Re: Optional Touch Modifier

• In hw-rules_at_egroups.com, philip.hibbs_at_t... wrote:
  >
  > Who's using the "optional touch modifier" rule, where you get a -5
  on the
  > resistance if you are touching, if the magic does not require
  touch? What
  > kind of magic do you allow it on?
  >
  

I allow it for any magic that doesn't need to touch the target -- most
augments, assaults and the like. But the caster has to go up and touch the item/person.

That means it can't be used for multiple targeting (I say you often need one hand free...)

Off the top of my pointy little head, about the only magic I do *not* allow it for is:

Healing (specifically stated that it cannot be done at range) Summoning
Rituals

Its a nice way for NPCs to get a bit of a better chance at casting at least one modest augment to improve themselves.

And it gives a 'feel good' modifier to heroes, if they choose to use it.

Jeff             Received on Wed 27 Sep 2000 - 06:42:47 EEST