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Post by earthwizard on Aug 19, 2011 8:01:09 GMT -8
So, I may be dumb, but I have two questions regarding the inherent bonuses and enhancement bands/gems:
1. Is there no such thing as a magic sword/armor/amulet(neck item)? That would be a bit strange, because there's still magic gloves, bracers, belts, boots, and hats.
2. If the starting level of the enhancement gem is the second rank of that enhancement, but the enhancement itself works with your inherent bonus, what need is there for higher level enhancement gems? or did I misunderstand that? What exactly is associated with the gem and what is with the inherent bonus? For example, if I'm wielding a "mundane" blade at level 13 with an enhancement gem that is effectively level 9, and I score a crit, do I roll +2d or +3d crit dice?
Sorry if I'm being thick.
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Post by reiphil on Aug 19, 2011 9:07:20 GMT -8
1. Yes. There is no such thing as magic weapons/armor/amulets. It is strange, I know, but it is due to the fact that due to the invention of the enhancement gem, enchanters found it less worthwhile to enchant them. It has been hundreds of years since the enhancement gem, so rare old weapons/armors/amulets are still enchanted, if they can be found.
2. Gems essentially work at your inherent bonus. which means if you find a vicious gem at lvl 7, but are lvl 13, then yes, the crit works as if it were +3. The need for the higher enhancement gem is because the levels of enhancements has been spread out. Unless you want to stay with vicious forever.
Which means, it will take you to a longer level to have the specific enhancement for a long while. Also. This allows me as a DM, to dole out enhancements that multiple players can use, instead of just sayign "Oh a magic longsword, and you're the only hero who uses longswords!"
And this isn't saying that I can't have other monsters that will remove your gems, or nullify them, allowing you to effectively wield your weapon still at your inherent bonus but no magic.
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Post by earthwizard on Aug 19, 2011 9:18:11 GMT -8
OK. Thanks for the clarification.
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Post by reiphil on Aug 19, 2011 9:49:19 GMT -8
feel free to run character ideas through me. I usually grant extra bonuses or cool abilities based on back stories... and I love to give you guys extra flair if i can.
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Post by reiphil on Aug 19, 2011 10:27:43 GMT -8
good idea pointed out that enhancement bands do not have an implement slot. I will add that.
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Post by reiphil on Aug 19, 2011 10:33:15 GMT -8
one other thing i should note, if it is not clear.
Gems only affect the weapons/armors they are able to. IE, an enhancement for ONLY scale/Chain cannot be used for leather/cloth.
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Post by reiphil on Aug 23, 2011 14:22:24 GMT -8
The days are counting down. Is everyone good to play this weekend? I know david will not be attending, but so far your party make up is the following: Hexblade Rogue Bladesinger (Zach??) (Mike??) I hope someone goes leader, at least. Though of course you guys could just buy health potions
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zude
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Post by zude on Aug 23, 2011 14:40:20 GMT -8
Well, I was planning on a Hexblade, but... Yeah, that doesn't seem prudent anymore, so I'll see what I can do about playing a Leader.
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Post by reiphil on Aug 23, 2011 14:44:17 GMT -8
You don't have to, in fact, i encourage you to build a character that you want to play and not what is necessarily needed for the group. The group can survive in other ways, such as potions etc.
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Post by earthwizard on Aug 23, 2011 19:05:20 GMT -8
I think Mike mentioned he might play a warden, but he also said he'd played one before, so I don't know if he'll choose that. Do you have his phone number?
I also forgot to tell him about the house rules for equipment.
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Post by reiphil on Aug 23, 2011 20:15:56 GMT -8
It would be easier to explain to him in person, imo. we'll rework his magic items on sunday.
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Post by reiphil on Aug 26, 2011 7:26:43 GMT -8
Just a note, from current counts, the only confirmed character I have is Kyle's Rogue. JP may change his choice, and David still has a full month before he has to confirm playing his blade singer
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Post by earthwizard on Aug 26, 2011 12:43:10 GMT -8
Yup, I'm still playing a rogue. I have the character sheet printed out and everything.
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zude
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Post by zude on Aug 26, 2011 16:41:27 GMT -8
Based on what you said, I'll stick to my Hexblade. Do you want me to send you the stats through a PM?
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Post by reiphil on Aug 26, 2011 19:37:59 GMT -8
just let me know if you took anything from dragon mags. else you should be fine.
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