[UT] Why Computer is a Perk but Radio is an Advantage?

[WingedKagouti]

Originally Posted by Ulzgoroth

That's not consistent with some RAW usage. See Power Perks (Power Ups 2 p11).

The first line:

Individuals with superhuman powers can use perks to represent their powers’ most trivial abilities.

Basically not for anything complex or combat focused and never as good as an Advantage with a similar purpose.

It's also partially based on the Accessory Perk (PU2 p10) which further specifies:

Your body incorporates a useful gadget that provides minor benefits not covered by a specific advantage.

And for the Computer variant (re: thread title) it specifically states:

It can’t run software good enough to grant advantages or skill bonuses, or real-time combat aids like targeting programs.

[Ulzgoroth]

Originally Posted by WingedKagouti

The first line:

Basically not for anything complex or combat focused and never as good as an Advantage with a similar purpose.

Yes, nothing complex like, say, ultrasound imaging? (Being a specific example.)

[WingedKagouti]

Originally Posted by Ulzgoroth

Yes, nothing complex like, say, ultrasound imaging? (Being a specific example.)

For general gameplay purposes, an ultrasound scanner is indeed no more complex than a home computer. It's a very minor ability that will only rarely be useful in most campaigns unless the player tries to force it in every conceivable situation.

[Ulzgoroth]

Originally Posted by WingedKagouti

For general gameplay purposes, an ultrasound scanner is indeed no more complex than a home computer.

Not much is, for gameplay purposes or otherwise. A general purpose computer isn't simple at all.

Originally Posted by WingedKagouti

It's a very minor ability that will only rarely be useful in most campaigns unless the player tries to force it in every conceivable situation.

...Is that not pretty much the point of having abilities?