[Rq-rules] *** JUNK MAIL ***Potency of Disruption Spell

[Steve Davies]

I've been trying to finish a set of "Old Magic" rules,
and using the Disruption spell as my test case.  The
goal is to see if I can reproduce the effects for a
consistent cost.

I've long regarded Disruption as one of the more
powerful spells, but it's become a hobgoblin because
its high damage (1D3 damage for 1 POW), and hit
location specificity (instead of doing damage to
overall HP).

So my question is:  Has anyone changed the Disruption
spell to either lower damage to 1 point, or by making
the damage affect total hit points instead of
location-specific hit points?  If so, how did it work
and do you recommend it?

Thanks,
Steve