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<blockquote data-quote="(Psi)SeveredHead" data-source="post: 53171" data-attributes="member: 1165">You need to see your target to manifest targeted powers (like inflict pain) or spells (like hold person).Yo need to define an area for area of effect powers (like mass concussion) or spells (like fireball).You only need Hide Power visual. The other displays show up at the power's effect, not on you. If you manifest mass concussion (display is material), ectoplasmic goop shows up in the area of effect. However, the psion themself is untouched. Of course, people might want to know why they're messing up their face like that (the same reason why you know a dragon is using a spell-like ability; no components, but you can still tell).The displays can be eliminated by your opponents without harming you. For instance, if you manifest greater concussion, which has an aural display, and a stupid cleric silences you, it makes absolutely no difference. You can still manifest it. Casting silence on a sorcerer, on the other hand, is fun to watch (even if they have Silent spell, it takes them longer to cast, and its really easy to break their concentration).The displays have been errata'd to last only one round (see WotC errata center for PsiHB errata).Psions aren't proficient in any armor, but you can wear masterwork studded leather at no penalties to attack rolls or skills. But some people think this is *cheap* for some reason.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="(Psi)SeveredHead, post: 53171, member: 1165"] You need to see your target to manifest targeted powers (like inflict pain) or spells (like hold person). Yo need to define an area for area of effect powers (like mass concussion) or spells (like fireball). You only need Hide Power visual. The other displays show up at the power's effect, not on you. If you manifest mass concussion (display is material), ectoplasmic goop shows up in the area of effect. However, the psion themself is untouched. Of course, people might want to know why they're messing up their face like that (the same reason why you know a dragon is using a spell-like ability; no components, but you can still tell). The displays can be eliminated by your opponents without harming you. For instance, if you manifest greater concussion, which has an aural display, and a stupid cleric silences you, it makes absolutely no difference. You can still manifest it. Casting silence on a sorcerer, on the other hand, is fun to watch (even if they have Silent spell, it takes them longer to cast, and its really easy to break their concentration). The displays have been errata'd to last only one round (see WotC errata center for PsiHB errata). Psions aren't proficient in any armor, but you can wear masterwork studded leather at no penalties to attack rolls or skills. But some people think this is *cheap* for some reason. [/QUOTE]

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