PotatoJedi
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Alex. Apparently Freddy now.
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Post by PotatoJedi on Apr 16, 2019 11:36:47 GMT
The problem I see with this now is that there is only a handful of zones you can use this in. Once you use it, you never have a need to use it in that zone again unless it drastically changes. It will turn into one of those "I have to use my 10 Free Skill checks on this because there is literally no other way to build it up/get a crit". I think it needs one more function to make it useful enough. What about…
Time Check
Casting time: 1 rnd Range: self Duration: Instantaneous MP cost: 2mp
Tells you the era/time period of where you are. You can also use this to find out how long "a thing" would take, i.e. how long until that tree is fully grown, how long until that battery is dead, how long until my souffle is cooked to perfection, how long before this food goes rotten, how long can I survive underwater with this tank of oxygen, etc. This can only be used on "things". You cannot use this to find out how long until the evil overlord's plans come to pass.
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Post by Fantômas on Apr 16, 2019 22:42:03 GMT
Look at what other 1st lvl spells can do. They are all very basic and a few also have limited use and would also be had to justify in game eg the first fire tree spell. I don't think we should design these with the current discussion about when you can/can't cast spells in mind. They should be agnostic to this
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Post by logan9a on Apr 16, 2019 23:29:30 GMT
I'm still thinking a good first level spell would be 'determine tech level' - as you'd automatically figure out the magic level by trying to cast the spell.
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Post by Fantômas on Apr 16, 2019 23:48:16 GMT
I'm still thinking a good first level spell would be 'determine tech level' - as you'd automatically figure out the magic level by trying to cast the spell. Such as I posted 4/5 posts up?
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Post by logan9a on Apr 17, 2019 8:46:45 GMT
By 'tech level' I didn't mean "Tells you the era/time period of where you are.", I meant 'what is the willpower multiplier for tech'.
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PotatoJedi
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Post by PotatoJedi on Apr 17, 2019 11:48:38 GMT
I don't see the point in that. You can easily find that out by just experimenting with a tech device.
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Post by Fantômas on Apr 17, 2019 14:30:13 GMT
Time Check
Casting time: 1 rnd Range: self Duration: Instantaneous MP cost: 2mp
Tells you the era/time period of where you are and what if any willpower multiplier there is for technology use
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Scott
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Post by Scott on Apr 17, 2019 15:36:35 GMT
A hollow voice says "At the tone, the time will be cyberpunk...BEEEP."
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Post by logan9a on Apr 22, 2019 18:11:09 GMT
Time Check [Credit: Freddy, Pete]
Casting time: 1 rnd Range: self Duration: Instantaneous MP cost: 2mp
Tells you the era/time period of where you are and what if any willpower multiplier there is for technology use. Note that for some zones, the GM may speak in vagaries, say 'it's complicated' etc.
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