04-23-2017, 07:30 AM | #1 |
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Magery and Innate Attack skill
Hey, does Magery add to Innate Attack skill when using the skill to direct an attack created via magical spell?
If it was a case of an ability with magical limitation and with magery as the power talent, it would add, but alas, above it's not the case. Edit: OK, by RAW I think it doesn't, so my question comes: should it?
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04-23-2017, 08:54 AM | #2 |
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Re: Magery and Innate Attack skill
As you found, it does not.
As to the follow up question: Short answer: No, it should not. Long answer: Unlike typical power based builds where the power talent affects a fairly low number of things, magery often gives a bonus to several dozen spells and is thus really too low price at 10 points/level compared to other talents. Giving it even more effect thus seems the opposite of balancing that. But in the end such things are up to the GM to balance. |
04-23-2017, 03:24 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Magery and Innate Attack skill
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04-23-2017, 04:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: Magery and Innate Attack skill
I allow Attribute Substitution perk to base it off IQ which helps spellcasters some
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04-23-2017, 06:27 PM | #5 |
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Re: Magery and Innate Attack skill
Not really. However, the Psychic Guidance perk from GURPS Magical Styles allows you to use your skill with the spell to make the attack roll.
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04-23-2017, 06:37 PM | #6 | |
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04-23-2017, 06:42 PM | #7 |
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Re: Magery and Innate Attack skill
Either way is fine, but be aware if the implications. It will emphasise Different spells and combat style.
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04-27-2017, 01:50 PM | #8 |
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Re: Magery and Innate Attack skill
I disagree that magery is 'too good of a deal' and instead say that any talent costing more than 10/level is broken unless it covers a staggering number of both iq and DX skills and has a useful reaction bonus (reason IQ! costs 10/level and DX! costs 15).
With that said magery does not add to your spell attack skills, because it does cover a staggering number of iq based skills, controls access to higher level magic, and increases your maximum damage with ball spells. Having it cover other skills is asking too much. |
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