Mind Scan and broad searches

[Arc Esu]

Steve-

 

When using Mind Scan, can you specify a type of mind that you're looking for, rather than an individual, specific mind? For example, could you search for "the nearest psychic" or "the nearest child" rather than "Mentallo" or "that orphan I gave a dollar to yesterday?" I ask because an animal-controlling PC in my campaign is buying Mind Scan for Animal minds, and wants to use it to locate nearby animals for her to use Mind Control on.

 

By the way, I agree with Jfry's sentiment that it is wonderful to have you here available to answer questions. That's what made me join the boards.

[Steve Long]

Re: Mind Scan and broad searches

 

With the GM’s permission, yes, but any such search automatically qualifies as searching for an “unfamiliar” mind, and the GM should also consider eliminating or reducing any bonus the character would otherwise receive for Scanning for a strange, unique, or powerful mind.