My group, at least, comes from a long line of fantasy roleplaying. We enjoy the EP setting, and are playing awesome characters. But, as these things do, it has mutated into a softer setting. For example, one player is an infomorph that controls two other morphs for combat and other physical tasks. Another is a world-class async that is rapidly ascending to Level 3. This second one is the problem I'm asking about. I think it may be wise to provide a second classification scheme for Psi. One that is squishier and more entertaining for players who enjoy fantasy environments. I'm not proposing that the detrimental effects of Psi be removed. I propose that some groups may adopt an alternative Psi ruleset. Under the new rules, strain is purely Stress damage unless otherwise noted. I don't know if that's the way it was in the original, but I think it fits best. Psi would be reclassified as follows. Psi-α: Self-sleights, replacing Chi sleights. Often at Level 1, as below. Psi-ε: Touch-sleights, replacing Gamma sleights. Often at Level 2, but sometimes may go as high as level 3. Psi-τ: Localized offensive and defensive sleights. Typically at Level 3 or 4. Psi-π: Area-of-Effect sleights, like area shields and some Psi-Epsilon traits; unlike τ-level sleights, these may be used at range. Typically Level 4, but occasionally classified as Level 3. Psi-θ: Subversive sleights, accessible to Exsurgents for the most part, and likely to damage transhumanity. Always classified at Level 5 and actively hunted by organizations like Firewall and Ozma. Starting at 15CP, each classification costs an extra 5CP. Also, after Psi-ε, each level generates one major disorder. α and ε levels are limited to minor disorders. Individual sleights vary by Level as well, as following: Level 1: Contains most sleights relating to modified, self-induced brain states. Much like Psi-Chi. Level 2: Contains most sleights related to psychosurgery. Roughly correlates with Psi-Gamma. Level 3: Contains most combat-useful sleights. Those possessing this level or higher in the Jovian Republic must register with the authorities. Level 4: This level warrants social rejection because of poor power control and general understanding. These sleights pose a threat to the user and their surroundings. Level 5: On discovery, asyncs with this level are marked by most governments and are likely to be hunted down. Sleights at this level post general existential risk for transhumanity. I think these could make Eclipse Phase more entertaining for some groups, like mine. I don't know how many other groups there are that have fantasy roots, but it might be worth a playtest or two. As a side note, I think I'll make a wiki page of some sort to expand this idea. Note: The Greek letters represent the following phrases: α - αυτο - Self (alpha) ε - επαφής - contact (epsilon) τ - τοπικό - local (tau) π - περιοχή - area (pi) θ - θεμελιώδεις - Fundamental (theta)