[Social Engineering] Can you use "Cutting Out" with Empathy?

[NineDaysDead]

Originally Posted by whswhs

On the other hand—since when is Empathy a skill?

I alread told you, "Skills for Everyone" in Powers [p. 162]. I even gave you an Example from the book:

Originally Posted by Powers, Page 162

Example: Healing is based on IQ. If the GM requires skills to use psi powers, a psychic healer with Healing must roll against Healing (IQ/Hard) to use his ability – or at IQ-6 if untrained. In either case, his Healing Talent gives a bonus. far beyond the capabilities of those limited to just attributes and Talent.

See there's the "Healing" skill.

Originally Posted by whswhs

My understanding is that you need to pick out one of the existing skills; so, for example, you might roll vs. Per-based Sex Appeal or Per-based Merchant.

I think your understanding could do with reviewing "Skills for Everyone" in Powers.