The misbegotten waif thread a/k/a The Fray

[Scott DeWar]

I find taht the split between pre 3.x vs 3.x and later is this: Much of the individual imagination was taken out of d and d in that the specific recipets for magic items was stated. I had a small paper written on what a player had to do to make an item of magic that involved in most cases several quests. Now if you havee access to the feat and spell than bam, no research no nuthun' . But I survived the changeover to rest on Piazo's comforting fortess of solitude.

So, the name is gonna stick?

 

[Insight]

I'm chiming in to further pad both my own post count and continue this thread.

You're welcome.

 

[Dragonwriter]

I'm chiming in to further pad both my own post count and continue this thread.

You're welcome.

Oh, phew. When I saw Insight was the latest poster, I was worried.

The last thing we need in this thread are some Insight-ful posts.

 

[Scotley]

Yeah and we don't need someone who writes with real fire either.

 

[Scotley]

I find taht the split between pre 3.x vs 3.x and later is this: Much of the individual imagination was taken out of d and d in that the specific recipets for magic items was stated. I had a small paper written on what a player had to do to make an item of magic that involved in most cases several quests. Now if you havee access to the feat and spell than bam, no research no nuthun' . But I survived the changeover to rest on Piazo's comforting fortess of solitude.

So, the name is gonna stick?

I have to agree that 3.5 magic items are sort of like fast food as opposed to a chef prepared creation. Not nearly as satisfying but cheap and readily available. Doesn't make the game better in my opinion. The 4e magic items are even less flavorful.

 

[Leif]

IDEA FOR A NEW THREAD:
"Magic Items as MREs -- What flavor/menu is YOUR +1 sword?"

Anyone for a Pork Patty? Anyone? Anyone?

 

[renau1g]

The 4e magic items are even less flavorful.

Yeah that's a really crappy area of the system, the best items (in terms of most useful) are the least flavorful. i.e. Iron Armbands of Power are pretty much the best item slot for almost any PC that attacks with melee attacks. However, it's also got nothing going for it for flavor.


Oh and re: MRE's I'll have Tofu please...oh they don't make Tofu? Ah... is Bison available? I love that stuff

 

[Leif]

Oh and re: MRE's I'll have Tofu please...oh they don't make Tofu? Ah... is Bison available? I love that stuff

I was horrified to learn upon enlistment that they don't even make a 'sh** -on-a-shingle' flavored MRE! That's an infinitely delectable treat that you can only get straight from your friendly neighborhood Mess Sergeant.

 

[Scotley]

Yeah that's a really crappy area of the system, the best items (in terms of most useful) are the least flavorful. i.e. Iron Armbands of Power are pretty much the best item slot for almost any PC that attacks with melee attacks. However, it's also got nothing going for it for flavor.


Oh and re: MRE's I'll have Tofu please...oh they don't make Tofu? Ah... is Bison available? I love that stuff

How do you feel about Bison chili?

Canadian made MRE's Special Sale, limited qty - Survivalist Forum

 

[renau1g]

Hmmm, I've only ever had it in steak-form. I think having nothing but chili for a long period of time would certainly cause...certain problems...Stinking Cloud comes to mind.