Power question

[Gorkamorka]

How do I model 'Read any language'? Sort of like the DnD spell.

Thanks

[whswhs]

Originally Posted by Gorkamorka

How do I model 'Read any language'? Sort of like the DnD spell.

Take a look at Modular Abilities, especially the advanced treatment in GURPS Powers.

Bill Stoddard

[Gorkamorka]

I will.

Thanks

[Sunrunners_Fire]

Originally Posted by Gorkamorka

How do I model 'Read any language'? Sort of like the DnD spell.

RAW - (Supers, pg 29): Unusual Background: Xeno-Omnilingual [80]
Not RAW - Unusual Background: Xeno-Omnilingual (Written Only, *1/2) [40]

Or - Not RAW - Language (Written) (Native) (Wildcard Power!, *4) [12]

There is also a few "Modular Ability"-based implementations floating around on the forums.

Depending on how permissive the GM is.

[Kuroshima]

Personally, my favorite build uses Modular Abilities and Language Talent. There are many options though.

[starslayer]

Cosmic Modular ability (Languages only) works out to ~30 points- it takes a second to activate.

Super-memorization (languages only; uses other languages as a source) is ~15 points, and is interesting because you have to spend minutes 'learning' the language rather then 'click, done'. You can also put 'takes extra time' on this; downside is that they languages are not 'permanantly' learned (once you 'learn' a new language you'll have to 'relearn' an old one if you have to switch back).

[Mark Skarr]

I'm with Kuroshima: Modular Abilities. Xeno-Omnilingual doesn't cover everything. Especially languages you couldn't have a way of already knowing. Modular Abilities gets around that.

[Gorkamorka]

Yes it looks like modular ability is the way to go. 30-40 points is just a bit much for a simple spell.

Thanks everyone.

[Bruno]

Originally Posted by Gorkamorka

Yes it looks like modular ability is the way to go. 30-40 points is just a bit much for a simple spell.

There's nothing simple about translation!

It's only a low level effect in D&D because you can't kill things with it :)

[Gorkamorka]

Originally Posted by Bruno

There's nothing simple about translation!

It's only a low level effect in D&D because you can't kill things with it :)

That would be true of the goal of the game was to have a cushy job and live well. But that's just not the goal in most RPGs. This power is for a character in a fairly combat orientated group. 40 points out of a total of 200 is just to much to pay in that particular case.