Flow of play

Over multiple sessions, a game of Stonetop generally follows this pattern.

Phases

Transitions

• First adventure → Expedition — PCs take the hook
• First adventure → Downtime — PCs ignore the hook
• Expedition → Aftermath
• Aftermath → Downtime
• Crisis → Aftermath — PCs stay home
• Crisis → Expedition — PCs head out in response
• Downtime → Expedition — Opportunity, threat(s), or requirement
• Downtime → Crisis — As a hard GM move
• Downtime → Seasons Change — Eventually
• Seasons Change → Crisis — Threat(s)
• Seasons Change → Expedition — Opportunity or threat(s)
• Seasons Change → Downtime — Quiet (for now)