SRM - Limits To Downtime, simple suggestion to curb some abuses Options Track this topic Email this topic Print this topic Download this topic Subscribe to this forum Display Modes Outline Switch to: Standard Switch to: Linear+

[j2klbs]

Hi Bull,

I would recommend you limit the force of spells or spirits cast during downtime to the magician's Magic rating. As it stand right now, Buying Hits is a big advantage to the magician since there is no chance of death.

For example, in my home crew there is a mage (Magic 10, dice pools around 18). So, he can quicken a spell at Force 20 (e.g. Increased Reaction) and with buying hits avoid going unconscious. Now, with a Force 20 spell, his spell cannot be Dispelled or disrupted via Mana Barriers. Note that in a real campaign, the GM could have the magician roll the dice which might result in his accidental death. So, this problem is really a result of the (necessary) organized campaign down-time rules.

Simply limiting the max force for spells and spirits during off-time to the Magic rating would curb the worst of this abuse.

Thoughts?
~Jason