RPM Maximum Path Level

Dalren · 10-07-2013, 06:56 PM

Based on Thaumatology - Ritual Path Magic:

A caster’s Path skill can never exceed the lower of his Thaumatology skill or (12 + Magery level)
Every Path defaults to Thaumatology-6.

What happens in case of a character with Magery 0 [5], IQ 16 [120], Thaumatology 13 [1] if they want to buy Path skills? Spending a point in a Path (a IQ/VH skill) normally would grant the Path at IQ-3 which in this case would be 13. Since Path skills are limited by Magery level, the maximum level allowed in this case would be 12. There appears to be two possible conclusions that could be made in this situation:

The character can buy the Path at 13, but treats it as 12 for all purposes until his Magery increases.
The character cannot spend points on Path skills until his Magery increases. This results in only being able to cast at his default score of 7.

sir_pudding · 10-07-2013, 06:58 PM

It caps at 12.

Anaraxes · 10-07-2013, 07:01 PM

#1 (effective skill 12). You can't make full use of your training and intellect thanks to your lack of magical aptitude and talent. But it's not as bad as if you had no knowledge at all, and were operating at default.

PK · 10-07-2013, 08:04 PM

What they said. You spend the point, and you get the Path skill at 12. When you get around to raising that Magery, it'll automatically go up to meet your new cap until it's eventually at the level you paid for.

10-07-2013, 06:58 PM	#2
sir_pudding Wielder of Smart Pants Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ventura CA	Re: RPM Maximum Path Level It caps at 12.

10-07-2013, 07:01 PM	#3
Anaraxes Join Date: Sep 2007	Re: RPM Maximum Path Level #1 (effective skill 12). You can't make full use of your training and intellect thanks to your lack of magical aptitude and talent. But it's not as bad as if you had no knowledge at all, and were operating at default.

10-07-2013, 08:04 PM	#4
PK Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dobbstown Sane Asylum	Re: RPM Maximum Path Level What they said. You spend the point, and you get the Path skill at 12. When you get around to raising that Magery, it'll automatically go up to meet your new cap until it's eventually at the level you paid for. __________________ Reverend Pee Kitty of the Order Malkavian-Dobbsian (Twitter) (LJ) MyGURPS: My house rules and *GURPS* resources. #SJGamesLive: I answered questions about *GURPS After the End* and more! {Watch Video} - {Read Transcript}

10-07-2013, 06:56 PM	#1
Dalren Join Date: Jun 2012	RPM Maximum Path Level Based on Thaumatology - Ritual Path Magic: A caster’s Path skill can never exceed the lower of his Thaumatology skill or (12 + Magery level) Every Path defaults to Thaumatology-6. What happens in case of a character with Magery 0 [5], IQ 16 [120], Thaumatology 13 [1] if they want to buy Path skills? Spending a point in a Path (a IQ/VH skill) normally would grant the Path at IQ-3 which in this case would be 13. Since Path skills are limited by Magery level, the maximum level allowed in this case would be 12. There appears to be two possible conclusions that could be made in this situation: The character can buy the Path at 13, but treats it as 12 for all purposes until his Magery increases. The character cannot spend points on Path skills until his Magery increases. This results in only being able to cast at his default score of 7.