[Runequest] POW or MP?

[alan richards]

Lance (and possibly others)

I want a simple(ish) mechanic which does away with (what I see) as the
shortcomings with Mp vs. MP

As such I have no concerns over 'anybody can boost with MPs' in fact I see
it as a Good Thing.

I cannot see me putting the work in to tie it up with caster's/defender's
skill and/or reduction in skill.

If you make great use of casting skill and everybody is prepared to learn
the rules then good luck with the more complex/sophisticated version.


Al



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> Love extra choices.. and adds interest to magic resistance process.
>
> One impact is that those mp batteries can let you blow through
> resistance fast.. instead of wearing it out
> kind of a balanced option since in some cases the points are wasted and
> this lets you fatigue your casting ability faster.
>
> Being able to spend mp on your resistance as a choice feels very enabling
> If everyone can do this.. maybe you have to make a magical perception roll
>  to be able to apply the MP defensively
>
> Allocating magic points towards penetration or warding.
> in some ways it feels like raw magic use without need for a spell. hmmm ?
> I always liked magical skills...
>
> And maybe it takes a skill roll for the Art of Penetration to be used to
> increase the spells effect versus resistance.
>
> Or what about Having 2 Magical skills which could improve
> the efficiency of MP spent. One on Penetration and another could
>  improve the efficiency when spent on Warding.
>
> Or how about other less generic effects
> Binding Chaos into a spells casting makes it slippery and penalizes the
> casting
> chance... but makes it harder to grasp by your enemy... it also makes
> spell failure wierd.
>
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