Re: Demon Abilities in Combat

[Mikko Lehtinen]

I've been wondering whether using the demon power Cover causes fatigue or not. Let's consider two cases:
1) A demon sword makes the wielder a mighty warrior. I'd judge that each attack or defence using the Cover causes the demon fatigue, as this is in many cases much more efficient than using Special Damage.
2) But how should you handle passer demons or possessors with Cover? Does a demon that passes as a veteran soldier forget how to shoot a rifle when tired?

[Ron Edwards]

Hello,

Great question!

Yes, the demon sword gets tired using both Special Damage and Cover, and yes, the latter is more effective in terms of time.

But how should you handle passer demons or possessors with Cover? Does a demon that passes as a veteran soldier forget how to shoot a rifle when tired?

"Forget," no. But be reluctant to use because it's wearing out, yes. It doesn't matter that this idea seems non-intuitive - demons are not "natural." A demon doing stuff that seems, to us, to be part and parcel with claws and fangs, or knowing a skill, is still an imposition of its demon-ness upon the real world. And hence costs the demon, wearing it down based on its Stamina.

Best,
Ron