[Torg] Aysle as a Magic 16 Reality (Magic Axiom, 6 of 9)

[Kansas Jim]

On 1/31/2010 5:13 PM, Jasyn wrote:

> The primary difference between canon Aysle and the suggested Aysle is the presence of spell formulae. A spell formula is much like a spell, but instead of having a single set Effect Value, Range and so forth, the values for the Spell Formula are chosen each time a mage casts it.

I attempted something like that with one of my psionics rewrites. In 
playtesting it went over like a lead balloon, less flexibility was 
actually wanted because it was quicker and easier to just use the same 
set numbers instead of stopping to think about them every time.

Not that I'm opposed to the concept, I like it and think that it being 
something the Ayslish have over other magic-using realities is a good 
idea.  The mechanics of how its done though are going to be what makes 
or breaks it, it has to be something the players will be willing to use 
in gameplay.

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