Simon

That depends on the rules version that you're using (first item in my list, above).  I'm assuming OP is using 5th Edition rules (where IPE checks the current/default Visibility of the ability). The Visibility rules were rounded out a bit under 6th Edition, removing that check for the current Visibility state of the ability (i.e. allowing IPE to be applied to an ability that is not "fully Visible" by default).
 
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Because it is still a skill?

I happen to think it matters just how often this slow-drain END issue is going to affect the character. If the answer is "very rarely" then I question the merit in modeling it so accurately and bothering with all the bookkeeping it requires.

The concept that he’s after is fiddly by nature (and questionably conceived, as noted above). I dislike handwavium to get around bad/fiddly concepts.

The concept that he’s after is fiddly by nature (and questionably conceived, as noted above). I dislike handwavium to get around bad/fiddly concepts.

Yeah, plus, Costs END will mean each little power will cost 1+ END, making for a ridiculously large-looking drain.    And as noted, it's a bookkeeping PITA.  I'd have to look at what you want to apply that to, but I might allow a -1/4 limitation.  Guys, a point here to consider is this is probably getting a -1/2 OIF (Power Armor Suit) blanket limit, so an extra -1/4 on small stuff won't be saving many points at all.
 
The armor's END Reserve can't recharge except at the base is a MAJOR issue, IMO.  Especially if this cuts the life support off.  Not thinking in game terms here;  I'm putting on my combat engineer and systems integrator caps.  I'd design it differently, I think...if the END reserve drops below a certain point, offensive systems shut down.  Below another, lower, point, defenses that cost END cut out.  You DO NOT want comms and life support being lost;  that's a deathtrap design.

Essentially a gamification system for the forum software.  Awards are given at certain milestones (first post, 500th, etc.).  Points are given for most activities outside of the NGD (posting, following, etc.).  You also receive points for reactions to content (again, outside of the NGD).  Total points accrued determine your rank....which, in turn, means absolutely nothing.

You're not talking about a Limitation for the character needing to have END-- if the Power uses END, then needing to have END available is just the nature of the Power.

If you want the Power to be used a limited number of times, use the Charges Limitation. There are a LOT of options to play with there where you can represent fuel (Fuel Charges, Recoverable Charges, etc.)
 
If you want the Power to be otherwise normal but draw off of a small battery/reserve, buy multiple END Reserves -- to power each individual component as needed.  Which Reserve a given component uses is defined when buying that component -- maybe the same as others, maybe one all its own.  In either case, not a Limitation, just how you set it up/build it.

You're not talking about a Limitation for the character needing to have END-- if the Power uses END, then needing to have END available is just the nature of the Power.

If you want the Power to be used a limited number of times, use the Charges Limitation. There are a LOT of options to play with there where you can represent fuel (Fuel Charges, Recoverable Charges, etc.)
 
If you want the Power to be otherwise normal but draw off of a small battery/reserve, buy multiple END Reserves -- to power each individual component as needed.  Which Reserve a given component uses is defined when buying that component -- maybe the same as others, maybe one all its own.  In either case, not a Limitation, just how you set it up/build it.

Could be worse -- when someone asks me how I managed to pay for college, I can honestly tell that that I used to strip and grind for cash.
 
I was materials science and engineering -- spent summers working in a concrete research lab, stripping and grinding samples.  

Could be worse -- when someone asks me how I managed to pay for college, I can honestly tell that that I used to strip and grind for cash.
 
I was materials science and engineering -- spent summers working in a concrete research lab, stripping and grinding samples.  

Could be worse -- when someone asks me how I managed to pay for college, I can honestly tell that that I used to strip and grind for cash.
 
I was materials science and engineering -- spent summers working in a concrete research lab, stripping and grinding samples.  

Could be worse -- when someone asks me how I managed to pay for college, I can honestly tell that that I used to strip and grind for cash.
 
I was materials science and engineering -- spent summers working in a concrete research lab, stripping and grinding samples.  

Hey folks - just chiming in here to ask that we keep things civil.  There are a number of hot button topics being discussed and things are getting a little bit personal -- let's try to avoid the latter.  By and large, folks are handling this discussion quite well - I'm just asking that we keep it that way.  Stick to discussing the topics, not the posters.

Hey folks - just chiming in here to ask that we keep things civil.  There are a number of hot button topics being discussed and things are getting a little bit personal -- let's try to avoid the latter.  By and large, folks are handling this discussion quite well - I'm just asking that we keep it that way.  Stick to discussing the topics, not the posters.

Champ was over 13 years old - that’s a long life for a GSD. It’s rare that there’s an autopsy when a dog that old passes, unless there was some cause for concern or other mystery to the passing beyond simply being time.
 
Run free, Champ.

Champ was over 13 years old - that’s a long life for a GSD. It’s rare that there’s an autopsy when a dog that old passes, unless there was some cause for concern or other mystery to the passing beyond simply being time.
 
Run free, Champ.

Champ was over 13 years old - that’s a long life for a GSD. It’s rare that there’s an autopsy when a dog that old passes, unless there was some cause for concern or other mystery to the passing beyond simply being time.
 
Run free, Champ.

Champ was over 13 years old - that’s a long life for a GSD. It’s rare that there’s an autopsy when a dog that old passes, unless there was some cause for concern or other mystery to the passing beyond simply being time.
 
Run free, Champ.

Champ was over 13 years old - that’s a long life for a GSD. It’s rare that there’s an autopsy when a dog that old passes, unless there was some cause for concern or other mystery to the passing beyond simply being time.
 
Run free, Champ.

Champ was over 13 years old - that’s a long life for a GSD. It’s rare that there’s an autopsy when a dog that old passes, unless there was some cause for concern or other mystery to the passing beyond simply being time.
 
Run free, Champ.

The +1/2 Resistant Advantage is being applied to the character's PD & ED Characteristics.  To do this, you figure out the cost of the Characteristics (as you note, that would be 56 points for 28 PD/28 ED), apply the Advantage, and then pay for the difference (since you've already paid for the Characteristics).

56 * (1 + 1/2) = 84 points total.  84 - 56 = 28 points that you would pay to make the 28 PD/28 ED fully Resistant.

The +1/2 Resistant Advantage is being applied to the character's PD & ED Characteristics.  To do this, you figure out the cost of the Characteristics (as you note, that would be 56 points for 28 PD/28 ED), apply the Advantage, and then pay for the difference (since you've already paid for the Characteristics).

56 * (1 + 1/2) = 84 points total.  84 - 56 = 28 points that you would pay to make the 28 PD/28 ED fully Resistant.

Just FYI for folks, the forums went through a minor version upgrade earlier today.  Things may be a little wonky for the next couple of days while posts re-index and the new ranking system rebuilds/recalcs.  Hopefully nothing too disruptive, though you won't see any ranks until the rebuild completes.

There are a number of new features/enhancements, but they should all be pretty transparent (nothing that you need to do to see them). The new ranking system is currently set to improve rank (which is, in itself, a relatively meaningless thing) based on posts, followed content, reactions, etc. in all areas outside of the NGD. To be clear, this won't affect post count or other metrics, just the new/improved ranking system.

Gave a buddy of mine who's an International Harvester fan and owner of a few vehicles your information and photo. I'll let you know if he turns up anything.