House Rules/Mage

House Rules - Mage "I am somewhat preoccupied with telling the laws of physics to shut up and sit down." -Vaarsuvius, The Order of the Stick

Seeing through illusions In order to pierce mental illusions/effects of any kind (such as Obfuscate, Chimerstry, Dementation, and unless otherwise specified in the rules), a Mage must: Have activated a Mind 2 defensive effect beforehand. Roll Perception + Awareness vs 7 against the power's dice pool vs 7. When the effect doesn't have dice pool, roll <Level of power/gift/item> + Subterfuge vs 7. Ties are in favor of the illusion/effect. The mage must be actively searching to pierce an effect/illusion or detect an invisible person. (See: +rules sniping) Seekings Normally, a Seeking is required for a Mage to increase their Arete. Instead, we limit the rate and charge XP: Arete Minimum time XP 1 to 2 1 month 8 2 to 3 3 months 16 3 to 4 6 months 24 4 to 5 8 months 32 Thresholds Thresholds are not in use.