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David Bofinger · 03-22-2020, 07:17 AM

I don't see how an illusory master physicker could really work, because the bandages are really supposed to stay on after the physicker finishes. If they disappear then I think at least a good chunk of the damage would come back.

The illusory jug of healing potion has the problem that healing potions don't really have a distinct appearance. Typically a jug of healing potion looks a lot like a jug of water. Illusions tend to use the "When you hear hoof beats, think horses, not zebras," principle. So e.g. a myrmidon is normally a 24-point Melee character because the viewer isn't going to assume they are somehow special unless there's a good reason to do so. Now maybe Ondryth the Indispensable, primary provider of healing potions in these parts, puts a lavender ribbon round each bottle, and maybe that would persuade the drinker this was a real Ondryth potion. But you'd need to make an argument.

03-22-2020, 07:17 AM	#34
David Bofinger Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sydney, Australia	Re: Melee/Wizard newbie question I don't see how an illusory master physicker could really work, because the bandages are really supposed to stay on after the physicker finishes. If they disappear then I think at least a good chunk of the damage would come back. The illusory jug of healing potion has the problem that healing potions don't really have a distinct appearance. Typically a jug of healing potion looks a lot like a jug of water. Illusions tend to use the "When you hear hoof beats, think horses, not zebras," principle. So e.g. a myrmidon is normally a 24-point Melee character because the viewer isn't going to assume they are somehow special unless there's a good reason to do so. Now maybe Ondryth the Indispensable, primary provider of healing potions in these parts, puts a lavender ribbon round each bottle, and maybe that would persuade the drinker this was a real Ondryth potion. But you'd need to make an argument.