What have you done to my Underdark Fey thread?

[shivamuffin]

Nah, Somebody will just fill in the gap. I understand why EQ is appealing, but I don't understand how it can replace real gaming.

We should go nuke the EQ servers, just to make sure no one goes there ever again.

Anyways, sent the list to both of ya, Mr. Nath & Mr. Muffin.

 

[Phaoz]

Nah, Somebody will just fill in the gap. I understand why EQ is appealing, but I don't understand how it can replace real gaming.

because to alot of people there in no differance between real gaming and games like everquest.

 

[Clay_More]

Well, they are in fact two quite different things. I have played EQ and I have watched people play EQ. EQ is like the Hack´n´Slash version of D&D, with more focus on items, spells, levels etc. than regular D&D. Off course, some DM's might run their game like EQ, with the whole purpose of the game being acquiring bigger and bigger items, better spells and higher levels. They miss the advantage that D&D has over EQ, that you can make interesting and deeply involving plots.

 

[Krishnath]

I never really liked MUD's and EQ is nothing but an overglorified MUD.

Anyways, got the file and I'll read through it this weekend.

 

[Clay_More]

Thanks Mr. Nath.

I actually like MUDs, more than EQ for some reason. Anyways, I hope that you will be critical with me, I wont mind at all if you give me a slapping if I did something wrong with the items.

 

[Clay_More]

So, had any chance to give me some good comments on that, Mr. Nath?

 

[Krishnath]

Unfortunatly, not yet. I have the file on my HD, but I've been pretty busy this past week, studying for tests and the like, fortunatly, I have thís weekend free Don't know how much I will actually get done though, as I have just recieved my copy of the Draconomicon! (yay me!) But I'll try to give it a lookthrough.

 

[Clay_More]

Just happy hearing that youre still around though. Seems like we are being a bit sporadic these days Mr. Nath

Anyways, respond to the items at your pleasing (as long as your pleasing is within the next 24 hours.. that is)..

 

[Krishnath]

Actually, I read through the items chapter last night (after I had finished reading the Draconomicon of course... ) and I only have two comments.
1, I really, really, really, like the Iouns.
2, The soulstealer weapon ability is undercosted. IMHO it should have a +3 mod to maket price, not +1.

That's all for now,

Later,

 

[Clay_More]

Thanks for the comments, however sparse

I think too few people use Iouns. 95% of new books that have items don't have Iouns and its a pity. Nice, always useful. If you design, for example, a kickass headband, keep in mind that most people would still prefer a Headband of Intellect unless your headband is even stronger. Iouns, on the other hand, can always be used.

Just did some playtesting with the items, allowed three of my players to create 25 th. level characters with 2 mil. GP to spend on items. One of em has created a rather nasty army for himself (Rod of the Undead Warlord, Gar'Udok's Banner, Ring of Commanding, 3 levels in the Mechanist PrC and 7 in the Servant of Maldragar. I am speaking Fiendish Skeleton Archers with automatically enchanted bows here.... and roughly 800 of them to back up his main army of 1200 zombie warriors with Steam grafts).

I could bump the Soulstealer weapon up a notch in Market Price. Still, most people would still be in two minds about using it, due to it's cost and the fact that it doesn't give any bonuses to start out with. Most people abhore loosing levels, even though it would pay of in the end, eventually.

Did you find the Heart of Darkness to be a fair item, btw? Its also one I have been having doubts about...