Menu
News
All News
Dungeons & Dragons
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
Pathfinder
Starfinder
Warhammer
2d20 System
Year Zero Engine
Industry News
Reviews
Dragon Reflections
Columns
Weekly Digests
Weekly News Digest
Freebies, Sales & Bundles
RPG Print News
RPG Crowdfunding News
Game Content
ENterplanetary DimENsions
Mythological Figures
Opinion
Worlds of Design
Peregrine's Next
RPG Evolution
Other Columns
From the Freelancing Frontline
Monster ENcyclopedia
WotC/TSR Alumni Look Back
4 Hours w/RSD (Ryan Dancey)
The Road to 3E (Jonathan Tweet)
Greenwood's Realms (Ed Greenwood)
Drawmij's TSR (Jim Ward)
Community
Forums & Topics
Forum List
Latest Posts
Forum list
*Dungeons & Dragons
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
D&D Older Editions
*TTRPGs General
*Pathfinder & Starfinder
EN Publishing
*Geek Talk & Media
Search forums
Chat/Discord
Resources
Wiki
Pages
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Downloads
Latest reviews
Search resources
EN Publishing
Store
EN5ider
Adventures in ZEITGEIST
Awfully Cheerful Engine
What's OLD is NEW
Judge Dredd & The Worlds Of 2000AD
War of the Burning Sky
Level Up: Advanced 5E
Events & Releases
Upcoming Events
Private Events
Featured Events
Socials!
Twitch
YouTube
Facebook (EN Publishing)
Facebook (EN World)
Twitter
Instagram
TikTok
Podcast
Features
Top 5 RPGs Compiled Charts 2004-Present
Adventure Game Industry Market Research Summary (RPGs) V1.0
Ryan Dancey: Acquiring TSR
Q&A With Gary Gygax
D&D Rules FAQs
TSR, WotC, & Paizo: A Comparative History
D&D Pronunciation Guide
Million Dollar TTRPG Kickstarters
Tabletop RPG Podcast Hall of Fame
Eric Noah's Unofficial D&D 3rd Edition News
D&D in the Mainstream
D&D & RPG History
About Morrus
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
Forums & Topics
Forum List
Latest Posts
Forum list
*Dungeons & Dragons
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
D&D Older Editions
*TTRPGs General
*Pathfinder & Starfinder
EN Publishing
*Geek Talk & Media
Search forums
Chat/Discord
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Community
General Tabletop Discussion
*Dungeons & Dragons
No Magic Shops!
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Coroc" data-source="post: 7333933" data-attributes="member: 6895991"><p>Methinks we partially discuss about the right way to play the game here and not about a mechanical extra which has eventually to be compensated.</p><p></p><p>As stated earlier imho the decision yes or no to magic shops if i run the game is heavily dependant on context aka campaign world.</p><p></p><p>I can enjoy both as a player or DM. I rather see the opportunities that come with magic shops, most important that monetary treasure gets a totally different value, and you need micromanaging tactics both Player and DM.</p><p></p><p>I know some of you say it is dungeons and dragons and not merchants and bankers, of course you are in the right to have a purist point of view, but thats not the only variant. But interestingly enough these guys suggest to buy castles and virtual lifestyle luxuries etc. and do not see that i could call that out as it is dungeons and Dragons and not playboys and estate agents.</p><p></p><p>I tend to play realistic encumbrance, not so much in absolute numbers but in volume. No golfbag of maic swords in my campaign unless your pack horse fits into the dungeon. (If it does it will be killed and eaten by the first available Monster of course)</p><p>So even if there are no magic shops, if the Players want to sell some old equipment they eventually would get something nicer than some gold by bartering e.g. some oneshot items scrolls etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Coroc, post: 7333933, member: 6895991"] Methinks we partially discuss about the right way to play the game here and not about a mechanical extra which has eventually to be compensated. As stated earlier imho the decision yes or no to magic shops if i run the game is heavily dependant on context aka campaign world. I can enjoy both as a player or DM. I rather see the opportunities that come with magic shops, most important that monetary treasure gets a totally different value, and you need micromanaging tactics both Player and DM. I know some of you say it is dungeons and dragons and not merchants and bankers, of course you are in the right to have a purist point of view, but thats not the only variant. But interestingly enough these guys suggest to buy castles and virtual lifestyle luxuries etc. and do not see that i could call that out as it is dungeons and Dragons and not playboys and estate agents. I tend to play realistic encumbrance, not so much in absolute numbers but in volume. No golfbag of maic swords in my campaign unless your pack horse fits into the dungeon. (If it does it will be killed and eaten by the first available Monster of course) So even if there are no magic shops, if the Players want to sell some old equipment they eventually would get something nicer than some gold by bartering e.g. some oneshot items scrolls etc. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Community
General Tabletop Discussion
*Dungeons & Dragons
No Magic Shops!
Top