| From: | John IV <John.Moeller@*.CC.UTAH.EDU> |
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| Subject: | Re: Shape Change spells |
| Date: | Fri, 4 Aug 1995 12:51:04 -0600 |
> Very creative application, but I hope the mage took damage from expanding
> inside such a solid space. Besides the difficulty in flying into a persons
> mouth. I would require at least a T#8, in addition to someone trying to
> stop the fly from flying into their mouth. Whenever, problems like this
> come up; instead of just saying no, I try to pick apart the problem and find
> out where the weakness(s) in their arguemetns are, and show them how foolish
> certain applications can be, but if they insist on attempting it, then they
> must be willing to face the consequences the gm dishes out.
I have another campaign now, and this is generally what I do. I don't
like to say "you can't." I'd rather say, "you can, but..."
> >I like the idea of minimum successes, but it doesn't stop the )mage from
> becoming a bacteria, then invading someone's body (as )an extreme example.
> The mage player i discussed before tried )this first.
> >
> If you have a mage who can generate enough sucesses to make herself a
> bacteria (I would say maby 100+/-, bacteria are microscopic), then let them
> do it.
The idea of having to beat a greater difficulty to alter your shape more
is something I like. Same with requiring a threshold. But what do you
do if the character's got that shapechange spell that's limited plus
having a specific spell focus?
> Best of Luck.
> Enjoy.
Thanks.
John IV <John.Moeller@*.cc.utah.edu>
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