 Spirit inhabitation in a weapon, What would this do? |
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 Jun 22 2010, 05:40 PM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 16-September 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 5,623  |
So let me start this off by saying this is an exercise in rule mechanics only. I wanted to see if by RAW rules I could create a self-aware weapon with powers that was reminiscent of Stormbringer or Spell Breaker.
Ok, so what would be the result of a spirit with the power of inhabitation being bound to a simple weapon? We are talking about a sword, knife or axe. Would the stat increase that normally occurs to a living host affect the DV of the weapon? All the other powers a spirit could have should work as normal as far as I can see. I am using the "Imp" spirit from the "Threat 2" book as kind of a guide in creating this. Any thoughts? |
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Jun 22 2010, 05:41 PM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 5,542 Joined: 30-September 08 From: D/FW Megaplex Member No.: 16,387 |
Read the thread in my signature. I'm not sure if I mention it in my thread, but it does add the spirit's force to the DV of the weapon, and it allows you to strike creatures immune to normal weapons.
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Jun 22 2010, 05:45 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 431 Joined: 15-April 10 Member No.: 18,454 |
Someone had a Gun Carousel or some such thing with a TM who used machine sprites to "inhabit" his guns, then he would throw them around corners or something. I thought that was a pretty nifty idea.
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Jun 22 2010, 06:51 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 16-September 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 5,623 |
Interesting. The use of an energy aura would add the extra damage one would expect from a "magical" weapon. It would also be within RAW as far as I can see. Wards keep spirits from passing through but what about being summoned back into the weapon once inside? Can't remeber if wards stop mages from summoning once inside.
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Jun 22 2010, 06:55 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,444 Joined: 18-April 08 Member No.: 15,912 |
QUOTE (Stormdrake @ Jun 22 2010, 11:51 AM)  Interesting. The use of an energy aura would add the extra damage one would expect from a "magical" weapon. It would also be within RAW as far as I can see. Wards keep spirits from passing through but what about being summoned back into the weapon once inside? Can't remeber if wards stop mages from summoning once inside. My guess is the spirit would need the aura masking power. |
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Jun 23 2010, 03:13 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 16-September 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 5,623 |
I did not think the masking power allowed spirits to move through wards.
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Jun 23 2010, 03:51 PM
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Dumorimasoddaa Group: Members Posts: 2,687 Joined: 30-March 08 Member No.: 15,830 |
It's hard to say it lets a magician say their not magical and nor are his foci so yeah I think spirits can do it.
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