[A&E Guide] Blindfold of True Darkness

[Hypersmurf]

It was already mentioned by Hypersmurf.

Credit to Caliban, actually. I vaguely recalled the ruling - Caliban provided the FAQ cite.

-Hyp.

 

[Lord Pendragon]

kreynolds,

I respect you a lot, and have benefited from your discussions on these boards countless times, but I get the feeling that you're fighting a losing battle this time...

Something that I don't think has been mentioned is that blindsight actually allows a creature to see around solid objects and corners. Basically the creature is aware of anything within range of the blindsight, regardless of obstructions in the way. (A closed room wouldn't be known, but around a corner, or behind a pile of crates, or clinging to the ceiling, etc. would all be known by the creature with blindsight.)

This would make a scout wearing this blindfold practically infallible. Nothing would escape his notice. If you add Invisibility, Silence, and Rary's Telepathic Bond to the scout, the party will never be surprised again. Heck, even without the spells, the scout could shout a warning before most foes could cover the 60ft. distance.

I'd also note that the feat that provides blindsight only gives it up to 5' and requires a 19+ wisdom. To me that further illustrates the value of the ability, that it's so stingily granted (as it should be!)

Myself, I'd definitely say the item is too cheap. It's useful in so many ways, synergetic with so many other abilities, counters so many spells, that it needs to cost more for me to even consider letting it into my game.

Of course, YMMV.

[edit] blind, not blight [/edit]

 

[LokiDR]

Ok, kreynolds, I can't keep up with (or make more) spam any more. All I can say is that the formula puts this item at 56k, and I have already seen the item be abused. I think I have made my point. But any time you want to test this theory, I will stop by your gamming group with character in hand

 

[Piratecat]

Enough, people. Sheesh. Please treat each other with respect - or failing that, please don't squabble. You two are amongst the best rules gurus we have here. I'd just as soon not see you growling at each other.

 

[kreynolds]

All I can say is that the formula puts this item at 56k, and I have already seen the item be abused.

I have already agreed (my fourth post) that the price is too low as it functions right now. I don't know why you keep bringing this up when the price is no longer in contention.

I think I have made my point.

Actually, no. Or at least, I haven't seen it. You don't have a point to make about the price, at least not to me. Why? See first answer. You may be making a point about how the blindfold is better overall than the ring of invisibility, but I don't see it, and I still disagree. No big deal.

 

[kreynolds]

I respect you a lot...

Thanks.

...but I get the feeling that you're fighting a losing battle this time...

See, that's exactly it though. It's not a losing battle. From where I stand, I'm on firm ground, which is why I've remained in this discussion and not just moved on to another thread. If I thought I wouldn't make it, I would have backed out long ago.

 

[RigaMortus]

Who here saw Daredevil?

Anyone else getting the image of Blindsight acting like Daredevils "radar sense"?

 

[kreynolds]

Who here saw Daredevil?

I did. Fun movie. Not great, but fun.

Anyone else getting the image of Blindsight acting like Daredevils "radar sense"?

Blindsight based on sound, like echolocation? Yeah, something like that. It's a really cool visual anyway.

 

[Darklone]

Wow. I just had this weird visual of Piratecat holding kreynolds and caliban at their ears...

But as some wise person above said... Blindfight should have been defined better.

 

[kreynolds]

Wow. I just had this weird visual of Piratecat holding kreynolds and caliban at their ears...

He can leave my ear alone. I haven't been anything but civil.