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Old 02-18-2018, 12:55 PM   #3
Mithlas
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Default Re: Psionic Powers (tweaked for setting)

I'm not allowing the "deep scan" version of Telereceive, but even without being able to dig down through the target's mind telepathically they can still use a skilled interrogator to bring at least some sensitive topics to surface thoughts. I limit it both to keep Telepathy from becoming 'overpowered' - there's also no mental domination, even from the psionic aliens - as well as to keep telepathy a tool used alongside other more mundane tools.

That being said, do you think that invalidates Telereceive if players can't "dig" with it? Telespeak doesn't say anything about dropping into thoughts, though with techniques it's possible it might allow transmission or reception of thoughts. If that sounds wrong, then maybe dropping Telespeak and leaving the options at Tele-send/receive would allow them the capabilities most will look for without being ridiculously expensive.

What about other powers? Do the lists for each category look like they are reasonable? Is anything off about them? Should Energy-type psis have some minor form of darkness power?
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