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Magnitude 2: Blazing Sphere
This power allows the Elementalist to conjure a man-sized ball of fiery flame that he can move by mental command. The sphere has a movement equal to Mastery x 10 in feet per round and causes 2D6 damage to any being within 5 feet of it as it moves about. The sphere may thus be used against several targets, provided they are standing close enough to each other. Each single target can only be damaged by the  sphere once per round and may avoid all damage with a successful Danger Evasion roll. The sphere will also ignite any flammable materials it comes into contact with. Moving the sphere requires the Elementalist’s full concentration, up to a number of rounds equal to the Elementalist’s Mastery bonus. Elementalists with Fire as their primary element double the maximum duration of this power.

Unless otherwise specified, powers which operate at a distance usually have a range equal to 10 times the magician’s magical talent, in feet.

So 50 feet range in Dardalos's case. I'm going to rule that aboard ship you have too great a chance to burn the top of the ship somewhere - on land, the airborne sphere would work just fine.


There's a 2011 update which codifies the semi-jumbled  pre-2012 magic rules.

You could probably climb up into the rigging and then cast it, not sure that is anything like a good idea though.

Yeah, I decided not to do that. Dardanos is not really a climbing the rigging kind of person.

I have the newer version of the players manual now. Thanks for the heads up. I haven't noticed too many many changes.

 GM, Does any of the crew have shields and or missile weapons?

had a change of post.ALWAYS protect your medics. Sorry Timon.

The sailors all carry daggers, and you might have a few that can at least work a sling, but most of them are going to take cover after they saw what these huge birds can do.

In theory there are 4 crew members that now have access to shield/breastplate/sword from the goat men, assuming they want them.  Not sure there was time to put them on before the bird attack though.

Sorry, folks. Small family issues have arisen. Back in a few days.

It happens. Take your time.

Updating tomorrow.

Apologies, all - we went to the parents' house for a few days and I forgot to let you know I'd be gone. Mea Culpa.

Going on a little getaway with Mrs. JSC before her school year starts. Back in a few days. After that the game should roll along a bit more smoothly.

Thank you all for your patience - we have returned. I'll be resolving the round later tonight.

Sorry, gang - a personal crisis means all will be pushed back to Wednesday.

Take your time, and I hope it works out for you.

No hurry boss. Be cool.

We're all still alive here, so that's good. Gonna post tomorrow if all goes well, but I make no promises. Sorry I missed Wednesday, and that it's been so long since you had an update.

ZZZZZZZZZZZ

Sorry, Cleonus, but I have been waiting for the rest of the party to post while I help my wife recover from her recent surgery. Only six of you have posted for the round.

This pause is entirely my fault, as RL has thrown a curve my way for the week and weekend. Monday we will resume.

Anyone who might worry that I'll ghost the game, don't - I've written too much for you to do to quit the game now! My Star Frontiers game is currently at 5 1/2 years and running, and the AD&D game I run is approaching the 16-year mark.

As my senior-aged parents need us kids's help more and more I may have these pauses, but know that the game will go on - right now we're trying to empty a house and ready it for sale. After decades of being lived in, there's a lot to do.

On Monday your stalwart landing party will meet the locals.  :^)

No worries. I know that’s a heavy lift. Be well, the game can wait.

It's no problem, take the time you need.

Thank you for your patience this week - next week my schedule will allow me to post more often again. The house is almost done now.