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episode 57: EDSG Episode 57 - Astral Sight
* Astral Sight and Astral Sensing
* Questions from Dustin
* Does a character directly perceiving astral space see native astral entities as imprints or in their full appearance?
* Does a character using Astral Sight see the imprints of astral entities present in astral space?
* Tangent into astral perception translating information about magical energy into stimuli the Namegiver can understand. It is not necessarily limited to sight.
* Astral Sight as a way for visually impaired characters to navigate the world.
* Can the patterns of purely astral entities be studied in the same way as patterns of physical objects?
* What does astral sensing perceive when it comes to dual-natured Horrors?
* Question from K Scott
* How can you tell a person/place/thing is tainted or corrupted? Can you just astrally perceive the target?
* Questions from Brian
* Lifesight and the Shaman spell Lifesense
* After consultation with Morgan, should behave like the Wizard spell Astral Sense, with the GM requiring new tests when appropriate.
* Can you use Astral Sight (or Lifesight) separately while the related spell is active?
* Can the user make a new Astral Sight test when they are aware of a poor initial result?
* Tangent into Josh’s general approach to astral sight. Providing mood and atmosphere, providing clues or information during an investigation.
* Describing what astral space and astral imprints look like.
* Question from Lee: Can Astral Sight provide insight into a subject’s emotional state?
* Question from Shane: Visual consistency of portraying astral space in published books?
* Ideas and suggestions for imagery and sensations to use when describing patterns and imprints.
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