Apr 23, 2025 5:19 pm
Wait, so spell roll takes a bane then?
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Apr 23, 2025 5:31 pm
That's right. However, retroactive changes can be frustrating to deal with, so it's probably best to just keep in mind for the future and let @Dmbrainiac determine the best way to interpret any of the recent rolls.
Apr 23, 2025 5:37 pm
Ah, okay, there are lots of weird intricacies in this Weird Wizard game!
I'll go back and sort things out tomorrow morning but with Lauretta's big hit, the skeleton is probably destroyed. Its Defense is 16 and I think its Agility is 13 but it might be 12 so I have to double check to see if Tzal's spell hits.
I'll go back and sort things out tomorrow morning but with Lauretta's big hit, the skeleton is probably destroyed. Its Defense is 16 and I think its Agility is 13 but it might be 12 so I have to double check to see if Tzal's spell hits.
Apr 23, 2025 5:57 pm
Yeahhh, I really love what Schwalb has done with it, but spells not being considered attacks is one of the most easily confusing rules imo. Essentially, spells don't receive any benefits or drawbacks from effects that specifically mention attacks. As such, the only thing affecting Tzal's spell here is Protection from Magic. As for attacks, here are the following effects:
- Attacks receive 1 bane from Fearsome.
- Fearsome is canceled by Battle Blessing.
- Attacks receive 1 boon from Battle Blessing.
- Attacks receive 1 bane from Protection from Magic because of Battle Blessing.
= Net 0 Boons. This would be a net 1 bane if it weren't for Battle Blessing.
This does mean that I was wrong in that Wolfram would not receive an a net boon from Battle Blessing, my bad @Windyridge. However, the lack of banes does mean he would still get his Trickery boon and damage.
Spells aren't affected by Battle Blessing or Fearsome, so they are stuck with 1 bane from Protection from Magic. That part is fortunately easy to explain.
- Attacks receive 1 bane from Fearsome.
- Fearsome is canceled by Battle Blessing.
- Attacks receive 1 boon from Battle Blessing.
- Attacks receive 1 bane from Protection from Magic because of Battle Blessing.
= Net 0 Boons. This would be a net 1 bane if it weren't for Battle Blessing.
This does mean that I was wrong in that Wolfram would not receive an a net boon from Battle Blessing, my bad @Windyridge. However, the lack of banes does mean he would still get his Trickery boon and damage.
Spells aren't affected by Battle Blessing or Fearsome, so they are stuck with 1 bane from Protection from Magic. That part is fortunately easy to explain.
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Apr 24, 2025 2:28 pm
So about that enchanted dagger, it gives 2 boons to attack with it!
On page 72 under Trinkets, we have this line at the end of the first paragraph:
Superior items are talked about under Item Quality on page 55, which has this to say:
So, that's one boon from being superior and one boon from being enchanted! Superior items cost 10x their price or 1gp, which ever is higher. An enchanted weapon takes that price and adds 5gp to it. So, they can be very expensive.
On page 72 under Trinkets, we have this line at the end of the first paragraph:
Quote:
Trinkets count as superior items and benefits granted are in addition to the normal benefits of being such.Quote:
Unless the rules say otherwise, superior items grant 1 boon on rolls made to use them.
Apr 25, 2025 5:28 pm
I'm eyeing possible paths to diverge, but at the same time, I do kind of want to make R3N-L3 as gloriously hard to stab as he can be.
Apr 25, 2025 5:51 pm
How are tradition-unique talents handled? If you learn a magic tradition, do you immediately get a talent for free or something? I've seen no reference to how they are actually acquired.
Apr 25, 2025 5:54 pm
It's on Page 20 under Tradition Talent. You get one whenever you discover a tradition, as you guessed. :P
Apr 25, 2025 6:07 pm
I'm going to make R3N-L3 an order mage on the side, being able to use Order magic seems extremely fitting for a Clockwork. Plus, it's really good at anti-magic
Apr 25, 2025 10:06 pm
I don't see any advancements for my newly minted level 3 human forester rogue. What am I missing?
Apr 25, 2025 10:17 pm
We get expert paths at level 3! They begin on page 164 and confer benefits at levels 3, 4, 6, and 9. @Windyridge
Apr 26, 2025 2:51 am
Inheritor seems like a fitting Expert Path if we can say the enchanted dagger is a relic. Would that work? Then he gets a bonus 1d6 die.
[ +- ] Inheritor
An ancient weapon of untold power made its way into your hands,
most likely for some great deed you performed of a nature the
weapon found compatible with its own aims. Upon taking up the
weapon, you became an inheritor, one of a few individuals armed
with a relic forged to accomplish some great and lasting end. The
weapon offers you might, but do you have the courage to finish the
work begun so long ago?
You either acquired the relic weapon recently or you have always
had it with you and only now realize its potential. Nearly all relic
weapons are swords, but other melee weapons are possible, if you
prefer. You choose the weapon’s appearance.
most likely for some great deed you performed of a nature the
weapon found compatible with its own aims. Upon taking up the
weapon, you became an inheritor, one of a few individuals armed
with a relic forged to accomplish some great and lasting end. The
weapon offers you might, but do you have the courage to finish the
work begun so long ago?
You either acquired the relic weapon recently or you have always
had it with you and only now realize its potential. Nearly all relic
weapons are swords, but other melee weapons are possible, if you
prefer. You choose the weapon’s appearance.
Apr 26, 2025 6:35 pm
Assuming there's downtime between the adventures, would it be possible for Lauretta to use that time to join the Hammers of the High One (The Preceptors) as outlined on page 14 of the Glory to the High One supplement? It would be fitting considering her expert path.
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