[Rq-rules] Music as a Focus.

[Robert Hoffman]

Yeah I agree the extra roll should be optional and it should only be as
potential bonus to the final skill; having it required for success would
only be frustrating particularly for spells already requiring pow vs pow
break thru checks.  I would have the gesture bonus increase intensity while
the song / instrument bonus increase area of effect / number of targets.
And while I agree it couldn't ignite swords performance art could definitely
regenerate fatigue, and provide minor healing,. perhaps the later just
requires successful play over 2-5 rounds before the benefit is received.  

 

Cheers,

Bert

 

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of David Smart
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:31 PM
To: Discussion of RuneQuest rules.
Subject: Re: [Rq-rules] Music as a Focus.

 

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>

What is your opinion on using music as a focus? How best do you think it
could work?

Thanks
MB

 

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