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 Feb 7 2012, 09:37 AM
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QUOTE (Stahlseele @ Feb 6 2012, 02:24 PM)  Aside from Drugs. Actually, no such exception. AFAIK. Bye Thanee |
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Feb 7 2012, 09:41 AM
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QUOTE (Dakka Dakka @ Feb 7 2012, 10:12 AM) ...meaning that anything that indirectly increases the initiative attribute logically must be an "initiative enhancement" as well. Uhm... no? It can be seen that way, sure, but it hardly must be seen that way. Bye Thanee |
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Feb 7 2012, 09:59 AM
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The ShadowComedian Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 12,630 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525 |
QUOTE (Thanee @ Feb 7 2012, 10:37 AM) Actually, no such exception. AFAIK. Bye Thanee Well, they are certainly compatible, but they still don't allow more than the usual 5 IP's i think . . -------------------- TrogCorp, Join us while it is still voluntary!
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Feb 7 2012, 10:05 AM
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QUOTE (Thanee @ Feb 7 2012, 10:41 AM) Uhm... no? Then I have to ask what is an Initiative Enhancement? Increases to REA or INT increase Initiative (the Initiative Attribute to be exact), as such they offer enhancements to Initiative.It can be seen that way, sure, but it hardly must be seen that way. Bye Thanee The other possibility is saying "Initiative Enhancement" was never properly defined, so the only thing we know to be an "Initiative Enhancement" are the Reaction Enhancers. This however makes the incompatibility rule a non-rule for WR/MBW. If there is no thing that is classified as "initiative enhancement" except reaction enhancers, the incompatibility never comes into play. For other implants/powers this rule then means that they only are incompatible with Reaction Enhancers, but can be combined with anything else. |
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Feb 7 2012, 10:45 AM
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QUOTE (Dakka Dakka @ Feb 7 2012, 11:05 AM) Then I have to ask what is an Initiative Enhancement? Anything that directly influences Initiative. And Reaction Enhancers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) My main point, though, is - as you also said - that it is not 100% clear. So there is not just a single interpretation. Otherwise it would be 100% clear. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Bye Thanee |
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Feb 7 2012, 10:46 AM
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QUOTE (Stahlseele @ Feb 7 2012, 10:59 AM) Well, they are certainly compatible, ... Show me the rule, then I will believe it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Bye Thanee |
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Feb 7 2012, 10:52 AM
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QUOTE (Thanee @ Feb 7 2012, 11:45 AM) Anything that directly influences Initiative. Where does any rule restrict it to direct increases only? If that were the case AFAIK there is nothing that does that without also increasing passes. And even then there is only the spell Increase Reflexes. QUOTE (Thanee @ Feb 7 2012, 11:45 AM) My main point, though, is - as you also said - that it is not clear. So there is not just a single interpretation. Otherwise it would be clear. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) The problem is that it actually is pretty clear, but logic does not produce the expected or wanted results. |
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Feb 7 2012, 01:01 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 28-September 06 Member No.: 9,490 |
Hey All,
Thanks for the help, this certainly cleared up a lot of my confusion (including my glitching the reading check on MBW). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) |
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Feb 7 2012, 03:22 PM
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QUOTE (Dakka Dakka @ Feb 7 2012, 03:52 AM) Where does any rule restrict it to direct increases only? If that were the case AFAIK there is nothing that does that without also increasing passes. And even then there is only the spell Increase Reflexes. In which case you would never be able to raise the Reaction Attribute or the Intuition Attribute with Karmna once play started, because if you did, your Wires (accelerators, etc) would cease to work. Which is an implausible conclusion. Therefore, anything that Raises the Attributes directly is not an "Initiative Enhancement" by default. I generally go with things that Increase the Initiative IP's. -------------------- Keep the Faith...
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Feb 7 2012, 03:30 PM
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QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Feb 7 2012, 04:22 PM) In which case you would never be able to raise the Reaction Attribute or the Intuition Attribute with Karmna once play started, because if you did, your Wires (accelerators, etc) would cease to work. Which is an implausible conclusion. It is also a wrong conclusion. Spending Karma on REA or INT does not create an enhanced/augmented Attribute. It raises your base attributes(physical, mental and special). Reaction Enhancers, Suprathyroid glands etc. create augmented attribute ratings. Additionally the incompatibility is restricted to technology and magic. Spending Karma is neither.QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Feb 7 2012, 04:22 PM) I generally go with things that Increase the Initiative IP's. That is a very sensible houserule and one most people probably use, but unfortunately that is not what the rules say. Not that that stops anyone from playing differently.
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Feb 7 2012, 03:45 PM
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QUOTE (Dakka Dakka @ Feb 7 2012, 03:30 PM) Additionally the incompatibility is restricted to technology and magic. Spending Karma is neither. Does it always specify that? I don't believe so. You yourself asked what an 'Initiative Enhancement' is - it's not defined. You're both making the same point - RAW is unclear, RAI is not. |
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Feb 7 2012, 03:55 PM
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sorry it depends on what implant/power you are looking at. Some limit it others don't. the point stands though that spending Karma is not an enhancement to initiative but the creation of a higher base initiative.
Actually I'm making another point. RAW is clear, but creates undesired results. |
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Feb 7 2012, 03:56 PM
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Old Man Jones Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,974 Joined: 26-February 02 From: New York Member No.: 1,699 |
As I've said before, one thing I would dearly love to see in future editions of SR is an actual Glossary of Defined Terms.
So many arguments could be resolved if the rules were more precise in wording. -k -------------------- I see myself as witty, urbane, highly talented, hugely successful with a keen sense of style. Plus of course my own special brand of modesty.
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Feb 7 2012, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE (KarmaInferno @ Feb 7 2012, 04:56 PM) As I've said before, one thing I would dearly love to see in future editions of SR is an actual Glossary of Defined Terms. QFTSo many arguments could be resolved if the rules were more precise in wording. |
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Feb 7 2012, 06:48 PM
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QUOTE (KarmaInferno @ Feb 7 2012, 10:56 AM) As I've said before, one thing I would dearly love to see in future editions of SR is an actual Glossary of Defined Terms. So many arguments could be resolved if the rules were more precise in wording. -k Damn skippy!! |
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