D&D 4th Ed is Out

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Originally Posted by Kamakazie

Check out page 113 and 114 of the Eberron Player's Guide. In order for a warforged to attach or embed an item, that item needs to be specifically designed for warforged component use. If you want to be able to embed a normal item, you need to use the Enchant Magic Item ritual to make it a warforged component.

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On page 113, Enchant magic item ritual is only needed to turn a magic item into an attached or embedded component.

From the pdf I linked to it sounds like any standard item can be turned into an attached or embedded item at no additional cost, but it does have to be made into a warforged component.

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a nonmagical item can be fashioned as a war-
forged component for no additional cost. Modifying
a magic item this way requires the enchant magic
item ritual, but like resizing armor, reshaping the
item has no component cost. if you use enchant
magic item to resize magic armor, you ca alter it
to be a component as part of the same ritual—you
needn’t use the ritual twice.

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So yeah I guess it depends on how you want to play it. It doesn't say what you need to change a standard item into attached or embedded so its your call (i.e. whether my character can do it himself or a blacksmith has to do it, and etc). I figured since no cost was involved, it was a natural thing for my character to do it himself but whatever is fine.

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So when are we meeting next?

Ashen:

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After being shot down, Ashen spends his day attempting to meander around the town with the goals of condensing his gold into larger denominations as needed, restocking any mundane gear expended (while acquiring an adventurer's kit), and gaining information on anything happening in the town or within a few days of town that is of interest.

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Superbump. Waiting to hear back from Timman!

Taggart, as I mentioned the other night, that's fine if you want to store a hidden weapon in your arms (ROBOCOP POWERS, ACTIVATE). If you want to attach a shield to your arm, Teldorthan will have NO PROBLEM getting some hands-on time with you.

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Originally Posted by Kamakazie

Superbump. Waiting to hear back from Timman!

Taggart, as I mentioned the other night, that's fine if you want to store a hidden weapon in your arms (ROBOCOP POWERS, ACTIVATE). If you want to attach a shield to your arm, Teldorthan will have NO PROBLEM getting some hands-on time with you.

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Cool. I'll keep the shield unattached for now, but store a throwing hammer in each arm. I take it I can still keep the hidden chest in my left leg?

I just started grad school and won't have much time. I can't really commit to anything for the next few weeks as I am getting started on my thesis.

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Originally Posted by Timman_24

I just started grad school and won't have much time. I can't really commit to anything for the next few weeks as I am getting started on my thesis.

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So with Tim busy with school and Swear Urchin busy with a new baby, any ideas on what we should do?

We could just put this on hold until everyone's ready to go. Taggart, come live on Long Island, I'll make sure you get plenty of D&D!

I could always try to run a one-shot or two in the meantime if we can get a few interested players.

We should get a one shot going if people are down for it until we can resume the current campaign. I might be able to get 2 of my buddies to join in for a 3 person party.

I've got a quick Pathfinder module I could run... been holding on to it, waiting for the right moment to break it out! If you're not opposed to learning a completely different RPG system, I'll accelerate my study of the rules and roll some pregens.

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Originally Posted by Kamakazie

I've got a quick Pathfinder module I could run... been holding on to it, waiting for the right moment to break it out! If you're not opposed to learning a completely different RPG system, I'll accelerate my study of the rules and roll some pregens.

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I'd be down for that, but i would suggest maybe doing a 4th Ed one shot first so people can learn the maptool system. None of them have used it before but they are familiar with the 4th ed rules.

But yeah, 2 of my buddies are in as are one of my buddy's girlfriend (who's a hardcore gamer) and maybe even some other people they know. I figure anything bigger then 5 people total (DM included) might get unmanageable but It's mostly up to you if your DMing. What do you think?

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Originally Posted by taggart6

I'd be down for that, but i would suggest maybe doing a 4th Ed one shot first so people can learn the maptool system. None of them have used it before but they are familiar with the 4th ed rules.

But yeah, 2 of my buddies are in as are one of my buddy's girlfriend (who's a hardcore gamer) and maybe even some other people they know. I figure anything bigger then 5 people total (DM included) might get unmanageable but It's mostly up to you if your DMing. What do you think?

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4 players is optimal (not including DM), but I've handled 6 a couple times without issue. Anything more than 6 and I'd imagine the downtime would just be annoying.

I'll come up with something short for a D&D one-shot (I've got a few ideas). I'll let you know when we're good to go.

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Originally Posted by Kamakazie

4 players is optimal (not including DM), but I've handled 6 a couple times without issue. Anything more than 6 and I'd imagine the downtime would just be annoying.

I'll come up with something short for a D&D one-shot (I've got a few ideas). I'll let you know when we're good to go.

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Cool. Spoke them them and we get 4 in the party. Myself and 2 others have used maptool but one is new to everything though he knows the basics of D&D. Let me know when your ready and we'll set something up.

Setup a new drop box for the other group. I'm excited!

Bump...I"M STILL EXCITED!

I finally completed my summer build: The Black Maiden Sets Sail!

I thought you guys would get a kick out of this. I wish I had time to actually play a session or two on it soon. Maybe I can force some free-time soon.

Here is a picture, but go to the link above for my review and tons more pics:
http://www.sharkyforums.com/images/i.../2010/09/4.jpg

Pretty cool. Is that an actual dungeon you play on?

THinking about picking up Castle Ravenloft board game and/or D&D Essentials 4th ED.

http://www.mythreal.co.uk/blog/?p=24

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Originally Posted by taggart6

THinking about picking up Castle Ravenloft board game and/or D&D Essentials 4th ED.

http://www.mythreal.co.uk/blog/?p=24

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I got the first Essentials book and I am DMing the next season of Encounters which is Essentials-only and it looks pretty fun. If you're looking to get noobs into D&D, Essentials and the Red Box are awesome starting points. Ravenloft looks like a lot of fun but I passed it up in favor of the other new dungeon crawl board game that just came out, Dungeon Quest.

In fact, would you guys be interested in playing an online version of Encounters s3?

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Originally Posted by Kamakazie

I got the first Essentials book and I am DMing the next season of Encounters which is Essentials-only and it looks pretty fun. If you're looking to get noobs into D&D, Essentials and the Red Box are awesome starting points. Ravenloft looks like a lot of fun but I passed it up in favor of the other new dungeon crawl board game that just came out, Dungeon Quest.

In fact, would you guys be interested in playing an online version of Encounters s3?

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Sure...though still waiting for that other online game. ;)

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Originally Posted by taggart6

Sure...though still waiting for that other online game. ;)

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I meant in place of. Like one season. :p

I have zero time lately and Minecraft has enveloped all free time this week. -__-

I've just started a new game this week end in Eberron. I asked what was missing in the band and ended up with a Cleric (supporting a Paladin, a Psion and what I think was a Seeker, "ranged DPS" was the vibe I got, this particular group is heavily influenced by MMOs and it shows some times). That will be interesting as it was among my favorite class back in the heydays and became Rogue fanatic with 3rd ed. Each time I have an opportunity to play the 4th ed. I take something I've stopped playing because of unwieldy rules, so far it's been a fun experience.

Man we need to get another game going. I'm going through withdraw.

Thanks to a new DDI article posted today I have a great idea for a game. This is going to be more than a one-shot but it will be easy to drop in / drop out. More details as they come, but start thinking Dark Sun.