 The Science of Magic, Pathagoreans, Renewed Hermetics, Science |
 Feb 23 2005, 08:11 PM
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In our group someone we have need of a science baised hermetic.
I read through the magical schools listen in in SOTA:2064, and the Pathagorean school and the Renewed Hermetic School seem to be the most scientific. After reading through their descriptions carefully, I had a few questions, so here we go. Does the Pathagorean view of sacred numbers amount to mysticsm? If magic is science how do you explain astrall quests or totem spirits? Specifically if magic is a science then what rational is there for learning abilities ganing magic through a ritual? I'm not sure how easy it will be to pull of an "Age of reason" style academic mage, but we thought it was interesting. Any advice would be appreciated. |
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Bandwidthoracle The Science of Magic Feb 23 2005, 08:11 PM
Chibu QUOTE (Bandwidthoracle @ Feb 23 2005, 03:11 P... Feb 23 2005, 08:15 PM Fortune QUOTE (Chibu @ Feb 24 2005, 07:15 AM) I can t... Feb 23 2005, 08:21 PM mfb the pythagorean view of numbers isn't necessar... Feb 23 2005, 08:23 PM hahnsoo The way magic is presented in Shadowrun can be lik... Feb 23 2005, 08:30 PM Ancient History I started something along those lines, once. Never... Feb 23 2005, 08:30 PM Bandwidthoracle So going from a wholly non-mystical view would th... Feb 23 2005, 08:31 PM AIM-54 QUOTE (Bandwidthoracle) So going from a wholly no... Feb 23 2005, 08:38 PM hahnsoo QUOTE (Bandwidthoracle) So going from a wholly no... Feb 23 2005, 08:40 PM Bandwidthoracle QUOTE (hahnsoo)Now, in the case of the dogmatic sc... Feb 23 2005, 08:53 PM Dawnshadow For a scientific take on ritual and so on...
Cons... Feb 23 2005, 08:56 PM hahnsoo QUOTE (Bandwidthoracle @ Feb 23 2005, 03:53 P... Feb 23 2005, 09:01 PM Cray74 QUOTE (Chibu) QUOTE (Bandwidthoracle @ Feb 23... Feb 23 2005, 09:01 PM hahnsoo QUOTE (Cray74) Other shamans accept their totems a... Feb 23 2005, 09:03 PM AIM-54 QUOTE (hahnsoo) QUOTE (Cray74 @ Feb 23 2005, ... Feb 23 2005, 09:05 PM Kagetenshi QUOTE (Chibu) QUOTE (Bandwidthoracle @ Feb 23... Feb 23 2005, 09:07 PM Garland As for the Passions in ED, while they may be actua... Feb 23 2005, 09:13 PM audun QUOTE (Bandwidthoracle)In our group someone we hav... Feb 23 2005, 09:30 PM Quix QUOTE (AIM-54)QUOTE (hahnsoo @ Feb 23 2005, 0... Feb 23 2005, 09:40 PM Fortune So would his Fashion spell be called Calvin Klein? Feb 23 2005, 09:43 PM Bandwidthoracle QUOTE (audun)How come you didn't find the alch... Feb 23 2005, 09:44 PM mfb doesn't the lab just replace the standard herm... Feb 23 2005, 09:46 PM Bandwidthoracle QUOTE (Quix)Powerball? Stunball? I want Calvin Bal... Feb 23 2005, 09:46 PM Fortune Don't dis Toaster! Feb 23 2005, 09:51 PM AIM-54 QUOTE (Bandwidthoracle) QUOTE (Quix)Powerball? Stu... Feb 23 2005, 09:52 PM Herald of Verjigorm No, a proper Calvinball is sufficiently complicate... Feb 23 2005, 09:57 PM Eyeless Blond QUOTE (AIM-54) QUOTE (hahnsoo @ Feb 23 2005, ... Feb 23 2005, 10:05 PM Garland It's like a portable mana storm... Feb 23 2005, 10:06 PM Eyeless Blond QUOTE (Herald of Verjigorm) add or change entries ... Feb 23 2005, 10:09 PM AIM-54 QUOTE (Garland) It's like a portable mana st... Feb 23 2005, 10:10 PM Herald of Verjigorm QUOTE (Garland) It's like a portable mana st... Feb 23 2005, 10:11 PM Garland The first time I GMed "that other game" ... Feb 23 2005, 10:15 PM Bandwidthoracle QUOTE (Fortune) Don't dis Toaster!
I i... Feb 23 2005, 10:17 PM Kagetenshi On the contrary, he is following the true path. Ev... Feb 23 2005, 10:24 PM Bandwidthoracle QUOTE (Kagetenshi) On the contrary, he is followin... Feb 23 2005, 10:34 PM Edward Many of the rituals can still make sense to a tota... Feb 24 2005, 04:35 AM Pthgar QUOTE (Fortune) So would his Fashion spell be call... Feb 24 2005, 04:45 AM audun QUOTE (Bandwidthoracle)QUOTE (audun)How come you d... Feb 24 2005, 12:41 PM Bandwidthoracle QUOTE (audun) No. There's no specific rules ab... Feb 24 2005, 09:38 PM
Ancient History Heh. If for no other reason, pick up Ivy & Chr... Feb 24 2005, 10:31 PM  |
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