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11-09-2016, 08:45 AM | #1 |
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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[RPM] [MTA] Path of Chance and the Sphere of Entropy: looking for UNCONVENTIONAL uses
Greetings, all!
On one hand, I like freeform magic systems. On the other, I used to have great difficulty with probability-and-destiny-affecting spells/effects, and still find them somewhat difficult to employ to the best effect. With other areas of magic, such as mind magic, life magic, energy/forces magic or crossroads/space/correspondence magic, coming up with unconventional/unusual ideas seems easier for me. So I'm tapping into the forum hive mind in search of more unconventional, non-obvious, original ideas of spells and effects of this category. Not the the dime-a-dozen "afflict with Cursed" or the usual "reroll for this skill", but things that lie below the surface and/or push the envelope of the Path (in case of Ritual Path Magic) or Sphere (in case of Mage the Ascension). Here are some ideas of my own that I hope will make a reasonably viable start of the brainstorm:
What other effect ideas would fit right in among these ones? Thanks in advance! |
11-09-2016, 02:27 PM | #2 |
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Re: [RPM] [MTA] Path of Chance and the Sphere of Entropy: looking for UNCONVENTIONAL
One that I used!
There is a random chance at any given point in time that a cosmic ray, magnetic disturbance pressure wave or otherwise will complete an open circut (A button or trigger). As such, after arriving at a building being held by individuals known for there attachment to explosive devices the wizard Valin cast a spell over the whole building which resulted in many multiple explosions, and a relatively empty building to explore. |
11-09-2016, 06:38 PM | #3 |
Join Date: Oct 2016
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Re: [RPM] [MTA] Path of Chance and the Sphere of Entropy: looking for UNCONVENTIONAL
In the film Equilibrium, the characters were supposed to have practiced series of shooting maneuvers that gave them optimal chances of clearing a room based on the probable reactions of the opposition to the start of the sequence. It seems like if you were a master of entropy/probability you could achieve an effect somewhere between that and the "internal planning monologue" scenes in the Robert Downey Jr Sherlock Holmes movies. It even sort of fits with the Euthanatos schtick in Mage.
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chance, entropy, mage the ascension, mta, path of chance, ritual path magic, rpm |
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