From:	Nexx nexx@********.net
Subject:	Magical SOTA?
Date:	Sun, 1 Oct 2000 23:34:59 -0500

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From: "Zebulin Magby" <zebulingod@*****.com>

> If there is a SOTA for magic, how is it explained? Furthermore, can
someone
> give me a brief description of the various things that "degrade"?

I would count SOTA for magic as showing up two places: Magic Background and
Spell Defense.

Basically, people are studying magic all the time. Unless a character keeps
up with this research (spending money for journals, etc.), he's going to
have a harder time defending against someone who has kept up with the latest
breakthrough in penetrating spell defense, and will also have trouble
understanding a formula written incorporating the latest research. Thus,
rather than his equipment getting less effective, he becomes less effective
and relevant... just like a scholar who doesn't keep up with the latest
developments in his field.

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