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Unexpectedly Useful Items
- Thread starter AZNtrogdor
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Roadkill101
Explorer
I remember learning in Boy Scouts, the only two things absolutely vital to survival are a knife and some rope. From there a person who knows what they are about can fashion everything needed to survive off the land. Although I believe this to be highly debatable depending what the local geography and environment is like.
To that list I would add, a hatchet (also serves as a hammer) for dealing with anything wood bigger than twig (try cutting down a sappling with a knife). A bit of flint and steel for starting a fire. A canteen or waterbottle of some sort. An Entranching Tool (small folding military shovel) for any small earth moving projects. And a couple of blankets or small canvas tarp.
For gaming purposes I also add a some sticks of chalk (perhaps of several colors) to mark my way for underground settings.
BTW, I've read Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, and could swear that it was a Towel, not a blanket that was so vital to carry around.
Edit: I see someone posted before I finished mine and also noticed the discrepancy over the Towel issue.
To that list I would add, a hatchet (also serves as a hammer) for dealing with anything wood bigger than twig (try cutting down a sappling with a knife). A bit of flint and steel for starting a fire. A canteen or waterbottle of some sort. An Entranching Tool (small folding military shovel) for any small earth moving projects. And a couple of blankets or small canvas tarp.
For gaming purposes I also add a some sticks of chalk (perhaps of several colors) to mark my way for underground settings.
BTW, I've read Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, and could swear that it was a Towel, not a blanket that was so vital to carry around.
Edit: I see someone posted before I finished mine and also noticed the discrepancy over the Towel issue.
demiurge1138
Inventor of Super-Toast
Seriously, I think there should be a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Dungeons.
But anyway, ten-foot poles are king. In one brief session not-too-long ago, I used one as a focus of a light spell, a trap detector, an impromptu reach weapon, a device for fording quicksand and a shield (stuck it around a corner, it was attacked by the monster instead of me).
Demiurge out.
But anyway, ten-foot poles are king. In one brief session not-too-long ago, I used one as a focus of a light spell, a trap detector, an impromptu reach weapon, a device for fording quicksand and a shield (stuck it around a corner, it was attacked by the monster instead of me).
Demiurge out.
Cedric
First Post
A few things most of my rogues carry (at least...the ones who are supposed to be competent).
3 Fish Hooks
Small Metal Mirror
30' ball of twine
10' spool of wire
A small bag of fine white sand
3 pieces of chalk
Hammer and 10 pitons
Wax for seals
And a few other odds and ends.
Cedric
3 Fish Hooks
Small Metal Mirror
30' ball of twine
10' spool of wire
A small bag of fine white sand
3 pieces of chalk
Hammer and 10 pitons
Wax for seals
And a few other odds and ends.
Cedric
IronWolf
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lgburton said:
Whew! I thought I was losing it, having gone all these years thinking the towel was the thing to never leave home without!
As for the thread's original question. Marbles. Used to pass the time away in camp, an impromptu level of sorts, or spread across the floor to force balance checks.
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AZNtrogdor
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Edit: blanket fixed to towel
oops... im sorry, i was trying to write this post quickly becuz i did it once and forgot to write which forum i wanted it in and it got erased
oops... im sorry, i was trying to write this post quickly becuz i did it once and forgot to write which forum i wanted it in and it got erased
A knife, 60" boot lace, a Bic Lighter (you can start fires with it even after its out of fuel) and a roll of black electrical tape. Opps sorry, at least two of those you can't find in your local adventurer's store- umm, Dagger, strand of leather about man height in length, Flint and Steel and a bit more of that a for mentioned leather.
Keep in mind that humans made millions of years without any kind of metal.
Keep in mind that humans made millions of years without any kind of metal.
AZNtrogdor
First Post
sorry could u guys use explanations if its not inherently clear. i dont understand the purpose of a lot of these.
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