Re: House Rules
Mind Reading and Subtlety
Rather than following the normal rules for Subtle effects (see the Subtle power feat description), you can use the following optional rule for handling Mind Reading and similar effects with the first rank of Subtle.
The effect’s user makes a Mind Reading check (modifying skill is Bluff) for “mental subtlety” while the subject of the effect makes an opposed Sense Motive check to pick up on the subtle sensation of mental invasion. If the mind-reader wins, the subject does not detect the effect (whether or not it is successful), if the subject wins, he senses the effect’s use and whether or not it was successful. If someone is unaware of your intrusion you can scan their surface thoughts and perception without them getting a save (unless they have ranks in mental defence).
But if you attempt to read memories, perform a deep scan, try to trick them into thinking about something in particular, or similar more intensive action, then they do get a save.
If someone knows you have invaded their mind, they can attempt to eject you (saving throw), as described previously. Otherwise you can stealthily poach their surface thoughts. Each step up the time chart requires another check though.
PS: Surface perceptions will be interpreted as being able to perceive only what the subject themselves notice, i.e. you'll be subject to their ranks of Notice, not your own. If you want to use you own Notice skill using their senses, then you'll need a deeper connection.
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:14, Wed 27 May 2015.