Using Mindhands DefensivelyMindhands can be used to deflect physical attacks. A telekinetic “parry” uses the Dexterity and Mindhands Art of the character, and can deflect any attack the Seer can see (arrows can be seen, but bullets are too fast to be parried). Alternatively, the psychic can concentrate on projecting his telekinetic power around himself like a “bubble” that acts like invisible armor. This is a Task involving Intelligence and the Mindhands Art; each Success Level increases the duration of the field for 1 minute. The energy bubble has an Armor Value of D4(2) times 1/2 of the Mindhands Strength; it will slow down and interfere with any physical attacks.
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This is the power to move objects with the mind alone, often called telekinesis or psychokinesis by psychic researchers. A character with Mindhands can move objects, throw them and even manipulate them. A highly skilled psychic can play the piano at a distance, or use a typewriter without having to touch it physically. The most powerful psychics can casually toss cars around, crush objects and people with “invisible hands” and bring down houses. Fortunately, such powerhouses are rare, at least now. Using Mindhands
It is possible to use Mindhands to manipulate weapons and machinery at a distance, but it requires a high degree of concentration and proficiency. The staff or storyteller determines what skill is necessary. This works like a Task, but instead of an Attribute and skill, the character uses the Mindhands Art (replacing the normal Attribute) and a skill. Such uses have a penalty of -1 to -6, depending on how complex the Task is. Using a weapon, for example, would require the Mindhands Art and the weapon skill, at a penalty of at least -2 (for a hand weapon like a sword) to -4 (for a gun or similar firearm). Lock picking might have penalties of -4 to -5 if performed at a distance. Alternatively, the Seer may want to use Mindhands to supplement his own physical abilities. So, a character trying to lift something with his hands can add his Mindhands Strength to his physical Strength. |
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