 July 2, 2009 - 9:55am | I know that the Zeb's guide is somewhat controversial, and mentalism was introduced in it, but psionics seems to be a major part of sci-fi, especially from the pulp era where SF draws a lot of its inspiration. Just read some Leigh Brackett to see what I mean. So, I feel that mentalism should be a part of SF and have created this project to discuss and develop it. Please don't get on here and deride mentalism; if you have something to add, then by all means do so. If you don't like mentalism, please leave your comments for some other area. Long live the Frontier! |
 July 2, 2009 - 10:08am | In addition to Zeb's information there is a Mentalist PSA on pg 145 of the Alpha Dawn Remastered book. I would suggest you stay away from having ability scores determine if you can use powers. Also, to keep the game fast don't use limits on keeping a power invoked. Just my opinion. I'm just about done with the Mentalist skill for FrontierSpace(TM), you might be able to get some ideas. :-) |
July 2, 2009 - 10:22am | Cool; I hadn't realized that (about the ADR mentalist PSA). I'll have to check that out. Long live the Frontier! |
 July 2, 2009 - 11:05am | Do you know about the Frontiers of the Mind article from Ares? Those are treated exactly like skills. I don't like the additional ability score (PSI), but it may be right for you. It uses a measure called Psionic Energy Points (PEP). I have been developing an amalgam of that system with the Zebulon's Guide Mentalist to work out a balanced version that feels like Star Frontiers. View my profile for a list of articles I have written, am writing, will write. "It's yo' mama!" —Wicket W. Warrick, Star Wars Ep. VI: Return of the Jedi "That guy's wise." —Logray, Star Wars Ep.VI: Return of the Jedi Do You Wanna Date My Avatar? - Felicia Day (The Guild) |
July 22, 2009 - 8:52pm | For my own games, I'm comfortable with the Green Ronin Psychic's HB rules (as I run d20 Future). Thanks for all the suggestions, though. I am mostly curious to see what other folks are doing with psionics/mentalism in their SF games. Long live the Frontier! |
