From:	Mark Steedman <M.J.Steedman@***.RGU.AC.UK>
Subject:	Re: Exclusivity and Fetishes
Date:	Wed, 23 Apr 1997 13:57:33 GMT

Matb writes

> Court Schuett wrote:
> >
> > This may be a slightly dumb question, but does using a fetish, or making a
> > spell exclusive change the Spells Force in regard to drain. Example:
> > ManaBolt Force 5
> > Normally this would have a drain code of 2(S)[Force 5 / 2 round down].
> > Does having a expendable fetish, and making it exclusive (+4 points to
> > Drain) make the drain code
> > 1.) 4(S)[Force 9 / 2 round down]
> > or
> > 2.) 2(S)[Force 5 / 2 round down]
>
> The drain required for a spell that uses fetishes and/or exclusivity is
> determined from the non-altered force - that is, a Manaball-2 that
> requires an expendable fetish has its drain figured from the starting
> force (2), not the ending force (4).
>
The latter. The main rulebook is not a good source on this but GR2
goes through the whole discussion in detail and does explain it in
the latter part of the book.


> Follow-up question, since I popped it off in agf.cyber: A mage is under
> the influence of the Paralysis spell. He a) has a fetish in his hand;
> b) has a fetish in his pocket; c) has a fetish lying on top of his
> foot. Can he still use the fetish to cast a spell?
>
I believe so, there is no bad on casting fetished spells while
projecting as long as the fetishes are on you. I would suggest
contact with the magicians aura to be the vital factor. IMHO.

Mark