Is the Aberrant's Transformed Body feature "always on"? The standard aegis' astral suit includes language stating it can be dismissed and later reformed. The transformed body ability, which completely replaces astral suit, does not include the same language.
So any customizations that specifically (or logically) modify the aberrant's physical appearance are always visible unless steps (covering clothing, concealment/cover, spells/powers, etc.) are taken to hide them, correct? Meaning that even NPCs that don't know the specifics can pretty easily figure out the aberrant is "more than human(oid)" if not downright monstrous?
I'm pretty sure it's always on.
Is the Aberrant's Transformed Body feature "always on"? The standard aegis' astral suit includes language stating it can be dismissed and later reformed. The transformed body ability, which completely replaces astral suit, does not include the same language.
No, it can be turned off just like the normal Astral Suit. Official Errata for Psionics Unleashed
So any customizations that specifically (or logically) modify the aberrant's physical appearance are always visible unless steps (covering clothing, concealment/cover, spells/powers, etc.) are taken to hide them, correct? Meaning that even NPCs that don't know the specifics can pretty easily figure out the aberrant is "more than human(oid)" if not downright monstrous?
If the astral suit (transformed body) has been dismissed, the customizations are disabled along with...and return when it is turned back on (full round action).
No, it can be turned off just like the normal Astral Suit. Official Errata for Psionics Unleashed
Is the Aberrant's Transformed Body feature "always on"? The standard aegis' astral suit includes language stating it can be dismissed and later reformed. The transformed body ability, which completely replaces astral suit, does not include the same language.
Thanks! My PDF (v 1.2) is missing that line: "This transformation lasts until it is dismissed, and the aberrant can dismissed the transformation as a free action. While this ability is active,..."
If the astral suit (transformed body) has been dismissed, the customizations are disabled along with...and return when it is turned back on (full round action).
So any customizations that specifically (or logically) modify the aberrant's physical appearance are always visible unless steps (covering clothing, concealment/cover, spells/powers, etc.) are taken to hide them, correct? Meaning that even NPCs that don't know the specifics can pretty easily figure out the aberrant is "more than human(oid)" if not downright monstrous?
Yep, I figured that much. I was just thinking about what happens when the team shows up trying to be non-threateningly diplomatic, and one of the PCs is stuck as a scary monstrous hulk. :)
Most of the Errata was incorporated into Ultimate Psionics. Both Unleashed and Expanded are a little out of date.
Most of the Errata was incorporated into Ultimate Psionics. Both Unleashed and Expanded are a little out of date.
It's not in my copy of Ultimate Psionics so I guess they forgot.
Yeah, I know they missed a few, which is why I said "most".
Yeah, I was referencing my copy of Ultimate Psionics too.