01-29-2010, 09:00 AM | #1 |
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Reverse Cosmic.
"Cosmic" is a very flexible enhancement which allows great customization on how to improve traits; My question is:
Is there a limitation modifier, or modifiers that are or can be use to attach new handicaps or constraints and/or remove assets or abilities inherent to a trait not already covered by other specified limitations? Something that would work as a sort of reverse first level "Cosmic". For example, let's take say, the "Telecommunication: Telesend" trait and imagine some modifications: "Telesend" allows a character to maintain multiple contacts, let's say i wanted to remove that inherent ability and give it a "One contact at a time only" limitation. "Telesend" also allows a character to remain functional while using it, let's say i 'd add a "must maintain profound concentration" limitation that would require a character to remain in deep concentration, as if meditating to use it. "Telesend" cannot normally be modified with the "Send only" limitation for "Telecommunication", however, let's say i wanted a character with the telepathic ability to "speak only" into others minds, and thus remove the ability to listen to others and really mentally converse.(his could be also used for something like "Speaks with animals"). Let's say i wanted to add a limitation of "Requires an IQ roll" from the subject in order for it to be able to understand what the telesender is saying. Is/are there modifiers(s) that allow doing things like that? |
01-29-2010, 09:14 AM | #2 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota, U.S.A.
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Re: Reverse Cosmic.
Likewise, if one were to try to model Animorphs, does Morph need a Cosmic-type limitation before you can add a limitation that causes you to become permanently trapped in Morph if you stay for two hours?
Or what if I wanted to add Retains Shape and Mass Conservation (limitations from Morph) to Modular Abilities (Physical Only)? Do I need to do something special to port over those limitations? (This is assuming that I've already OK'd the use of exotic advantages like Extra Arms and Flight (Winged) for a super or a non-human race.) Last edited by Vaevictis Asmadi; 01-29-2010 at 09:18 AM. |
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Re: Reverse Cosmic.
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01-29-2010, 09:47 AM | #4 |
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Re: Reverse Cosmic.
That's Maximum Duration with a different consequence.
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01-29-2010, 09:55 AM | #5 | |
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Re: Reverse Cosmic.
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I have no objection to a catch-all "Limited" if there's no better term, without having to bend Accessibility out of shape. The GM is determining the percentage reduction in either case. |
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01-29-2010, 11:09 AM | #6 |
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Re: Reverse Cosmic.
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01-29-2010, 12:38 PM | #8 | |
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01-29-2010, 01:18 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Reverse Cosmic.
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"Requires an IQ roll" would be covered by Accessibility.
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02-02-2010, 11:39 AM | #10 |
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Re: Reverse Cosmic.
Well... I was only using "Telesend" as an example trait, i didn't expect to get so much on the subject. What i really wanted to know was if there existed an in RAW generic limitation version of "Cosmic", sadly the answer seems to be a definite no; Pity, there should be.
Since so many people replied on "Telesend", let me address it: "No multiple contacts": Probably around a -20% Limitation as suggested, though i would not know if there is an in RAW Limitation that can do this or if it would have to be a custom one. However, if someone could quantify "Not while already in contact with someone", or "Not while ability is already in use" as a limitation, this could be modeled with "Accessibility". "Must maintain profound concentration": Yes, this is the -15% "Requires concentration" "Speak only": Oops... Sorry, i was assuming "Telesend" established a two-way mental chat; my bad... Still, i'm curious on how this would be done for an inherently two way communication like "Speaks with animals". "Requires IQ roll": Much like reversed "Sense based" this should just be an unadjusted reversed "Requires IQ roll", -10%. |
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