Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Psionx 08-01-07, 09:51 PM	I know that magic has telekinesis that does all three as one so why not merge them for psionics so that a psion doesn't have to learn three different powers? Why did they even make it 3 different powers in the first place?
MnemonicSV 08-02-07, 03:19 AM	Although they are three distinct powers now, they are three lower level powers (3rd/3rd/4th compared to arcane 5th). Even though Save DCs take a hit, they are now accessible at much lower levels than that of an arcane caster. My personal take is that they were broken up for the express purpose of making them more accessible (and usable more often) at lower levels for a Psion. Unfortunately, keeping them all grouped together was too much for a power below level 5. It seems more of a flavour thing to me. A common staple of Psi-fi psionics is the ability to move things about with the power of the mind alone: Making a telekinesis effect lower level for psionic characters drives that point home. At the same time though, one must keep an eye to game balance. Should you choose to merge them for psionics, I would recommend bringing the power level up to 5th (like the arcane version). I would consider as low as 4th level, but only if it becomes a discipline-only power on the savant list.
Caterpillar 08-02-07, 10:58 AM	I've played in two campaigns and have gotten the DM to approve of letting both of the 3rd level telekinetic abilities be pulled into one. It boggles me to think that they shouldn't be one power.
CrimsonDeath 08-02-07, 01:46 PM	I've played in two campaigns and have gotten the DM to approve of letting both of the 3rd level telekinetic abilities be pulled into one. It boggles me to think that they shouldn't be one power. That, plus a 2pp augment for the other one, is, as I understand, a common fix.