Combining CSLs

[bigdamnhero]

Hi Steve,

Just checking my math here. A superhero PC has Telekinesis as a slot in a Multipower (among other standard TK powers). She also has Martial Arts. She has +2 CSL with the TK MP, and +1 CSL with Martial Arts.

The player wants to buy Telekinesis as a Weapon Element, so she can use her MA maneuvers at range and use her TK STR. Assuming the GM permits this, how many CSLs does she have when using Martial Arts maneuvers with her TK: +1? +2? Or +3?

I assume the answer is the same in 5ER or 6Ed? Thanks.

[Steve Long]

Yes, it’d be the same answer for either edition. And that answer is: unless the GM prefers otherwise, CSLs with regular Martial Arts can’t be used with Martial Maneuvers performed via Telekinesis. CSLs bought specifically for those attacks, or at the GM’s option with Ranged Martial Arts, could be.

Good question; I’ll make sure to discuss the various options and possibilities in the forthcoming HERO SYSTEM MARTIAL ARTS book so there’s an official response in print. ;)