?
Human life is precious and short and you've gotten a sixth sense of when danger is
approaching. When you're sure there's something wrong with a situation, you may
ask the GM to tell you the quickest and safest way out of the situation; they will answer
you truthfully.
I Need Your Help!
You've never been one to sit quietly when you need help. When you go to find help, the
GM will tell you who you find. If you ask for their aid, roll +Facet.
On a 10+, you get all three.
On a 7-9, choose one. Regardless of what you choose, they will help you to the best
of their abilities.
They will help immediately, dropping whatever they were doing.
They ask no questions and need no explanation.
They demand no favors or payments.
On a 6-, they will not help you and may actually mean you harm.
We Don't Have to Fight
Some people believe that the only way to settle your differences is with fists and weapons,
but you think otherwise. Whenever you use your words instead of your fists to fight,
you may roll Fight for What's Right with +Facet instead of +Cut. You may only choose to
temporarily disarm or subdue your opponent when you use this move.
Wherever You Are, I'm There Too
Even when your friends don't want you around, you're there, ready to help. Whenever
you burst dramatically into a scene where you really shouldn't be, lower your Sync
level with that person by one (to a minimum of 0). If you do not have any Sync with them,
then you cannot use this move.
Don't Give Up!
You refuse to allow your friends to give up. When a friend within arm's reach rolls a 6-,
you may take all the consequences of their failed roll instead. If you do this, your friend
acts as if they had rolled a 7-9.
Human Experience
Some things require a softer touch. Once per session, for the rest of the scene you
can take -1 ongoing to Unleash Your Powers and Fight for What's Right in exchange for
+1 ongoing to Persuade and Take a Moment.
Everyone on Planet Earth
You have a mundane person or pet you are close to: a parent, a best friend, a lion, etc;
work with the GM to create an NPC for this move. Once per session, when you stop
and confide in them you can clear a negative condition or take a positive condition.
Better Together
Requires Everyone on Planet Earth
The NPC you created for the move Everyone on Planet Earth has become an integral
part of your life and training. Decide if they are your sword or your shield (this choice
cannot be changed later on, so think about it carefully). Once per session you can
summon your partner to your side as long as it makes sense within the narrative.
If they are your sword you take +1 ongoing to Fight for What's Right until the end
of the scene.
If they are your shield you take +1 ongoing to Defend until the end of the scene.
Your partner also has their own stats; assign a +1, +0, and -1 to their Cut, Clarity, and
Facet (they don't have Luster because they are mundane in nature). They also have a
custom move to represent their training and skill (work with your GM to create this) and
can take 3 harm before they are removed from the scene. If you are a half-gem, you are
able to fuse with them; their Sync level with you starts at 6 and can never drop below 2.
Gem Moves
There's as many gem types as there are minerals, rocks, and gems, all with their own
strange, supernatural powers and abilities. Attempting to narrow down moves by the roles
a gem was created for is nearly impossible, as some gems appear to spontaneously gain
new powers as they grow and change. For that reason, we've decided to allow players to
simply pick moves they think make sense for their gem; this is by no means an exhaustive
list of moves a gem can have, but some that the authors have thought would be cool and
fun to play with. If you're interested in making your own moves, talk to your GM; GMs,
work with your players to make balanced moves or see if a move listed here works for
your purposes with some minor tweaks.
Shape Shift
You're able to change your form in a variety of ways; when you shape shift yourself,
change your physical form into another person or object. Your new form retains your gem
location, has your general coloration, and always has a face. Roll +Luster
On a 10+, you can transform into any object desired and can remain in that form
until the end of the scene.
On a 7-9, pick one:
You transform into the person or object you wanted, but the experience is
draining; you can only remain in that form for a few short moments.
You transform into a similar person or object you wanted, but its missing a critical
component; the GM will explain what its missing. You may stay in this form until
the end of the scene.
On a 6-, you transform into something completely useless and are stuck in that form
until the end of the scene.
Spin Dash
You can turn yourself into a whirling dervish of pain. When you rapidly spin your body
and dash forward as a result, you take +1 to your next Fight for What's Right or do 1
additional harm on a success.
Gems in Arms
Fighting next to someone is the best way to understand them; whenever you Fight for
What's Right with someone you take +1 forward on the next time you try to Get in
Sync with them.
Iron Stomach
Your definition of food is pretty flexible; once per session when you describe
yourself eating something strange you heal 1 harm.
Brawn Over Brain
Sometimes the best form of persuasion is intimidation! When you try to Persuade
someone by showing off your strength you can roll +Cut instead of +Clarity.
Future Vision
You're able to glimpse into the future and see the possible outcomes of actions and
events. When you use your future vision you may roll to Take a Moment with +Luster
instead of +Clarity.
See it Coming
Requires Future Vision
Most people don't know what the future holds, but you don't just know what's coming
but plan around it. Once per session you can describe how the last five minutes
were actually one of your visions; time rewinds back to the start of your vision and
you and the other players resume play as normal, as though the last five minutes never
happened.
Enigmatic Reputation
You have a reputation for being mysterious, enigmatic, and powerful. Whenever you
act strange and mystical, you may roll to Persuade someone using +Luster instead of
+Clarity.
Adaptable Powers
You've learned how to get the most out of your gem powers; when you use your powers
in an unexpected or novel way roll +Luster.
On a 10+, your powers do exactly what you intended and you choose two:
Deal 1 harm to the target
Temporarily disarm or subdue the target
Create an opportunity for an ally; they take +1 forward
An alternative effect determined by you and the GM
On a 7-9, the effect is not completely under your control; choose one from the list
above and then choose one from the list below:
You or an ally are also caught up in the effect; the effect is also applied to you or
your ally
You take a -1 condition
On a 6-, things get outside of your control and something awful happens; the GM
will tell you what that something is.
When I'm Angry
Some people want to know your secret to fighting so well; its simple really, you're always
angry. When you have the Angry condition marked you take +1 to any Fight for What's
Right rolls you make.
There's Tons of Me!
You've gotten into the mindset that you're expendable; maybe your gem is common,
maybe you're deeply committed protecting someone or something, or maybe you just
don't care. When you rush in without any regard for yourself, add +1 to your next
Defend or Fight for What's Right roll, then take 1 harm in addition to any other results from
your roll.
Fight Someone Your Own Size
You just can't stand by while someone stronger picks on someone weaker; when you
rush to defend someone who has already been harmed this scene, you take +1
ongoing to Defend them.
Heroic Charm
Some would say you're a pretty dashing gem; once per conflict, when you Defend
someone in a stylish and dashing way, on a success you may also pick one option
from the Get in Sync list.
Analytical
You have a keen, analytical mind; whenever you turn your mind to solving a puzzle,
mystery, or looking for clues you may ask an additional question from the Take a
Moment list, even on a failure.
Mentor
You're always looking for teachable moments to help your friends grow. When you try
to Persuade someone into doing something for their own good, you treat a 6- as a
7-9 instead of as a failure.
Holographic Projection
You gem can create complex holographic projections of people and objects; the
hologram is very obviously a hologram. When you create a hologram, roll +Luster
On a 10+, the hologram is able to interact with objects and will last until it takes
any harm or you dismiss it, whichever happens first.
On a 7-9, the hologram is slightly unstable; either it cannot interact with objects or
it will only last until the end of the scene or takes any harm, whichever happens
first.
On a 6-, your hologram goes berserk and will not follow your orders or allow itself
to be dismissed.
Precision
You are precise and exact in combat, making you able to quickly pinpoint an enemy's
weak points. When you successfully Take a Moment to study an enemy, your next
attack does +2 harm, even on a failure.
Gem of Holding
Your gem can hold both objects and people (at least for a short while) and bring them
back out with a thought. When you pull something out of your gem, roll +Luster
On a 10+, you have that exact thing and pull it out with ease.
On a 7-9, you either don't have the specific thing you're looking for, but have
something that's a near match or you have the right item, but it has some sort of
flaw; your GM will tell you which.
On a 6-, you pull out something that complicates the situation and makes everything
worse.
Objects you pull out of your gem may do harm or provide some sort of bonus; your GM
decides which, if any.
Gear Up
You have access to gear that enhances your physical capabilities; pick one ability for your
piece of gear from the list below:
Increased strength; add +1 to your Cut when you use it
Projectile weapon; deal +1 harm when you use it
Tractor beam; you can use this beam to hold or move an object or person
Your gear has three uses before you must recharge it; roll +Clarity
On a 10+, your gear is recharged and has three more uses
On a 7-9, you get one more use out of your gear before it must be recharged again
6-, something goes very wrong; you cannot roll to recharge your gear this session
Gear Head
Requires Gear Up
You love your gear and it loves you too! You gain an additional, different piece of gear
from the Gear Up move; this gear also has 3 uses and can be repaired per the Gear Up
move.
Tinker
You are skilled at quickly creating devices with little on hand. When you want to create
a machine for a single, specific function, or change or enhance the function of an
existing machine, state what you have in mind and roll +Clarity
On a 10+, the machine does what you want and will last until it takes any harm.
On a 7-9, choose one:
The machine can perform a similar, but unintended function to what you
originally wanted, and will last until the end of the scene
The machine does what you want, but only has enough juice to do it once.
On a 6-, your machine takes on a life of its own and isn't happy about it.
Mechanic
You're particularly good at fixing and maintaining things; when you fix or repair
something add +1 to your roll.
Durable
You can take a hit and keep on chugging; once per session when you would take
harm you can decrease that harm by 1.
Force of Will
You're pretty good at imposing your will on others when you're fused; once per
session when you fail to Keep It Together or your fusion would otherwise
dissolve, you can instead mark a -1 condition on your character sheet to keep the
fusion together; other effects of the failed roll or attempted dissolution still apply.
I've Felt Worse
You're more resilient in the face of negative emotions. When you would take a -1
condition, if you have the condition Hopeless you may instead clear that condition and
take a +1 forward on your next roll.
Body Double
You are able to create a double of yourself or another person using a hologram or an
element like water or fire (choose what this body double is made out of when you take this
move). When you create a body double roll +Luster
On a 10+, the double can take 3 harm and its attacks deal 1 harm; it will last until
the end of the scene or until it takes 3 harm.
On a 7-9, choose one:
Take a -1 condition; the double does 1 harm and can take 3 harm. It'll dissipate at
the end of the scene or when it takes 3 harm.
The double can take one action before it dissipates; it does 1 harm.
6-, your body double has decided it wants to be the real one; it has decided to
eliminate you.
Your body double cannot (usually) act independently nor can it speak. It can provide
bonuses where applicable; your GM will tell you what bonus it provides, if any.
We Can Do It Together!
Requires the Human Move Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
You've learned something about teamwork and empathy from the humans in your life.
When a fusion you are a part of rolls to Keep It Together, you always roll +Facet.

Corruption Moves
Corruption moves are only available to the Corrupted role, at least at the start of the
game; the Corrupted may choose to share one of their moves with another player as an
advance, which opens up a whole new can of worms. Corruption moves are designed
to simulate a monster going absolutely wild, much like corrupted gems would during the
show; as such, they're generally more powerful then Human and Gem moves.
Anarchy
There's nothing better then anarchy; whenever everything is consumed by fire and
chaos you roll 3d6 and take the highest two dice for all your actions while your monster
is in control.
Mighty Roar
When you make a show of force to try and scare them, roll +Cut.
On a 10+, lesser foes will run away scared and will never willingly face you again.
On a 7-9, they still run away, but they'll lay a trap or amush for you later.
On a 6-, they're not afraid and that makes your monster very, very angry. Mark a
negative condition and go on a rampage.
Monster Smash!
You can smash through any furniture, wooden doors, simple walls, barricades, weaklings,
cowards, and humans that stand between you and where you wish to go, all without
rolling. You do not harm any living things you knock aside using this move, you just get
them out of your way, no questions asked.

Outta My Way All the Better to See You With

Your monster is strong enough to lift anyone and anything; if one of your allies is brave You always know when you are being watched or followed. When you pause to pay
enough, they can even ride on your monster's back. When you pick someone or attention, you always know exactly how many people are around you and roughly what
something up and throw them roll +Cut. direction from you each of them is. This sixth sense will detect people in hiding and even
On a 10+, choose up to three invisible or incorporeal presences, although not their exact locations.
They take 2 harm
They go exactly where you want them to Can't Stop, Won't Stop
Nothing can stop your monster once it gets going; while your monster is in control, you
They crash through something or into someone
can take 6 harm instead of 3. When you return to normal, any excess harm over 2
You can immediately throw a second object or person
results in you taking a -1 condition.
On a 7-9, choose one.
On a 6-, you've just broken someone or something that's very important.

Strong Arm
Requires Outta My Way
When you use Outta My Way, you may choose one option on a 6-, though you still
suffer the consequences for failure.

Antagonists & Set Pieces
Just like a story needs heroes who go out into the world and fight to change things for
the better, it also needs villains and obstacles for the heroes to struggle against and,
ultimately, overcome. In Faceted, those roles are filled by set pieces and antagonists.
Set Pieces
Set pieces are obstacles that the characters must overcome in order to move the plot
forward; think like the Red Eye from the first season of Steven Universe or the sand
castle that kept rebuilding itself. These are handled by creating somewhere between
one and five custom moves that the set piece has access to; as the players overcome
these moves, the set piece loses access to those moves. In this case, those custom
moves act as the set piece's harm tracker, so the more custom moves you give a set
piece, the harder they are to overcome.
Antagonists
Antagonists are more active then set pieces; whereas set pieces wait for the players to
come to them, antagonists get out there and mix it up with the players and have their
own plans and agendas. Antagonists in Faceted come in three flavors: grunts, threats,
and masterminds.
Grunts
Grunts are the simplest of the three types of antagonists you can have in your game;
they have somewhere between 3 and 5 harm, their attacks do 1 harm, and they can
have one custom move, if the GM so chooses. Grunts exist to be canon fodder,
disposable assets, or annoyances that stand alone or are part of a bigger organization
or plot; they probably know little to nothing about the important plans of any
organization they are a part of.
Threats
Threats are a bit more beefier then grunts and generally are able to hold their own against
a group of players, though that's unlikely, since most threats like to travel around with a
group of grunts to do their fighting. Threats are almost always connected to some sort of
larger organization and can give clues and hints to players that are willing to listen to
them. They have somewhere between 6 and 10 harm and their attacks can do either 1 or
2 harm; they also should have one or two custom moves that make them stick out in the
players' minds. Threats should inspire fear and worry in characters and finally taking one
out should be a big milestone for them.
Masterminds
Masterminds are the Big Bad of an entire campaign and are the ones that direct threats to
do what they do; a mastermind tries to stay out of the day to day of their grand plan, only
to step in when things are getting dire, say when several of their threats have been bested
by the players. Masterminds are also a mix between antagonist and a set piece; they have
three to four custom moves that players must overcome before they can actually start
harming them; overcoming these custom moves might take several sessions, but once
they're taken care of, the players can start to damage the mastermind. Masterminds can
take 13 harm before they're done, on top of their custom moves; their attacks also do 3
harm by default, meaning most players will be taken out from a single hit by a mastermind
if they aren't prepared.
Masterminds are scary, dangerous, and require teamwork and planning to deal with;
fusion is a key to beating them, as it allows the players to start stacking moves and harm.
If your players aren't sufficiently prepared to take on a mastermind, make sure they know
the risks! It's no fun to be a player and immediately get taken out by someone because of
a lack of communication.

The Other Off Colors
This campaign is set in the Diamond Authority during Era 2, before Steven was born,
before he found out his mother was really Pink Diamond, before everything that
happened on the show. Players take on the roles of off colors, gems that have some
sort of flaw that makes them abhorrent to gem society who must fight every day for their
right to live the lives they want.
This campaign takes place on a distant gem colony, with the players forming a small
group of off colors fighting to survive; unlike the other campaign starters in this book, its
much less focused on a grand galactic adventure and more on a single colony and its
fight for freedom. Grunts and threats are more common, with a mastermind probably
being the leader of the colony, not the Diamonds themselves.
Campaign Modifications
Playing a game set in this campaign starter requires a few modifications to Faceted.
They are as follows:
All characters are full gems; no one can play a human/gem hybrid. Human Moves
still function as they are but are not explicitly tied to humanity but rather empathy
and understanding.
All basic roles must have some sort of flaw that makes them unable to exist in
"proper" gem society; each player should think of something that makes their gem
unique or different. Players that are using an advanced role do not need to create
a flaw, as these roles are already flawed by gem standards.
The off colors are always on the brink of being found out by the authorities and its
a constant, pressing concern for them; the GM may offer a player an experience
point to have them intentionally fail at something in the absolute worst way
possible and draw attention to themselves and the other off colors. If the player
accepts the experience point, then the hunt is on and next session will focus on
the off colors dealing dodging the authorities and finding somewhere safe to hide.
Campaign Goals
Here are some goals your off colors might hope to achieve; you are by no means tied to
picking one of these for your campaign. Rather, they are here to give you ideas and a
jumping off point for you and your players to start your campaign.
The Other Rebellion: Rose Quartz's rebellion wasn't the only time a group of gems
fought against the Diamond Authority to free themselves from their oppressive
regime. Your off colors are attempting to build a rebel movement and sway gems to
their point of view.
Escape from Syri 6: Your gems have heard of an amazing, almost mythical planet
where gems can be whoever and whatever they want to be: Earth. You've all
decided to escape from your colony, steal a ship, and make a run for it, with your
end goal being Earth. This campaign focuses on cool space adventures and fleeing
from the Diamond Authority in a rad space ship.
Together Alone: You and your fellow off colors emerged on an abandoned and half
finished colony; you're the only gems on the planet as far as you can tell. You're left
exploring the ruins left behind, guarded by machines that want to destroy you for
being flawed. In this campaign setting, you're tasked with solving the mystery of
your abandoned colony and finding a way to turn off its automated defenses before
they shatter you.
A Grand Masquerade: You're all off colors, but nobody knows it. You and your
friends have secret, hidden flaws that you're desperately trying to cover up and hide.
You must continue to exist in gem society without being found out, all while trying to
figure out who you can and can't trust. A campaign like this plays more like a spy
thriller than a fun cartoon for kids, with you and your friends trying to protect yourself
and others like you while not getting found out.

We Are the New Crystal Gems
This campaign is set in the events following Steven Universe: The Movie, and involves
a galactic spanning version of the Crystal Gems; with the dismantling of the Diamond
Authority and the start of Era 3, things have greatly changed for gem society and with
this change has come new threats and problems. Calling for help in protecting the
galaxy from these rising threats, the Crystal Gems' ranks have swollen with new
recruits, most of them off colors or those who are looking for the next big fight. This new
iteration of the Crystal Gems dispatches teams to worlds in need of aide.
Unlike the previous campaign starter, this campaign benefits from episodic sessions
and has less of a focus on story and more on having fun adventures with your friends. If
you want to go see weird worlds, strange aliens, and face down viscous monsters in
cinematic fights, this campaign starter is for you.
Campaign Modifications
A campaign using this campaign starter requires very few modifications to play and is
what can be considered the "default" setting for a game of Faceted. Instead, here are
some notes to help you run a campaign using this starter:
There should be very few gem/human hybrids, though they shouldn't be unheard
of.
Have each player create a world they want to see, fleshing it out with what their
society is like, what kind of native flora and fauna it has (if any), and any quirks or
strangeness they have.
If there is a mastermind in your campaign it is most like something other then a
gem or if it is a gem, its one that has been angered by their loss of status since
the dismantling of the empire.
Campaign Goals
Here are some campaign goals for you to use as a jumping off point for your own
Faceted campaign; feel free to change them or rework them as you need to.
Space Invaders: Oh you thought the Diamond Authority were all there was? The
Diamonds were some of the better class of tyrant; there's a neighboring empire that
has long wanted to invade and conquer gem space. With the Authority's fall, they're
eyeing the remains with obvious greed.
The Other Other Rebellion: Rebellions can work both ways; they can tear down a
tyrannical regime or try to bring it back. Not all gems were happy with what the
Crystal Gems did and some of them want to bring it all back. They're fighting a
rebellion across countless worlds, backed by aristocratic gems who lost their
positions of privilege. It turns out that not everyone wants peace and love.
Monster of the Week: Something is causing gems to become corrupted without
any warning; whatever it is doesn't care about rank, status, or gem type and it
seems just as happy to turn a Pebble into a tiny nightmare as it is to do the same to
a Quartz soldier. The players are tasked with tracking down the source of this
corruption and stopping it from spreading its awful curse.
A Conspiracy of Gems: The New Crystal Gems exist to promote peace and love
across the galaxy and on paper they're doing just that; but something is very wrong
in the heart of the organization, something that is corrupting the good they are
doing. A group of gems are working to turn the New Crystal Gems into something
ugly and mean, something that is promoting the ridged hierarchy of the old Diamond
Authority. The characters are tasked with rooting this conspiracy out of the
organization and bringing it to the light of day.
Here We Are in the Future
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