[Supers/Powers] Super-Effort and Power Block

[whswhs]

Originally Posted by fighting_gumby

I just checked for other places where Super-Effort shows up in Powers, and found that, for Telekinesis, it doesn't effect damage, therefore it wouldn't effect Power Block for Telekinesis. Perhaps it takes the whole second to lift/alter a mass/area with Super-Effort?

GURPS Supers provides versions of the enhancement for both ST and Telekinesis that DO boost damage.

On the other hand, boosting your ST via super-effort does take concentration, which normally requires a second to focus your will. Defensive moves are instantaneous. I could see an argument that you can't get "braced" fast enough.

Bill Stoddard

[roguebfl]

Originally Posted by whswhs

GURPS Supers provides versions of the enhancement for both ST and Telekinesis that DO boost damage.

On the other hand, boosting your ST via super-effort does take concentration, which normally requires a second to focus your will. Defensive moves are instantaneous. I could see an argument that you can't get "braced" fast enough.

Bill Stoddard

Does that count for the Control too? (ie were you talking in general or just the the Lifting ST)?

[whswhs]

Originally Posted by roguebfl

Does that count for the Control too? (ie were you talking in general or just the the Lifting ST)?

If I were to apply it . . . and I'm not firmly decided either way . . . I would apply it to every form of Super-Effort.

I suppose you could add Reflexive, though. . . .

Bill Stoddard

[Mark Skarr]

It would depend on the situation, the character, and the power. But, in a general sense, I would say yes.