Magic Review
Contents
Reviewing Magic
How magic experience can be earned:
There are a myriad of different ways that a mage can increase their understanding and knowledge of their magic discipline. The first is of course by learning new techniques or learning to use older techniques in new and inventive ways. In the same vein of thought, a mage can also learn how to combine their known techniques in an imaginative and effective fashion.
Beyond the use of techniques a mage can also exert themselves into Overstepping in order to gain experience. This allows them to learn more about the nature of their Spark and the consequences for over using their magic. Learning more about the Spark within them is also an applicable way to gain experience.
What to look for when awarding magic experience:
Check the player’s Character Sheet in order to ascertain their current skill level in magic so that you can gauge whether or not the character is actively pushing the boundaries of their magic. As stated above there are many different ways to gain magic experience so be inclusive of the writers efforts to push their mage forward. Examples given below are only examples of way it could be done, so must not be followed as the only ways to level up. If you feel we missed anything PM either Munchkin or Oracle and we can update the list.
Ways to Earn Magic Experience (Condensed List)
Learning new techniques Learning to employ older techniques in creative ways Pushing the boundaries of magic (i.e. Overstepping) Combining techniques in new ways Gaining knowledge about the nature of your Spark
Note on Assigning Experience/Partial Experience:
As a Peer Reviewer you are not required to grant the full amount of magic experience to the player if you feel what they have done does not merit a full 10 or 15 points from either the solo or collaborative thread. It is very possible to earn partial experience in some cases.
Players should always be pushing themselves and their skill in magic in order to gain magic experience. It is very possible that the player may only be pushing themselves a small amount but they should still be rewarded partial credit for their efforts. We wish for players to be rewarded for what they do, rather than penalised for not pushing themselves to an extreme. Please feel comfortable assigning at least partial experience if you you feel they deserve a reward for the efforts they have made.
Due the fact that partial experience can be awarded, mage players should not automatically assume that they will earn the maximum amount of experience from each thread they submit. You CANNOT continue writing threads under the assumption that you are able to progress into your next level in the magic. Until you have received a grade and placed the points in your skill ledger, you cannot assume that you have leveled up.
Overstepping and Assigning Mutations:
As a Peer Reviewer of Standing Trials you are well within your rights to assign an Overstepping Mutation if you feel that the mage has at least moderately or heavily overstepped. You are not responsible for coming up with the mutation, you must only state in the review that the player will need to go to the Prophet Support Forum in order to submit one for approval.
Peer Reviewers: If you feel uncomfortable handing out Overstepping Mutations please speak with a Prophet for guidance.
Mage Players: If you are assigned an Overstepping Mutation by a Peer Reviewer you must see to it that you go and submit one to the PSF for approval so it can be granted to your character. You will have 30 days following the posting of the grade to go to the PSF and submit a ticket for your Overstepping Mutation.
If you wish to contest receiving the mutation please speak with a Prophet so the issue can be reviewed by staff.
These special Mutations should be considered a chance to advance your story. They are the result of a Spark Corruption, due to stress being placed on your Spark when you pushed it too far. These mutations can be similar to your normal mutations, however they are always somehow related to how you Overstepped.