[gurps] Regular vs Melee type spells question

[Jeff Wilson]

From: "Eric Funk"
>>> Assuming gurps 4e
>> Correct.
> 
> Note that most of what we're discussing is also in BASIC pp. 235-241.
> 
> 
>> Got it: so if I'm close--within a yard--but not touching, then I have
>> no penalty.  Touching confers no bonus.
> 
> Right. Regular spells /immediately/ affect a space, with whatever's in that 
> space possibly resisting.

This is not quite right. There's always a penalty for spells cast 
without touching the subject, but it's only Area spells where a volume 
of space is the the subject. (B239, 1st column, last there paras, 3rd 
column, last two paras).

So just waving your hand or Staff through a victim's hex is worth a -1 
to the Regular spell you are trying to zap them with.

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