Mr Fox Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 So the question has come up as to whether Q-Conversion is a linear progression or is scaling. Per the rules, 1 dot of converted quantum = enough electricity to power a large TV for 1 hour. By the rules you can only convert 1 quantum per dot you have in Q-Conversion. So the most you could convert would be 5 quantum assuming you had 5 dots in QC.Question is whether 2 dots in QC = 2 x enough electricity to power a large TV for 1 hour, or if it scales up.Any input would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargaizer Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 linear or scaling... my opinion would be scaling, though the damage dealt seems to be linear.Still say scaling... seems to fit the Abby theme better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Well it is a level 1/Q-min 1 power, however it seems that after reading it that it has errata that wasn't addressed because it has a dice pool that really doesn't do anything.So instead of the effect of converting on a 1:1, I would say that you could convert 1:sux on the roll, gives the power a little more meat, seems more in line with other powers and doesn't have the weird 5 point restriction.Other options:PR + [Q sux]=suxQ + [PR + Stam sux] = sux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Linear damage implies scaled energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargaizer Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 There's also to think about, if QConv were linar, a 1:1 ratio, then what would that say for things like QBolt (electricity). Would a lvl 1 QBolt, which takes 3QP only give enough juice to power 3 large TV's for an hour, or would it give more juice? If QConv is the measuring stick for QP->Electrical Juice, and it were linear, then that would make sense.But, personally, I think a QBolt is more powerful than that... thus scaling.*sits down and shuts up now* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaunt Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 1 QP powers an object for 1 hour, 2, powers it for 2. Keep in mind the nova needs to remain in contact with the object. He doesn't create a quantum bubble that serves as a 'battery pack', he has to to be there powering the object.Reduced Quantum Cost does effect this cost effectively allowing a nova to power something indefinitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Moss Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 "Honey, you went to sleep with your toe touching the DVR. You've recorded the View again." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyLion Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 YEah but what about powering more than just a TV...it would be cool if at 4 or 5 dots it could power bigger and bigger stuff. Like maybe at 5 dots enough to charge a dormant Stargate or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fox Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 That was the reason I brought this up. I need to make a decision as to whether it is linear or scaling to know if it gets powerful enough to power a Stargate. Looking for the opinions of those more educated than myself in the mechanics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Moss Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 That is some scaling. Btw, that means the person powering the stargate can't go through it. He/she moves and the wormhole collapses, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 That would be a no, in theory, you just need to charge it...there are many instances in the show where a lightning bolt charges the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Quote:...there are many instances in the show where a lightning bolt charges the gate.Then presumably dropping 5q into a 5dot QC would get the job done... or maybe 10q with doing it twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fox Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 yeah, if it is linear I'm thinking like 10q. If it scales then 5q.Either way it would be possible to charge it up only a matter of how long it took. Of course if you are in a hurry how long it takes could be very important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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