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Old 08-09-2008, 04:44 AM
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Re: [RPG]: Desolation, reviewed by mitchw (4/4)

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Originally Posted by mxyzplk View Post
What makes magic dangerous? I mean, I can see it's not as routine as D&D, but that's not saying much - Burn is stun damage? That doesn't seem all that bad.
Speaking as a playtester, Burn is fairly dangerous. It's pretty easy knock yourself out by casting too many spells in quick succession and going unconscious mid-combat is never exactly safe. The damage starts out as non-lethal but will convert into lethal damage if you take enough Burn.
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For example, there's a spell listed entitled Against every Wild Animal, Aquatic Creature and Robbers. In the event that you are simultaneously attacked by a wild bear, Aquaman and the Hamburglar, this spell will have your back.

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