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 Oct 6 2011, 03:48 PM
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Runner  Group: Members Posts: 2,782 Joined: 28-August 09 Member No.: 17,566  |
QUOTE (Ascalaphus @ Oct 5 2011, 08:39 AM)  So is the big objection to flattish wards (3D, but with one dimension fairly small, for example 5cm x 1m x 1m) that they might be too useful/abused by clever people? Or is there a metaphysical idea behind it? Mana Barrier + quickening. Fairly sure that works, since Area spells can be shaped - but I don't recall off the top of my head if that spell has the area tag. |
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Oct 6 2011, 05:04 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 (Udoshi @ Oct 6 2011, 09:48 AM) Mana Barrier + quickening. Fairly sure that works, since Area spells can be shaped - but I don't recall off the top of my head if that spell has the area tag. Quickening is a waste in such a circumstance. |
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Oct 6 2011, 06:31 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
Keep in mind that there's more than one way to "ward" something against magic. Biofiber, FAB II, Guardian Vines, etc. There are even semi-generic rules that don't go into intimate detail for how or why they work, such as Shielded Smuggling Compartments in Arsenal (p. 144).
I think it's better to use the right tool for the job rather than trying to manipulate the rules for warding so that they cover everything. Besides, considering how relatively easy it is to defeat or bypass a ward, it's not that great of a security measure. Especially if the opponent doesn't care if you know if they're coming or not, such as attacking you in a van. |
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Oct 6 2011, 06:57 PM
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The ShadowComedian Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,538 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525 |
Random question:
how would you transport these active wards? you would ram everything active on the astral . . |
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Oct 6 2011, 07:00 PM
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Advocatus Diaboli Group: Members Posts: 13,994 Joined: 20-November 07 From: USA Member No.: 14,282 |
That question will be answered in an upcoming sourcebook. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
In the current RAW, there's no question of *ramming*, just of movement. |
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Oct 6 2011, 08:15 PM
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Deus Absconditus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,742 Joined: 1-September 03 From: Downtown Seattle, UCAS Member No.: 5,566 |
I would suggest that momentum and inertia mean nothing on the Astral plane. Interacting with a ward does not cause damage
More than likely, astral forms would simply be displaced from the path of an oncoming ward unless they chose to resist, at which point the normal rules for breaking barries take effect. |
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Oct 6 2011, 08:57 PM
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Advocatus Diaboli Group: Members Posts: 13,994 Joined: 20-November 07 From: USA Member No.: 14,282 |
Ditto. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Oct 6 2011, 10:55 PM
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Moving Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 573 Joined: 23-July 03 From: outside America Member No.: 5,015 |
QUOTE (Synner @ Jun 6 2007, 11:12 PM) In your example, the ward has moved and has encountered an astral/projecting presence - resolve as usual (pressing through barriers rules) |
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Oct 7 2011, 08:51 AM
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The ShadowComedian Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,538 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525 |
Yeah, that's what i was going for . .
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