| From: | MC23 <mc23@**********.COM> |
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| Subject: | Astral Distraction (was Re: LOS and spell sustaining) |
| Date: | Wed, 5 Nov 1997 09:04:56 -0500 |
>> Fight eh? Rock'Em Sock'Em Robots, I'm blue let's go!
>
>Is this where I bop you and your head pops up? (interesting image
>that)
Dream on. B>]#
>> Compromise? An Edge or Flaw that negates or creates the reaction
>> from astrally aware magicians decking. You can have it both ways. B>]#
>> Now we can fight on whether it is an Edge or Flaw
>
>As long as it is less than 4 points either way, I'm flexible. Things
>above that tend to be unbalnaced (Cortex bomb, higher levels of
>hunted, flashbacks, etc)
OK, I'll admit I haven't studied to point costs for Edges or Flaws
(I didn't want to think about changing them yet) but here's my suggestion.
Astral Distraction
Value: -2 (magicians only)
Magician is confused and distracted with astral input while jacking
into the matrix or vehicles. Apply a +2 target modifier to all tests made
whenever the magician is jacked in to anything.
I chose to make it a Flaw to make the rule optional and to keep the
core rules simple. Point value was based on a mild allergy. The target
penalty was increased for the Flaw since jacking in is a conscious choice
for the magician and therefore more under his control for the exposure. I
hope this helps settle the magician decking debate.
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