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From: Joe Block <JPB1@******.COM>
Subject: Physadepts
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1993 00:10:50 -0400
I've been thinking over some of the recent posts on new powers for physads,
such as shattering blow (and the original ones like killing hands). It
seems to me that most of the damaging physad powers should have their damage
based on Will rather than Strength.

My reasoning for this is that (using the example of the martial arts master,
my idea of a classic physad) most of these powers seem (to me at least) to
be based on the adept focusing his will on shattering the bricks, his will
on catching the arrow, ignoring the pain of blows, etc etc. This also
explains why the sterotypical feeble looking little old sensei is able to be
such a bad ass. Sure, the typical student is in much better shape, but
sensei has a stronger will and the training to use it.

Any comments?

Joe <jpb1@******.com>

Every candle ever lit; every home, bridge, cathedral, or city ever built;
every act of human kindness, discovery, daring, artistry, or advancement
started first in someoneUs imagination. You have that power -- use it! -
Gil Atkinson

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