| From: | "The Kumquat <smirk>" <CRF_BROWNJT@***.CUIS.EDU> |
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| Subject: | Answers, and new questions. |
| Date: | Mon, 14 Nov 1994 14:52:47 -0600 |
subscribed to the latter, and regarding NERPS.... well, let's just say I'm a
by-the-book GM. My players call me a stickler or a hardass... I use only
published rules, but to make up for it, I use all optional rules (except
decking rules in VR... ick...) The problem I have is probably mainly a lack of
preparation, and that is something that can't be solved even by a HUGE amount
of quick thinking. All suggestions were very helpful, and I will probably use
some of them.
Now for something completely different...
1) A comment on targeting spell locks. Putting them in your mouth (or any other
body part) would not help. The physical lock is not targeted, the spell locked
to it is. You may ask "Why can't I target sustained spells or quickenings
then?" The answer is simple. They have no physical prescence. Even if they are
sustained On something (Increase reflexes on a human body) the spell is only
affecting the body, not inhabiting it. The spell lock is something constructed
solely for the purpose of containing the spell, and providing a link, "locking"
it to the body. The spell is targeted, and it transfers to the physical
component of the spell (the lock) and grounds through to the physical world.
This brings up the question "Is a spell a valid target for another spell?" I
would have to say yes, generally speaking, although I don't remember whether
the Grimiore says you can actually ATTACK a spell in astral with another spell.
If you can't, then it is a valid target, but without a link to the physical
world, the spell will do no damage to anything. I would say anything with an
aura could be a target for a spell. Whether that spell effects its target is
another matter entirely.
2) Please Include spoiler warnings on everything... Including adventures as old
as Harlequin. I am about to run Harlequin for a group of mine and one of my
players is on the list. Thank You.
Just My Two Pence.
The Kumquat.
