Archive for the 'Magic Items & Equipment' Category

Lapis Guardian (A.K.A. Pet Rock)

Posted by Mike on November 23rd, 2006

Solo adventurers or small parties are at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to resting and standing watch. Adding spellcasters into the mix only makes the matter worse.
Wizards, who seem to be unable to solve mundane problems with anything but magical solutions, have naturally created a small magical devices to help keep an eye out [...]

+1 Flaming, Flaming, Flaming Longsword

Posted by Mike on November 21st, 2006

I’ve been witness to a bunch of heated arguments about how stacking the same weapon enchantment on the same weapon works. There are clear sides in this battle for and against it. I used to be in the “sure, why not” camp, but I find myself squarely on the “nope, it won’t work” side now.
Here’s [...]

Ring of Resilience

Posted by Mike on November 16th, 2006

There are many different types of magical defenses available to those with the time, money and inclination to research them. The Ring of Resilience is no different. It offers some clear benefits to anyone that wears it, but is most powerful when combined with certain key abilities.

Sharing Personal Spells

Posted by Mike on November 10th, 2006

If you’ve ever played a spell caster of any description, you know that spells with a range of personal tend to be more powerful spells for their level largely due to this huge limitation.
Short of multi-classing and sharing spells with animal companions or familiars, there’s very few ways to get these spells on other party [...]

Lucky Dice

Posted by Mike on November 9th, 2006

D&D has many icons. Anything that’s attributed to the fantasy realm can almost certainly be tied back to D&D in some way. However, if you abstract a bit, up to the level of the player, there’s one thing that we all associate with D&D - and that’s dice.
Not only do dice have an obvious role [...]

Trying Not To Be Hit

Posted by Mike on November 6th, 2006

Concealment is a condition in which the target with concealment is more difficult to hit than they normally would be. Having concealment grants a flat miss chance for attacks made against you. We all know this since it’s a core rules mechanic.
As we all also know, having concealment is great. It’s better than cover in [...]

Barrel of Laughs

Posted by Mike on November 2nd, 2006

The consumption of alcohol is something that happens at most social events. Many people enjoy talking “over a few drinks” - be it in a pub with friends or a fancy formal gala with important heads of state.
And whether you enjoy drinking or not, it really does permeate most aspects of our society; along with [...]

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