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Psionicist Weapon Proficiencies
The Psionicist is a second edition class which is reasonably compatible with first edition rules, and has been incorporated into the MyWorld campaign. The two systems are not fully compatible, and a few details of the Psionicist's armor and weapon proficiencies may have been adjusted slightly in the adaptation. (We've been incorporating Psionicists in the First Edition game for a decade, and have long since forgotten what changes had to be made to the weapons list.)
Armor is divided into two types. Certain armor is permissible, but will interfere with the psionicist's ability to perform his mental tricks. Other armor is used without such detrimental effects.
| Freely Used |
Used with Penalties |
| Hide Armor |
Banded Mail |
| Leather Armor |
Bronze Plate |
| Padded Armor |
Chain Mail |
| Leather Scale (if available)* |
Elfin Chain Mail (if available)* |
| Buckler |
Field Plate |
| Small Shield |
Full Plate |
| Small Wooden Shield |
Plate Mail |
| Studded Leather Armor |
Ring Mail |
|
Metal Scale Mail |
|
Splint Mail |
*These types of armor fall within the category, but may not be readily available, especially at the beginning of the game. Leather Scale is oriental armor, not normally available in the occidental milieu. Elfin Chain Mail is generally available only directly from elfin craftsmen, and its availability to player characters is at the discretion of the referee.
Like magic-users, psionicists have better things to do with their time than study weapons. Thus they are restricted to smaller weapons which are less complicated to use. These weapons are permitted to psionicists:
- Hand or Throwing Ax
- Short Bow
- Club
- Hand Crossbow (if available)*
- Light Crossbow
- Dagger
- Hammer
- Knife
- Horseman's Mace
- Horseman's Military Pick
- Scimitar
- Spear
- Short Sword
*The Hand Crossbow is a drow weapon, and its availability is restricted, entirely at the discretion of the referee. It is generally too expensive for characters to purchase initially.
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