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Message no. 1
From: Mercenary X <kdye@*****.STANFORD.EDU>
Subject: Psionics Abstract
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 1994 15:48:25 -0700
Here is the psionic rules I have been working on, please send
constructive critsism. Help wanted

Psionic Abstract

To be psionic devote: A Prority
Psi Rating = Essence
There are 5 different types of powers, Kenisis, which deals
with Telekinisis, and other things that affect objects. Metabolic, which
deals with powers that affect the psionics body. Portation, Out of body
travel, teleportation, etc. Clairsentient, deals with augmenting one of
the users five (Or six) senses. Telepathy, deals with communicating with
the mind, ESP, etc.
Each of these types of powers costs one Psi point to be adept in,
and two to be improved at and three to master. NOTE: Psi
rating is not actully used up but rather used to "purchase" as a PhysAd.
PPPs (Psionic Power Points) are used to limit how much psionics a
psionic can use. It costs 1 good karma to raise you max PPPs by one point.
Each power will have a PPP cost, this is how much PPPs it costs to use the
power. Some sustainable powers will have a Sustain cost. This is how
much (in PPPs) it costs to sustain the power. PPPs are recovered after 8
hours of sleep.

Powers should consist of:
Level of mastery needed to use (Adept, Improved, Master)
What type of power (Kinesis, Portation, Telepathy, Clairsentient, Metabolic)
PPP cost
Sustain cost (If applicable)
Range
Description:

EXAMPLE

Telekinesis

Level: Adept
Type: Kinesis
PPP cost: .5 per pound lifted
Sustain Cost: .5 per pound held/turn
Range: 30 meters
Description: This power allows the psionic to lift an object with out
touching it........
Message no. 2
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Re: Psionics Abstract
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 1994 19:58:31 +0100
Do we want to talk about the psionics stuff on NERPS or on ShadowRN. I
had been talking about it on RN to get some of the bugs and ideas worked
out before starting to put together the specifics. (also, there are very
few people on NERPS).

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