

Individuals who are identified as having eidetic memory are referred to as “eidetikers.”( Stanford University )Ī specific test exists to identify whether a person is an eidetiker and forms eidetic memories. Researchers theorize that this is a result of children having a greater tendency to rely on the visual images they see, while adults have a tendency to try to encode both visual and verbal cues, thus weakening the formation of eidetic memories. Eidetic memory has been positively confirmed in children, but only in about between 2 to 15% of American children under the age of 12. Importantly, in order for a memory to be considered eidetic it cannot rely on any mnemonic devices to assist with its recall. The ability does not require prolonged exposure to the visual image, and it also does not last for a prolonged period of time.

Though eidetic memory has been shown to exist, it is also exceedingly rare, and usually only seen in children.Įidetic memory is the ability to recall an image, as well as sounds and other sensations associated with that image, with so much accurate detail that it is as if they are still seeing it. ” This has led to people linking eidetic memory to photographic memory, a phenomenon that scientists have said is an entirely different ability that may be more myth than fact. According to the Encyclopedia of Psychology, eidetic memory is “ abundant and unusually vivid visual recall. Decided when the power is purchased.There has recently been an influx of discussion and questions about eidetic memory within the world of psychology. (Tentative)Ĭlarification: Sticky works on any power, not just those that are uncontrolled by the attacker.Įnd cost may be paid by owner or recipient.

Is a -1 instead of a -1/2 in some circumstances. Any level can automatically be scaled back down to the 10m level. Further the first level will be 10m, the second 100, and the third 1000 and so forth. In some instances, Megascale will be used, however this will generally not be by a PC, but more often by a space ship. Tin Man is desolid only verses metal for a -1, then the Effects Physical world is -2 [plus the -1 for a total advantage of +1) If the character has limited Desolidification, then the limit on that desolidification is applied to the -2 to reduce it. Adjustment Powers targeted against the Killing Attack or Normal Damage will work on this attack, regardless of which type of damage is used. (2d6 Armor Piercing RKA becomes ad 6d6 Armor Piercing EB). All other advantages and limitations remain the same. Can be applied to AVLD or NND with GM permission only.Ĭlarification: Non-ranged powers take an additional +1/2 for Ranged.Ī Killing Attack may be converted to the equivalent DC in normal damage with a +1/4 advantage. If Target chooses Defense, -1/4, if Attacker chooses Defense +1/2.Ĭosts -1/2. If you only want to use ECV to aim an otherwise normal power, it is a +1/4. AVLD may do body for an additional +1/2.Īt the +1 level converts a power to a mental power in toto. It is +3/4 for Attacks that normally apply to Exotic Defenses. (Tentative)Ĭosts +1 for attacks that normally apply vs. This is game specific.Īutofire does not add an additional +1 for attacks that do not target normally, or against attacks that normally target other defenses. In some cases, Systems Operations costs 3 points and then you purchase 1 point groups, in the same way Forgery or Survival Works. Presence Based, 3 pts., +1 to roll for 2 points. However, Fast Talk is an easy enough skill to describe, so it will be included:įast Talk allows the player to dupe an unwary victim into a state of confusion or to believe something that he world normally realize is false. New skill: Fast Talk does not appear in Hero, and Persuasion already appears under leadership. Lightening Calculator and/or Eidetic Memory may add to the skill roll depending on the game. Used by Drill Instructors, and Teachers.įollows 5th Edition except for Poker or related games, characters may use PRE for the base roll for this skill. Think of it as Deduction for People things. Evaluation is a PRE based skill that lets the character make a deduction about another character’s skills, abilities, or intent.
