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<blockquote data-quote="Toras" data-source="post: 4227271" data-attributes="member: 13626">Alright, there are a few things I would like to add to this.&nbsp; Just from a logical point of view.&nbsp; While part of me likes the idea of a non-magical character being able to turn the proper elements, into a magical weapon and craft something that normally would have required a wizard during other editions.&nbsp; That I do certainly like.However, I can certainly see it being difficult to identify an item for pretty obvious reasons.1) You have a flaming sword with a command word, you probably don't want it to be something easy to guess.&nbsp; And probably don't want it to be the same as the off password.&nbsp; As it would kind of suck if the enemy could turn the items on and off.2) Tactical reasons.&nbsp; I don't want you to know what secret powers might items maybe granting me and if I am captured I don't want you to know what things you need to take off me.&nbsp; 3) Sense of Worthiness.&nbsp; If you cannot solve the riddle or prove yourself worthy, no sword of righteousness for you.4) Cultural Context.&nbsp; It could be the most common word of the tongue of a people that are long dead or who's culture has long since changed.&nbsp; Doing your homework makes sense.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Toras, post: 4227271, member: 13626"] Alright, there are a few things I would like to add to this. Just from a logical point of view. While part of me likes the idea of a non-magical character being able to turn the proper elements, into a magical weapon and craft something that normally would have required a wizard during other editions. That I do certainly like. However, I can certainly see it being difficult to identify an item for pretty obvious reasons. 1) You have a flaming sword with a command word, you probably don't want it to be something easy to guess. And probably don't want it to be the same as the off password. As it would kind of suck if the enemy could turn the items on and off. 2) Tactical reasons. I don't want you to know what secret powers might items maybe granting me and if I am captured I don't want you to know what things you need to take off me. 3) Sense of Worthiness. If you cannot solve the riddle or prove yourself worthy, no sword of righteousness for you. 4) Cultural Context. It could be the most common word of the tongue of a people that are long dead or who's culture has long since changed. Doing your homework makes sense. [/QUOTE]

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