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One thing to keep in mind is that even the developers make mistakes at times.  To me this is clearly one of those times. This has apparently been going on for a few editions.     
 
To me the fix is simple.  For hardened defense you halve anything that is not hardened to the appropriate level.  For impenetrable you apply the amount of appropriate impenetrable defense against the minimum damage. 
 
Even though this is not official I suggest that everyone adopt this as a house rule.  I would also suggest that this be officially adopted and added to any upcoming FAQ. 

Hero System Martial Arts has some examples.

AI-Generated Works Aren’t Protected By Copyrights, Federal Judge Rules

AI-Generated Works Aren’t Protected By Copyrights, Federal Judge Rules

AI-Generated Works Aren’t Protected By Copyrights, Federal Judge Rules

AI-Generated Works Aren’t Protected By Copyrights, Federal Judge Rules

I see this conversation as being useful on an SRD/SDD level, but I don't think I'd want to play it.  

I see this conversation as being useful on an SRD/SDD level, but I don't think I'd want to play it.  

I see this conversation as being useful on an SRD/SDD level, but I don't think I'd want to play it.  

How are Grabs handled in this system? Describe it to me.
 
The abstraction is workable for those familiar with the system but would be terrible for newbies. Characteristics, even with their pricing issues, give some basis for understanding an ability with just one word. Without them you'll have a wordier and harder read than 5th-6th and that won't fly for attracting new players.

Hey, this game looks familiar.
 
 

Heinlein's, "Magic, Inc" might be another source of ideas.

I almost had a dough explosion yesterday.
 
It started when I added too much water. But, I knew how much water I'd added, and what the hydration percentage of the dough should be. So, I added more flour (and salt, and olive oil) to the mix, and let it ferment in the dough bucket (6 qt Cambro) for a while and then stuck it in the fridge (like I normally do).
 
I checked on it a couple of hours later, and it was literally bulging from CO2 buildup. There was a loud pop when I released the pressure. I'm glad I'd thought to check up on it, or there would have been a loud bang at 3 AM and I would have had to clean dough out of the refrigerator.

Heinlein's, "Magic, Inc" might be another source of ideas.

Happy 90th birthday, Willie!
 
 

My wife is ordering some tea online.
 
Her: Apparently there's no tax on tea.
Me: Thanks, Sam Adams!

It has a lot of Hero Games B&W stock art from previous products. I  didn't see anything new.
 
ETA: I have the draft version from the Hero Games Patreon. The finished product might have different (better) art.

It has a lot of Hero Games B&W stock art from previous products. I  didn't see anything new.
 
ETA: I have the draft version from the Hero Games Patreon. The finished product might have different (better) art.

I prefer Change Environment because it's a straightforward mechanical build. You want to be harder to track, and penalties to a Tracking roll will accomplish that. Change Environment is the Power that lets you apply penalties to a skill roll.

My wife is ordering some tea online.
 
Her: Apparently there's no tax on tea.
Me: Thanks, Sam Adams!

My wife is ordering some tea online.
 
Her: Apparently there's no tax on tea.
Me: Thanks, Sam Adams!

My first thought was, "No, that's not how point expenditures are balanced." Character points are fungible, so any points the character can't spend on one thing can be spent on something else of roughly equal utility. If we're talking about a VPP (under 6e), the character buys the Control Cost up to their limit and receives no compensation for not being able to buy it higher.
 
My second thought was, "Well, what about Adjustment Powers?" In theory, a character could be operating with a reduced EGO and not have access to their full powers. How often is this going to happen? If that character frequently has their EGO Drained or Suppressed, "Limited to EGOx3 Active Points" might be worth -1/4. Otherwise, it's -0 (but an opportunity for great role-playing when it happens).

My wife is ordering some tea online.
 
Her: Apparently there's no tax on tea.
Me: Thanks, Sam Adams!

Yes. I'm friends with her and Barry on FB (they have a shared account).