 Spirit domains in SR4, Yea or nay? |
 Mar 27 2010, 09:36 AM
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I was rereading my copy of SR2 the other day when I chanced upon the rules for nature spirits and spirit domains. This is a very interesting idea to me. I have long been uneasy with the fact that hermetics and shamans, two groups with vastly different views on the nature of magic, are now mechanically identical (or at least far more similar than they were). I understand why this is so: to better balance multiple traditions and to make it possible for players to create custom traditions. But I still think it detracts from the flavor of the game.
What does Dumpshock think? Could spirit domains be reintroduced in a way that makes sense and is balanced? Should the concept be tied to tradition, having "domain" traditions vs. "summon anywhere" traditions, or should summoning a spirit in its home domain merely offer a bonus of some sort? Or would you care to take a third option? |
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Tanegar Spirit domains in SR4 Mar 27 2010, 09:36 AM
Dr. Funkenstein I never cared for them. They were overly restrict... Mar 27 2010, 09:57 AM Dragnar Spirit domains were annoying to keep track of whil... Mar 27 2010, 10:28 AM
Tanegar QUOTE (Dragnar @ Mar 27 2010, 06:28 AM) S... Mar 27 2010, 09:21 PM Mantis Also in previous editions mages couldn't summo... Mar 27 2010, 11:47 AM knasser I liked the old domains. I think the new rules are... Mar 27 2010, 12:05 PM Red-ROM I liked the domains, I think It could be reinvente... Mar 28 2010, 12:54 AM AngelisStorm Now that would be interesting. Some version of th... Mar 28 2010, 01:03 AM  |
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