(04-16-2015, 12:33 PM)Tiergan Wrote: Do you folks just ignore it because it's pretty much an aggro-grabbing game mechanic or do you feel like there's probably an explanation for it? Â (A wizard did it! Aether!)
I've never really thought about it, never really had to RP out using either.
However, I could imagine a relatively feasible non-magical way for Flash to work - reflected light. You're distracting the enemy and drawing attention to yourself by using your sword/shield/axehead to shine light in people's faces. Works with the Blind effect too! Can't see with that sunlight in your eyes!
... Slightly less feasible in a darkened area, of course, but it's something! Not to mention that Paladins are supposed to have access to some Conjury, so maybe it's something involving that? Or maybe just a flash of aether. Plenty of ways to go about it.
Overpower, I'd think, is just a great display of physical prowess - ripping up the ground with your axe and flinging it at the enemy to let them know "OH CRAP, WE GOTTA STOP THAT GUY FIRST." Part physical violence, part intimidation. Very MRD/WAR-esque.
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