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Old 05-20-2012, 11:22 AM   #1
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Default Shapeshifter needing lesser transform spell to change?

Normally shapeshifters need to have the advantage alone to change.
Normally mages need to use a greater transform spell to shift, etc.

But what about say a weak shifter that still needs a magical assist to change?

What kind of limitations would this require for morph or specific forms?

Any ideas?
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Old 05-20-2012, 11:23 AM   #2
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Depends on the specifics.
Accessibility if they need an object or circumstance to change, such as a sealskin.
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Old 05-20-2012, 11:27 AM   #3
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Depends on the specifics.
Accessibility if they need an object or circumstance to change, such as a sealskin.
I meant skilled use of RPM from monster hunters. I just bought it and love it so much I'm squeezing everything out of the magic system.
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Old 05-20-2012, 11:34 AM   #4
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Default Re: Shapeshifter needing lesser transform spell to change?

You could emulate this by taking an Alternate Form with Mana Sensitive and Requires a Skill Roll (the skill being your spell).
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Old 05-20-2012, 11:43 AM   #5
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You could emulate this by taking an Alternate Form with Mana Sensitive and Requires a Skill Roll (the skill being your spell).
Yeah for what your describing this is probably what I would go with. Or magical PM rather then Mana Sensitivity. But the Requires a skill roll is a good fit.
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Old 05-20-2012, 11:45 AM   #6
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What kind of limitations would this require for morph or specific forms?
Accessibility (Only when using another ability), -10%.
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Old 05-20-2012, 11:48 AM   #7
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I guess the rules aren't as important and interesting as the setting concept, especially if it also takes an unusual background to have full shapeshifting without lengthy RPM no ritual adept spells.
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