From:	Steve Kenson <TalonMail@***.COM>
Subject:	Re: Voluntary Spells
Date:	Mon, 22 Dec 1997 15:40:47 -0500

Andy Gardner <A.Gardner@******.COM> wrote:
>> * Voluntary subject spells may be resisted, in which case the spell
>> automatically fails (no Test required).
>What about somebody under control thoughts being told to resist ?
>Since they know (ish) what's happening can they override the control?

I'd suppose so. Use the normal Willpower Test in the spell's description.

>> * Spells where the caster is also the target are obviously never resisted
>> (unless the spellcaster has some serious mental issues).
>What are the thoughts on LOS requirements for the above ?

IMHO, a sorcerer doesn't need to see to cast spells on himself.

>Anybody ever considered the following use of spell defence or
>shielding ?
>1.) The recipient doesn't have to want to be protected, just be in
>line of sight of the mage who is allocating the dice.
>2.) The protection provided is designed to interfere with the
>incoming spell.

Technically, under the current rules, this does not apply. Spell defense and
shielding provide extra dice for the target's RESISTANCE TEST. If the target
chooses not to resist, there is no Resistance Test and those dice are not
used. I would imagine the TN increase for shielding would still apply.

Steve K.