Hey guys and gals,
So in Runner's Companion, it gives the particulars for playing a Vampire PC if you're so inclined. They have the essence loss weakness. I just want to make sure I understand this right.
1 essence is lost per lunar cycle. When using the Essence Drain power, they can only fill themselves up to twice their natural Essence maximum (12, since vamps are humans). Essence lost affects Magic or Resonance maximum. Say we have a vampire PC we'll call NightHunter. NightHunter has Magic 8, Initiate Grade 2. At Essence 7, he still has Magic 8 because your max Magic rating is Max Magic 6 (unaffected by Essence Loss) + Initiate Grade. But if he gets down to Essence 5, then his Magic is only 7 because he's now lost 1 point of potential Magic maximum by having Essence below 6. Once his essence gets replenished (via feeding) to say, 9, then he can buy his Magic back up to 8 with Karma.
That's my comprehension of the RAW. What are your thoughts?
