(08-06-2014, 03:26 PM)ExKage Wrote: Part of the issues I have in RPing combat is when you start to deal with people who use magic vs those who do not.I would like to chime in here as a caster.
How lethal things are etc. Part of it is also the fact that in-game and cinematics of sorts we see things like Fireballs taking out entire Magiteks or people are run through etc. Would people who use magic just always overpower those who don't?
As was said, circumstance and situation play a large factor, as well as a players inherent desire to win (the higher the desire to /win/ the roleplay, the more likely they are to use over the top stuff.)
I utilise a sort of common sense based system with my magic, start with a rough number of spells that can reasonably cast before being drained/mentally exhausted, the more powerful the spell, the more number of slots it takes up. As well as the fact that although he has no compunctions about killing, he generally tries not to.
There is also, with certain spells designed to incapacitate (binds/sleeps whathave you) the requirement to ask the permission of the target.
When all else fails, I fall in with Common Sense and rule of cool. As well as trying to make the fight fun for both parties. As a colaboration, if one side isn't enjoying it, I see it as a fruitless endeavour.
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