I will seek council from the Dumpshockians..., Debate on I. Reflexes v.s. D. Reflexes Options Track this topic Email this topic Print this topic Download this topic Subscribe to this forum Display Modes Outline Switch to: Standard Switch to: Linear+

[The Red Menace]

During our last game session a few players got into a lengthy discussion about the spell Increased Reflexes (SR4 Source book) and Decreased Reflexes (Streets of Magic). One of the players felt that Decreased reflexes has a clear and unfair advantage over Increased Reflexes in a couple of ways.

-First off, the Decreased Reflexes spell is cheaper on DV.

-Next, when given an example in which an ally casts Increased Reflexes on a teammate and sustains the spell in a sustaining foci, then an opponent casts Decreased Reflexes on that same teammate...Though the foci is being consistently used each Initiative Pass, the Decreased Reflexes spell spoils any use that the foci has so long as the opponent caster sustains the spell.

-Some players thought this was unfair and feel that if both Increased Reflexes and Decreased Reflexes are used, both spells net hit successes should be recorded and the higher net hits should be able to exist while the other spell cancels.

-Another suggestion was that no matter what, the last person to cast their spell should be the one to have the appropriate affect on the host.

What I am looking for is any aid,references or evidence anyone may be able to find that could help resolve the matter. We attempted to search for some, but a gridlock of translation put us at a dead end.

My only request is that if you are going to chime in with a suggestion, factoid or any other aid...PLEASE be respectful when answering as I plan on showing the players any and all replies.
Thanks for any help,
The Red Menace