From:	James A Riegel <riegelja@*****.MSU.EDU>
Subject:	Re: [SR3] Conjuring
Date:	Wed, 30 Jul 1997 06:59:46 -0400

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> John E Pederson said on 23:03/28 Jul 97...
> I don't like Drain being based on Charisma either, for the simple reason
> that the Magic rating is almost never used in conjuring-type operations.
> Only for banishing does it come into play, and it's not too hard to simply
> avoid that altogether if you want to. This is especially true for
> conjuring adepts.
Hmm.....as far as the magic rating goes, I view it as a basic raw potential for
magic...how much can you channel through your body before the drain starts
becoming physical....Conjuring as a charisma based event makes sense too me for
the same reasons a couple o others have already said (social interaction with
astral being). I haven't had anything but not so hot experiences toying with
the conjuring rules. Heres a thought I'm planning to for making magic rating
mean more.....allow 'on the fly' spell casting at up to 1/2 force with an
increase in drain level and damage. Will post results after I've had players
try it a few times.
Hmm....This is my second post now (assuming this is making it to the list and
not individuals) so I prolly ought to say "hey all". Sorry if things sometimes
have a day or say lag in thread before I respond....I work wayyy to much.
*grin*

JR


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