[Rq-rules] Music as a Focus.

[David Smart]

I like providing a spell-casting bonus based on how well the appropriate
skill rolls for Singing and Instrument Playing succeeded. Essentially, the
foci act as skill enablers rather than as an MP modifier. The downside is
failing provides no benefits while fumbling actually distracts the allies
the bard was trying to help, may draw unwanted attention to the bard, or
both.

Mages can also use gestures and chants to improve their spell-casting
abilities but most don't since it also tends to have the effect of yelling
"Hey! I'm a high priority target!". Well, that, and it can harm one's
reputation amongst one's peers (i.e. it ain't cool).

David

On Jan 24, 2008 1:41 PM, <tiggermb at verizon.net> wrote:

> <snip>
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> What is your opinion on using music as a focus? How best do you think it
> could work?
>
> Thanks
> MB
>
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