From:	steven mancini <mancinis@******.CC.PURDUE.EDU>
Subject:	Re: Magic vs. Cyber
Date:	Thu, 8 Oct 92 15:11:13 EST

]
] OK I can see a point there but you have options, all you need is cash and
] time. (those things are a lot easier to come by than Karma points.) Also
] when you are replacing these things or improving the character to gain
] essence or whatever your Karma can be used to increase your attributes or
] aquire new skills whereas a mage who has to spend a lot of Karma (check the
] Grimoire if you don't believe me) just to initiate once, doesn't have a
] whole hell of a lot left over.
]
] Bengal (Tiger Shamanic Adept)

ALL YOU NEED IS CASH AND TIME?!?!?!?!?!

Hmmm. Am I the only the only GM who has sam's who eat their Karma as
fast as the Mages? Unfortunately, I don't buy this "Mages spend karma
more than Mundanes" garbage. For instance, everyone keeps talking about
all this great upgrading for cyberware. Last time I checked (forgive me
if I am wrong) but the Doctor has to use his skill with a target of
the Samurai's NEW ESSENCE. So, in effect, these poor Doc's are trying to
hit targets in the 7+ range usually. And what happens if the Doc doesn't
get *at least* 2 successes? The Metal Man on your table is sacrificing
-more- essence cause of a sloppy job. Generally, in our games, about
the same time out Mages are contemplating adding 3 force 4 spells, or
going initiate with a group (12 karma), our *real* warriors are pumping
their hard earned 12 points of Karma into guaranteeing the best surgery
possible.

Also, am I also the only GM that has their Magicians burning as much
karma as the Samurai on improving attributes and skills?

I do not argue that Magicians eat karma, however, I think it is a bit
limited to believe they are alone in this tactic...

-Minotaur
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