From:	The Jestyr <jestyr@*******.DIALIX.COM.AU>
Subject:	Re: Gradual Initiation (was Re: SR Comp Comments)
Date:	Fri, 6 Dec 1996 09:38:14 +1100

> It maight alos be good to suggest that the number of metamagic powers a
> mage has cannot be greater than his Magical Theory skill. This will
> encourage Magical Theory to be increased along with Initiation Grades -how
> many mages have I seen where Sorcery and Magical Theory haven't changed,
> instead karma has gone straight into Initiation?

And WHY do people do that? Let's face it, once you're an initiate, you get
all the cool noodly things (unless your GM uses gradual initiation). All
it gives you, really, is the chance to cast higher-force spells for mental
drain. And *I'd* rather take Physical drain any day - Resist Pain spells
work agains Physical damage but not Mental damage, and it's easy to Treat
a mage. Say you take a M physical drain. One treat spell later, presto,
you're probably good as new. If it were Mental drain, you'd have a
horribubble headache for hours and not be able to do anything about it.

*sigh* So, unless you're a Phys Ad or Phys Mage (where Initiations do you
the world of good), there's not really much point!

Lady Jestyr

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