IoP upgrading powers?

[Barodahn]

So question for people...

I am trying to figure out the best way to have an Item of Power improve a characters powers instead of just giving him more different powers.

Could you for example make an IoP that had Inhuman Speed, and add that to the characters innate inhuman speed? So that with the item he has supernatural speed? and without (if he looses it, or lends it) he would be lowered to inhuman speed?

Or is that unbalanced and the the item need to have supernatural speed to replace his innate?

Baro

[luminos]

Sounds like something that is more appropriate for your group and your GM to determine.  I'd say that you can't stack powers like that, that you'd just have to take supernatural speed with the item, but depending on the group the answer may be different.

[CMEast]

I'd say that you've invested enough refresh in supernatural speed, then you can have supernatural speed. If you split the refresh between your IoP and your innate abilities it doesn't effect the level of the game. You'll have to get agreement from the GM as luminos said, but it seems totally fair and balanced to me.

[Deadmanwalking]

Yeah, an Item improving your capabilities actually makes perfect sense both logically and thematically. Thor's the strongest of the Norse gods but his belt doubles his strength, and that's basically what Focus Items do as well.

I'd allow it in a heartbeat.

[GruffAndTumble]

As a GM, I've actually suggested this as an option for a player, so yeah, I'd say I'm supportive of the idea 

[wyvern]

I'd say this is perfectly fine; I've even done something similar with Human Form on one character I statted up - he's normally got Inhuman Speed, but it goes up to Supernatural if he's willing to show off his wings.

[Barodahn]

Thanks, that is what i was feeling too, just wanted a general opinion, definitely going this route whenever i finally get a game going (pending gm approval of course)