From:	rjcarter@*******.CALPOLY.EDU
Subject:	Phys Adepts- Pros & Cons
Date:	Mon, 17 May 1993 23:44:51 -0800

>
> ure?
> It seems to me that one could create a martial artist using cyber/bio ware with the
> same functions as a phy ad, and not have to blow a high priority on magic.
>
> What have I missed?
>
> Chris
>

Yes, you have missed the advancement potential of PhysAds over st. Sams.
A street samurai has absolute limits of essence and body index, Whereas
a physical adept is only limited by karma expenditure. I also say that
killing hands is not the only useful feature. Improved ability dice are
incredibly useful, (and economical), Combat Pool dice are useful and
irreplaceable in a surprise situation, and there is no better way to
piss off a munchkin troll with a strength 15 Ranger-X bow than to pluck
his 19M arrow right out of the air. And I imagine new and various
PhysAd powers are on the horizon, so don't discount the PA's yet.

And I have never seen a street samurai have an easy time with an
elemental or an insect spirit.

Richard