Metamagic Rods and Powers [Archive] - Wizards Community

Metamagic Rods and Powers [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Mesiolan
08-09-07, 02:04 AM We are playing with PSI/Magic transistency, so the psion may use metamagic rods for his powers.

Last session we got a lesser metamagic rod of extend spell. It may be used with powers to double the duration.

I'm thinking of taking the "Linked Power" feat next level. If I manifest two linked powers with the rod in hand, does the metamagic extend only the first, or the second power as well?

DM is not around for two weeks, and I need somebody to answer this...
Tempest Stormwind
08-09-07, 02:13 AM Linked Power is a headache and a half. Avoid it; when it isn't confusing, it's broken.

That said, only the first. If I manifest a 3pp Energy Ray linked to an Ectoplasmic Cocoon (8pp), it's actually a [3pp energy ray + an augment] that's being manifest when you use the rod.

Also, by default, not even full transparency will allow an extend rod to work with powers. They apply the metamagic feat. Feats are not transparent by default.
Mesiolan
08-09-07, 03:32 AM Thank you, Tempest.

Linked power is very useful for buffs - there are many low-pp buffs on the lists (1-5 pp), which can be linked nicely. And low level Psywars need every boost they can get, including extended duration.

Since my DM allows a metamagic rod to affect my powers, I'll have to ask him if he allows the duration of both buffs to be affected, or only the first.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Mesiolan 08-09-07, 02:04 AM	We are playing with PSI/Magic transistency, so the psion may use metamagic rods for his powers. Last session we got a lesser metamagic rod of extend spell. It may be used with powers to double the duration. I'm thinking of taking the "Linked Power" feat next level. If I manifest two linked powers with the rod in hand, does the metamagic extend only the first, or the second power as well? DM is not around for two weeks, and I need somebody to answer this...
Tempest Stormwind 08-09-07, 02:13 AM	Linked Power is a headache and a half. Avoid it; when it isn't confusing, it's broken. That said, only the first. If I manifest a 3pp Energy Ray linked to an Ectoplasmic Cocoon (8pp), it's actually a [3pp energy ray + an augment] that's being manifest when you use the rod. Also, by default, not even full transparency will allow an extend rod to work with powers. They apply the metamagic feat. Feats are not transparent by default.
Mesiolan 08-09-07, 03:32 AM	Thank you, Tempest. Linked power is very useful for buffs - there are many low-pp buffs on the lists (1-5 pp), which can be linked nicely. And low level Psywars need every boost they can get, including extended duration. Since my DM allows a metamagic rod to affect my powers, I'll have to ask him if he allows the duration of both buffs to be affected, or only the first.