Poll: Do you allow non-slotted CWI items?

[strongbow]

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[UltimaGabe]

....?

 

[Scion]

I agree with gabe.

 

[Crothian]

Not usually, non slotted items are easy to abuse.....

 

[Nifft]

PCs don't get to just invent any item the want. The table is for a *DM* to use, not for a PC to abuse.

So... no. But I do tend to create items that embody multiple effects, which is like having a non-slotted item, but you don't get to choose.

-- N

 

[dcollins]

Agree with Nifft.
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[Sejs]

Yep, I do allow PCs to create non-slotted wonderous items. However, as a DM I'm working hand in hand with the PC to keep the proposed item balanced, anyway.

That and to be non-slotted, the item has to not occupy an already restricted slot; so no "it's a cloak, but it doesn't take the cloak slot". A cloak is a cloak, and cloaks take the cloak slot.

Ioun stones, musical instruments, figurines, tattoos and the like would be examples of non-slotted items. Alot of 'em fall into the category of Thing You Hold, rather than Thing You Wear.

 

[Nifft]

Ioun stones, musical instruments, figurines, tattoos and the like would be examples of non-slotted items. Alot of 'em fall into the category of Thing You Hold, rather than Thing You Wear.

About the ioun stones, I agree -- they're certainly slot-less. However, IMHO "Stuff You Hold" is a slot -- the weapon, rod, shield and wand slot, if you will. These items are usually easier to swap-out (shields being an exception), but they're taking up a slot and thus have an opportunity cost.

(Example from my game -- our Ranger1/Wiz6/EK4 often owns a Metamagic Rod of Lesser Quickening, a Cold Iron Rapier +2 and a MW Mithral Buckler. He's only got two hands, so which items he's holding vary for each combat.)

-- N

 

[Scion]

since the buckler doesnt use your hand, I am guessing it is unimportant in the example you used?

 

[The Madhatter]

We use what we call the "Charm Slot". It's where you put your broach of shielding, token of Fortunate fate etc. It's not so much a realistic slot (ie gloves) it's a practical limitation on MIs.