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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mkletch" data-source="post: 493749" data-attributes="member: 3396">I don't understand why that is a problem.  Are characters supposed to want items that are no good or only marginally good for them?  Can you define this 'problem'?We tend to ask players (as a whole group, not jsut hte DM) for items to make sense.  Why a mask of strength, or slotless underwear of hiding?  If the item does not make sense, typically, the other players object (for fantasy campaign flavor reasons) before the DM.Still, I don't see what the problem is.  Now, I am assuming a standard campaign, where magic is relatively plentiful (as depicted in Greyhawk, the WotC Adventure Path and the DMG.  This item (+6 Str, +2 to three other abilities) would not really be out of place in the DMG (if it were there), and would certainly fit in flavor-wise with items in MoF.  Even S&F has several items give combo enhancement items that are similar to what you complain about here.I do come up with some, but it is part of the player's benefit for burning a feat on item creation that they can be creative with the items they make.  Now in a low-magic campaign, I will restrict the feats available, but not what they make with them.-Fletch!</blockquote>