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Old 11-26-2021, 11:10 AM   #23
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Default Re: Do Shapeshifters duplicate the objects of their victims?

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Originally Posted by Christopher R. Rice View Post
It's a pretty powerful ability. It's Morph and Mystique in one person.
Depending on the point value of the game, I think there is some wiggle room. I would likely just charge the +100% for being able to sample personal stats rather than just racial templates, plus +50% for duplicated gear.

The rationalization for this is bit meta... That being the limitation that you are not going to be copying many subjects with powers (at least not potent ones) due to the limitations of the point pool being relatively small. If the characters are based on the same point value, you will not be able to copy your buddy's template, as the cost of the Morph ability will be significantly cutting into the available points. Unlike Power Theft, the point cost of the added abilities has to be accounted for.

I can understand a GM wanting to keep things from getting too math-fiddly, but I would probably require a player asking me about such an ability to buy a Detect and a Modular ability linked to basic Morph.
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