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Message no. 1
From: Brian Spaugh SLIP <bspaugh@***********.NET>
Subject: Re: Spell stuff & Power Foci
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 1995 18:05:17 EDT
I wouldn't even think about letting one of my runners have multiple power
foci. The idea is absurd even if it isn't specifically prohibited in the
rules, and I can't believe it's not. A mage with a Magic Rating of 30+
is a blaring example of Munchkinism at it's worst. I would rule that if
a mage were stupid enough too want to have multiple foci grounded to his
person, then only the highest rated foci would benefit the mage but the
rest would continue to be "active" in the sense that they are "bonded"
to the mage. Maybe this is too tough but the other way is a long slippery
slope down to Munchkinland.

Brian Spaugh bspaugh@***********.net Angela Spaugh
"Honest to my own convictions, within the defined parameters of my mission."
Message no. 2
From: Mark Steedman <RSMS@******.EEE.RGU.AC.UK>
Subject: Re: Spell stuff & Power Foci
Date: Tue, 2 May 1995 16:29:36 GMT
Brian Spaugh writes

> I wouldn't even think about letting one of my runners have multiple power
> foci. The idea is absurd even if it isn't specifically prohibited in the
> rules, and I can't believe it's not.
It is perfectly permissable but as someone pointed out elsewhere in
has drawbacks, as each one adds up to the int stat based limit on
active foci.

> A mage with a Magic Rating of 30+
> is a blaring example of Munchkinism at it's worst. I would rule that if
> a mage were stupid enough too want to have multiple foci grounded to his
> person, then only the highest rated foci would benefit the mage but the
> rest would continue to be "active" in the sense that they are
"bonded"
> to the mage. Maybe this is too tough but the other way is a long slippery
> slope down to Munchkinland.
>
If he wanders about with that lot active very much then someones
going to notice and the sort of folks that will try to collect 3 off
rating 9 power foci are grade X initiates with a merc friend or two.
The merc friend doing the take down with a suitable sniper rifle
(barrat does the best job but is not required) while that mage
provides shielding etc as back up.

If he has enough brains to keep them off when not in use then he'll
have to spend an annoying ammount of time turning them on.

Ok overall those foci can be used but 'Munchkin' would be rather
appropriate, 1 rating 9 power focus is allowable assuming the
character earned the thing, which is possible but several though
plenty feasible especially if you leave magicain loose this
enchanting gear for months at a time is rather over powered. Powerful
characters are 1 thing but there are limits to what gives a
reasonable game.

> Brian Spaugh bspaugh@***********.net Angela Spaugh
> "Honest to my own convictions, within the defined parameters of my
mission."
>

Mark

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