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AlexanderHowl · 10-20-2019, 11:28 AM

Strength only matters in warfare when you are using muscle-powered weapons, which is not necessarily a factor when magical systems like RPM are in existence. RPM can allow for the creation of powered weapons gadgets that do not require any ST, as well as non-weapon attacks. If a woman can use RPM to transform a man to the size of a beetle, she can step on him as easily as if he was initially ST 20 as if he was initially ST 10. Or she can make him into a shadow and ignore him while she goes about her business.

Against magic, Magical Resistance becomes the primary defense, followed by high HT and Will (though Mana levels may help). High ST stops being as much of an important factor, especially since RPM can also enhance ST. In effect, it is the side with the greatest magical support who wins battles, as sides without magic suffer a tremendous disadvantage.

10-20-2019, 11:28 AM	#29
AlexanderHowl Join Date: Feb 2016	Re: Magical Matriarchies [Fantasy] Strength only matters in warfare when you are using muscle-powered weapons, which is not necessarily a factor when magical systems like RPM are in existence. RPM can allow for the creation of powered weapons gadgets that do not require any ST, as well as non-weapon attacks. If a woman can use RPM to transform a man to the size of a beetle, she can step on him as easily as if he was initially ST 20 as if he was initially ST 10. Or she can make him into a shadow and ignore him while she goes about her business. Against magic, Magical Resistance becomes the primary defense, followed by high HT and Will (though Mana levels may help). High ST stops being as much of an important factor, especially since RPM can also enhance ST. In effect, it is the side with the greatest magical support who wins battles, as sides without magic suffer a tremendous disadvantage.