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Perceiving an obvious focus


LoneWolf

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Does having an obvious focus mean that others automatically know that you have the power the focus provides even when the power is not in use.  Your answer to dsatow’s question on invisibility raised this point. 

 

I have always gone by the assumption that an obvious focus is only obvious when the power is in use.  For example if you have ring that shoots energy beams it is only obvious that the ring is the source of the power while you are actually using it.  If that is the case would invisibility not cover the obvious focus while not in use?  If that is the case would not the armor be invisible unless the person takes damage?

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As stated on 6E1 376:  “If a Focus is Obvious, it’s clear to anyone looking at the character that the power comes from the Focus — no PER Roll is necessary.” As you can see (no pun intended ;) ), there’s no mention of whether the Obvious Focus is currently in use. However, the GM might rule that until the Obvious Focus is used, all a character can perceive is that it is an Obvious Focus. At best he can only guess at what powers the Obvious Focus might have, based on logic, prior knowledge, and other factors. But the fact that it is an Obvious Focus is plain to everyone who can see it.

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