wow. this thread exploded a bit while i was away. sorry for not keeping up. on vacation at the moment.
I hadnt considered things like permanents. I do believe that that might be thematic to have it identify permanents and creatures. But It is not supposed to see spells. I think that would be more thematic with something more magical than an "outpost."
I had considered something like a precog as a secondary skill while i was coming up with the idea. but i disregarded that exactly for the reasons already stated. it doesnt particulary go with the theme.
The reason i had it so expensive was that i had intended to give it a secondary skill but i couldnt figure out what to give it.
After reading the posts, what i most like at the moment is tweaking it so that it spots creatures and permanents with the 3
| 3
cost.
Edit: but even with that change it might still need some secondary ability. thoughts?