Spelljammer What is important to you about Spelljammer
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James Gasik
We don't talk about Pun-Pun
The reason Spelljammer had guns mostly had to do with the arquebus being in the PHB. I'm not sure why 2e wanted to introduce firearms, but my guess is Ed Greenwood. Ed is a huge antique gun nut, and wrote articles in Dragon about early firearms for the game, and post Time of Troubles, smoke powder and firearms became official parts of the setting.
In 2e, D&D's love affair with the Forgotten Realms was in full swing, as they started stapling other settings onto it that didn't have a particular world they were attached to.
Al-Qadim and Kara-Tur, for example. Heck, even the Rock of Bral is officially in Wildspace, despite being written to be put anywhere the DM wants it to be.
I hope in any Spelljammer update, they'll talk about what's been going on in Wildspace in the decades since we left it.
In 2e, D&D's love affair with the Forgotten Realms was in full swing, as they started stapling other settings onto it that didn't have a particular world they were attached to.
Al-Qadim and Kara-Tur, for example. Heck, even the Rock of Bral is officially in Wildspace, despite being written to be put anywhere the DM wants it to be.
I hope in any Spelljammer update, they'll talk about what's been going on in Wildspace in the decades since we left it.
LuisCarlos17f
Legend
Haven't you thought about crossbows with artificial muscles that reload itself? In the real life the pistol shrimp has got a very powerful power. Let's imagine the "live machines" a fleshwarper could craft with those artificial muscles.
If there is firearms then we can see ideas by players and DMs, for example a simple cantrip to create a piece of ectoplasm to block cannons, or illusory magic to create effects as smoke grenades. Other factor could be some religious taboo, for example gunslingers couldn't be allowed to enter Valhalla because firearms aren't "fair play" in the battlefield.
oceanconservancy.org
We aren't talking only about gunpowder and firearms, but also "biotechnology, the "life shaping" art to craft living machines (do you rember the old biotechnology by the rhustili in Dark Sun setting?).
The sheens, biomechanical horrors, appeared in Dragon Magazine #258 and #270.
If there is firearms then we can see ideas by players and DMs, for example a simple cantrip to create a piece of ectoplasm to block cannons, or illusory magic to create effects as smoke grenades. Other factor could be some religious taboo, for example gunslingers couldn't be allowed to enter Valhalla because firearms aren't "fair play" in the battlefield.
The Real Power of the Pistol Shrimp - Ocean Conservancy
Pistol shrimp, also known as snapping shrimp, pack a big punch. Their large front claw can shoot out bubbles so fast it can stun or kill its prey.
oceanconservancy.org
We aren't talking only about gunpowder and firearms, but also "biotechnology, the "life shaping" art to craft living machines (do you rember the old biotechnology by the rhustili in Dark Sun setting?).
The sheens, biomechanical horrors, appeared in Dragon Magazine #258 and #270.
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It is a wiki mate, and unreliable at the best of times.
Does it say it in any of the fluff or RAW.
This is rubbish and you should feel bad for saying it.
LuisCarlos17f
Legend
If there is firearms, some DMs and players will create some anti-bullets defenses, for example a catrip about creating a little piece of ectoplasm to block canons, or illusory magic for an effect as smoke grenades. Other possible factor may be a religious taboo, the gunslingers aren't allowed to enter Valhalla because the firearms in the battlefield isn't "fair play".
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Exactly this, it is a fantasy magical pirate setting, and there is no reason that you cannot put gunpowder and real science in boot of the car and just play a it a bit fast and loosey goosey!Haven't you thought about crossbows with artificial muscles that reload itself? In the real life the pistol shrimp has got a very powerful power. Let's imagine the "live machines" a fleshwarper could craft with those artificial muscles.
If there is firearms then we can see ideas by players and DMs, for example a simple cantrip to create a piece of ectoplasm to block cannons, or illusory magic to create effects as smoke grenades. Other factor could be some religious taboo, for example gunslingers couldn't be allowed to enter Valhalla because firearms aren't "fair play" in the battlefield.
The Real Power of the Pistol Shrimp - Ocean Conservancy
Pistol shrimp, also known as snapping shrimp, pack a big punch. Their large front claw can shoot out bubbles so fast it can stun or kill its prey.
We aren't talking only about gunpowder and firearms, but also "biotechnology, the "life shaping" art to craft living machines (do you rember the old biotechnology by the rhustili in Dark Sun setting?).
James Gasik
We don't talk about Pun-Pun
That is fair enough mate, although I would certainly be more inclined to follow @LuisCarlos17f ideas above though.
James Gasik
We don't talk about Pun-Pun
Yeah, but I don't know. Spelljammer is intended to mimic the "Iron Men and Wooden Ships" style of play, right up to using cannons (bombards) on some vessels. Real Age of Exploration stuff. I don't see a problem with that, though I understand some people don't want technology in their D&D (even though science fantasy is part of the game's DNA).
Henadic Theologian
Legend
Where D&D can be mixed with sci-fi and space fantasy.
I'm pretty sure porn is like porn for nerds, but I otherwise agree with the point.
