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<blockquote data-quote="Syrsuro" data-source="post: 4608001" data-attributes="member: 58162">Me like.&nbsp; Much.&nbsp;I have been bothered by the light level drop-off issue for some time (especially due to its effect on rogues who want dim light for hiding and low-light vision characters whose powers become pointless).&nbsp; And likewise, I have never cared for the sunrod's huge radius and cheap cost.&nbsp;Although most of the above fixes are relatively obvious solutions (the idea of dim light circles surrounding the bright light provided by torches, etc. is not new and has been discussed repeatedly) the changes to Sunrod (and the creation of the Moonrod) are new ideas to me and ones I like.&nbsp; &nbsp;I did decide to make one small change, however.&nbsp; The Sunrod and Moonrod provide some illumination instantly (Sunrod as torch, Moonrod burst 4 dim light) - they simply take one round to dissolve into motes.&nbsp; This still allows the players to toss the sunrod while also letting them use it to see on their turn when plunged into darkness.&nbsp;As for 'wiping them away' - I'm not sure I am going to allow that.&nbsp; I see the motes as constantly in motion throughout the area (I added a note to the sunrod that the illuminated area is completely without shadows) and thus even if you elimated them from a small region more would rapidly move in to fill the gap.&nbsp; Darkness spells and abilities would negate them, but not physical action.&nbsp; Likewise, although a closed door would block them within the area, opening that door would allow them to flood into the room, making it brighly lit as well.&nbsp;Perhaps a strong wind effect might clear an area temporarily.&nbsp;Carl</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Syrsuro, post: 4608001, member: 58162"] Me like. Much. I have been bothered by the light level drop-off issue for some time (especially due to its effect on rogues who want dim light for hiding and low-light vision characters whose powers become pointless). And likewise, I have never cared for the sunrod's huge radius and cheap cost. Although most of the above fixes are relatively obvious solutions (the idea of dim light circles surrounding the bright light provided by torches, etc. is not new and has been discussed repeatedly) the changes to Sunrod (and the creation of the Moonrod) are new ideas to me and ones I like. I did decide to make one small change, however. The Sunrod and Moonrod provide some illumination instantly (Sunrod as torch, Moonrod burst 4 dim light) - they simply take one round to dissolve into motes. This still allows the players to toss the sunrod while also letting them use it to see on their turn when plunged into darkness. As for 'wiping them away' - I'm not sure I am going to allow that. I see the motes as constantly in motion throughout the area (I added a note to the sunrod that the illuminated area is completely without shadows) and thus even if you elimated them from a small region more would rapidly move in to fill the gap. Darkness spells and abilities would negate them, but not physical action. Likewise, although a closed door would block them within the area, opening that door would allow them to flood into the room, making it brighly lit as well. Perhaps a strong wind effect might clear an area temporarily. Carl [/QUOTE]

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