UBO Through Mind Link/Scan

[bigdamnhero]

If a character wishes to grant a Usable By Others power through a Mind Link or Mind Scan, does he have to buy "Recipient must be within Limited/Standard Range of Grantor" for the UBO? (Assuming the Recipient is not within the Grantor's reach.) Thanks.

[Steve Long]

Re: UBO Through Mind Link/Scan

 

This question raises a couple of issues, actually, so I’m going to need to go a bit beyond its confines to answer:

 

A character typically cannot grant a Usable On Others power to a character through a mental “connection” (such as Mind Scan, a Mind Link, or Telepathy contact). However, the GM can choose to permit this, provided that the following conditions apply:

 

1. The power to be granted is a Mental Power, or in the GM’s judgment “simulates” a mental power (through the use of ACV, AVAD, Line Of Sight, and similar Advantages).

 

2. The UOO power is bought with a +1 Range Modifier, “Recipient must be within Line Of Sight of grantor, or mentally connected to him, for power to be granted.”