From:	"J. Keith Henry" <Ereskanti@***.COM>
Subject:	Re: Astral... (was Re: Centering vs Penalties (was Re: [SR3] Spell
Date:	Sun, 13 Jul 1997 12:35:03 -0400

In a message dated 97-07-13 10:28:52 EDT, mbreton@**.netcom.com (Matb)
writes:

>
> Read the conclusions that I was drawing on, Spike, before dissenting.
> If synching is not a part of area-effect spells, then every valid target
> within the area gets spelled. The caster would have to see the center
> of the spell radius, yes. The spell travels to that location and
> explodes outward; anyone within its area is then within LOS... of the
> spell.

There is one argument I can find on this...an area spell "blasts inward" from
the outer perimeter of it's area, not outward from it's source. I agree with
what you are saying Matt, I just wish it were explained better.

> Off-thread: Via Masking, you can change the perception of your Aura.
> Shouldn't this, then, add to the difficulty of someone trying to
> manabolt you? (They see an Aura, but it's not your true Aura.)

IF you go into a concentrated/active Masking usage. Otherwise, the aura,
though masked, is still present to certain degrees, even if it isn't your
"real aura".

-Keith