rulesy spells

From: Al Petterson <aamp_at_oro.net>
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 1996 11:05:52 -0800


jonsg_at_harlequin.co.uk (Jon S Green) says:
>
> Saravan Peacock <saravan_at_perth.DIALix.oz.au> says:
>
> This has a few consequences: if the opponent is considerably more or
> less powerful than the caster, it is obvious to the caster when the
> first spell is cast, although the categories are "broadly similar",
> "much weaker" or "much stronger" - not quantified and rather more
> diffuse than the capabilities of the true Shaman, of course.

And just to be a God Learner about it, this is reflected as player knowledge in the form of "a 53 succeeded, his POW is less than mine" or "dang, a 17 failed, he's way powerful". It can be fooled by Countermagic, of course.


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