Why no wands of Haste

[IcyCool]

so how much 'not quite' cover? 1% 5% 10%?

I've also only played in one RPGA event, but it was fun. There weren't any bad apples in the group. I've heard plenty of horror stories, and some of the gamers that I've met who claim to be RPGA members make me shudder, but I think for the most part it's going to be the same hit-or-miss ratio you'll get no matter where you go.

 

[Cheiromancer]

Haste is a VERY strong spell. Always has been. It deserves a drawback, but WOTC's D&D shys away from those.

Did the rogue player ask about getting the wand, or was he just going through the DMG like a shopping list?

I recommend letting him by a 5 to 10 charge wand at a discount rate. If that does not send things out of whack in game, then let him buy the normal ones.

Make sure it is not too much of a discount. They are less expensive, per charge, than potions- part of the reason is because there is a "bulk-discount". If you are selling 5 charge wands at 10% the cost of a 50 charge wand, that might be too cheap.

I'd recommend adding 10% to the cost of the wand if it has 80% or less of its original charge. Otherwise half the difference between it and a fully charged wand. So a 10% charged wand costs 20% the full price, and a 90% charged wand costs 95% the full price.
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[Thaniel]

Make sure it is not too much of a discount. They are less expensive, per charge, than potions- part of the reason is because there is a "bulk-discount". If you are selling 5 charge wands at 10% the cost of a 50 charge wand, that might be too cheap.

I'd recommend adding 10% to the cost of the wand if it has 80% or less of its original charge. Otherwise half the difference between it and a fully charged wand. So a 10% charged wand costs 20% the full price, and a 90% charged wand costs 95% the full price.
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They're also less expensive because they require special training (spell trigger item) which a potion (use activated item) does not. THAT is why they are cheaper per use.