The fact that many people are dismissing Permanency in lieu of magic items shows that the game is being played improperly. Magic items should be incredibly rare, lest the PCs are willing to go through the trouble of making their own or not kill the Wizard in his tower to steal his loot. Though if the cost is actually better (XP vs. Magic item (XP + GP)), then...*shrug*
The fact that many people are dismissing Permanency in lieu of magic items shows that the game is being played improperly. Magic items should be incredibly rare, lest the PCs are willing to go through the trouble of making their own or not kill the Wizard in his tower to steal his loot. Though if the cost is actually better (XP vs. Magic item (XP + GP)), then...*shrug*
I can't think of many spells I wouldn't allow Permanency to work with. Granted, the cost would be insane for many of them, but I'm all about allowing my PCs options.
Ioun Stones are the most well known slotless items, but Psychoactive Skins exist as well.I still don't see why you can't make a slotless item. Even if the DM says "skin doesn't count" you could make slotless earrings, hair clips, or anything else innocuous.