Magic variant - powered by life force and some other points - Page 2

Anders · 05-01-2024, 03:03 PM

So for a DARK SUN inspired setting I've decided to have magic powered by 'life force', more specifically Hit Points. I also want curses rather than fireballs, just to make magic seem more... sinister, I guess? So a few points

1) Energy cost is paid in Hit Points

2) There are no Missile spells

3) Regular spells use the SSR table for penalty rather than -1/yard

4) Mages cannot learn the Elemental colleges (including Light/Darkness) - that is reserved for Clerics.

Does this sound vaguely balanced with normal magic? I don't want magic to be crippled, and I don't want it taking over the campaign.

What about Energy Reserve (Magical)? Should I change the cost to 2/level reflect that this Energy Reserve replaces Hit Points? Other thoughts?

05-01-2024, 03:03 PM	#1
Anders Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	Magic variant - powered by life force and some other points So for a DARK SUN inspired setting I've decided to have magic powered by 'life force', more specifically Hit Points. I also want curses rather than fireballs, just to make magic seem more... sinister, I guess? So a few points 1) Energy cost is paid in Hit Points 2) There are no Missile spells 3) Regular spells use the SSR table for penalty rather than -1/yard 4) Mages cannot learn the Elemental colleges (including Light/Darkness) - that is reserved for Clerics. Does this sound vaguely balanced with normal magic? I don't want magic to be crippled, and I don't want it taking over the campaign. What about Energy Reserve (Magical)? Should I change the cost to 2/level reflect that this Energy Reserve replaces Hit Points? Other thoughts? __________________ “When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love ...” Marcus Aurelius Author of Winged Folk. The GURPS Discord. Drop by and say hi!