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<blockquote data-quote="Dragonwriter" data-source="post: 5461980" data-attributes="member: 54988"><p>I believe you are missing a few things... Custom magic items are 1) directly DM-dependent for authorization; 2) balanced against existing magic items; 3) governed by rules repeatedly shown to be absurd.</p><p></p><p>Trying to make a ring to provide a constant Shield effect (+4 Shield to AC, counts for Touch; immune to Magic Missible) is far more potent than items at the same price of 4,000 GP. For that 4k, you can nab (at best) +2 to AC (whether enhancement of armor, Gloves of Dex +2, a Ring of Protection +1 and Amulet of Natural Armor +1, etc.).</p><p>Limited uses/day would bring it to a more balanced level. But a constant +4 AC and immunity to one of the most common attack spells should certainly be priced at higher than 4,000 GP. It would really be more in line with Bracers of Armor +4 and a multiplied cost of a Brooch of Shielding. Personally, I'd place the price somewhere between 20,000 and 25,000 GP.</p><p></p><p>As for constant Mage Armor effect, it's already around. Bracers of Armor +(X). Your desired +4 bonus is priced at a low, low bargain of 16k GP. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p><p></p><p>Definitely look at the pre-existing items and the spells needed to make them. Such things will give you a clearer idea of how to make and price a given item.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dragonwriter, post: 5461980, member: 54988"] I believe you are missing a few things... Custom magic items are 1) directly DM-dependent for authorization; 2) balanced against existing magic items; 3) governed by rules repeatedly shown to be absurd. Trying to make a ring to provide a constant Shield effect (+4 Shield to AC, counts for Touch; immune to Magic Missible) is far more potent than items at the same price of 4,000 GP. For that 4k, you can nab (at best) +2 to AC (whether enhancement of armor, Gloves of Dex +2, a Ring of Protection +1 and Amulet of Natural Armor +1, etc.). Limited uses/day would bring it to a more balanced level. But a constant +4 AC and immunity to one of the most common attack spells should certainly be priced at higher than 4,000 GP. It would really be more in line with Bracers of Armor +4 and a multiplied cost of a Brooch of Shielding. Personally, I'd place the price somewhere between 20,000 and 25,000 GP. As for constant Mage Armor effect, it's already around. Bracers of Armor +(X). Your desired +4 bonus is priced at a low, low bargain of 16k GP. :p Definitely look at the pre-existing items and the spells needed to make them. Such things will give you a clearer idea of how to make and price a given item. [/QUOTE]
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