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Originally Posted by vicky_molokh
It compares to (at the absolute most) having +5 to skill. But this +5 is available if and only if the skill is used in minimal time. Also, quite importantly, it doesn't stack with Extra Time bonuses, and can't stack with bonuses from complimentary actions and/or skills unless those are also performed in minimal time. For a high-IQ character, Visualisation might be a better deal for skills that take more than a minute at the -9 mark.
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Good analysis! But keep in mind, it's for a category of skills, not just one skill. I can see any thief, spy or rogue finding this very valuable, especially with the -10 "instant action" rule where the penalty is reduced to -5.