Powers that derive from elemental forces, deities, spirits, or other non-technological sources.
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How do I increase resistance to drain?
My Aztec shaman character, Chimalli, is primarily a spirit summoner, using Willpower (5)+Charisma (7) to resist drain. He has one level of the Focused Concentration quality (+1).
Is there any easy ...
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What would you pick as the “four elements” of mind? [closed]
Good evening! I hope this isn't too vague, this is my first post on RPG Exchange (I see some cool conversations here, I'm happy to be a part).
While doodling about with a magic system I'm ...
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Does GURPS Thaumatology require GURPS Magic?
If I picked up the sourcebook GURPS Thaumatology, would I need GURPS Magic? There seem to be a lot of negative reviews of 4th-edition GURPS Magic and nothing but rave reviews of Thaumatology.
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Can you use Shrink Item on a living creature?
Are you allowed to use the spell Shrink Item on a living creature?
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Why do magical traditions specify a spirit type for each spell category?
In the SR4 rulebooks, magical traditions have listings of which spirits a character of that tradition can summon.
For example:
The Aztec Tradition
Concept: ...
Combat: Guardian
Detection: Fire
...
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Resources containing practical, yet non-combat, non-adventuring D&D spells
Continuing the train of thoughts emerging from the discussion of this previous question (about magocracies and theocracies in DnD), I'd like to know if there are any good official or unofficial ...
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Magocracies and theocracies in Dnd?
Anyone has (links to) well thought-out, logical explanations for why magocracies and theocracies are not the dominant governmental forms of DnD worlds? I'd also be really interested in similarly deep ...
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Replicating Modern Technology using Magic-Punk
This is generally a system-agnostic question, as I'm trying to build a feel for my world, and I can add to it whatever rules I need to later.
The world is a 1930s setting, very ...
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How quickly can fortifications be built in D&D 4e, magically and otherwise
My bad guys have holed themselves up for a couple months. Given little preexisting fortification, what resources are there for for building mechanical and magical defenses? Is there something ...
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Does ranged magic that requires line-of-sight also require line-of-effect?
This came up during a combat last week. The party had barricaded themselves behind double doors and the wizard was peering through the keyholes, dropping Scorching Bursts on anything foolish enough ...
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What are the exact rolls and totals for a direct combat spell?
As a Shadowrun 4E GM, I have had a couple of arguments with players about exactly how the magic system works. Suppose a player goes to cast a spell like a Force 6 Powerbolt at an enemy. Exactly which ...
