Is the plan toward making meditations work with IF exclusively?

- Simon

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Neat. That would make the system really diverse. I can already see what they function on being one of the factors in determining which one you choose. Thanks for the info.

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Us joke? now would we do that?

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Rhaz

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This was posted in the general suggestions folder and thought it would be a good idea here.

I came across some information on stones and I thought I would throw this information out there. Maybe a GM will see the potential in them to incorporate them with the magical device system.

A piece of clear/white quartz to help with your meditation. you can program it by holding it to your third eye and focusing on a specfic thought form, such as protection. a crystal's power is enhanced by direct moonlight., which performs a cleansing function as well.
A piece of banded agate should reduce your stress. a piece of amethyst will help reduce your nightmares if you sleep with it under your pillow. red jasper is for night protection, defensive magick, and the return of negative energy. and brown jasper is used for grounding and stability. a piece of malachite will break in two pieces to warn you of imminent danger. rose quartz is good to promote peace. smokey quartz is a good protective stone. sodalite is good for reducing stress and also to meditate with. turquoise enhances verbal communication and allows thoughts to flow in perfect sentences, as well as functions as a protector of spirit.

~Halanny Bledd

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<<We are seriously considering having focuses for meditations, though I don't think they will be crystals. Maybe the arm of a fallen foe or something. . .>>

If that is the case, you might want to also check out the FOCUS verb and marriage use application of it, along with FOCUS and its interaction with magical devices. Just for the testing if anything isn't changed on those two things while adding new meditations.

- Simon

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<<Just make sure we dont accidentally gain ranks in the Magic Device skill>>

Heh heh

- Simon

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Iayan and myself have alot of really (we like to think) good things going in the works for meditations. We have talked a great deal about devices and both of us seem to really like the ideal, and mayhaps some good rping stuff to go with the creation of them as well. We are both putting a great deal of time in on this system as we both think it will be a great addition to the guild. Stay tuned for more down the road.

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Team Barbarian

Just as a note, we really appreciate the work you two have been doing. I really feel like things will be moving forward in the Barb guild.

I disagree. I think we should have to sit still and still out minds to achieve the proper mindstate for meditation, unless it is a combat type meditation then we should fully be required to do it on the move. And I love the idea of us being able to build/make our talisman for meditating. Great job guys keep up the hard work it is appreciated.


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~Craetos~

Hi Iayn & Rhazah,

While you're working on meditations, I was just wondering if you guys saw/remember Veldehar's suggestion (probably over a year ago now). I vaguely recall he suggested that perhaps we could meditate on various barbarian artefacts or tapestries depicting glorious battles of the past, and that by doing so we would be able to gain some insight into some of the history of the guild (through visions of the horde during our meditations).

Just something to throw out there.

Cheers,

Archigos

Those and the stuff in the hall in the Crossing Guild too.


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<<I think that would be neat... spend x amount of IF to give your weapon an increased chance to land a critical strike for a length of time.

Honestly, though, I think it would make for a better meditation.

>meditate strike sword
You focus on your sword for a moment, meditating on its deadly form. After clearing your mind, you are struck by the revelation of how to more effectively use it.

Perhaps give it the same sort of hit to IF that the Elemental Barrage gives to Manipulative Resolve and a similar accuracy bonus (along with the improved chance for a crit).>>

Cossposted from Magic resistance folder.

If i had a choice in the matter I would want meditations to be all unique compared to dances/berserks....ie, not a bunch of stat boosts etc.

Some unique stuff I have heard of where:

Stone skin - no boost to anything in particular, just a straight reduction in damage you take for a period of time
Magic Resistance - Just a straight up good boost to BMR, nothing else
Burden reduction - For carrying heavy loads while hunting etc, You take no effects from being squished for awhile.
Speed - Missile to Melee in a second for a period of time
Super strength - minimum RT for any weapon for a period of time
Accuracy - No accuracy reduction to targetted attacks for a period of time.

Stuff like that.

Codiax.

That would be with approximately 97.5% of your base ranks assuming 130% is full aim.

I don't think that would be happening really.

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70% as far as I know.

70% snapshot, 100% at around 6 seconds, 130% around 13 seconds.

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Any idea on when these meditations are coming in? Or are they still in the "planning" stages


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Meditations are still in the pondering stage. I see a place for them somewhere, but I'm not sure where that is or what they would do. I have a pretty good idea for one of them, but it needs a ton more fleshing out before going further than pondering.

The rest of it depends on how the brainstorming goes.

~GM Aurdun
Barbarians' Guild Advocate
Gor'Tog Co-Champion
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I wouldn't mind seeing some kind of meditation that acted similarly to the Regen spell for empaths.

"As you calm your mind and your heart rate slows, you turn your thoughts inwardly, ignoring your pain as you bring your inner fire to the surface, cleansing your physical being from within and healing your hurts."

With each "pulse" it would heal/cauterize some/all of your wounds while draining IF.

Obviously, being out of active combat would be a requirement... I dunno, just a thought.


What JLo said is pretty much spot on.
- GM Dartenian

<<Meditations are still in the pondering stage. I see a place for them somewhere, but I'm not sure where that is or what they would do. I have a pretty good idea for one of them, but it needs a ton more fleshing out before going further than pondering.>>

Thank you Aurdun. I'm not sure if it is possible, but would you be willing to share what one of your ideas you have in mind are so that we can collaborate and brainstorm?

Just throwing a shout out, but some meditations that are capable in combat and some out of combat.

With the overall purpose of things taught to a Barbarian by the guild is leading them toward becoming a more efficient warrior.

The guild also teaches about mind, body and soul and how they mesh together to form the warrior. I've always seen berserks to be more suited for the warrior who focuses on his mind and body. Dances are more suited for the warrior who focuses on all three aspects. Meditations could be someone who focuses on the mind and soul.

I know this idea may come out from left field, but have anyone thought of a meditation that could focus on the enemies you're fighting? Not like appraising the enemy as that does tell you a lot about them in how they relate to you skill wise and feature wise (strength, agility, reflexes)...

But a meditation that can sense their attacks and predicts what type of attack is coming next based on? Making it easier to a degree in order to attack the enemy or defend one's self. Sorry if this idea has already been used.

- Simon

I'd settle for everything at melee we could even call it Meditate War Stomp to compensate for the original flop.

Make at least some meditations stackable. That is all.