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Old 07-01-2020, 08:48 PM   #5
Pursuivant
 
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Default Re: [Sci-fi] [Psionics] A somewhat different telepathy

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1. I want to have psionic powers in the setting (at least telepathy) but want to keep the flavor strongly sci-fi rather than falling into the superhero genre.
The Racial limitation to Telecommunications, Mind Reading, and Mind Probe is highly appropriate. The Vague limitation to Telecommunication is also appropriate.

For all realistic psi powers, levels of Reduced Range are appropriate.

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b. Most of the time, telepaths have to focus and forge a telepathic link in order to perform further actions. This attempt perhaps requires a skill roll (maybe telepathy itself as a skill?) If it fails, it can be tried again and the subject remains unaware of the attempt. If successful the telepath begins to fall into a gestalt mind with the target.
Require a Follow-Up "attack" from Telecommunication. For Mind Reading, there's the Telecommunications limitation which can be applied to similar advantages.

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c. As the gestalt state begins the telepath has to maintain mental discipline to keep from falling into a gestalt mind state with the target.
Nuisance Effect limitation.

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e. If failed, or the telepath willingly fails this, and falls into a gestalt mind which leads to the telepath reflexively (outside of the telepaths control) trying to assume control over the new gestalt mind.
Temporary Disadvantage (Compulsive Behavior)

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f. During the reflexive attempt to control the gestalt state of mind the target risks losing parts of their identity to the telepath which causes the target to gain identity/personality traits from the telepath. This is completely outside of the telepath’s control and what personality or identity changes occur in the target are up to GM whim. (Generally a setup for dramatic scene stuff).
Mind Control with the Involuntary limitation.
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