 Bypassing wards |
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  Jun 27 2011, 08:24 PM
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I seem to remember there were rules for bypassing wards that did not involve fighting it...now I can't find it...any help?
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Jun 27 2011, 08:28 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,019 Joined: 10-November 10 From: Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia Member No.: 19,166 |
SR4A, page 194.
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Jun 28 2011, 03:02 AM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
Unfortunately, He's talking about SR3... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Jun 28 2011, 04:34 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,885 |
Yeah...have yet to play 4...my game are mid to late 50's and I prefer the system. I know it could be that I just haven't played it yet, but...
I still keep some of the 2nd ed rules for my 3rd ed game...yeah...I'm old... |
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Jun 28 2011, 04:41 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,109 Joined: 13-March 11 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 24,230 |
In my day, we rolled salt crystals because no one understood how to manufacture a square, let alone a cube. The A in SR4A stood for Alpha.
Young whippersnappers and their magic. We just gave the "mage" a bigger stick to hit people with, and it wasn't a metaphor! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/read.gif) |
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Jun 28 2011, 05:15 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 152 Joined: 11-May 06 Member No.: 8,547 |
You might be referring to page 83 of magic in the shadows.
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Jun 28 2011, 06:08 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,885 |
No...I'm thinking it might have been even second ed...corp security or something...It was a way that a character could stealth past a ward...by attuning part of the ward with their signature...or something...
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Jun 28 2011, 07:43 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 389 |
I believe what you're looking for is in the rules for Metamagic, under the Masking entry. I'm not sure, but I believe that covers it.
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Jun 28 2011, 08:36 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
Yes, Masking Metamagics Should Cover it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Jun 29 2011, 12:23 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,019 Joined: 10-November 10 From: Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia Member No.: 19,166 |
QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Jun 27 2011, 11:02 PM)  Unfortunately, He's talking about SR3... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Whoops, completely missed that, sorry. |
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Jun 30 2011, 08:16 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 944 Joined: 24-January 04 From: MO Member No.: 6,014 |
QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Jun 27 2011, 10:02 PM) Unfortunately, He's talking about SR3... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) SR4a p 194: Awakened characters have learned other methods of forcing their way through an astral barrier, however, and may “press through” a barrier with a Magic + Charisma Opposed Test against the barrier’s Force x 2. If the character scores more net hits, she forces her way through the barrier to the other side. With Extended Masking, SM. p61: This technique allows the initiate to extend her Masking metamagic to encompass her foci and any spells she may have quickened, anchored, or may be sustaining. The masking initiate may disguise a number of auras (foci and spells), not counting her own, equal to her initiate grade. Houserule: If you have masking, you can add your initiate grade to your Magic + Charisma test to bypass a barrier. With extended masking you can bring your items/masked spells etc through the barrier with you if you pass your Magic + Charisma + Initiate Grade test. |
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Jun 30 2011, 08:33 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (DamienKnight @ Jun 30 2011, 01:16 PM) SR4a p 194: Awakened characters have learned other methods of forcing their way through an astral barrier, however, and may “press through” a barrier with a Magic + Charisma Opposed Test against the barrier’s Force x 2. If the character scores more net hits, she forces her way through the barrier to the other side. With Extended Masking, SM. p61: This technique allows the initiate to extend her Masking metamagic to encompass her foci and any spells she may have quickened, anchored, or may be sustaining. The masking initiate may disguise a number of auras (foci and spells), not counting her own, equal to her initiate grade. Houserule: If you have masking, you can add your initiate grade to your Magic + Charisma test to bypass a barrier. With extended masking you can bring your items/masked spells etc through the barrier with you if you pass your Magic + Charisma + Initiate Grade test. Again, Yes, I know... The OP was asking about SR3, not SR4. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wobble.gif) |
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Jul 1 2011, 05:06 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 944 Joined: 24-January 04 From: MO Member No.: 6,014 |
QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Jun 30 2011, 03:33 PM) Again, Yes, I know... The OP was asking about SR3, not SR4. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wobble.gif) Ah, I thought they meant that the rule being quoted was from 3rd, and I was pointing out it still exists in 4th.Yeah, in 3rd, magic in the shadows p 83 For an astrally perceiving character, make a Charisma Test against a target number equal to the barrier's Force. If the successes equal or exceed half the barrier's Force (round down), the character passes through unharmed. The book doesnt actually mention Masking through a barrier, but that sounds familiar to me from 3rd edition days. I would houserule it in 3rd to let a Masking magician add his Initiate grade in bonus dice to his charsma test for passing through a barrier. |
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Jul 1 2011, 09:39 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 15-June 11 Member No.: 31,521 |
Fooling Astral Barriers, 88, Magic in the Shadows.
You can use masking to sync with barriers. |
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