>- Detect artifact scales 37 aura/42 shield/47 barrier
>
>I'm for lowering that by 2 across the board, but I'm sure you
>have your reasons (i.e.; those who go explore the old
>fashioned way deserve to get them sooner).

Pretty much, it also gets 42 & 47 into the mix which tends to be the "mix-it-up at hero" involved.

>- Add +1 Aura location edge
>- Add +1 Shield location edge
>- Add +1 Barrier location edge
>
>Just to avoid constant questions about "why doesn't this show
>up on my edge list when I have 14-billion edge points," you
>may want to mention if it has an age requirement or something
>otherwise unintuitive. Just sayin'.

Haven't even designed the specifics of what these would be...Just sayin'

>- Give shield to every pure mage class at 42 (Sorry A-P's,
>your still screwed) that can only be used once a day (12 hour
>duration, 24 hour timer). Using from a wand has no reuse
>timer.
>
>I like the idea, but I'd not go about it the same way. You
>guys are all about diversifying the class abilities and
>whatnot, so how about making a unique, shield-like spell for
>each pure mage class that doesn't completely overlap their
>other dam redux abilities? Each could have unique tweaks, or
>provide synergy with other class abilities. The specific
>immunities/vulnerabilities could be made available by a series
>of mutually-exclusive edges.

I originally wanted to do something like that, but opted for the easier route. If I pushed it into the class, it would basically mean removing shield from the game entirely. Not necessarily against that, but it's a lot more work.