[OOC] Villains - Page 20

Talosian · 05-30-2013, 11:12 PM

WOW. I just discovered that I could have gotten enough Modular Abilities (Cosmic Power, Psi Only -20%) to fit any individual ability I have, for about the same point cost as I spent in psi abilities.

O_o

(Being a psionic god doesn't really fit the character concept, but damn.)

momothefiddler · 05-30-2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Talosian

WOW. I just discovered that I could have gotten enough Modular Abilities (Cosmic Power, Psi Only -20%) to fit any individual ability I have, for about the same point cost as I spent in psi abilities.

O_o

(Being a psionic god doesn't really fit the character concept, but damn.)

Whoah. That's impressive!

Talosian · 05-30-2013, 11:50 PM

Maybe that will happen later after a line such as, "If you strike me down now, I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine."

:P

Lamech · 05-31-2013, 12:43 AM

Can't you use multiple abilities at the same time? If you had modular abilities that wouldn't be the case. Avatar for example is passive.

Talosian · 05-31-2013, 12:58 AM

Cosmic Modular Abilities are just a point pool. They can be configured into any number of abilities with a total point cost within the budget.

That configuration WOULD prevent him from using two very expensive abilities, but it would allow for literally every psionic ability in the book at some level (I'm pretty sure).

That would allow Psychic Healing, Astral Travelling, Ergokinesis, more Psychokinesis, more Teleportation abilities... And so on.

Lamech · 05-31-2013, 01:33 AM

Eh, there are reasons to do it both ways. When you have a lot of abilities that can't all be used at the same time you should start looking at modulars. Regardless, the real way to get out of hand with modular abilities is by having lasting effects. Hit rocks with strange triggers on delay and use them like grenades. (Or make potions or the like...) Grant advantages. Heal people up. Snatch cool toys for permanent.

momothefiddler · 05-31-2013, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Talosian

(What city are we in? Also, he teleports across rooftops to remain out of sight if possible, and always keeps Mind Clouding active. You can make rolls if you want to, or we can skip it for plot-irrelevant travel. Bonus from Mind Clouding while standing still is +16, for an effective skill of 27.)

I have a Matter Projector, you have Teleportation, Feebs has wishes, Phoenix has magic, and Pox has Warp. For the most part, the answer is "Whatever city we want."

Talosian · 05-31-2013, 11:38 AM

I think the range on Eidolon's teleport was 500 yards or so, though. He has to make lots of hops.

ericthered · 05-31-2013, 12:59 PM

Is Pox dead or just banished?

As in long long does he have to wait before going back to the world of the living?

Michael Thayne · 05-31-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ericthered

Is Pox dead or just banished?

As in long long does he have to wait before going back to the world of the living?

Dead and already recovered from it, so you can use Jumper immediately.

05-30-2013, 11:12 PM	#191
Talosian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California	Re: [OOC] Villains WOW. I just discovered that I could have gotten enough Modular Abilities (Cosmic Power, Psi Only -20%) to fit any individual ability I have, for about the same point cost as I spent in psi abilities. O_o (Being a psionic god doesn't really fit the character concept, but damn.)

05-30-2013, 11:50 PM	#193
Talosian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California	Re: [OOC] Villains Maybe that will happen later after a line such as, "If you strike me down now, I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine." :P

05-31-2013, 12:43 AM	#194
Lamech Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: [OOC] Villains Can't you use multiple abilities at the same time? If you had modular abilities that wouldn't be the case. Avatar for example is passive. __________________ John Cee Martel Hiriko Andrew

05-31-2013, 12:58 AM	#195
Talosian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California	Re: [OOC] Villains Cosmic Modular Abilities are just a point pool. They can be configured into any number of abilities with a total point cost within the budget. That configuration WOULD prevent him from using two very expensive abilities, but it would allow for literally every psionic ability in the book at some level (I'm pretty sure). That would allow Psychic Healing, Astral Travelling, Ergokinesis, more Psychokinesis, more Teleportation abilities... And so on.

05-31-2013, 01:33 AM	#196
Lamech Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: [OOC] Villains Eh, there are reasons to do it both ways. When you have a lot of abilities that can't all be used at the same time you should start looking at modulars. Regardless, the real way to get out of hand with modular abilities is by having lasting effects. Hit rocks with strange triggers on delay and use them like grenades. (Or make potions or the like...) Grant advantages. Heal people up. Snatch cool toys for permanent. __________________ John Cee Martel Hiriko Andrew

05-31-2013, 11:38 AM	#198
Talosian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California	Re: [OOC] Villains I think the range on Eidolon's teleport was 500 yards or so, though. He has to make lots of hops.

05-31-2013, 12:59 PM	#199
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