Lexa366: переводы

→When planning a campaign with high-powered psionics, there are several important elements to consider. First, abilities should still feel like psionics. While the GM could allow characters to just buy any advantages they want with a Psionic, -10% limitation, this sacrifices the distinctive nature of the psionic powers framework. The elements of How Psi Works (Psionic Powers, p. 6) contribute greatly to the flavor of a psychic character. Using psionic skills means that powers are not just random mutations or strokes of good luck, but distinct abilities that have been deliberately trained. Psi techniques also contribute to this, making psionics feel flexible while rewarding experienced users who have focused on a special trick. And the fatigue associated with psi techniques and extra effort give each ability a cost, ensuring that they always seem like work. These are very useful in distinguishing psionics from other powers, beyond the limitations inherent in their power modifiers. Second, impressive displays of psi often depend on external aid. More than most, psychics will employ assistance from outside in order to boost their abilities, whether drugs, enhancing technology, or gestalts with other minds. The GM can retain some control by requiring such devices for high-level feats.

→GUIDING THE MIGHTY

→The potency of the abilities in GURPS Psionic Powers occupy a healthy middle ground. There are some impressive powers contained within it, and a high point-value psi is quite effective. But the built-in restrictions – required skills, fatigue costs, and limitations on how potent extra effort or psi techniques can be – all keep characters under rein. Not all campaigns need brakes like these. Some genres demand access to psi powers far beyond the level laid out in Psionic Powers.