From: grex@world.std.com (Mark J Urbin)
Subject: Re: Shadowrun questions answered
Summary: Use a highlighter when reading the Shadowrun rule book!
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 14:09:00 GMT

In article <1992Apr07.112438.25602@orionsci> goodwin@orionsci.uucp (Ben Goodwin) writes:
>>>>>>[Hey, got a few questions from those in the know.  After playing our
>first game there are some unanswered questions.
>1) In the source book on page 80 it seems to indicate that a mage can
>   cast multiple spells per action.  And I quote 
>	At this point, name the spell or spells the character is
>	casting ...
>   If casting multiple spells is possible does this mean I can cast 
>   two force 4 manabolts at two individuals? Would the second have a
>   +2 target modifier?
  Yes, you can toss multiple spells per action.  The +2 target modifier is for
substained spells, so no, the second manabolt does not have a +2 modifier.
However, you are resisting drain for TWO force 4 manabolts in the same action.
Just how big is your magic pool? :-> 
>2) In the module DOA/DNA it says to give the chummers two portable
>   missiles.  I can't find stats on these anywhere. Help
    Look in the equipment section.  Top of one of the pages listing weapons
stats.
>4) To use an elemental it first has to be summoned which takes an action.
>   can a mage have his elementals in attendance thereby bypassing the
>   action needed to summon?
   yes, but this course of action is not quite stealthy.  Elementals tend to
leave after a while if you don't have anything for them to do (figure a number
of turns equal to charisma).  If the mage requests that they stay around 
longer, count that as a service.
>6) I have noticed some cool devices, namely the range finder and the
>   laser sight.  I can't find their target modifiers.  Where are they?
>   Would these help the target modifiers for guns with smart links?  I
>   would think not.
  Laser sights reduce your target by one.  They don't work with smartgun links.
You get one modifier or the other.  For a good film example of a laser sight,
check out the .45 auto used by Arnie in Terminator I.  Range finders are only
usefull with the nifty gernades in the Sam Cat.
>7) Just a quick check, a shaman with a wilderness totem can summon
>   any spirit, even urban spirits?  It says a shaman can summon a spirit
>   only in its home environment.  Just wanted to make sure that an
>   Eagle shaman can walk into the city and still kick ass.
   Yes.  Not that Shamans work better in their native environments.
>8) Question on force of spells, if you are willing to take the medium
>   drain (3 points fatigue) for a spell, what's to stop you from
>   casting a force 10 manabolt or somesuch, toasting the opposition
>   because you get to roll 10d6, and then accepting the 3 points 
>   fatigue? <<<<<
  Because it states in the Big Blue Book `o Shadowrun that if you cast a
spell at a force higher than your magic rating, the drain causes physical
damage.  (note that using a fetish will allow you cast at a higher level
and only take fatigue for drain.  Look in the back of the book for the rules).




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