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Message no. 1
From: Ubiquitous <weberm@*******.NET>
Subject: Re: [SR2] Request for Comments : Meditation
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 11:48:56 -0400
At 02:04 AM 10/14/96 -0400, you wrote:

>One thing many players agree on is that Physical Adepts (and Mental Adepts)
>are way too restricted. OK, so they have theatrically unlimited advancement.

Theatrically? You mean it's all an act? *grin*
BTW, what's a Mental Adept?

>Quick Overview
>
> What I propose is not a complete overhaul of the rules, but simply a
>new power : Meditation.

Isn't that a centering technique? How about a tip to Earthdawn and calling it
"Versatility"?

Sounds interesting, anyways.

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Message no. 2
From: MENARD Steve <menars@***.UMONTREAL.CA>
Subject: Re: [SR2] Request for Comments : Meditation
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 13:29:14 -0400
On Tue, 15 Oct 1996, Ubiquitous wrote:

> At 02:04 AM 10/14/96 -0400, you wrote:
>
> >One thing many players agree on is that Physical Adepts (and Mental Adepts)
> >are way too restricted. OK, so they have theatrically unlimited advancement.
>
> Theatrically? You mean it's all an act? *grin*
> BTW, what's a Mental Adept?
>
Well, everybody makes mistakes ...
The Mental Adept is ... the Mental Counterpart to the Physical Adept.
Another house creation. I'll probably post it in a day or two ... still
working on it.

> >Quick Overview
> >
> > What I propose is not a complete overhaul of the rules, but simply a
> >new power : Meditation.
>
> Isn't that a centering technique? How about a tip to Earthdawn and calling it
> "Versatility"?
>
It can be used as centering, but in tht case, it is a little more.
Versatility WOULD be a good name for it :)

> Sounds interesting, anyways.
>
> --
> I'm helping Atlanta Starcon & Comics coordinate their gaming rooms. We
> need GMs & gamers of all systems. The Starcon web site is at
> <http://user.nxus.com/starcon/>; with the gaming page specifically at
> <http://user.nxus.com/starcon/gaming.htm>;.
>
>

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Message no. 3
From: Ubiquitous <weberm@*******.NET>
Subject: Re: [SR2] Request for Comments : Meditation
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 16:42:06 -0400
At 03:38 PM 10/16/96 -0400, you wrote:
>On Wed, 16 Oct 1996, Loki wrote:

> The Mental Adept is a house rule describing a character "class" who
>follows essentially the same rules as the PA but with different powers.
>Powers traditionally "psionic" like psychokinesis and Telepathy. I can
>post it if people are interested! :)

Hmm, that's more like the what was described in Awakenings than what I
was thinking. I distinctly recall someone proposing a true mental adept,
based on the main NPC in "Dark Angel", where it is hinted that he's a mental
adept
with some as-of-yet undescribed magically enhanced musical talents.
I don't recall the talents, but among them were non-physical attribute versions
of Increased Attribute and Enhanced Skill which works on artsy type skills.

I can post it if interested.

--
I'm helping Atlanta Starcon & Comics coordinate their gaming rooms. We
need GMs & gamers of all systems. The Starcon web site is at
<http://user.nxus.com/starcon/>; with the gaming page specifically at
<http://user.nxus.com/starcon/gaming.htm>;.

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