Please help me with some M&M Rules.

[EditorBFG]

you would need to make 2 of the powers in the array dynamic to gain any benefit, but one of them need not be the primary power in the array.

Correct. So, just to state the obvious, you need to spend 4pp minimum to have any usable dynamic powers.

 

[Ben Robbins]

Correct. So, just to state the obvious, you need to spend 4pp minimum to have any usable dynamic powers.

Actually 3 pp + cost of initial power:

1 pp to make the base power dynamic
2 pp to buy a dynamic alt power

Compare that to a non-dynamic case, 1 pp + cost of initial power:

0 pp to make the base power part of the array
1 pp to buy a non-dynamic alt power

The 4 pp minimum would be true if you specifically wanted to make alt powers other than the base dynamic.

 

[Plane Sailing]

Jim makes good points. If you want to permit characters to pick weapons up but not worry about balance, you can try this option:

M&M PL Balance: Picking up the bazooka

Great site Ben, some really good thoughts there. Consider it bookmarked!

 

[EditorBFG]

Actually 3 pp + cost of initial power:

Yes, of course, pardon my absolute failure to actually clarify anything.

 

[Ben Robbins]

Yes, of course, pardon my absolute failure to actually clarify anything.

It's the thought that counts

 

[Ben Robbins]

Great site Ben, some really good thoughts there. Consider it bookmarked!

Much thanks. If I spark ideas in anyone reading it, I'm a happy camper.