From:	"Jason Carter, Nightstalker" <CARTER@***.EDU>
Subject:	Physical Adepts once again
Date:	Thu, 20 May 1993 12:34:18 -0700

Yeah, there are legitmate reasons to not join a magic group. In fact my
character got her first level of initiation without a group or ordeal. Of
course it cost her a ton of karma. Next time I'm tempted to do that, I remember
to at least do an ordeal. 2.5 is a much better multiplier than 3, but 1.5 is
the best.

As a side note, raiseing attributes above Racial Max to at most 1.5 max is a
suggestion the SRII. They say you should pay 2 x new value for each point over
your racial max.

As for Increased Reflexes, I didn't mean to say they should be taken, I just
think they cost too many magic points. Wired cost 2, 3, & 5 essence for 1 to 3
extra dice, but they get extra reaction also. Increased Reflexes cost 1, 4,
& 6 for 1 to 3 extra dice and you don't get free reaction with it!

Glad to see that you've seen the error of your way. Remember that finesse
always beats brute force. It's something everybody should remember.

Thought you'd like the Enhanced Centering stuff. The idea of being able to
roll T# 3 or 4 instead of 5, 6, or even greater on any test is great. It can
be really useful for those social skills. Interrogating your average goon might
have target number of 7 even though his willpower is 3. Dropping that target
number back to three will get great results.

See Ya in Shadows,
Jason J Carter
The Nightstalker