The resolution formula is: "Stat + Skill + Die Roll vs. Difficulty Value (DV)". When an action is opposed by another character or two characters are competing to complete the same action, the formula becomes "Stat + Skill + Die Roll vs. Stat + Skill + (Die Roll or +X)". Combat resolution is similar to an opposed skill check. If a character's Stat + Skill already meets or exceeds the DV, it is usually considered an automatic success without making a die roll.