It leaves the poor Yakuza and Darks who don't get Masteries in the dust. They'd need something to compensate but if this is an idea liked by most, finding some form of compensation is possible.
Immunities are no worse than Perfect Defense. And the ridiculous 5-point hits that a high-ranking character can muster will hardly be fazed by the -1 damage.
I'll post an idea for a new path in a separate thread.
Hi Knight , unfortunately no I haven't really come to any conclusions , by the time there was any real discussion my holidays were over (and its only in retrospect I can call 1 page real discussion ), however I'm considering doing a rules update/changeover during my longer Christmas Holidays, and I'll certainly be considering these things. I'm also looking for some people to help out with this (ie slap me when I go powermad and declare that Perfect Defense is a viable Tier 2 power.) Anyone who wants to do so is free to volunteer but I'd really prefer it if they have IRC access as it makes coordination a lot easier.