Message no. 1

From:	Patrick F Omalley <omalleyp@*******.MSU.EDU>
Subject:	Re: Everyone Please Read
Date:	Wed, 20 Jul 1994 00:14:56 -0400

Kyle said: (much deleted)


> * Buying Psionic Categories with Tech points and
> then buying the powers in said categories.

I apparently missed the explanation for this one. Would
someone mind re-explaining it to me?

> * Initiation (With Astral abilities being learned
> here)

I whole heartedly agree with this idea. Especially the Astral
projection.

> * An addition to the Priorities chart. There have
> been several new charts proposed and posted
> (mostly by Tim Skirvin). Most include the
> option of having a mage.psionicist possible.
> The newest (by Herr Doom) is for a psionicist only
> (i.e. you can't be a mage and psionicist).

I am in favor of allowing Mage/Psi's. I admit munchcins could
appear (probably will), but it's part of the game. Even the
present system can produce munchcins (SHOCK).

> * Whether Psionics should be allowed to be used in
> conjunction with magic. Herr Doom has brought
> up the point that it could lead to munchkinism
> and overbalance the game. Others have
> steadfastly denied this rumor and suppressed
> his original message =).

Same as above.

> * If Psionics is even needed - A point has been made
> that all Psionic Powers can be made into spells,
> thus making Psionics uneccessary.

I have been considering making up a system for psionics for my
games, but I had never found the time. I, basically, play mages
right now, but I prefer to play chars where they are not dependent
on outside sources for thier abilities. Mages come close, but Psis
are perfect.

> * Psionic Pool - There have been suggestions to make
> the Psionic pool (similar to a magic pool for
> those who haven't been keeping up) a
> reflection upon Willpower, Intelligence, or some
> combination of the two. My suggestion was that is
> just be equal to the Psionic Projection Skill
> (similar to the sorcery skill being a mage's Magic
> Pool).

I think the Psi Pool should be determined more by the char's
natural abilities than by his/hers training. Willpower + Mastery
grade = Psi Pool.


Patrick O'Malley (son of the Clan of Mailey)
omalleyp@*******.msu.edu
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