From:	Sebastian Wiers m0ng005e@*********.com
Subject:	Magic Resistance Edge (Was Heal/Treat...
Date:	Fri, 17 Sep 1999 02:26:09 -0700

> > OK, I may be making an interpretation you differ with, but it seems a
> > logical one to me, based on the DM spell rules. Certainly the MR edge
daoe
> > not assist against Distance Strike, Killing Hands, or spirit powers; a
> > spell is not involved in any way, right?
> > Still, I may be extrapolating in the wrong direction. OK, assuming
that
> > the MR edge DID aid in resiting DR spells, how do I use the dice? As
spell
> > defense dice, wih a TN equal to spell force? As dodge dice, with a TN
of
> > 4+ appropriate modifiers? As extra body dice, with a TN equal to
whatever
> > the attack power works out to after appropriate armor? All are
possible
> > ways to "resist" the spell (or its effects), but none really seems
> > appropriate.
>
> You named it right amongst your options. Resistance Dice, as per the
name
> "Magic Resistance". It helps in the resisting of the spell's effects,
not in
> the accuracy of the magician or slipping away from the accuracy one of
the
> examples you are giving.

So as body dice? Hurg, that's wierd. I mean, I guess being magically
reistant to fire is eaiser if theres some armor between you and the
flame...
Ok, so what if you are magically resitant, and you ride your motorcycle
into a barrier? ;p

Mongoose
>
> -K