Quick Focus Question

[nuada]

Could a possessing spirit who grants the host body a slew of powers (in an EC) be defined as an IIF?

The theory here is, like nanites, or cyberware, a possessing spirit could, theoretically be removed from the host body, but it's not something that could be done during combat, and the act of doing so would be rather involved and complex.

Thanks,
Nuada

[GamePhil]

Originally posted by nuada
Could a possessing spirit who grants the host body a slew of powers (in an EC) be defined as an IIF?

The theory here is, like nanites, or cyberware, a possessing spirit could, theoretically be removed from the host body, but it's not something that could be done during combat, and the act of doing so would be rather involved and complex.


I would only allow this in a game where the ability to remove it was very common in the game. Normally, anyone can remove a Focus, so it would either have to be that common or have something to compensate for being less so (eg. Sometimes the Spirit won't cooperate or wanders off). Even then there's probably a better way, but nothing has come to mind.

[Hugh Neilson]

Originally posted by nuada
Could a possessing spirit who grants the host body a slew of powers (in an EC) be defined as an IIF?

The theory here is, like nanites, or cyberware, a possessing spirit could, theoretically be removed from the host body, but it's not something that could be done during combat, and the act of doing so would be rather involved and complex.


If it's any consolation, I wouldn't generally view nanites or cyberware as an IIF either. Note that one standard note about focuses if that, if removal is exceptionally diffcult (eg. requires surgery), then it's not a focus. The focus must be removable reasonably easy - which generally means anyone can remove it if the owner is not resisting and out of combat, although it may take a few minutes. A common example - a metal skeleton (or metal reinforcements to the skeleton) is not a focus.

Depending on how the possession manifests, you might be able to get the same point break with Only in Hero ID. If the spirit drastically changes the character, for example removing modern skills and knowledge ("no knowledge of 20th century life while possessed", for example), OIHID might be especially appropriate (or we might be headed for multiform territory).