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From: The Deb Decker <RJR96326@****.UTULSA.EDU>
Subject: Flare's Question
Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1993 16:04:33 -0500
I'm quoting from a private one from Flare, cuz I think it's an
important question:

>>But - and here's the big one- what's the difference between an AOE and a
>>single-target spell grounded through a quickening?

>>My understanding is that there _IS_ no difference: the spell can only affect
>>the point the quickening is bonded to, and nothing else, and that the spell
>>type must be physical, not mana.

No. With both Spell Locks and Quickenings, an AoE spell affects everything
within the AoE of the spell that the mage can see from his position in Astral
Space.

Also, to clarify things: In all cases the attacking spell must be physical,
but the target spell type is irrelevant. You can ground a fireball through
a locked Mond Probe, but can't toss Manaball through anything.

All of this is my best guess; this is the first time I've read up on magic,
and with the added confusion of the errata, I could be wrong. BUT, it makes
sense to me.

J Roberson

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