Psi: What can you do with an astral accessory?

[sir_pudding]

Originally Posted by Gef

I'm the GM, trying to decide what to allow, trying to understand the author's intent. Is it cosmetic, like shtick?

I'm fairly sure that the Astral Accessory is supposed to do something. Otherwise what's the point. I don't really see a balance issue. It's gear, so it can be lost, stolen, broken, and so on. It's also inconvenient sometimes. There might be laws governing the ownership of Astral Accessories in certain Astral Realms.

[Sunrunners_Fire]

Originally Posted by sir_pudding

There might be laws governing the ownership of Astral Accessories in certain Astral Realms.

Walking into the Faerie Mist bearing a weapon of iron to their retreat from the world would be quite the learning experience, I'm sure. For example.

[sir_pudding]

Originally Posted by Sunrunners_Fire

Walking into the Faerie Mist bearing a weapon of iron to their retreat from the world would be quite the learning experience, I'm sure. For example.

Sure, and you might need a drivers license for your motorbike in Utopia (of course Utopian DMV lines are always no-waiting!).

[Miles]

The gun and the motorbike are both going to run out of ammo/fuel, which can serve as a limiting factor.

[the_matrix_walker]

IIRC there is a strict weight limit (BL or something) that would prevent a motorcycle as an option.

[Not another shrubbery]

Originally Posted by Gef

I'm the GM, trying to decide what to allow, trying to understand the author's intent. Is it cosmetic, like shtick?

I'd say mostly cosmetic, but that's JMO. PK is approachable... you might want to PM him if you're interested in what his actual intent was for the Perk.

Originally Posted by sir_pudding

I'm fairly sure that the Astral Accessory is supposed to do something. Otherwise what's the point. I don't really see a balance issue. It's gear, so it can be lost, stolen, broken, and so on. It's also inconvenient sometimes. There might be laws governing the ownership of Astral Accessories in certain Astral Realms.

From my perspective, the Perk is to just allow for minor items to be carried along with your astral body, but not such stuff as would impinge on other's niches, or negatively affect suspension of disbelief. If someone wanted to use the Perk to carry their Signature handgun while astrally projecting in one of my games, I'd be disinclined to allow it, but of course, other GM's games will vary. The gear is Signature Gear, and so has some protection from permanent loss. The Perk allows you to circumvent the 'no equipment' inherent limitation of Astral Travel. Gear is not as big a deal when projecting, given the other advantages conveyed by the ability, which also makes me think that it (Astral Accessory) is mostly just for show.

Originally Posted by the_matrix_walker

IIRC there is a strict weight limit (BL or something) that would prevent a motorcycle as an option.

Yes. BL or less for each accessory, and every piece of SG needs its own AA Perk to be carried with you.