Torches: Building a better one

[Suldulin]

For lighting, I'd go with higher DCs to increase the duration or area illuminated. A masterwork torch, as it were.

I think swinging a torch at something of animal intelligence that fears fire is definitely worth a considerable bonus to intimidate checks.


Or a large canister of alchemists fire, trigger, nozzle and a small flame...

5' illumination from the pilot light. 100' stream of 'illumination' when the triggers pressed...

save with alc fire all you need is the canister, trigger, and nozzle

 

[Incenjucar]

Perhaps a hallow torch so you can fill it with extra fuel?

 

[Gez]

You meant "hollow", but a hallow(ed) torch could be nice also.

 

[Incenjucar]

That too.

*mutters about his English degrading despite it being his only language*

 

[Hypersmurf]

Also what about alchemical substances you could add to a torch to create a secondary effect? Maybe an insect repellant mixed in -- keeps vermin away?

See Arms and Equipment Guide.

This thread probably belongs in Rules or House Rules, btw. Alas, my thread moving days are over...

"Until the next time." - General Franklin Kirby, Commando.

-Hyp.

 

[Hand of Evil]

So how about DM Options:

Keep at Bay: Torch can prevent monster attack (including AoO) due to fear of fire. This fear can be overcome with a WIL check DC 13. The DM has the right to choice the animal/monster but most 'normal' animals will be affected.

Catch on Fire: Torch has a chance to burn and catch obects on fire. If AC is done in damage object is set on fire.

 

[Umbran]

Animals, and fire-fearing monsters, could have a Will save to do to move within 10 ft. of a torchbearer. I'd say DC 15.

I think very few critters fear fire so much that a single torch calls for a will save. It isn't like a mere torch strikes terror into the heart of animals. They are just reasonably wary of major fire.

Simpler would be to consider that the torch can give a circumstance bonus to Inditimidate checks.

 

[Aaron2]

I think very few critters fear fire so much that a single torch calls for a will save. It isn't like a mere torch strikes terror into the heart of animals. They are just reasonably wary of major fire.

My dog loves to sit by the fire on a cold day. He puts his feet within three inches of the flame.


Aaron