[Powers] Abilities that age user per use

[GnomesofZurich]

Originally Posted by Lamech

On the fright check table you can get a -15 point physical disadvantage, and a year of age counts as -3 points. So each year of age per use could reduce the cost by 15 points, using the idea for one use powers costing 1/5th normal cost. Otherwise temporary draining/shortened life span seems a good choice. Also limit the maximum reduction to 4/5ths of the powers cost... and make sure its a meaningful limitation.

A year of age over the aging threshold was counted as a -3 point disadvantage in 3E, but was removed in 4E (at least according to the 4E update). I'm not aware of it being reintroduced to 4E.

[nerdvana]

Originally Posted by GnomesofZurich

A year of age over the aging threshold was counted as a -3 point disadvantage in 3E, but was removed in 4E (at least according to the 4E update). I'm not aware of it being reintroduced to 4E.

p361, result #24

[Not another shrubbery]

Originally Posted by nerdvana

p361, result #24

Yes, but I think GoZ meant that Age is no longer listed as a Disadvantage in Chapter 3 of Basic. Given the phrasing of the Age and Beauty section, I would think that that bit from the Fright Check table was either an overlooked legacy from 3E (and possibly an errata), or was purposely left in with the implication that the -3 cost is 'for this purpose' only.