04-27-2017, 06:41 PM | #21 | |
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Re: [RPM] Some questions about Path of Magic ?
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Also for full consideration reasons how do the various GURPS magic "rain of" spells interact? Are they cast above a ward? Edit Also the various "explosive" missile spells, I would presume they fizzle or detonate on contact with the ward.
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04-27-2017, 07:10 PM | #22 | |
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Re: [RPM] Some questions about Path of Magic ?
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I think that ward's ability to protect against "rain of" spells and magic effects with the overhead enhancement would depend on the nature of the ward. If the ward is defined as a wall, overhead effects could avoid the ward entirely. If the ward is defined as a dome or a sphere, it should still block overhead effects. If the ward blocks missile spells, it could block explosions. The explosive effects are tricky. Assuming a ward can block missile spells but not mundane effects, I would expect it to block fire from an explosive fireball. I would not expect it to block mundane rocks, dirt or air. A careful ritual could create an explosion that is entirely mundane. Last edited by calmquist; 04-27-2017 at 07:13 PM. Reason: Answer demonic power modifier question |
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04-27-2017, 07:17 PM | #23 |
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Re: [RPM] Some questions about Path of Magic ?
I think "resists any appropriate creature that tries to harm the subject in any way or that tries to cross (or attack across) the barrier of an area-effect ward" pretty clearly applies to any attack across the ward. Also if it didn't apply, then it would be nigh useless in the sort of urban fantasy RPM was made for because demons/vampires/angels/whatever would just carry firearms.
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04-27-2017, 07:42 PM | #24 | |
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Re: [RPM] Some questions about Path of Magic ?
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The wards would still be useful against demon powers, mindless undead and other supernatural creatures that were incapable of using firearms for some reason. Wards could also be used to trap intelligent supernatural creatures or block certain paths, so they could be used effectively against vampires with guns. |
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04-27-2017, 10:05 PM | #25 | |
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Re: [RPM] Some questions about Path of Magic ?
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To me, saying that a Lesser Control Spirit ward can block all conjured rituals by a demon is the same to say that a Lesser Control Body ward can block all magic conjured by a mage. Path of Spirit clearly says that Spirit mimic Life and Mind effects against beings that mind and body are the same and no one use Life or Mind to ward against a fireball. My vote goes to Spirit Ward cant block Rituals conjured by Spirits. But a Path of Spirit Ritual can cast a mind effect against the demon to make it stop casting spells. At least, I need to agree that the text is clear about "harm the subject in any way", but I want to see PK answer about this point. Last edited by 4rc4num; 04-27-2017 at 10:16 PM. |
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