RE: mutate

[Joe Gregorovich <dusk@ind.cioe.com>]

>> I would just like to know where all the mutates are coming from.  I
>> am assuming this is a player character and not some actor that is
>> being abused in a manner that no self-respecting water mage would
>> ever allow themselves to be abused.  So, who's tossing the mutates
>> like there's no tomorrow and where are they getting all the eeps?  I'm
>> certain at least one of you GM's knows the answer to this question.  If
>> not, then we have a problem here.
>
>Mutate is rate 14 right? Thats 4200 eeps to cast it. Less then two
>adventures and probably 2 mutates every three. There are a couple of
>characters in the game that can do it. The main one being Von Darwin
>whose character concept revolves around modifying existing species :)
>
>But I have a character who can, and has, cast just as many mutates
>(mostly on myself, but a couple of times on other creatures so that
>they would exist and I could then transmogrify into them). And there
>are others...
>
>> Also, if we are going to impose physiological modifications as a result
>> of a mutate (i.e., the recipients actually look like mutants), then _all_
>> characters who are currently mutated should have their appearance
>> changed.  I don't think Ms. COM 20 with REGENERATE is going to
>
>Negative. We _NEVER_ go back on rulings and ex post facto definately
>applies here. What is done cannot be undone, nor can someone be made
>accountable for rules that didn't exist when they did things. Otherwise
>where would it end?
>
>					-Steve
>
As the player of the character Von Darwin, I'd like to make a few comments
here. Steve is correct-"The main one being Von Darwin whose character
concept revolves around modifying existing species." He has cast over 20
mutates, usually in sets of two. From my book- "One change can be made with
the base spell, plus one change for every two finesses" Which means by
loosing a rate 16 spell you get two mutates 16 x 300=4800 /2 = 2400 eeps
per mutate, or one per adventure.

All of these were run as town actions and I will confirm what was cast so
people can get numbers if/as required.

I don't like the implication that cheeting is going on. Von has been my
main character for 6+ months. As his character concept revolves around
mutate, please let me know if changes are comming.

As other characters of mine have recieved mutates for the price of 4 ounces
of teresium, I have continued this 'price' with Von Darwin and have sold
many. As my last character Difuge was a 'user', Von was my attempt to give
something back.

His study status will limit future mutates.

Comments?