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Old 05-28-2017, 08:45 PM   #33
simply Nathan
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Default Re: [Basic] Skill of the week: Surgery

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Originally Posted by Andreas View Post
Why would that be optimal with the default Magic rules? IQ 10, Magery 7 is significantly less expensive, allows the learning of spells faster and allows you to spend more FP on spells.
Because you usually aren't allowed to buy Magery 4+ without an Unusual Background, often one of 10/level? It's something GURPS seemed a little paranoid about early in 4th Edition, just like the boogeyman of "weapon Talent". It's one of those things that's been loosening up.
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