Some new psionic powers [Archive] - Wizards Community

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JimProfit

12-01-07, 09:01 PM
To replace magic someday, maybe help some of you whom I know want to too. I'm going to attempt to recreate some of my favorite spells into powers.


I'll make more once I think'em up.

Shadow Clone
Metacreativity (Creation)
http://tvmedia.ign.com/tv/image/article/772/772110/naruto-shadowclone_1173720644.jpg
Level: 4
Display: Auditory, Olfactory
Manifestation Time: One standard action
Duration: Instanous
Saving Throw: None
Power Resistance: No
Powerpoints: 7

Functions as the spell mirror image. You produce 1d4 shadow clones. The shadow clones last for a number of rounds equal to your charisma score.

Augment:
For every additional 2 powerpoints you augment, roll an additional +1d4 shadow clones to produce.

Augment:
You may spend an additional 1 powerpoint to increase the duration of your shadow clone's exsistance by an additional 1d4 rounds.


Psionic Contagion
Psychometabolism
http://www2.uol.com.br/ohayo/v2.0/dublagem/noticias/set1_naruto.jpg
Level: 3
Display: Visual
Manifestation Time: Partial action
Saving Throw: None
Power Resistance: Yes
Powerpoints: 5
As the spell contagion except where as noted above and below.


Unlike the spell, you must make a melee touch attack to succeed.
Jaid

12-01-07, 09:43 PM
To replace magic someday, maybe help some of you whom I know want to too. I'm going to attempt to recreate some of my favorite spells into powers.


I'll make more once I think'em up.

Shadow Clone
Metacreativity (Creation)
http://tvmedia.ign.com/tv/image/article/772/772110/naruto-shadowclone_1173720644.jpg
Level: 4
Display: Auditory, Olfactory
Manifestation Time: One standard action
Duration: Instanous
Saving Throw: None
Power Resistance: No
Powerpoints: 7

Functions as the spell mirror image. You produce 1d4 shadow clones. The shadow clones last for a number of rounds equal to your charisma score.

Augment:
For every additional 2 powerpoints you augment, roll an additional +1d4 shadow clones to produce.

Augment:
You may spend an additional 1 powerpoint to increase the duration of your shadow clone's exsistance by an additional 1d4 rounds.


Psionic Contagion
Psychometabolism
http://www2.uol.com.br/ohayo/v2.0/dublagem/noticias/set1_naruto.jpg
Level: 3
Display: Visual
Manifestation Time: Partial action
Saving Throw: None
Power Resistance: Yes
Powerpoints: 5
As the spell contagion except where as noted above and below.


Unlike the spell, you must make a melee touch attack to succeed.

shadow clones should:

1) have a duration other than instantaneous.

2) should not say it has a duration of instantaneous, and then give a duration.

3) probably be [mind affecting], since these clones don't appear to have any sort of physical presence. this would also entail the power being telepathy. alternately, you could make it psychokinetic and [light], i suppose, though that has less of a firm basis in the already existing selection of powers.

psionic contagion:

there is no such thing as a partial action. i assume you mean a standard action? also, it should allow a saving throw. and actually, as a matter of fact, the spell already *does* require a successful melee attack. you can tell because it's got a range of touch.
Omnirahk, half-Rahkshi

12-01-07, 10:53 PM
I think shadow clone should have a duration equal to your primary manifesting stat's ability modifier, not your charisma modifier. Why would a psion who draws his psionic strength from intelligence be based on charisma? Why would a psychic warrior rely on force of personality? Also, I think you should specifically note that these powers on psion/wilder level 4 and 3, not psychic warrior level 4 and 3. Possibly make shadow clone a psychic warrior power as well.
Sagetim

12-01-07, 11:03 PM
I'd go on to suggest that shadow clone, lesser be the mind effecting nonsubstantial kind as a level 2 or 3 power. Thus making it actually comparable to mirror image.

I go on to suggest having a 'greater' version that uses metacreativity, shaper only type to create a 'shadow clone'. which would be a type of construct. Each would have 1hp, mediocre saves, a to hit based on manifester level, and str & dex scores equal to primary casting stat. They would be unable to manifest powers, but if the constructs are within 5 feet of the manifester (and they can share the square) the manifester can benefit from an effect similar to mirror image...until they run out. they would have unarmed slams as their size. In this case 1d4 + str mod. Not sure what the power level would be, considering how incredibly squishy the constructs are.
heavenisme

12-01-07, 11:12 PM
I think shadow clone is cool but here's how I would change it.

Shadow construct Clone (3rd Level power)

You make 5 astral constructs which looks exactly like you.
You take no damage until your constructs are destroyed.

Augment: For every 1pp point you agument this power one aditional construct is made or the level of the the constructs increases.
Sagetim

12-01-07, 11:49 PM
I think shadow clone is cool but here's how I would change it.

Shadow construct Clone (3rd Level power)

You make 5 astral constructs which looks exactly like you.
You take no damage until your constructs are destroyed.

Augment: For every 1pp point you agument this power one aditional construct is made or the level of the the constructs increases.

that's way too overpowered for a third level ability. As in, completely overpowered to the point of being obscene.