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Character is able to move his Clairvoyant viewpoint across a room or to another continent quickly. Megascale is obviously needed for the Trans-Continental moves. Should this be applied to the mobile adder as an advantage? -would that make the in-room move inpossible? As a variable advantage? As a naked advantage? Thanks in advance, Steve

Re: Telepathy that does stun.. I would do it this way too.

Re: Imaginary Weapons You mean like something a little like this: 1/2 D6 RKA Against Mental Defense (+1.5), No Range (-1/2), Illusionary damage - ego roll or when out of combat reveals damage is not real(-1/2) Or more simply: 1/2 D6 RKA Against Mental Defense (+1.5), No Range (-1/2) Or Even: 1/2 D6 RKA Against Mental Defense (+1.5), No Range (-1/2) PLUS 6D6 Illusions, Only to simulate a critical hit (-1/4), Automatic breakout on 1st try (-1/4).

Re: What?? Bruce Wayne isn't Batman??? This in itself could be a great Hunted ( or Watched) I have a character in my Universe that believes he is the Lone Ranger reincarnated. So that's his theme, costume, etc. Well, Paramount Pictures sued... Then he realized that "Keemosabee" isn't Trademarked. But he still has to be careful: Policeman: "So, Lone Ranger, what's your opinion-" Keemosabee: "I am legally obligated to ask you not to call me that." I once set a Campaign at NEUTRAL GROUND!!!!!! (The PCs were the ones charged to keep order) I LOVE that place. I have the old supplement still, But I would LOVE an even minimal 5th ed update. There must be LOADS of such characters that Steve could update without actual supplementation. How about in HD?

Re: Imaginary Weapons Correct: I am thinking of Mental Illusions with a limitation of "Weapons only". The character is only now discovering the power. It might do damage later, but for now - none. Let me try to be more specific with my questions: How high a roll does one need to present the illusion to the target that an "Energy Sword" summoned from the ether has cut off the target's arm? I am concerned with the instant that the "sword" actually "cuts off the arm." I realize that an instant later, the target will realize that his arm is still there. Perhaps there is even a perception of pain - even though there is no stun damage. Is there a mininum amount one must roll for a perceived (though not believed) illusion? -Or- Are all Mental Illusions automatically perceived?

I'm trying to build an "Imaginary weapon" power. The character makes a weapon that is not real and does no damage. It appears real and causes a momentary illusion of major (or even possibly fatal) damage. Then the victim can immediately notice that he isn't hurt. (Good for Presence Attacks though) So Here are the Questions: How much (or little) die of Mental Illusions should be bought to cause an effect that is only momentary? Would only 2D6 do it? I can't recall if you need to roll 1xEGO for the victim to perceive the illusion.

Re: Dust Raven I think you have the Idea here. inflated stocks crash and Mental Powers only last so long if you stop spending endurance. (So put it on charges, maybe?)

Re: New Disadvantage: Control Override Codes

Re: Hero Character Portfolio -- What Do *You* Want To See? I am not much of a market for anything. I'm so poor that I have not yet purchased :drool: FrEd or even sidekick! I Love a good Character Sheet. I once found a great Excel sheet somewhere to download, Where I can't say . I go so far as to use actual Psych books for the personailty stuff. So that's good. It might be better as a freebie. Though if it will save me time I might actually buy it. (When I actually have time to game again)

Re: Multiple Secret IDs Vorsch's idea is certainly the simplest. What Lord Liaden relates from TUV is interesting. -I had considered splitting the cost between the characters, but thought the limitation I described earlier was more fair. I am not certain about the 1/1 and 1/5 (I am still lacking FRED) With 4th ed (BBB), I think the first was 1/1 and the 2nd 1/5. Maybe your GM could figure them both as 1/5? It's an unusual concept, so your GM should DEFINITELY be involved in the construction.

Re: Multiple Secret IDs I have actually put a lot of thought into this (as a geek rules lawyer only though. I have yet to playtest such a character) My take on it is to set the combined form as a multiform. Then both of the other forms must buy it with my house limitation: Requires other character Both must cooperate for the power to work. The limitation value is 1/2 for every character required after the first (thus your two would have a 1/2 limitation on their multiform) Greater limitations are for entire teams joining into one form - ala Captian Planet or Psi-Force My age is showing isn't it? Let me know how it works out!

Re: Passenger Damage Try simple knockback into the dashboard. Then the question remains, how to figure the amount of KB? It figure from how much speed is still in the vehicle when it is stopped suddenly. That same amount of inertia is then applied to the passenger. +ouch+

Re: Cross-gender roleplaying I also play mostly female PCs. (I think that I simply see women as more heroic) . It's Character that counts above all. Gender comes later.

Re: How would you write up the following power? It was Just Pru. I figure Force Wall with Backlash.

Re: How would you write up the following power? No Problem, Jay. Don't sweat a bit over it! I thought this suggestion was good (AND FUNNY!)

Re: How would you write up the following power?

Re: How would you write up the following power? I want to rethink the DC level of the RKA. You see, Charmed Demons have a tendency to explode if you simply stab them in the right place. So I would reduce the RKA to 2d6 (and lower the average Demon's Body to 5). Then when the Demon reaches -5 they blow up. Or a Demon Physical Disad: "Blows up when 10 Body is taken"

I too would use an RKA. (Cole was a VERY special case) (It was explained that his ability to Love made him un-demon-like enough to come back.) 4D6 RKA Only works against specific demon type. (These girls had to learn new recipes EVERY week!!) (-2) NND (Not being that type of Demon.) (+1) The Area effect Hex is right. (+1/2) Throwing is what?? -1/4?? ***The Power of Three***

Another thread reminded me of a character In a campaign I ran with a rule conundrum I never truly settled. The hero could absorb Mental Class attacks and put the points into STR and CON. I allowed the "as a defense" adder. So here's the poser: Would it defend against Mind Scan?? My thoughts: 1) Yes (Defense is Defense) 2) a) No (It's not an attack power) No (wouldn't he seem like a psionic black hole? -and therefore be noticable?) By the by, he also Transfered Opponent's INT and EGO and moved them to STR and CON. Mentalists hate this guy :-) Your Thoughts guys..?

Using the model of "Always On" (Works ALL the Time) I would add the value of "Always On" {which escapes me} to the original frequency value. Lets not forget endurance...

I see a small limitation in the Teleport home. Maybe : "Only if platfoem functioning" -1/4 If you need less cost, maybe a second focus. "Portable recall device" IIF -1/4

I'm getting the same impression from the first post in this thread. When I GM I use the Limit EXCEPT on Psych. It encourages more character depth.

The shape shift ideas all work, But I particularly like the invisibility with limitations! Time delay: "There he went- but I forgot what he looked like." Visible: "I'm looking right at him, but I can't describe him"

Did he say $10!! Yahoo! I am looking foward double to this now! I was too playtest it, but technical difficulties prevented it. (I think Foxbat rigged my E-mailbox) I'll be able to teach my kids to play! Now if I can just find the time...

Posession Dragon Magazine issue #100 had an article (by Aaron "Guru" Allston) that featured optional powers including "Possession." It cost 15 points per DC and worked against a new chart of physical control effects instead of the Mind Control Chart, because it was not affected by the target's psychology. When Aaron's Strike Force Campaign was published as a supplement, a character with a possession ability did not use this power in his sheet. But I still have a son of this power in my House Rules. It is a +1/2 Advantage to Mind Control and has a Stop Sign.