Is Penetrating Vision a bit OP?

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by ericthered

Yeah, it probably needs the "exponential range increase" treatment. Though at some point that lets you start seeing through the earth...

Eh, not sure how that's a problem. Still doesn't mean you can actually see anything useful. Suggestion:
Penetrating Vision (40)
You can see through solid materials; at base cost, 2 yards (+0 on the range/speed chart). You may adjust this by taking Increased Range or Reduced Range (the GM may permit you to take more than 3 levels of Reduced Range). You still suffer all other normal effects of range.

[Dustin]

Range is a problem for sure with certain Supers builds. I was going to take Penetrating Vision for a character who permeated and 'flew' through earthy materials, but it just wasn't possible to buy enough Penetrating Vision for him to see where he was going. The GM and I settled for Detect (non-Earthy materials) with Reflexive for him to be able to avoid slamming into a pipe or water reservoir while 'earth-flying'.

[Refplace]

Originally Posted by Anthony

Eh, not sure how that's a problem. Still doesn't mean you can actually see anything useful. Suggestion:
Penetrating Vision (40)
You can see through solid materials; at base cost, 2 yards (+0 on the range/speed chart). You may adjust this by taking Increased Range or Reduced Range (the GM may permit you to take more than 3 levels of Reduced Range). You still suffer all other normal effects of range.

I like the idea but would price it at 20 points so its more comparable to Clair sentience (Vision only).
Clairsentience lets you get a better look at things, change perspective and see inside things.
Penetrating Vision would need Darkvision to see inside something, though that could be an enhancement as well. It also avoids the IQ roll Clairsentience needs to target it.
However I think Penetrating Vision is less useful overall, especially with the base six inches.