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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Water Bob" data-source="post: 7143462" data-attributes="member: 92305">TAKING CARE OF ARMS & ARMORSome GMs may think this is a fussy rule, and those that feel that way should not feel compelled to use it.  I've taken the rule from page 61 of the Argos and Zingara supplemental book.  I like the rule in that it serves as a way to deplete PC's wealth.  There isn't a lot of coin to go around, to begin with, in this game.  GMs should keep found treasures to an extreme minimum as that's the way the Hyborian Age is portrayed in the stories.  In this sense, the game's universe is akin to the Dark Ages.  There are no piles of coin and gems waiting for the PCs to discover them as there are in many D&D adventures.I also don't think this rule is fussy, either, in that it is only done once a game month.  The rule will have PCs buying olive oil  and whetstones for their swords, extra straps of leather and metal buckles for their armor, and the like.Every character who has a proficiency is considered to know how to take care of the items covered by the proficiency.  Simply have the character make a DC 10 INT check every month to fully maintain the character's gear.Also, about once a month, charge the character (try to remember to do this while the character is in town or at a trading post) for the supplies needed to maintain the equipment.If the character has an appropriate crafting skill, then use that at a DC 5.No Fuss:  And, this roll can be rendered moot by automatic success.  That can be gained because of a character's bonus on the roll.  Or, if the character Takes Ten on the throw.  In this case, consider the weapons and armor taken care of normally and just charge the character for the items used on a monthly basis.</blockquote>

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