Gradual Effect and Dispel

[eepjr24]

If one character uses a power on another that has the "Gradual Effect" limitation on it, can the targetted character at some point before the full damage has been done, dispel the remaining effect? My initial leaning is to say that it depends on SFX, but usually yes, since it fits in well with the concept of Gradual Effect giving the target time to do something about the effects of the power. For ex:

Target is hit by a 4d6 gradual effect: 1 turn power in phase 12. 1d6 affects him immediately. On his next action, he casts a dispel powerful enough to dispel the AP for the remaining 3d6 (including advantages, etc). He is still damaged for whatever the 1d6 did, but will not take the remaining 3d6.

Thanks.

- Ernie

[Steve Long]

With the GM’s permission, yes, a character can Dispel the as yet unaccrued effect of a power with Gradual Effect.