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Old 03-17-2018, 12:05 AM   #4
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Default Re: Path book magic: Hermetic themes

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Originally Posted by Drakyrias View Post
I actually am a bit confused about the difference between "Path" and "Book"

Which is why I went Path since I like the system and there were samples.

I'm using the Path/book system to simulate more mundane practitioners (mortal magic users) to allow there to be a difference between ordinary magic users and magic users like Loki or Dr. Strange (since I'm running a Marvel/DC mashup) who use Sphere magic which is far more dynamic.
Paths are like GURPS magic colleges and related in an intuitive way.
Books are created by a mage or tradition and the interrelation of the rituals included may be harder to figure out.

Dr. Strange I would do with Path (Vishanti, Watoomb, Cytoorak, Ikonn, etc) and pull stuff from Realm Magic.
Dr. Fate I would do more as a regular Super.
Most other mages would be Path/Book, mixed with some powers.
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