Empathy and Alternate Abilities

Dalren · 05-26-2013, 11:46 AM

Would it be valid to take similar abilities that focus on different groups as alternate abilities? For example, Animal Empathy, Plant Empathy, and Spirit Empathy (Faeries)?

Sunrunners_Fire · 05-26-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalren

Would it be valid to take similar abilities that focus on different groups as alternate abilities? For example, Animal Empathy, Plant Empathy, and Spirit Empathy (Faeries)?

With the note that it takes a ready maneuver to switch between them ... Yes, it is valid.

the_matrix_walker · 05-26-2013, 02:01 PM

I would certainly allow it. The character would more "Tune in" rather than "be in tune with", so it's thematically quite distinct, but certainly rules legal.

vicky_molokh · 05-26-2013, 02:02 PM

Having to switch abilities and hope that an important trigger doesn't occur while the appropriate ability is 'off' is nuisance enough. I'd say OK if I were the GM.

05-26-2013, 11:46 AM	#1
Dalren Join Date: Jun 2012	Empathy and Alternate Abilities Would it be valid to take similar abilities that focus on different groups as alternate abilities? For example, Animal Empathy, Plant Empathy, and Spirit Empathy (Faeries)?

05-26-2013, 02:01 PM	#3
the_matrix_walker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lynn, MA	Re: Empathy and Alternate Abilities I would certainly allow it. The character would more "Tune in" rather than "be in tune with", so it's thematically quite distinct, but certainly rules legal.

05-26-2013, 02:02 PM	#4
vicky_molokh GURPS FAQ Keeper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kyïv, Ukraine	Re: Empathy and Alternate Abilities Having to switch abilities and hope that an important trigger doesn't occur while the appropriate ability is 'off' is nuisance enough. I'd say OK if I were the GM. __________________ Vicky 'Molokh', GURPS FAQ and uFAQ Keeper