From:	Kelson kelson13@***********.com
Subject:	Invisibility
Date:	Wed, 31 Mar 1999 11:22:50 -0800

On Wed, 31 Mar 1999 13:46:48 Airwasp wrote:

>The Astral does not lie. Tell that to the normal mundane who only sees the
>physical body in the real world.

Well, this is besides the point. Regardless, having access to the Astral is an advantage,
yes.

> Besides, the astral does not always tell the
>truth, it will show the person that what lies in front of them is not what it
>seems, but it still up to the perceptions of the individual astral traveller
>to figure out what exactly the truth is.

Yes, but it is not lying. It is allowing you to see what you are able to see.

>> And don't even get me started on Distance Strike. Sheesh. If you want to
>> cast a spell - cast a spell already. Create a Physical Magician instead of
>a
>> Physad.

>I actually take some offense from that, as it is known that some people who
>advance themselves in the world of Mysticism can move objects through sheer
>force of will.

That's fine. To each their own. I am speaking within the realm of SR only (not the real
world). To me, focusing your energy and then using it to damage an opponent at a distance
is *awfully* similar to casting a ranged spell. To me, the main limitation to a PhysAd is
the necessity to ground their magic through their physical bodies. Thus, if they aren't
touching it - they don't affect it. I actually enjoy the variety of magic in SR. I just
don't think it's all that fun to let everyone do basically the same thing. Some magicians
can do some things that others can't. That's the way I like it. YMMV. :)

>Before you respond to the second section, I don't want to start a flame war as
>this part deals with belief / theory in/of Magic, and I can readily see that
>we have very different opinions.

My opinions are based upon the SR system only. My real world beliefs are much different
and not relevant.
It would make no sense to argue them on this list.

>-Mike

Justin


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