From:	Matt Hufstetler <gt2778a@*****.GATECH.EDU>
Subject:	Re: Sorcery Adepts and Astral Perception
Date:	Thu, 13 Apr 1995 08:00:51 -0400

>
> Matt Hufstetler writes:
>
> > Why not just have the Sorcery Adept research the spell which allows them
> > to see into the astral? That seems the logical choice. What else are
> > they going to do?????
>
> Why not just have the Sorcery Adept research the spell which allows them to
> imbue astral perception abilities on sammies? :-) If you allow one, then the
> other is possible. To perceive the astral plane (ie astral perception) you
> need a specific genetic structure. Full blown magicians (hermetics and
> shamans) have it, as do _certain_ adepts. Others do not. That's though, it's
> life. You get the genes your parents gave you. Sorcery adepts can cast
> spells, they have the correct genetic structures to allow them to channel
> astral energies. They do not, however, have the appropriate genetic
> structrues to allow them to switch voluntarily to astral perception. Bummer
> for them. They get enough of a bonus as it is (spell casting is by far the
> most useful magical ability).
>
> But it is also a bit of a Game Balance thing. If it were possible to
> research spells to allow perception onto the astral, then every mage and his
> dog (ally) would be doing so. Then they would not have to stick their
> proverbial astral necks out whenever they wanted to see the astral plane by
> going dual natured. Who would ever use perception? And if a spell can
> replace a magical ability, then why can't it replace other magical abilties?
> Like an "Imbue with Spellcasting" spell. Great for the surprise trick on
the
> sammy. Or a spell which summons a spirit for you without you needing too.
> Handy for a Sorcery Adept who couldn't normally do so. Spells can do things
> not normally possible, but even they too have a limit.

What I'm proposing is well within the rules here. Detection spell,
radical new sense I believe it was. Besides, as it is a detection spell,
you wouldn't gain any new powers with it. Quickening would still be out
of the question as you can't astrally percieve. As would CENTERING!

Matt 'Comatose Raspberry' Hufstetler
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, 30332
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