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Re: Interest check-in for a 5th Edition D&D game
« Reply #160 on: September 02, 2014, 12:51:18 AM »
I'm really pushing the number of players with 7 as it is, so with your sheet still being completed I'll have to keep you in reserve for now.

As for the items, you've got it more or less right (mundane equipment is just anything not magical, regardless of its cost- within reason. Don't go buying anything more than a couple hundred gold total, and don't select more items than you can carry, and you'll be fine. Furthermore, you also get two of the magic potions I mentioned before, beyond the mundane equipment, gold, and magic items). Magic Armor and Weapons can still be +1, though anything higher than that is usually very rare and carries more powerful abilities as well (A Holy Avenger or Efreeti Chain, for instance).

I think the Gauntlets of Infinite Blades can translate to 5e. It's pretty simple and while generally-speaking a bit more expensive than an uncommon item, might work as the more-expensive option I gave, but then that's the only magic item you'd start off with. A magic returning dagger would probably be in the same boat, though not unreasonable. Thing is, you're typically better off just keeping a bunch of daggers on-hand, depending on your overall character. Probably not even that many, unless you plan on making a throwing-knife build. You can draw a weapon as part of your action once each round, in lieu of some other minor action, as detailed in the Combat section of the PHB, so that's not as much of a concern either.

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Re: Interest check-in for a 5th Edition D&D game
« Reply #161 on: September 02, 2014, 12:59:52 AM »
And with a pearl of power, Bigogan is done. If I'm missing a couple magic items, so be it - I spent money on expanding my spellbook.

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Re: Interest check-in for a 5th Edition D&D game
« Reply #162 on: September 02, 2014, 01:01:26 AM »
Being in reserve is fine, I will willingly fold then.

I'll be watching, best of luck!
Mudada.

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Re: Interest check-in for a 5th Edition D&D game
« Reply #163 on: September 02, 2014, 01:04:31 AM »
Being in reserve is fine, I will willingly fold then.

I'll be watching, best of luck!
Thank you Eiji~  :hug

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Re: Interest check-in for a 5th Edition D&D game
« Reply #164 on: September 02, 2014, 05:38:10 AM »
How do Pearls of Power work with Pact Magic (or do they)?  Will I "outgrow" it when I get strong enough to no longer have any slots below 4th level?

Right now I'm thinking of taking a Wand of Hex and either a Pearl of Power or a Bag of Holding as my 2 magic items. 
I'm not arguing, I'm explaining why I'm right.

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Re: Interest check-in for a 5th Edition D&D game
« Reply #165 on: September 02, 2014, 08:30:38 AM »
Technically, yes, you would outgrow the item once you hit 7th level. Your magic would simply be beyond what the Pearl could offer due to your connection with your patron.

Now, that's not to say there aren't more powerful versions of the Pearl of Power, but they would be increasingly rare, and you may still find yourself with a period of time where your current one isn't powerful enough to suit your needs. There could possibly be ways to enchant a less powerful one into a more powerful one, though, given enough time and resources.

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Re: Interest check-in for a 5th Edition D&D game
« Reply #166 on: September 04, 2014, 05:51:50 AM »
Any more questions while we wait on our board?

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Re: Interest check-in for a 5th Edition D&D game
« Reply #167 on: September 04, 2014, 06:17:51 AM »
Am I the final boss?

I'd like to come in riding a pony made of flaming biceps.
Mudada.

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Re: Interest check-in for a 5th Edition D&D game
« Reply #168 on: September 04, 2014, 03:59:31 PM »
Alright, we've got a board now!

Migrate any further discussion to the OOC thread. :)