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Old 04-03-2016, 11:11 AM   #2
Christopher R. Rice
 
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Default Re: [RPM] Punching Through Wards

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Originally Posted by rsqrdroberts View Post
In any case, adding an extra Lesser Strengthen Magic[3] plus a Bestows Penalty (-2 Narrow)[2] seems to be too cheap of a way to break through a Spell Ward.
You basically have to make a Quick Contest of Path skills, success lets you punch through and reduces the Power by 1. I see nothing wrong with adding an "after effect" to the spell that reduces the Power by a further amount (use Bestows a Penalty) if you are successful in getting through the ward. Your spell is ripping the ward to shreds like a barbed arrow being pulled out of a wound.

It's unofficial now, but I personally allow Bestows a Penalty to penalize the initial roll to resist with HT or Will. It's a spell that's hitting harder than normal. I've used Lesser Strengthen Magic in the past for this, but I think Greater Strengthen Magic may be the better way.
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