Ring of Truth for 3.X D&D?

[AFGNCAAP]

Quick question:

Has anyone created stats/converted over the ring of truth from previous editons of D&D? I always kinda liked this magic ring, since it's sort of cursed (wearer can't lie) but beneficial as well (wearer detects any lies).

If it hasn't been statted up, how would you do it in 3.X D&D? What would be the cost & components for such an item?

I'm considering having it available in a treasure hoard, as well as having it be "standard issue" for any judges/chief justices/etc. & the like for one of the kingdoms IMC.

Appreciate any info/comments/advice/etc. that you could provide.

 

[Davek]

I don't know about the details or stats, but I would make the ring truly cursed, in that whoever puts it on CANNOT take it off

 

[Ferret]

Calculate it as zone of truth, and just say what you said; for simplisity's sake just calculate as one as a use activated action maybe?

 

[The Souljourner]

I think it's a total DM call, as are most unique magic items. Do you really think they used the magic item guidelines to create an apparatus of kwalesh? Call it 8,000gp (or a lot more if you're in a campaign focused on intrigue).

I really think people take these magic item creation guidelines way too seriously. You're the DM, you don't have to use any guidelines. Sure, if it's close to something that exists, fudge it off that price, but if it's something that's not well defined by the rules.... don't use them.

Make sh-t up. You're the DM, it's your job

-The Souljourner

 

[RigaMortus]

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Zone of Truth is such a worthless spell now, bleh...

 

[Sejs]

True enough, but just calculate the cost off Zone of Truth and then use the same old mechanic as the ring used in previous editions. Its effects didn't have any mechanics, so change in rules really don't affect it at all. While wearing the ring you a) cannot knowingly tell a lie, and b) cannot hear someone who is speaking a lie.

Wouldn't even need to fall under the aegis of cursed items: heck, if I was in any sort of situation where this sort of thing was important I'd want a man backing me up wearing the ring. He doesn't say anything, and if the person answering questions suddenly becomes mute he indicates it to you in some way. Like if you're seated, he taps your foot under the table.