arscott
First Post
I don't think we need action points or healing surges to power up +1 weapons. Weapons will have all sorts of spiffy stuff without the need to spend APs or surges.
The big change between 3e and 4e will be the use of per-encounter powers, milestone powers, and the like. Whereas a a flaming bow did +1d6 damage on a hit in 3e, the 4e bow only does that damage on a crit--and it might do other cool stuff once in a while too.
Since this is actually a de-powering of the item, it means that it's suitable for a 2nd level character (whereas a flaming bow in 3e counted as a +2 weapon --worth upwards of 8000 gp). And, because it has extra powers beyond just the bonus damage, it's more fun to play with.
The big change between 3e and 4e will be the use of per-encounter powers, milestone powers, and the like. Whereas a a flaming bow did +1d6 damage on a hit in 3e, the 4e bow only does that damage on a crit--and it might do other cool stuff once in a while too.
Since this is actually a de-powering of the item, it means that it's suitable for a 2nd level character (whereas a flaming bow in 3e counted as a +2 weapon --worth upwards of 8000 gp). And, because it has extra powers beyond just the bonus damage, it's more fun to play with.
