I’m loving this. I would love to have an hour to categorize each of these steps, as I have a hunch they’re amenable to it. Things like:
– determining the applicability of a mechanic
– quantifying a fictional situation (e.g. as a modifier)
– lobbying for a particular mechanical interpretation (e.g. FoRK relevance)
– calculating (e.g. summing modifiers, building a dice pool)
– rolling dice (or other oracles, etc.)
– updating quantities (or otherwise purely mechanical steps, like recording damage)
– describing a quantified outcome (e.g. interpreting a 7-9)
– asking consent to proceed (opportunities for retcon, advertising consequences ahead of time)
– reminders of optional mechanical options (e.g. devil’s bargain)