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Mind Seeds

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#1
paideia
Jun 02, 2009 22:08:49 I ran across a mention of mind seeds in the Sharn sourcebook and couldn't remember reading anything about it elsewhere. Now, I can more or less figure out what it is, but would like to read up on the exact effects (for example how to remove one).

Could anyone point me to the right source?
#2
thaliost
Jun 02, 2009 22:39:51 Not sure if there's a revised version in Complete Psionics, but you should definitely be able to find a version in Expanded Psionics Handbook. These are the only two major psionic books in 3.5, along with a few new powers here and there in the other books.
#3
Paulon
Jun 02, 2009 23:00:05 It's on page 119 of the Expanded Psionics Handbook. Basically over a week the victim becomes a mental duplicate of the power user, with 8 less class levels. They're not under control but since they now have the memories of the person who mind seeded them they share their goals.
#4
Amaril
Jun 03, 2009 8:19:12
I ran across a mention of mind seeds in the Sharn sourcebook and couldn't remember reading anything about it elsewhere. Now, I can more or less figure out what it is, but would like to read up on the exact effects (for example how to remove one).

Could anyone point me to the right source?

http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/mindSeed.htm
Not sure if there's a revised version in Complete Psionics, but you should definitely be able to find a version in Expanded Psionics Handbook. These are the only two major psionic books in 3.5, along with a few new powers here and there in the other books.

Complete Psionic reprinted most, if not all, of those powers found in other books as well as a few from WotC's Mind's Eye.
#5
paideia
Jun 03, 2009 9:54:38 Thanks for the quick response, especially the link from Amaril. I don't own any of the psionics books and didn't feel like buying them just for this.

Hmm, seems like there is absolutely nothing you can do about the mind seed after the germination period. Back to the drawing board, it seems..
#6
thaliost
Jun 03, 2009 13:08:18 Actually, I remember a wish, miracle, or reality revision (a psionic wish) will revert the process. Given that mindseed is an 8th level psionic power, this is not asking too much. :D
#7
Hellcow
Jun 03, 2009 13:38:42 Just as a side note, given that mind seed is an important tool of the Dreaming Dark, there is a version of the power in the 4E ECG. It's a different approach than the 3E version, but it will address how it works and what you can do about it.
#8
thaliost
Jun 03, 2009 13:43:48 If I interpret correctly, that's actually a power?
It'll be great to see such powers are not presented as rituals in 4E.
#9
Hellcow
Jun 03, 2009 13:55:15
If I interpret correctly, that's actually a power?
It'll be great to see such powers are not presented as rituals in 4E.

It WAS a power in 3E. In 4E it's not a power or a ritual - you'll just have to wait and see. I think it's a logical interpretation under the 4E mechanics and could be incorporated into a power when psionics are released.
#10
thaliost
Jun 03, 2009 14:05:32
In 4E it's not a power or a ritual - you'll just have to wait and see.

That makes it exciting!
#11
JohnLynch
Jun 03, 2009 21:00:04
Just as a side note, given that mind seed is an important tool of the Dreaming Dark, there is a version of the power in the 4E ECG. It's a different approach than the 3E version, but it will address how it works and what you can do about it.

Huzzah :D
#12
rekko
Jun 04, 2009 8:09:26 Obviously, it's a "consumable" magic item.

read post #3

Rekko
#13
lyran
Jun 04, 2009 11:10:04
Obviously, it's a "consumable" magic item.

Probably. Or it could be a regular magic item. Strange, in my opinion anyway, that this will be included in the ECG. Anybody see what I'm saying? I mean how important to the Dreaming Dark could it be?
#14
nthdegree256
Jun 04, 2009 13:44:18
Probably. Or it could be a regular magic item. Strange, in my opinion anyway, that this will be included in the ECG. Anybody see what I'm saying? I mean how important to the Dreaming Dark could it be?

Are you kidding? That's their best infiltration tool - mind seed a high-ranking official. That's how they
Sharn: City of Towers spoiler!
own the House Deneith enclave in Sharn,
#15
lyran
Jun 04, 2009 14:32:06 Oh. I think I see now. Silly me.
Don't look.
Such an idiot

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 paideia Jun 02, 2009 22:08:49	I ran across a mention of mind seeds in the Sharn sourcebook and couldn't remember reading anything about it elsewhere. Now, I can more or less figure out what it is, but would like to read up on the exact effects (for example how to remove one). Could anyone point me to the right source?
#2 thaliost Jun 02, 2009 22:39:51	Not sure if there's a revised version in Complete Psionics, but you should definitely be able to find a version in Expanded Psionics Handbook. These are the only two major psionic books in 3.5, along with a few new powers here and there in the other books.
#3 Paulon Jun 02, 2009 23:00:05	It's on page 119 of the Expanded Psionics Handbook. Basically over a week the victim becomes a mental duplicate of the power user, with 8 less class levels. They're not under control but since they now have the memories of the person who mind seeded them they share their goals.
#4 Amaril Jun 03, 2009 8:19:12	I ran across a mention of mind seeds in the Sharn sourcebook and couldn't remember reading anything about it elsewhere. Now, I can more or less figure out what it is, but would like to read up on the exact effects (for example how to remove one). Could anyone point me to the right source? http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/mindSeed.htm Not sure if there's a revised version in Complete Psionics, but you should definitely be able to find a version in Expanded Psionics Handbook. These are the only two major psionic books in 3.5, along with a few new powers here and there in the other books. Complete Psionic reprinted most, if not all, of those powers found in other books as well as a few from WotC's Mind's Eye.
#5 paideia Jun 03, 2009 9:54:38	Thanks for the quick response, especially the link from Amaril. I don't own any of the psionics books and didn't feel like buying them just for this. Hmm, seems like there is absolutely nothing you can do about the mind seed after the germination period. Back to the drawing board, it seems..
#6 thaliost Jun 03, 2009 13:08:18	Actually, I remember a wish, miracle, or reality revision (a psionic wish) will revert the process. Given that mindseed is an 8th level psionic power, this is not asking too much. :D
#7 Hellcow Jun 03, 2009 13:38:42	Just as a side note, given that mind seed is an important tool of the Dreaming Dark, there is a version of the power in the 4E ECG. It's a different approach than the 3E version, but it will address how it works and what you can do about it.
#8 thaliost Jun 03, 2009 13:43:48	If I interpret correctly, that's actually a power? It'll be great to see such powers are not presented as rituals in 4E.
#9 Hellcow Jun 03, 2009 13:55:15	If I interpret correctly, that's actually a power? It'll be great to see such powers are not presented as rituals in 4E. It WAS a power in 3E. In 4E it's not a power or a ritual - you'll just have to wait and see. I think it's a logical interpretation under the 4E mechanics and could be incorporated into a power when psionics are released.
#10 thaliost Jun 03, 2009 14:05:32	In 4E it's not a power or a ritual - you'll just have to wait and see. That makes it exciting!
#11 JohnLynch Jun 03, 2009 21:00:04	Just as a side note, given that mind seed is an important tool of the Dreaming Dark, there is a version of the power in the 4E ECG. It's a different approach than the 3E version, but it will address how it works and what you can do about it. Huzzah :D
#12 rekko Jun 04, 2009 8:09:26	Obviously, it's a "consumable" magic item. read post #3 Rekko
#13 lyran Jun 04, 2009 11:10:04	Obviously, it's a "consumable" magic item. Probably. Or it could be a regular magic item. Strange, in my opinion anyway, that this will be included in the ECG. Anybody see what I'm saying? I mean how important to the Dreaming Dark could it be?
#14 nthdegree256 Jun 04, 2009 13:44:18	Probably. Or it could be a regular magic item. Strange, in my opinion anyway, that this will be included in the ECG. Anybody see what I'm saying? I mean how important to the Dreaming Dark could it be? Are you kidding? That's their best infiltration tool - mind seed a high-ranking official. That's how they Sharn: City of Towers spoiler! own the House Deneith enclave in Sharn,
#15 lyran Jun 04, 2009 14:32:06	Oh. I think I see now. Silly me. Don't look. Such an idiot