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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ahrimon" data-source="post: 6510852" data-attributes="member: 12630">Well obviously there's no satisfying some people...It wouldn't have easier for wotc.  If they had put hard coded prices on the items then DMs around the world would have been pressured to stick to those exact numbers.  Any DM wanting to craft his own world would end up with players pointing at the book and saying item X costs Y amount regardless of the story the DM was trying to craft.  Balancing a fantasy economy isn't any different that any other aspect of DM'ng.  You experiment with the numbers, make some mistakes, and learn what works for you.  They've built a system where everyone can have what they want, even if it does take a little bit of work.  It's infinitely better IMO than a system where everything is spelled out and anyone deviates the slightest bit is burned at the forum stake for heresy.I really doubt there are DM's out there thinking about that amazing campaign they were going to run if only there had been prices on magic items.  CURSE YOU WOTC!!!!  ***Shakes fist in the air***And for the players that are upset they can't browse the DMG catalog of wondrous epic magiks.  Well, it's a new game and a new erra.  Ask your DM to make one, make your own and see if your DM will use it, adapt or find another game.  I really don't think we'll loose too many players over it.</blockquote>