Poll: Do you allow non-slotted CWI items?

[frankthedm]

all magic item creation is subject to my stringent approval. they can be made, but I will veto anything that looks like a problem and abused items can develop curses

 

[dcollins]

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.

You mean, like the slot for "1 amulet, brooch, medallion, necklace, periapt, or scarab"?

 

[Sejs]

Personally, I can agree with where you're coming from, Nifft. But for convienance and bookkeeping reasons I don't really bother expanding on the list of limited item slots. Like you said, held item could be considdered a slot in one way, so could ear - two earrings, same as two rings. Or maybe make it one pair of earrings. Or a pants slot to go with the shirt/vest/etc. If you wanted to, you could cook up a more detailed list of how many whats can go where.

Further, it brings up possible issue with multi-armed (or multi-manipulatored) creatures. For example, a thri-kreen has 4 arms, but unless it takes the Extra Item Space feat, it still only has 2 ring slots. If Held is a slot, does it scale upward with the number of arms? Or is it limited to one or two items? Can a large item that requires both hands to use be considdered to be taking up multiple item spaces and thus be in need of a cost reduction?

Like I said - for convienance reasons I leave the slots as-is.

^_^

 

[hong]

Yes, for double the cost of a slotted item. This is no more open to abuse than letting a slotted item have multiple enchantments, really.

 

[Thanee]

Yeah, but crafting items is limited in general.

That is, you cannot craft any item you imagine, if it doesn't really sit well, which is mostly the case with unlimited/continuous items that resemble spells.

But, as long as the item doesn't seem to break anything, I have no problem with paying extra for slotless. It's usually more expensive than adding abilities to existing items, too.

Bye
Thanee

 

[The Madhatter]

You mean, like the slot for "1 amulet, brooch, medallion, necklace, periapt, or scarab"?

Not really. Amulets, medallions, necklaces, and periapts are all covered by the necklace slot. A shield once a day brooch keeps your cloak on, so we rationalized that it shouldn't take up the Periapt of Wisdom slot. A medal that heals you once a day would be a charm.