Re: [BNW] Telekinesis

[whytcrow@io.com]

Again, cleaning out my box and replying to old emails that no one 
still cares about...

This was in regards to the question as to why TK isn't based entirely 
off Smarts -- thus giving them the ability to lift higher amounts....

>Remember - even though Endurance or Fatigue or Power Points aren't used in
>BNW, using powers is physically taxing and should tire a lower STR hero
>before a higher STR one.  (This is my humble opinion, not a game mechanic.)
>
>Also - Telekenesis is Strength that you can use at range.  Giving it the
>same cost and effect as raw STR is unfair to Goliaths, Scrappers and
>everyone else who spends the same points but can't lift or hit someone
>across a parking lot.

Of course, the Goliath and Scrapper and whatnot get bonuses to how 
they handle damage that the TK doens't have, so it does even out.

However, I'm not sure I'd argue for the weight to be based off of 
Smarts...that means she could lift an opponent off the ground, 
effectively trapping him.  (And how does it work with the Shrinker, 
btw?  Can the TK lift the shruken Shrinker or does the Shrinker keep 
her own weight?)

Perhaps better would be a Trick--for each success, can lift another 
point of Size.

Jennifer

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