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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Water Bob" data-source="post: 5779265" data-attributes="member: 92305">So....So, your typical Cimmerian warrior (or whatever you play in your Conan RPG game) gets in a fight using his broadsword and shield. At the appropriate time decided upon by the GM, gear deterioration is checked (usually only once per game session--if combat takes place). If needed, the character's sheet is adjusted.Using the Whetstone rule, note how it is likely that the warrior can fix his broadsword by himself if it is damaged. The broadsword has a Hardness 10. First off, it's most likely that the broadsword will not be damaged in a fight during normal use. A d12 is rolled, and only a roll of 11 or 12 will indicate damage on the broadsword.Even if damage is indicated, it's a 50% probability that only 1 point of damage will be applied to the broadsword. If this is the case, the broadsword is considered to have a severe nick in its blade. The warrior can spend some time with his whetstone to smooth out the nick. He spends GM-determined time using the whetstone on the blade and makes a DC 10 Craft (Smithing) check. If successful, the broadsword is returned to full HP.This simulates the warrior taking care of his weapon. But, sometimes, a smith and forge is needed.</blockquote>