Metaphysical Transparency - Revision history

Locutus: Undo revision 229 by Locutus (talk)

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Undo revision 229 by Locutus (talk)

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	'''[[Metaphysical Clarity]]'''		'''[[Metaphysical Clarity]]'''

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Locutus: Justified.

2026-09-15T15:39:18Z

Justified.

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	'''[[Metaphysical Clarity]]'''		'''[[Metaphysical Clarity]]'''

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Locutus: /* Other */ Reworded clarification.

2026-09-12T17:55:34Z

Other: Reworded clarification.

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	Effects that specifically block certain spells or types of spell effects usually have the same effect on any psionic counterparts, and vice versa. This is determined on a case-by-case basis by the GM.		Effects that specifically block certain spells or types of spell effects usually have the same effect on any psionic counterparts, and vice versa. This is determined on a case-by-case basis by the GM.

	In a ~~high-~~psionics ~~campaign~~, if a class has Knowledge (arcana) as a class skill, yet has no inherent magical aptitude, add Knowledge (psionics) as a class skill, and vice versa.		In a campaign where psionics is as common as arcane magic, if a class has Knowledge (arcana) as a class skill, yet has no inherent magical aptitude, add Knowledge (psionics) as a class skill, and vice versa.

	== Feats ==		== Feats ==

	'''[[Metaphysical Clarity]]'''		'''[[Metaphysical Clarity]]'''

Locutus: /* Other */ Clarification

2026-09-12T17:54:16Z

Other: Clarification

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	Effects that specifically block certain spells or types of spell effects usually have the same effect on any psionic counterparts, and vice versa. This is determined on a case-by-case basis by the GM.		Effects that specifically block certain spells or types of spell effects usually have the same effect on any psionic counterparts, and vice versa. This is determined on a case-by-case basis by the GM.

	If a class has Knowledge (arcana) as a class skill, yet has no inherent magical aptitude, add Knowledge (psionics) as a class skill, and vice versa.		In a high-psionics campaign, if a class has Knowledge (arcana) as a class skill, yet has no inherent magical aptitude, add Knowledge (psionics) as a class skill, and vice versa.

	== Feats ==		== Feats ==

	'''[[Metaphysical Clarity]]'''		'''[[Metaphysical Clarity]]'''

Locutus: /* Metacraft */ Added some flexibility for divine magic.

2026-09-12T17:53:02Z

Metacraft: Added some flexibility for divine magic.

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	Familiarity with a particular type of metaphysical energy allows a character to ignore the limitation to Metacraft checks relating to that type of energy, regardless of skill ranks. The capacity to use metaphysical energy as a learned ability grants familiarity with that type of energy. For example, a druid can cast divine spells, so they can perform Metacraft checks on divine magic without being limited by ranks—or lack thereof—in Knowledge (religion). Spell-like abilities (and similar innate minor abilities) do not automatically confer familiarity.		Familiarity with a particular type of metaphysical energy allows a character to ignore the limitation to Metacraft checks relating to that type of energy, regardless of skill ranks. The capacity to use metaphysical energy as a learned ability grants familiarity with that type of energy. For example, a druid can cast divine spells, so they can perform Metacraft checks on divine magic without being limited by ranks—or lack thereof—in Knowledge (religion). Spell-like abilities (and similar innate minor abilities) do not automatically confer familiarity.

			'''Exception:''' The GM may allow a non-magical character in an appropriate situation—perhaps they grew up among druids—to substitute Knowledge (nature) for Knowledge (religion) when dealing with divine magic. This is determined on a case-by-case basis and entirely up to the GM.

	== Diminished Effects ==		== Diminished Effects ==

Locutus: /* Feats */ Removed the feat description, as Metaphysical Clarity now has its own page.

2026-08-13T20:19:14Z

Feats: Removed the feat description, as Metaphysical Clarity now has its own page.

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	== Feats ==		== Feats ==

	'''Metaphysical ~~Transparency~~'''		'''[[Metaphysical Clarity]]'''

	Your abilities that affect particular types of metaphysical energy (such as the ''Dispel Magic'' spell) no longer have diminished effects when used on other energies. In addition, you may ignore the Metacraft limitation for all types of metaphysical energy. You must still have had some sort of prior exposure to the specific energy type in order to discern its type.

	~~'' Prerequisites'': Familiarity with at least one type of metaphysical energy.~~

Locutus: /* Other */

2026-08-13T18:31:19Z

Other

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	Effects that specifically block certain spells or types of spell effects usually have the same effect on any psionic counterparts, and vice versa. This is determined on a case-by-case basis by the GM.		Effects that specifically block certain spells or types of spell effects usually have the same effect on any psionic counterparts, and vice versa. This is determined on a case-by-case basis by the GM.

	If a class has Knowledge (arcana) as a class skill, yet has no inherent magical aptitude, add Knowledge (psionics) as a class skill.		If a class has Knowledge (arcana) as a class skill, yet has no inherent magical aptitude, add Knowledge (psionics) as a class skill, and vice versa.

	== Feats ==		== Feats ==

Locutus: Replaced "Spellcraft" with "Metacraft" in the appropriate locations.

2026-08-13T18:30:02Z

Replaced "Spellcraft" with "Metacraft" in the appropriate locations.

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	== Merging Abilities ==		== Merging Abilities ==

	* Spellcraft and Psicraft are merged into a single skill named "Metacraft."		* Spellcraft and Psicraft are merged into a single skill named "Metacraft." Any references to either the Spellcraft or Psicraft skills (such as in feats and traits) now refer to Metacraft.
	* Use Magic Device and Use Psionic Device are combined into a single skill and renamed "Use Metaphysical Device."		* Use Magic Device and Use Psionic Device are combined into a single skill and renamed "Use Metaphysical Device."
	* The ''Detect Magic'' spell and the ''Detect Psionics'' power are renamed "''Detect Metaphysics''." Any classes with either on their spell or power list may add ''Detect Metaphysics'' for free to their spellbook or list of spells/powers known, and (for casters who prepare their spells) it is always considered prepared.		* The ''Detect Magic'' spell and the ''Detect Psionics'' power are renamed "''Detect Metaphysics''." Any classes with either on their spell or power list may add ''Detect Metaphysics'' for free to their spellbook or list of spells/powers known, and (for casters who prepare their spells) it is always considered prepared.
	* All magic item creation feats are combined with their psionic analogues.		* All magic item creation feats are combined with their psionic analogues.

	== ~~Spellcraft~~ ==		== Metacraft ==

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	Spellcraft check results are limited to 5× the number of ranks a character has taken in an appropriate Knowledge skill, based on the particular metaphysical energy (generally divine magic, arcane magic, or psionics) of the effect or item being identified. If a character has no ranks in the appropriate skill, not even the type of energy can be identified. For this purpose only, bonuses to a Knowledge skill (including Bardic Knowledge and Skill Focus) count as ranks as long as the character has at least one actual rank in the skill. Characters who can use the appropriate Knowledge skill untrained may treat bonuses as ranks even if they have no actual ranks.		Metacraft (formerly Spellcraft) check results are limited to 5× the number of ranks a character has taken in an appropriate Knowledge skill, based on the particular metaphysical energy (generally divine magic, arcane magic, or psionics) of the effect or item being identified. If a character has no ranks in the appropriate skill, not even the type of energy can be identified. For this purpose only, bonuses to a Knowledge skill (including Bardic Knowledge and Skill Focus) count as ranks as long as the character has at least one actual rank in the skill. Characters who can use the appropriate Knowledge skill untrained may treat bonuses as ranks even if they have no actual ranks.

	Familiarity with a particular type of metaphysical energy allows a character to ignore the limitation to ~~Spellcraft~~ checks relating to that type of energy, regardless of skill ranks. The capacity to use metaphysical energy as a learned ability grants familiarity with that type of energy. For example, a druid can cast divine spells, so they can perform ~~Spellcraft~~ checks on divine magic without being limited by ranks—or lack thereof—in Knowledge (religion). Spell-like abilities (and similar innate minor abilities) do not automatically confer familiarity.		Familiarity with a particular type of metaphysical energy allows a character to ignore the limitation to Metacraft checks relating to that type of energy, regardless of skill ranks. The capacity to use metaphysical energy as a learned ability grants familiarity with that type of energy. For example, a druid can cast divine spells, so they can perform Metacraft checks on divine magic without being limited by ranks—or lack thereof—in Knowledge (religion). Spell-like abilities (and similar innate minor abilities) do not automatically confer familiarity.

	== Diminished Effects ==		== Diminished Effects ==
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	'''Metaphysical Transparency'''		'''Metaphysical Transparency'''

	Your abilities that affect particular types of metaphysical energy (such as the ''Dispel Magic'' spell) no longer have diminished effects when used on other energies. In addition, you may ignore the ~~Spellcraft~~ limitation for all types of metaphysical energy. You must still have had some sort of prior exposure to the specific energy type in order to discern its type.		Your abilities that affect particular types of metaphysical energy (such as the ''Dispel Magic'' spell) no longer have diminished effects when used on other energies. In addition, you may ignore the Metacraft limitation for all types of metaphysical energy. You must still have had some sort of prior exposure to the specific energy type in order to discern its type.

	'' Prerequisites'': Familiarity with at least one type of metaphysical energy.		'' Prerequisites'': Familiarity with at least one type of metaphysical energy.

Locutus: /* Diminished Effects */

2024-11-26T18:04:55Z

Diminished Effects

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	== Diminished Effects ==		== Diminished Effects ==

	~~Dispel magic has a diminished effect on psionic powers~~, ~~while negate psionics has a diminished effect on magic. When making a dispel check against~~ the ~~opposing~~ energy, the ~~check is assessed a –4 penalty. There is no differentiation between arcane and divine magic~~ in ~~this situation~~.		''Detect Metaphysics'' works normally for all metaphysical energies, but any Metacraft checks to determine the school, discipline, or type of energy used for an effect are limited to 5× the character's ranks in the appropriate skill, as noted above.

	Antimagic field halves its effect when used on psionics, and null psionics field halves its effect when used on magic. Each round, an opposing effect has only a 50% chance to remain unhindered. If hindered, it is considered suppressed for 1d4 rounds, and then becomes unhindered for the remaining duration of the spell or power. There is no differentiation between arcane and divine magic in this situation.		''Dispel magic'' has a diminished effect on psionic powers, while ''negate psionics'' has a diminished effect on magic. When making a dispel check against the opposing energy, the check is assessed a –4 penalty. There is no differentiation between arcane and divine magic in this situation.

			''Antimagic field'' halves its effect when used on psionics, and ''null psionics field'' halves its effect when used on magic. Each round, an opposing effect has only a 50% chance to remain unhindered. If hindered, it is considered suppressed for 1d4 rounds, and then becomes unhindered for the remaining duration of the spell or power. There is no differentiation between arcane and divine magic in this situation.

	== Other ==		== Other ==

Locutus: /* Spellcraft */ Some simple reformatting.

2024-11-26T17:44:41Z

Spellcraft: Some simple reformatting.

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	! ~~style="text-align:right;" \|~~ Metaphysical Energy !! Associated Skill		! Metaphysical Energy !! Associated Skill
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	\| style="text-align:right;" \| Arcane ~~Magic~~ \|\| Knowledge (arcana)		\| style="text-align:right;" \| Arcane magic \|\| Knowledge (arcana)
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	\| style="text-align:right;" \| Divine ~~Magic~~ \|\| Knowledge (religion)		\| style="text-align:right;" \| Divine magic \|\| Knowledge (religion)
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	\| style="text-align:right;" \| Occult ~~Magic~~ \|\| Knowledge (planes)		\| style="text-align:right;" \| Occult magic \|\| Knowledge (planes)
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	\| style="text-align:right;" \| Psionics \|\| Knowledge (psionics)		\| style="text-align:right;" \| Psionics \|\| Knowledge (psionics)