Mana Hoard, Places of Power, etc

Refplace · 06-08-2009, 06:50 PM

Ok, just read Dragons last night.
Mana Hoard looks interesting and not just for Dragons but for Kai or Spirit Guardians. So looking for some consistency, how to build it.
Thaumatolgy suggests value a wealth/250 for 1 energy pt.
Mana Hoard is wealth per 1 energy point, recovers as a powerstone.
A ER would easily get -80% for location, value and slow recharge.

Signature points could buy a powerstone but thats not a linear option so hard to price.

Any ideas?

Gudiomen · 06-08-2009, 09:19 PM

Can you describe more specifically what this is and what it does? I'm not sure I know what "Dragons" you're talking about...

Diomedes · 06-08-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gudiomen

Can you describe more specifically what this is and what it does? I'm not sure I know what "Dragons" you're talking about...

"Dragons" is presumably GURPS: Dragons, recently released on e23.

Refplace · 06-08-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Gudiomen

Can you describe more specifically what this is and what it does? I'm not sure I know what "Dragons" you're talking about...

Yep, I refered to GURPS Dragons but did not want to go into the details too much for copyright reasons.

munin · 06-09-2009, 07:12 AM

The Mana Hoarder advantage (Dragons, p. 89) allows you to use your hoard as a powerstone, with its energy capacity equal to the hoard's value divided by the campaign's average starting wealth. The 15-point advantage gives you an improvable powerstone (and you can use it even when you're up to 15 feet away from it). And because it's a linear relationship between energy and value, at some point (depending on the TL), you'll get more energy/$ than a regular powerstone.

Are you asking for alternative ways to build the same thing? Because that's a build right there.

Refplace · 06-09-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by munin

The Mana Hoarder advantage (Dragons, p. 89) allows you to use your hoard as a powerstone, with its energy capacity equal to the hoard's value divided by the campaign's average starting wealth. The 15-point advantage gives you an improvable powerstone (and you can use it even when you're up to 15 feet away from it). And because it's a linear relationship between energy and value, at some point (depending on the TL), you'll get more energy/$ than a regular powerstone.

Are you asking for alternative ways to build the same thing? Because that's a build right there.

I'm looking for a consistent price and value structure.

StevenH · 06-11-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by munin

The Mana Hoarder advantage (Dragons, p. 89) allows you to use your hoard as a powerstone, with its energy capacity equal to the hoard's value divided by the campaign's average starting wealth. The 15-point advantage gives you an improvable powerstone (and you can use it even when you're up to 15 feet away from it). And because it's a linear relationship between energy and value, at some point (depending on the TL), you'll get more energy/$ than a regular powerstone.

Are you asking for alternative ways to build the same thing? Because that's a build right there.

Now I get this image of dragons taking over art museums....

"Who cares about gold...I want the Rembrandts, Van Goghs, and da Vincis! Oh, and the mint condition Superman #1 comic!"

Flyndaran · 06-11-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by StevenH

Now I get this image of dragons taking over art museums....

"Who cares about gold...I want the Rembrandts, Van Goghs, and da Vincis! Oh, and the mint condition Superman #1 comic!"

But the good thing about loads of gold is that theives can't just take it all in five minutes.

SCAR · 06-11-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by StevenH

Now I get this image of dragons taking over art museums....

"Who cares about gold...I want the Rembrandts, Van Goghs, and da Vincis! Oh, and the mint condition Superman #1 comic!"

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Originally Posted by Flyndaran

But the good thing about loads of gold is that theives can't just take it all in five minutes.

Now I have the image of an Action! Crew planning a major art heist from a private collection, only to discover (when it's too late of course), that the owner is .. a Dragon!

A modern take on the Dungeon Fantasy tradition of 'Kill the Monster, Steal his Treasure'?

Flyndaran · 06-11-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SCAR

Now I have the image of an Action! Crew planning a major art heist from a private collection, only to discover (when it's too late of course), that the owner is .. a Dragon!

A modern take on the Dungeon Fantasy tradition of 'Kill the Monster, Steal his Treasure'?

I don't think even Mr. Phelps would accept THAT Mission.

06-08-2009, 09:19 PM	#2
Gudiomen Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your pocket, stealing all your change	Re: Mana Hoard, Places of Power, etc Can you describe more specifically what this is and what it does? I'm not sure I know what "Dragons" you're talking about...

06-09-2009, 07:12 AM	#5
munin Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vermont, USA	Re: Mana Hoard, Places of Power, etc The Mana Hoarder advantage (Dragons, p. 89) allows you to use your hoard as a powerstone, with its energy capacity equal to the hoard's value divided by the campaign's average starting wealth. The 15-point advantage gives you an improvable powerstone (and you can use it even when you're up to 15 feet away from it). And because it's a linear relationship between energy and value, at some point (depending on the TL), you'll get more energy/$ than a regular powerstone. Are you asking for alternative ways to build the same thing? Because that's a build right there.

06-08-2009, 06:50 PM	#1
Refplace Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yukon, OK	Mana Hoard, Places of Power, etc Ok, just read Dragons last night. Mana Hoard looks interesting and not just for Dragons but for Kai or Spirit Guardians. So looking for some consistency, how to build it. Thaumatolgy suggests value a wealth/250 for 1 energy pt. Mana Hoard is wealth per 1 energy point, recovers as a powerstone. A ER would easily get -80% for location, value and slow recharge. Signature points could buy a powerstone but thats not a linear option so hard to price. Any ideas?