Variable Limitations Question

[moquif]

If the special FXs of a power require a limitation, does that limitation count towards the Variable Limitation? Or can a player elected to have a fixed limitation that will always be used?

For example, if a spell multipower had -1/2 Variable Limitations and it had the Animate Cables (Ultimate Supermage) as a slot, would the -1/2 only on cables limitation be enough or would I need an additional -1/2?

Also since Limitations are suppose to reduce a power's effectivness, are limitations like Roll 2/3 Dice (-1/2) or Roll Half Dice (-1) be allowed? {Full endurance would have to be paid though.}

Thank you.

[Darren Watts]

This is Steve, posting from Darren's computer.

If a power must have a particular Limitation, typically it should take that Limitation separately. However, it's not specifically illegal to take Variable Limitations and always assign part of the VarLim to that Limitation.

Whether any particular Limitation, particularly non-standard ones, are allowed is up to the GM. Limitations that alter the number of dice rolled are tricky; it would make more sense to buy a Partially-Limited Power, as described in 5E.


Steve Long
HERO System Line Developer