More 'specific' weapons?

[Kane0]

Setting aside the random colorized weapons, it seems only two notable weapons (a certain knife and battleaxe) really pop up in loot once you hit epic level areas. I think this may or may not extend to light/medium armor, I seem to see either really nice clothes or full plate and not all that much inbetween.

It might just be my luck, but there seems to be a certain lack in variety. I'd be happy contribute some ideas in the form of exports if you're in the market for them Driller? Especially if it encourages the use of less-than-ordinary gear selections.

And brainstorm some fun ones here too of course!

Edit: Is it possible to apply the same colored name system to armor and other gear as well? Because that could be very interesting.

[driller]

If anyone wants to make custom items, I have no problem putting then in the module. But, it will be at my discretion of course.

I've already have written code for random items. I just need to find the time to sit down and make sure it all works the way I want it to.

I will try to make this a priority.

Setting aside the random colorized weapons, it seems only two notable weapons (a certain knife and battleaxe) really pop up in loot once you hit epic level areas. I think this may or may not extend to light/medium armor, I seem to see either really nice clothes or full plate and not all that much inbetween.

It might just be my luck, but there seems to be a certain lack in variety. I'd be happy contribute some ideas in the form of exports if you're in the market for them Driller? Especially if it encourages the use of less-than-ordinary gear selections.

And brainstorm some fun ones here too of course!

Edit: Is it possible to apply the same colored name system to armor and other gear as well? Because that could be very interesting.

[Wing--Zero]

I would make them sensible items and nothing overpowered. This is a good opportunity for everyone to get the items you've been asking for and help driller out at the same time. I just wouldn't go crazy with things like items above +6 ac, something above 15/- damage soak, items that have soak above 5/- to all elemental or immunity to everything(I would actually just steer clear of that aside from the 25% on armor and the allowed 5% on helm/sheild). We've all been playing here long enough to get the gist of what type of items the server allows and doesn't allow. I would try to keep that in mind when making the custom items. For example one thing I already made would be a book with Darkfire and Greater Magic Weapon. It's something practical that would come in handy for the non caster class as they are trying to level through bsk. Things of that nature I know there will be some awesome items people will think of that still won't be overpowered and will be practical for use. I look forward to finding these items!

[Cornflower]

You could use the Lagnar axe as a template for the highest powered weapon.

[Kane0]

You could use the Lagnar axe as a template for the highest powered weapon.

I'm thinking so, Lagnar's and Crown of Thorns as the upper balance point

Edit: Oh and if anyone wants to try their hand but doesn't know how to Toolset just ask and ye shall receive.

[Garek]

I thought this is why we have forge stones.

+skill items were in a long time ago in the colored drops, but I have only seen those in their purple forms now.

Maybe that's a bug in the code or by design. Driller will have to weigh in on that.

Like Wing-Zero stated I would also worry about anything greater than +6AC or too much damage reduction, etc.

The best items have always come from crafting though. That's why we have a forge and forge stones.

[Kane0]

Yes Forging can make the most powerful gear. The suggestion wasn't for power creep, it was for flavor and variety.

It would be handy to lay down some ground rules though. To start with how about:
- No Attack/Enchantment/AC/Save bonus above +6
- No Stat boosts above +4
- No DR Above /15 for B/P/S and /10 for the rest
- No Immunity above +25% for B/P/S and +10% for the rest
- No Regen above +3
- No Immunity to more than one Misc (KD, Mind Affect, etc) for any given item
- No level requirement above 25

To avoid making anything that's just plain OP.

[Wing--Zero]

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[driller]

I will look over any items and change them based on how I want things to work here. Plus, if there are any issues with balance, I can nerf later.

I am appreciative of Kane's and anyone else's efforts.

//Let me add in these guidelines. I know there are some items already in the game that break these rules.
Max DR 10.
Max immune 25% armor 5% the rest.
No higher level spell specific immunities.
No saves over +5.
No abilities over +5.
Max AC needs to be +5.
Limit skills to +10 (+3 for crafting).
Keep DC/SR limited 20.
Regen capped at +1
Death/Slay type properties need to be melee only.
No items that negate an entire class reason for being.(i.e. evasion feats/sneak attack immune/an item with all buff spells on it etc...).
I am sure there are others, this if off the top of my head.

[Kane0]

Bored at work, taking ideas for more to submit to Driller...