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This may end up being a very short discussion (one way or the other), but just in case it ends up being more complicated or controversial than I think it will I thought I'd be preemptive and give it its own thread.
My plan for Kalinn from the beginning has included having her sword Hafísbíta grow with her, gradually increasing in power and eventually revealing the presence of intelligence. I remember having a discussion of intelligent items in LPF, and even remember the approximate timing (it was while Kalinn and Aldern Foxglove's Raynucio Vega were clearing out mites from Palazzo Dannato). But now I can't find that discussion.
Here are my thoughts:
'Philosophically,' I think that intelligent items should be rare and wonderful. However, I see no way to make this the case while still being fair and allowing everyone who wants one to have one. I'm in favor of allowing them (and yes, I'm aware that I'm very much biased as I want one for Kalinn ), as I don't think everyone will want one because it won't fit everyone's character concept. I'd like one for Kalinn, but have no desire to put one in Pari's hands - it's just never been a part of his character concept.
Mechanically, the rules as present in Core seem pretty straightforward. I'm not a "balance" guy - I'm not good at character optimization or at evaluating for brokenness, because I always miss potential interactions. But they seem pretty well balanced from my impaired perspective.
My plan - if we allow intelligent items at all - is to post for the improvements in the Pearl just as though she were buying them. I'll check for availability first, and if my desired improvement is "available" it'll happen immediately. If I miss the roll, she'll "commission" the improvement but rather than enchanting the item the mage-smith would perform a ritual to awaken another ability.
Obviously, my vote on including intelligent items will almost surely be yes, but I'll hold off on making it official until there's been the opportunity for some discussion.
My plan for Kalinn from the beginning has included having her sword Hafísbíta grow with her, gradually increasing in power and eventually revealing the presence of intelligence. I remember having a discussion of intelligent items in LPF, and even remember the approximate timing (it was while Kalinn and Aldern Foxglove's Raynucio Vega were clearing out mites from Palazzo Dannato). But now I can't find that discussion.
Here are my thoughts:
'Philosophically,' I think that intelligent items should be rare and wonderful. However, I see no way to make this the case while still being fair and allowing everyone who wants one to have one. I'm in favor of allowing them (and yes, I'm aware that I'm very much biased as I want one for Kalinn ), as I don't think everyone will want one because it won't fit everyone's character concept. I'd like one for Kalinn, but have no desire to put one in Pari's hands - it's just never been a part of his character concept.
Mechanically, the rules as present in Core seem pretty straightforward. I'm not a "balance" guy - I'm not good at character optimization or at evaluating for brokenness, because I always miss potential interactions. But they seem pretty well balanced from my impaired perspective.
My plan - if we allow intelligent items at all - is to post for the improvements in the Pearl just as though she were buying them. I'll check for availability first, and if my desired improvement is "available" it'll happen immediately. If I miss the roll, she'll "commission" the improvement but rather than enchanting the item the mage-smith would perform a ritual to awaken another ability.
Obviously, my vote on including intelligent items will almost surely be yes, but I'll hold off on making it official until there's been the opportunity for some discussion.