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Old 08-21-2021, 04:18 AM   #18
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Default Re: [Powers / Psionics] Help with Uncontrollable

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Originally Posted by Prince Charon View Post
Nothing in the entry for Uncontrollable on p116 of the 4e Basic Set indicates that to me. The GM is in control of the ability, but I don't see anything in that entry that says the GM takes over the entire character.
This is what I thought too. I understand people who think it would result in "free" maneuvers.

However, the limitation is only worth [-10%] if non-destructive. Compare that to the disadvantage On The Edge [-15] (B.146). It looks to me that Uncontrollable could easily give you that disadvantage or worse Berserk (do all-out attacks) against the player will.

It's one thing to involuntarily set fire to one's hotel room, but to not be able to flee the fire because the power is still attacking things seems like a suicide modifier.
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