The "I Didn't Comment in Another Thread" Thread

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

"A magic longsword? But I need a rapier for my build. You have seen my build, right?"

As someone who is now trying to make up for not giving out enough magic items over the years (read: nothing for multiple levels), the fact that I can't rely on magical long swords being sought after makes me very sad. It's probably small potatoes, compared to the rest of the issues being addressed, but I really hope 1D&D makes them more popular again. (Yes, I have been playing since a long sword +1 was a big deal.)

 

[Jfdlsjfd]

As someone who is now trying to make up for not giving out enough magic items over the years (read: nothing for multiple levels), the fact that I can't rely on magical long swords being sought after makes me very sad. It's probably small potatoes, compared to the rest of the issues being addressed, but I really hope 1D&D makes them more popular again. (Yes, I have been playing since a long sword +1 was a big deal.)

Well, magic items have a tradition of adapting to fit the wearer's size and nobody batted an eye. It could easily be expanded by making them fit the wearer's build.

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

But how many people actually knew what the 10 foot pole was for?

10 foot pole? More like 4 feet.
-Morgan Ironwolf

 

[CleverNickName]

As someone who is now trying to make up for not giving out enough magic items over the years (read: nothing for multiple levels), the fact that I can't rely on magical long swords being sought after makes me very sad. It's probably small potatoes, compared to the rest of the issues being addressed, but I really hope 1D&D makes them more popular again. (Yes, I have been playing since a long sword +1 was a big deal.)

I use a workaround for that. I admit it's a bit convoluted, and certainly not everyone's cup of tea, but here goes:

• Weapons, armor, and shields with a +1 enchantment aren't magical.
• They are, however, made from cold iron.
• Similarly, +2 weapons are nonmagical and made of mithril, and +3 weapons are nonmagical adamantine items.
• If you find a +1 longsword, you can pay a blacksmith to smelt it down and reforge it into a different weapon of equal weight.
• Only NPCs can work with mithril, adamantine, and other rare metals. This will never be explained.
• You can even save up enough of them to make a whole suit of full plate, if you're so inclined.

 

[darjr]

10 foot pole? More like 4 feet.
-Morgan Ironwolf

Skinny and short?

 

[RealAlHazred]

But how many people actually knew what the 10 foot pole was for?

Almost ten years ago on another message board, I participated in a thread about ten foot poles and how they work. It led to the creation of the Most Ancient and Worshipful Guild of Roodsmen and Pole-Tenders, hirelings to tend to your ten-foot poles and use them properly. Also incidently they can organize and support your dungeon expedition with dispatch.

 

[payn]

So much player hate...

 

[Cadence]

So much player hate...

We'll, I mean, have you ever met one?

 

[prabe]

We'll, I mean, have you ever met one?

I've not only met one. I am one.

 

[Levistus's_Leviathan]

I've not only met one. I am one.