Please identify my wizard's armour!

[Jalkain]

If it doesn't improve AC, it doesn't affect spell failure. In general, purely cosmetic effects should not have game-mechanical consequences.

Agreed - I was just wondering about the possibility of mix'n'match armour to achieve a right look at minimal cost...

If I do wear fake armour, I might be mistaken for a fighter. Just imagine, all those will save spells being thrown at me.

 

[jgbrowning]

arcane spell failure

If it doesn't improve AC, it doesn't affect spell failure. In general, purely cosmetic effects should not have game-mechanical consequences.

As a DM i wouldnt allow it. But, i'd consider "Hennet's" gear armor as well.

joe b.

 

[Mustrum_Ridcully]

Maybe buy a Glamered Mithral Studded Leather, and instead using the effect to "hide" the armor, use it for "improve" the looks of your armor.

Or buy a Robe of Blending or a Hat of Disguise, or something else that gives you Change Self at will...

Mustrum Ridcully

 

[Darklone]

In Rituals&Relics is a magic sword... when you draw it, an illusory armour made of force unfolds around you. Looks cool. But beware disarms!

Check it out.

 

[Conaill]

The Quintessential Wizard has something called "Wizard's Armour" which is specially designed armour with a lower armor class penalty:

Start with the stats and cost of a MW suit of armor (any type), add 200 gp, reduce AC by 2, weight by 5lb and ACP by 10%.

 

[Benben]

Re: arcane spell failure

As a DM i wouldnt allow it. But, i'd consider "Hennet's" gear armor as well.

joe b.

You would consider a shirtless man to be in armor???

Harsh.

 

[jgbrowning]

Re: Re: arcane spell failure

You would consider a shirtless man to be in armor???

Harsh.

Because hennet, has over 1/2 of his body covered in leather. including spiked forearm guards. the whole setup remindes me of a 1/2 armored gladiator. except he doesnt have only his upper chest covered.

I'd give what he's wearing a +1. like padded, but not as good as leather. for comparison, look at what lidda's wearing... thats leather.

joe b.

ps. i know its not boiled-sclupted leather but its still cow hide and thats a +1ac in my book.

 

[Benben]

Re: Re: Re: arcane spell failure

Because hennet, has over 1/2 of his body covered in leather. including spiked forearm guards. the whole setup remindes me of a 1/2 armored gladiator. except he doesnt have only his upper chest covered.

*shrug* It looks like soft leather to me. Probably no more protective than denim jeans. I can seen a buckler argument made for the forearm guards, but since it's Hennet's lower half being protected I wouldn't consider it anything like armor.

 

[hong]

Re: Re: Re: Re: arcane spell failure

I can seen a buckler argument made for the forearm guards, but since it's Hennet's lower half being protected I wouldn't consider it anything like armor.

Well, he's a sorcerer so his lower half would probably be his better half....


Hong "now, what can I say about Devis?" Ooi

 

[AuraSeer]

Of course he gets protection from the forearm guards. They're a special, rare magic item you probably haven't heard of-- my book calls them Bracers of Armor.