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Old 02-19-2022, 02:17 PM   #1
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Default [Psionic Powers] Group Scare

Hi,
I have a question regarding the Group Scare technique of Instill Fear from Psionic Powers p. 65.

There is written: "You may double this radius, cumulatively, for every 5 points by which you make your (modified) skill roll."

Do I get it right, that the final radius is determined after the skill roll, i.e., when I am 5 below my (modified) skill, I am allowed to double the radius?

If this is true, is this a bit non-GURPS'ish, where I am used to take a penalty to achieve a greater effect, i.e., for me GURPS is very determined.

Moreover, GURPS Powers extends the Area modifier (p. 100) by simply saying that the area can be increased by paying 1 FP for each yard of radius. But yes, Instill Fear has no FP costs by default - so, this rule might not be applicable.
I wonder if it would break the ability much if I add the Costs Fatigue limitation, i.e., each use costs 1 FP by default. However, the technique Group Scare would then follow the Area rules from Powers, i.e., by simply paying more FP, you could increase the radius.

What do you say?
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Old 02-19-2022, 06:03 PM   #2
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Default Re: [Psionic Powers] Group Scare

Psionic Powers, Page 8 "Psi Techniques" talks about FP cost.

page 10 "Additional Psi Technique Guidelines" talks about area effect.
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Old 02-19-2022, 06:43 PM   #3
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Default Re: [Psionic Powers] Group Scare

Yes, it's done for the final roll and is not added as a penalty to the roll before you roll. That way SOMETHING happens and if you roll good enough more happens.
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