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12-12-2006, 03:35 PM | #22 |
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I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that it gives Invisibility to anybody. That's why I asked if it would grant powers limited to one's Talents. In the case of Hobbits, which tend to be overlooked by others, I think the Ring might just amplify that 'theme' by making them truly invisible.
Likewise, I supect that Gandalf would receive a boost in his innate magical abilities, Galadriel would become unbearably beautiful and charismatic, et cetera, all according to their own personal, racial, or social themes. |
12-12-2006, 03:43 PM | #23 | |
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What about something highlighting the Ring's desire to return to Sauron? They speak of this several times in the book, and movie? Is there a means to display the will of the ring to make its return to its master?
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12-12-2006, 03:48 PM | #24 | |
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12-12-2006, 04:34 PM | #25 |
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Ally (150% power; available constantly; Special Abilities, +50%; Unwilling, -50%) [40].
I'm surprised at how puny it looks, but I guess that's the typical reaction to the One Ring anyway. ;D I'm not 100% comfortable with statting the Ring as an Ally, since the Ring itself would probably have a set point value, but that is certainly the easiest way to write it up, mechanics-wise. On the other hand, if you view the ring as a magical tool instead of a character, then, yes, I can see how it's usefulness could be effectively without limit. P.S.: If the Ring isn't sentient, then the Ally power could be raised far beyond 150%. |
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12-12-2006, 06:08 PM | #27 | |
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Of course it wouldn't have any reaction to Magery, because there is no such thing as Magery in Middle Earth. "Magic" in TLOTR is the function of innate divinely sourced gifts, and gadgets. Both are most appropriately designed with powers. The Ring for example is a repository of much of Sauron's "divine essence". He put his power into the ring because it was only thus that he could avoid the ongoing decline of his point total (which was of course part of the ongoing decline of the world as a whole). So if you were a big cheese, what could you do with the Ring? Well the first thing you could probably do is Telecommunication with any of the wearers of the lesser rings and domination of the ones with a Will inferior to yours. This works best on humans and ringwraiths of course. It would probably boost your already considerable reaction bonuses from appearance, charisma and Voice especially versus any of the critters of darkness. (Thus for example Frodo could considerably multiply his reaction bonus versus Gollum). |
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12-12-2006, 07:24 PM | #28 |
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I guess a question that really needs to be asked (at least for me) is: How many of these explanations were spelled-out by Tolkien in his works and/or interviews, and how many are based on his posthumously-edited material, and assumptions made by people over the years?
There's nothing wrong with things like the "Morgoth power" concept, but it'd be nice no know for certain that's what Tolkien intended -- without having to earn a doctorate in his works. Another thing that I question is why, if Tolkien's world is so clear-cut and easily understood (and I don't mean to be facetious), there isn't already an extensive and authoratative fan-written adaptation for GURPS that the community can turn to as being perfect for the job. |
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