Re: AP pool ?

From: Tim Ellis <tim_at_...>
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 12:20:15 -0000

I have a question which is related to AP Pools (I think) - That is, where do the AP's come from that are used when one character loans AP to another? It makes sense if both characters are involved in an extended contest, and so have currently "active" AP totals

None combat example:-

An Issaries and a Lankhor Mhy are involved in a debate with members of the clan ring. The Issaries has been doing well and his AP's are up to 54, while the Lankhor Mhy has been unlucky and is down to 5. The Issaries decides to loan AP's to his colleague this round, and rolls against "Orlanthi Myth" to come up with The tale of where the Law his colleague is referring to comes from. A Critical Success will give points to his colleague at no cost, but a normal success transfers AP's - In this case his 54 is reduced. I don't have a problem with this.

What does cause a problem is if the aid comes from someone not currently part of the contest. The Orlanthi weaponthane watching the debate decides to use his "Hearty Voice" skill to loudly cheer and yell "Hear Hear!" in order to loan points. If he has to transfer AP's, where do they come from? What stops him from doing this every round?

(The combat example, obviously, is the Healer who stays out of the fight, but is loaning APs from the "heal" affinity...)