Gadgeteering (Action) - Revision history

hastur>Hastur: H1 fix

2013-09-15T12:42:20Z

H1 fix

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	Gadgeteering is one take on how to use [[Technology_Origin_(Action)\|Technological]] powers in [[Action]]. It uses the power system and suspension of disbelief to describe incredible effects in everyday terms.		Gadgeteering is one take on how to use [[Technology_Origin_(Action)\|Technological]] powers in [[Action]]. It uses the power system and suspension of disbelief to describe incredible effects in everyday terms.

	= Powers =		== Powers ==
	While limited by the [[Methods_(Action)#Gadgets\|Gadgets]] method to effects that can be achieved by mundane technology, gadgeteering allows an uncommon amount of cleverness of design and ad-lib physics. Devices need not be strictly possible as long as they are plausible. Nevertheless, gadgeteering requires a decent mundane tech level to be credible; low [[Tech_Level_(Action)\|Tech Level]] severely limits what is possible.		While limited by the [[Methods_(Action)#Gadgets\|Gadgets]] method to effects that can be achieved by mundane technology, gadgeteering allows an uncommon amount of cleverness of design and ad-lib physics. Devices need not be strictly possible as long as they are plausible. Nevertheless, gadgeteering requires a decent mundane tech level to be credible; low [[Tech_Level_(Action)\|Tech Level]] severely limits what is possible.

	Gadgeteering powers tend to be personal in nature. It is special in that the user need not grasp how his gadgets work; it is enough to know how to use them.		Gadgeteering powers tend to be personal in nature. It is special in that the user need not grasp how his gadgets work; it is enough to know how to use them.

	= Origin =		== Origin ==
	Gadgeteering is [[Technology_Origin_(Action)\|Technological]], tough it can be argued that suspension of disbelief makes it supernatural.		Gadgeteering is [[Technology_Origin_(Action)\|Technological]], tough it can be argued that suspension of disbelief makes it supernatural.

	= Methods =		== Methods ==
	In gadgeteering, certain methods might be related to some effects or [[Form_(Action_Term)\|Forms]] and not apply to others. This has to be negotiated with the GM on a case-by-case basis. [[Actions_(Action)#Trigger_Action_.28Focus.29\|Foucs]] gained from such a limited method would only apply to powers related to that method.		In gadgeteering, certain methods might be related to some effects or [[Form_(Action_Term)\|Forms]] and not apply to others. This has to be negotiated with the GM on a case-by-case basis. [[Actions_(Action)#Trigger_Action_.28Focus.29\|Foucs]] gained from such a limited method would only apply to powers related to that method.
	{{ : Attention (Action)}}		{{ : Attention (Action)}}

Starfox: gatdgets => Plausability

2010-10-20T10:16:27Z

gatdgets => Plausability

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	{{ : Degeneration (Action)}}		{{ : Degeneration (Action)}}
	{{ : Echoes (Action)}}		{{ : Echoes (Action)}}
	~~{{ : Gadgets (Action)}}~~
	~~=== Gadgeteering ===~~
	~~This is the signature method of Gadgeteering and a '''must''' for all practitioners. It defines the tradition.~~
	{{ : Loss of Control (Action)}}		{{ : Loss of Control (Action)}}
	=== Gadgeteering ===		=== Gadgeteering ===
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	This kind of side effect would be associated with drugs and various therapies.		This kind of side effect would be associated with drugs and various therapies.
	{{ : Naming (Action)}}		{{ : Naming (Action)}}
			{{ : Plausibility (Action)}}
			=== Gadgeteering ===
			This is a must for "realistic" gadgeteers than work with mundane technology or in steampunk settings. It is not needed for a weird scientist.
	{{ : Power Secret (Action)}}		{{ : Power Secret (Action)}}
	{{ : Power Signature (Action)}}		{{ : Power Signature (Action)}}

Starfox: polish

2010-03-02T15:17:20Z

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	=== Gadgeteering ===		=== Gadgeteering ===
	This might be relevant to virtual reality and other fine mental control.		This might be relevant to virtual reality and other fine mental control.
	~~{{ : Talisman (Action)}}~~
	{{ : Tantrism (Action)}}		{{ : Tantrism (Action)}}
	=== Gadgeteering ===		=== Gadgeteering ===
	This kind of side effect would be associated with various therapies.		This kind of side effect would be associated with various therapies.
	{{ : Trance (Action)}}		{{ : Trance (Action)}}

Starfox: polish

2010-03-02T15:16:30Z

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	While limited by the [[Methods_(Action)#Gadgets\|Gadgets]] method to effects that can be achieved by mundane technology, gadgeteering allows an uncommon amount of cleverness of design and ad-lib physics. Devices need not be strictly possible as long as they are plausible. Nevertheless, gadgeteering requires a decent mundane tech level to be credible; low [[Tech_Level_(Action)\|Tech Level]] severely limits what is possible.		While limited by the [[Methods_(Action)#Gadgets\|Gadgets]] method to effects that can be achieved by mundane technology, gadgeteering allows an uncommon amount of cleverness of design and ad-lib physics. Devices need not be strictly possible as long as they are plausible. Nevertheless, gadgeteering requires a decent mundane tech level to be credible; low [[Tech_Level_(Action)\|Tech Level]] severely limits what is possible.

	Gadgeteering powers tend to be personal in nature.		Gadgeteering powers tend to be personal in nature. It is special in that the user need not grasp how his gadgets work; it is enough to know how to use them.

	= Origin =		= Origin =
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	{{ : Power reserve (Action)}}		{{ : Power reserve (Action)}}
	{{ : Props (Action)}}		{{ : Props (Action)}}
			=== Gadgeteering ===
			If you actually use gadgets, small technological gizmos with specific effects in them, props is the method for these. Most gadgeteers do.
	{{ : Restraint (Action)}}		{{ : Restraint (Action)}}
	=== Gadgeteering ===		=== Gadgeteering ===

Starfox: New

2010-03-02T15:11:08Z

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Gadgeteering is one take on how to use [[Technology_Origin_(Action)|Technological]] powers in [[Action]]. It uses the power system and suspension of disbelief to describe incredible effects in everyday terms.

= Powers =
While limited by the [[Methods_(Action)#Gadgets|Gadgets]] method to effects that can be achieved by mundane technology, gadgeteering allows an uncommon amount of cleverness of design and ad-lib physics. Devices need not be strictly possible as long as they are plausible. Nevertheless, gadgeteering requires a decent mundane tech level to be credible; low [[Tech_Level_(Action)|Tech Level]] severely limits what is possible.

Gadgeteering powers tend to be personal in nature.

= Origin =
Gadgeteering is [[Technology_Origin_(Action)|Technological]], tough it can be argued that suspension of disbelief makes it supernatural.

= Methods =
In gadgeteering, certain methods might be related to some effects or [[Form_(Action_Term)|Forms]] and not apply to others. This has to be negotiated with the GM on a case-by-case basis. [[Actions_(Action)#Trigger_Action_.28Focus.29|Foucs]] gained from such a limited method would only apply to powers related to that method.
{{ : Attention (Action)}}
{{ : Bane (Action)}}
{{ : Contagion (Action)}}
{{ : Degeneration (Action)}}
{{ : Echoes (Action)}}
{{ : Gadgets (Action)}}
=== Gadgeteering ===
This is the signature method of Gadgeteering and a '''must''' for all practitioners. It defines the tradition.
{{ : Loss of Control (Action)}}
=== Gadgeteering ===
This kind of side effect would be associated with drugs and various therapies.
{{ : Mark of Power (Action)}}
=== Gadgeteering ===
This kind of side effect would be associated with drugs and various therapies.
{{ : Naming (Action)}}
{{ : Power Secret (Action)}}
{{ : Power Signature (Action)}}
{{ : Power Supply (Action)}}
{{ : Power reserve (Action)}}
{{ : Props (Action)}}
{{ : Restraint (Action)}}
=== Gadgeteering ===
This might be relevant to virtual reality and other fine mental control.
{{ : Talisman (Action)}}
{{ : Tantrism (Action)}}
=== Gadgeteering ===
This kind of side effect would be associated with various therapies.
{{ : Trance (Action)}}