| From: | Steve Eley <sfeley@***.NET> |
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| Subject: | Perception Skill (was Re: Mage Character) |
| Date: | Tue, 8 Sep 1998 09:04:43 -0400 |
>
> It's a skill that I have allowed in my campaign (of which Quantum is a
> part). I basically figured there was an Astral Perception skill (read
> aura reading) so why the hell not have a straight perception skill for
> those trained investigator types and the like. Now, as you say, 3rd
> ed has a nice system written into the rules in the form of
> complementary skills, and all of my old house rules have been cleared
> out for this much simpler system.
I've got a house rule stating that there *is* a Perception Skill, which
characters automatically receive at half their Intelligence and can raise
(or lower at chargen) for twice the standard cost. Perception is the base
skill used for all perception tests -- except on the astral plane, where
Aura Reading is the base skill.
This is even simpler than the complementary skill rules, and it ties in
with my opinion (gleaned from being around too many smart people) that
"intelligence" and "ability to notice things" are two entirely
different
creatures.
Have Fun,
- Steve Eley
sfeley@***.net
