Gameplay & Mechanics

Guides on how to play Master of Lore—rules, turn structure, inventory, character creation, etc.

• How does the AI adapt to my gameplay?
• Can I play with friends?
• Is the game available on multiple devices?
• What happens if I stop in the middle of a session?
• Character Creation
• Using the Inventory System
• Understanding Tension
• Combat
• Encounters
• What is Tension and how does it work?
• What happens if I fail a test?
• What is the difference between a Rival and a Nemesis?
• How do Free Turns work?
• What are NPCs and how do they work?
• What does “Use Ability” mean?
• How does Loot work?
• What happens if my character dies?
• Can I have multiple characters?
• How does saving work?
• Can I play offline?
• What is the Status button?
• Can NPCs betray me?
• How do I know what my current mission is?
• Do missions have time limits?
• Can I refuse a mission?
• What if I feel stuck during a mission?
• What happens if I fail a mission?
• Can missions branch into different outcomes?
• Are missions replayable?
• Can I save and return to a mission later?
• How do Ability checks work?
• Can I choose which Ability to use?
• How do NPC interactions affect the game?
• What’s the difference between public and private interactions? (future feature)
• How do rerolls work?
• Can I lose items or gold permanently?
• Does Loremaster ever get “stuck”?