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Small shape-shifting question
« on: April 22, 2010, 05:55:35 PM »
How is shape-shifting done in terms of mechanics?  If you want to use your beast change power to change into your wolf form, does it take a full action, supplemental action, or is it handled differently?  Does it require a skill check to use?
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Re: Small shape-shifting question
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2010, 06:00:56 PM »
I'd *probably* call it supplemental, given the speed with which we've seen it described in the novels.
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Re: Small shape-shifting question
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2010, 07:52:45 PM »
I'm still amazed by how involved you guys are in helping us players out with the game.  Thank you.
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Re: Small shape-shifting question
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2010, 10:45:56 PM »
How is shape-shifting done in terms of mechanics?  If you want to use your beast change power to change into your wolf form, does it take a full action, supplemental action, or is it handled differently?  Does it require a skill check to use?

The description of Modular Abilities says it's a full action. True Shapeshifting say it's a supplemental action. I don't know if the difference between them is intentional.

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Re: Small shape-shifting question
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2010, 10:54:36 PM »
The description of Modular Abilities says it's a full action. True Shapeshifting say it's a supplemental action. I don't know if the difference between them is intentional.

Likely so. :)
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