Report 708

Report #708
Skillset: Psychometabolism Skill: DMP
 Org: Nekotai Status: Rejected Apr 2012
Furies' Decision:
We don't want to add more DMP to PsyMet at this time for fear of power creep. We
also don't like, thematically, adding poison or asphyx DMP to PsyMet.
Problem: In the past few years, defensive DMP has become more widely available
through common skills, brews, potions, proofs, tattoos, constructs, origami,
etc. Monks also receive additional DMP from Stealth/Harmony & Tattoo Master.
This has reduced the DMP "gap" between Psymet and Acrobatics. Where Psymet was
once regarded for DMP, this is no longer the case as Acro Monks have access to
DMP, contort, dodge, & hyper. Since Psymet is pooled w/Discernment, 3430 lessons
are needed to trans both skills and max out skill-based DMP. By contrast Acros
gain Elasticity within 27 lessons, which confers 20 DMP to all damage types from
limb-based attacks (i.e. warrior or monk). Acros have Asphyx DMP that is not
available to Psymet. In my opinion, Psionics/Psymet gluts elemental DMP through
BioFeedback & Energy Containment, which provides diminished return on the lesson
investment due to DMP scaling and and other defenses that cluster around
elemental damage types (proofs, potions, ALL type DMP). This report looks to
update DMP offerings in Psymet with a more up-to-date vision.
Solution #1: Create a BioFeedback clone for Psymet to provide 15 - 20 DMP
 against Poison & Asphyxiation on channel lock.
Solution #2: Expand Psymet Energy Containment to also cover Poison and Asphyx
 DMP types. Adjust DMP from 25 to somewhere in the 15 - 20 DMP
 range.
Solution #3: Solutions 1 or 2 AND make Acro Elasticity DMP scale with lesson
 investment into Acrobatics and the parent pool Resilience.
Player Comments:
---[Raeri on 4/15 @ 03:55 writes]:
Supported, with preference for Sol2.
---[Draylor on 4/15 @ 18:18 writes]:
Why not just add the DMP directly into Biofeedback rather than ask for an
entirely new skill?
---[Shuyin on 4/15 @ 20:08 writes]:
Any solution is fine
---[Ushaara on 4/16 @ 00:24 writes]:
Any of the solutions supported.
---[Janalon on 4/16 @ 02:22 writes]:
@Draylor, this was because of a perceived need with Psymet Monks. I cannot
account Psionic Mage's need for Poison & Asphyx DMP. I would entirely support
these damage types entering BioFeedback as per solution 1 if Envoys also support
it.
---[Janalon on 4/16 @ 02:22 writes]:
Personally I support Solution 2 with a solution 3 addendum.
---[Xazlael on 4/16 @ 09:53 writes]:
Solution 2 seems the best but any would be fine.
---[Neos on 4/16 @ 14:38 writes]:
As far as I'm aware, mages don't get any direct Poison/Asphyx dmp, unless I'm
missing something, so don't really see the point of not putting it in
biofeedback, also considering it takes locked channels. So either of the
solutions or putting it in biofeedback works for me.
---[Draylor on 4/16 @ 18:43 writes]:
Oh, don't get me wrong, any of the solutions are fine. It just seems overkill
when it could be added so easily directly, is all.
---[Llandros on 4/16 @ 21:46 writes]:
Why poison and Asphyx?
---[Janalon on 4/17 @ 10:31 writes]:
In the modern DMP era, it is about diversity and breadth of DMP-- not
necessarily depth. As opponent damage types become more diverse, so is the
desire to protect against these damage types. In brief, there is a DMP glut
against elemental DMP through common defenses. Secondly, Poison & Asphyx fit
thematically with Psymet monks who can enhance their body through sheer will.
Acros already receive Asphyx DMP. Psymets do receive some Psychic DMP (though it
is a far less common damage type). Cosmic is not thematically appropriate.
---[Mirami on 4/18 @ 03:12 writes]:
Support solution 2. Solution 1 and 3 are also OK.
---[Enyalida on 4/18 @ 17:46 writes]:
I'd prefer making more dmp monks only, not mages. Mages play the damage types
game with tuning, and do not also need expanded custom defensive dmp. Monks
still only do one (sometimes two) damage types without runes, expanding their
dmp choice abilities is appropriate. Solution 2/3.
---[Tacita on 4/19 @ 17:30 writes]:
Happy with any of them with a preference for solution 2.
---[Xynthin on 4/30 @ 00:37 writes]:
I'm fine with solution 1 or 2.