Psi-based Martial Arts

Prince Charon · 12-07-2015, 01:04 AM

Have been thinking about settings in which the cinematic martial arts skills and techniques are based on psi abilities, rather than Trained by a Master, Weapon Master, et cetra. Some of the cinematics are theoretically possible in RL, without any 'magic,' but would only work by sheer luck (Probability Alteration), while others require something more, like Invisibility Art, which by the description is pretty much Mind Clouding (Psionic Powers p66) or a limited form of Sensory Control (p63). I've got a couple of psi powers for such a setting that I'd like critiqued, and if it won't work, suggestions for a replacement or improvement (other than 'Trained by a Master with a psi-based limitation') would also be welcome, please.

Adjustment (Psionic Powers p44) is a common advantage for martial artists, though it generally takes time and effort to bring it to a useful level. The usual variant lacks the 'Visualization (Blessing Only, +0%)' half of the ability, and has the limitation 'Cinematic Martial Arts Only, +0%.' Rather than giving a bonus, it simply allows some cinematic skills and techniques to work normally, that otherwise would only work by accident, if at all. The tenth level reduces time to effectively zero, and is only available in martial arts-heavy games (or other games where the GM considers it appropriate), if at all.
5/7/9/11/13/15/17/19/21/23 points for up to ten levels.

Pressure Point Manipulation, 10 points for level 1, plus 4 points for each additional level

A suggested ability to allow the use of Pressure Points, Pressure Secrets, and the Pressure Point Strike technique (which should be treated as a normal technique, not an additional ability requiring FP to use). An alternative is to maintain a catalogue of Affictions, with most being Alternative Attacks of the most expensive Affliction.

Statistics: Modular Abilities (Slotted Cosmic Power; Physical, +50%; Only Afflictions with a biological effect, Melee Attack, C, and Contact Agent, -50%; Psychic Healing, -10%; Requires IQ Roll, -10%) [5.6 base] + [4/level].

Do psi abilities require the Physical enhancement?

Thoughts?

12-07-2015, 01:04 AM	#1
Prince Charon Join Date: Dec 2012	Psi-based Martial Arts Have been thinking about settings in which the cinematic martial arts skills and techniques are based on psi abilities, rather than Trained by a Master, Weapon Master, et cetra. Some of the cinematics are theoretically possible in RL, without any 'magic,' but would only work by sheer luck (Probability Alteration), while others require something more, like Invisibility Art, which by the description is pretty much Mind Clouding (Psionic Powers p66) or a limited form of Sensory Control (p63). I've got a couple of psi powers for such a setting that I'd like critiqued, and if it won't work, suggestions for a replacement or improvement (other than 'Trained by a Master with a psi-based limitation') would also be welcome, please. Adjustment (Psionic Powers p44) is a common advantage for martial artists, though it generally takes time and effort to bring it to a useful level. The usual variant lacks the 'Visualization (Blessing Only, +0%)' half of the ability, and has the limitation 'Cinematic Martial Arts Only, +0%.' Rather than giving a bonus, it simply allows some cinematic skills and techniques to work normally, that otherwise would only work by accident, if at all. The tenth level reduces time to effectively zero, and is only available in martial arts-heavy games (or other games where the GM considers it appropriate), if at all. 5/7/9/11/13/15/17/19/21/23 points for up to ten levels. Pressure Point Manipulation, 10 points for level 1, plus 4 points for each additional level A suggested ability to allow the use of Pressure Points, Pressure Secrets, and the Pressure Point Strike technique (which should be treated as a normal technique, not an additional ability requiring FP to use). An alternative is to maintain a catalogue of Affictions, with most being Alternative Attacks of the most expensive Affliction. Statistics: Modular Abilities (Slotted Cosmic Power; Physical, +50%; Only Afflictions with a biological effect, Melee Attack, C, and Contact Agent, -50%; Psychic Healing, -10%; Requires IQ Roll, -10%) [5.6 base] + [4/level]. Do psi abilities require the Physical enhancement? Thoughts? __________________ Warning, I have the Distractible and Imaginative quirks in real life. "The more corrupt a government, the more it legislates." -- Tacitus Five Earths, All in a Row. Updated 12/17/2022: Apocrypha: Bridges out of Time, Part I has been posted.