Segev
2021-09-04, 11:46 AM
I was going to put this in the simple questions thread, but as I wrote it I realized I was asking for discussion and analysis beyond what is probably "simple."
The psicrystal staff (https://libraryofmetzofitz.fandom.com/wiki/Psicrystal_Staves) says, "Docked psicrystals are treated as if their owner’s manifester level is +2 higher than it really is, thus unlocking psicrystal potential early." It requires the psicrystal be mounted for at least 24 hours to gain this benefit, and it loses it if it is unmounted for a total of 12 hours or more in a single day. It refers to getting these bonuses while "docked," and earlier talks about the psicrystal being "docked" or "undocked" as a standard action, and that psicrystals can do this, themselves, if they wish.
In the example of what a first level psion with a psicrystal staff gets out of this +2 to his ML for psicrystal purposes, it mentions "deliver touch powers," which is not that useful if it doesn't extend his reach any (as it wouldn't while in the staff, let alone while in a crown or a harness).
Since it says it loses the benefit if it is unmounted for 12+ hours in a single day, does that mean it retains it even if undocked/unmounted for less than that?
Additionally, it states that, while docked, a psicrystal and the staff "function as a single unit." Does this mean the psicrystal's self-propulsion or even flight abilities apply to the staff? This would make the delivery of touch powers viable again even if the crystal must remain in the staff.
It seems to me (and here's where I realized this is probably its own thread, not a "simple question") that the intent is for the crystal to dock and undock regularly, which combines with the maximum 12 hours out of every 24 it can be unmounted before it loses its connection to the staff to let it keep that +2 ML and other associated benefits even when out and about on its own, as long as it spends the requisite 12 hours (plus one second) out of every 24 physically mounted. Am I misreading this or missing anything? I think the RAW technically are more limited, but I could be wrong about that, too.
Bonus question: The Psicrystal Crown says that the wearer can expend psionic focus to gain the docked psicrystal's Sighted ability for 1 round. Assuming "docked" is interpreted not to mean it has to be physically mounted (as discussed above), would that give the wearer the ability to see from his own position as if he had the Sighted ability, or would it let the wearer see what the psicrystal's own sighted ability sees, i.e. from the psicrystal's position?
One more thing: Would a Setting Stone (priced at 4,000 gp for a continuously-active 1 min/level duration 1st level psi power) that let the staff holder constantly experience the psicrystal's senses as per sense link be reasonable?
The psicrystal staff (https://libraryofmetzofitz.fandom.com/wiki/Psicrystal_Staves) says, "Docked psicrystals are treated as if their owner’s manifester level is +2 higher than it really is, thus unlocking psicrystal potential early." It requires the psicrystal be mounted for at least 24 hours to gain this benefit, and it loses it if it is unmounted for a total of 12 hours or more in a single day. It refers to getting these bonuses while "docked," and earlier talks about the psicrystal being "docked" or "undocked" as a standard action, and that psicrystals can do this, themselves, if they wish.
In the example of what a first level psion with a psicrystal staff gets out of this +2 to his ML for psicrystal purposes, it mentions "deliver touch powers," which is not that useful if it doesn't extend his reach any (as it wouldn't while in the staff, let alone while in a crown or a harness).
Since it says it loses the benefit if it is unmounted for 12+ hours in a single day, does that mean it retains it even if undocked/unmounted for less than that?
Additionally, it states that, while docked, a psicrystal and the staff "function as a single unit." Does this mean the psicrystal's self-propulsion or even flight abilities apply to the staff? This would make the delivery of touch powers viable again even if the crystal must remain in the staff.
It seems to me (and here's where I realized this is probably its own thread, not a "simple question") that the intent is for the crystal to dock and undock regularly, which combines with the maximum 12 hours out of every 24 it can be unmounted before it loses its connection to the staff to let it keep that +2 ML and other associated benefits even when out and about on its own, as long as it spends the requisite 12 hours (plus one second) out of every 24 physically mounted. Am I misreading this or missing anything? I think the RAW technically are more limited, but I could be wrong about that, too.
Bonus question: The Psicrystal Crown says that the wearer can expend psionic focus to gain the docked psicrystal's Sighted ability for 1 round. Assuming "docked" is interpreted not to mean it has to be physically mounted (as discussed above), would that give the wearer the ability to see from his own position as if he had the Sighted ability, or would it let the wearer see what the psicrystal's own sighted ability sees, i.e. from the psicrystal's position?
One more thing: Would a Setting Stone (priced at 4,000 gp for a continuously-active 1 min/level duration 1st level psi power) that let the staff holder constantly experience the psicrystal's senses as per sense link be reasonable?