Jedi Senses

pawsplay · 06-26-2009, 02:04 PM

So I'm fiddling with the Jedi ability to see in the dark, all-around, etc., by vaguely sensing their surroundings. What I've come up with so far is Para-Rader (Force Power, -10%; Extended Arc, 360 degrees, +125%; Reduced Range, (10), -30%) [74]. Even slapping on Unreliable (-20%) only reduces it to [66]. Pricey. Unfair, yes or no? Also, is there reason to believe Jedi senses are not so powerful? I can't see adding Costs Fatigue because then the Jedi couldn't suddenly sense something their eyes don't see, and I can't figure out a way to incorporate a Concentrate maneuver into an ability that is supposed to allow the Jedi to be active in the dark. It does seem to be consistent with the terrifying prowess of Jedi in battle even while surrounded.

I'm mentioning this ability in particular simply because it turns out to be one of the more expensive abilities that seems like a part of Jedi knight basic training.

mlangsdorf · 06-26-2009, 02:35 PM

Wouldn't it be simpler to simply have Dark Vision (Force -10%, Nuisance Effect: Nearsighted -5%) and 360 Degree Vision (Force -10%, Nuisance Effect: Nearsighted -5%) for 44 points? That saves you nearly 30 points for the same effect, and doesn't require nearly as many wonky rules.

whswhs · 06-26-2009, 02:38 PM

How do you get bitten by a radioactive Jedi?

Bill Stoddard

Mark Skarr · 06-26-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mlangsdorf

Wouldn't it be simpler to simply have Dark Vision (Force -10%, Nuisance Effect: Nearsighted -5%) and 360 Degree Vision (Force -10%, Nuisance Effect: Nearsighted -5%) for 44 points? That saves you nearly 30 points for the same effect, and doesn't require nearly as many wonky rules.

That's what I was thinking. If you want them to still be new at it, you could replace Dark Vision with your choice of levels of Night Vision, after all, they'll usually have a little bit of light from their sabers.

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Originally Posted by whswhs

How do you get bitten by a radioactive Jedi?

I have so many answers to this question . . . and none of them are appropriate to the fora.
Oh, well, gotta live up to my name somehow.

Oh! Wait! Got one! We'll make Mike Tyson a Jedi!

pawsplay · 06-26-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mlangsdorf

Wouldn't it be simpler to simply have Dark Vision (Force -10%, Nuisance Effect: Nearsighted -5%) and 360 Degree Vision (Force -10%, Nuisance Effect: Nearsighted -5%) for 44 points? That saves you nearly 30 points for the same effect, and doesn't require nearly as many wonky rules.

On the other hand, it does not at all explain how Luke was able to see with the blast shield down.

pawsplay · 06-26-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by whswhs

How do you get bitten by a radioactive Jedi?

Bill Stoddard

Take a vacation on Mustafar. *rimshot*

Mark Skarr · 06-26-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pawsplay

On the other hand, it does not at all explain how Luke was able to see with the blast shield down.

You're right, and we're doing this way to complex.

Clairsentience (Force Power -10%; Clairvoyance -10%) 40 pts.

pawsplay · 06-26-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Skarr

You're right, and we're doing this way to complex.

Clairsentience (Force Power -10%; Clairvoyance -10%) 40 pts.

Hm, that may be a good angle. I'll check it out later when I'm near my books again.

aesir23 · 06-26-2009, 03:08 PM

IMHO Jedi achieve this effect through Danger Sense and Blind Fighting.

Eryiedes · 06-26-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by aesir23

IMHO Jedi achieve this effect through Danger Sense and Blind Fighting.

I second that.
(Those are the rules I use)

PEACE

06-26-2009, 02:04 PM	#1
pawsplay Join Date: Sep 2007	Jedi Senses So I'm fiddling with the Jedi ability to see in the dark, all-around, etc., by vaguely sensing their surroundings. What I've come up with so far is Para-Rader (Force Power, -10%; Extended Arc, 360 degrees, +125%; Reduced Range, (10), -30%) [74]. Even slapping on Unreliable (-20%) only reduces it to [66]. Pricey. Unfair, yes or no? Also, is there reason to believe Jedi senses are not so powerful? I can't see adding Costs Fatigue because then the Jedi couldn't suddenly sense something their eyes don't see, and I can't figure out a way to incorporate a Concentrate maneuver into an ability that is supposed to allow the Jedi to be active in the dark. It does seem to be consistent with the terrifying prowess of Jedi in battle even while surrounded. I'm mentioning this ability in particular simply because it turns out to be one of the more expensive abilities that seems like a part of Jedi knight basic training.

06-26-2009, 02:35 PM	#2
mlangsdorf Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, TX	Re: Jedi Senses Wouldn't it be simpler to simply have Dark Vision (Force -10%, Nuisance Effect: Nearsighted -5%) and 360 Degree Vision (Force -10%, Nuisance Effect: Nearsighted -5%) for 44 points? That saves you nearly 30 points for the same effect, and doesn't require nearly as many wonky rules.

06-26-2009, 02:38 PM	#3
whswhs Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS	Re: Jedi Senses How do you get bitten by a radioactive Jedi? Bill Stoddard

06-26-2009, 03:08 PM	#9
aesir23 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vermont	Re: Jedi Senses IMHO Jedi achieve this effect through Danger Sense and Blind Fighting. __________________ My ongoing thread of GURPS versions of DC Comics characters.