Magical Gemstones

[philreed]

Does anyone know of any OGC rules for magical gemstones? I'm looking for something similar to the jewels (and socketed items) in Diablo II.

 

[MEG Hal]

Does anyone know of any OGC rules for magical gemstones? I'm looking for something similar to the jewels (and socketed items) in Diablo II.

yes, e-mail me about Artificer's Handbook, we have those as OGC in that book (coming out in May). Also call Doug for the books you need for our project!!!!

 

[jmucchiello]

Does anyone know of any OGC rules for magical gemstones? I'm looking for something similar to the jewels (and socketed items) in Diablo II.

I was planning to introduce the idea in a Tuesday Two-Pager but got sidetracked by other work.

 

[The Sigil]

Not familiar with Diablo II, but would something like the Enchiridion of Treasures and Objects d'Art be like what you had in mind?

Check out the preview found here at the EoTaOdA homepage. Among other stones, you'll find Amethyst, Ametrine, Agni Mani, and other stones that start with "A."

--The Sigil

 

[philreed]

Probably going to create my own.

The various options just aren't quite what I want. I'll probably spend some time working on my own system. If it's like most other projects I'll spend 12 hours playing with it and then decide it just isn't working.

 

[jmucchiello]

Not familiar with Diablo II, but would something like the Enchiridion of Treasures and Objects d'Art be like what you had in mind?

No, what Phil is looking for is someone to have already done some legwork on a "power-up" system involving gems "inserted" into magic items. A jewel of charm added to a magic sword would grant the sword a charm person effect 1/day. But if added to a suit of armor it would work as SR 18 versus charm person for the wearer. And a jewel of fire would add the flaming weapon ability to the sword. but in armor it would grant 5 points of fire resistance.

The question for the developer is how much does either of those jewels cost? What happens if you "insert" it into a non-weapon/armor magic item? What preperation does it take allow the item to gain a "socket" (for insertion).

Now I just have to stop this from sidetracking me from the book.....

 

[reddist]

MEG's upcoming Artificer's Handbook deals with socketed items and making talismans to fit into them. It really turned out to be a nifty open-ended system with a whole lot of flexibility.

I've also got the "precondensed" version, if you are interested. The original chapter was a doozy, and perhaps a bit TOO crunch-specific.

Might have to clear it with Doug before I send it to you though, since AH hasn't been released yet

-Reddist

 

[MEG Hal]

MEG's upcoming Artificer's Handbook deals with socketed items and making talismans to fit into them. It really turned out to be a nifty open-ended system with a whole lot of flexibility.

I've also got the "precondensed" version, if you are interested. The original chapter was a doozy, and perhaps a bit TOO crunch-specific.

Might have to clear it with Doug before I send it to you though, since AH hasn't been released yet

-Reddist

Already sent to him bud! I think he wanted something a bit different. Thanks!

 

[reddist]

Did you send him the chapter from the book, or the longer uncondensed version?

-Reddist

 

[MEG Hal]

Did you send him the chapter from the book, or the longer uncondensed version?

-Reddist

I sent him the whole book