Can someone beside Stone Master build pyramids?

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Re: Can someone beside Stone Master build pyramids?

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Devjannz wrote:Problem with that is Psi-Stalker abilities to sense the supernatural or track them is hampered by Ley Lines and Nexus points make it useless.

They're not being put there to sense incoming mages, they're being shipped in for a meal and then shipped back out again, to keep fed and keep the PPE levels down.

Devjannz wrote:If they feed on the PPE, it brings down combat bonuses for up to an hour.
So do it before bed when under protection, no big deal. Eating a big meal ought to similarly inflict penalties.

Devjannz wrote:They can try relying on other Psi-abilities, but I think the loss of their standard abilities would make them feel very uncomfortable and on edge. They tend to avoid Ley Lines and Nexus Points as a rule.
They can override preferences to abide by commands. They work with Psi-Bat rather than attacking it, clearly they can overcome instincts.

I personally find eating sour food to be easier than not eating delicious meat.
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Re: Can someone beside Stone Master build pyramids?

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Tor wrote:
Devjannz wrote:Problem with that is Psi-Stalker abilities to sense the supernatural or track them is hampered by Ley Lines and Nexus points make it useless.

They're not being put there to sense incoming mages, they're being shipped in for a meal and then shipped back out again, to keep fed and keep the PPE levels down.

Devjannz wrote:If they feed on the PPE, it brings down combat bonuses for up to an hour.
So do it before bed when under protection, no big deal. Eating a big meal ought to similarly inflict penalties.

Devjannz wrote:They can try relying on other Psi-abilities, but I think the loss of their standard abilities would make them feel very uncomfortable and on edge. They tend to avoid Ley Lines and Nexus Points as a rule.
They can override preferences to abide by commands. They work with Psi-Bat rather than attacking it, clearly they can overcome instincts.

I personally find eating sour food to be easier than not eating delicious meat.


The other issue is that it would take ALOT of Psi-Stalkers to even come close to using up the PPE that would be available at a Pyramid. At a Nexus it can range from 500 to 3000 every 6 hours, that is 2000 to 12000 a day. At a normal ley line it can range from 200 to 800 so that would be more manageable. Either way, none of the PPE would be available until the reserve has fully recharged (it says that it cannot be tapped into until it has finished renewing itself).
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