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[RMU] Creating a Lightsaber with Treasure Law
Thot:
Yes, you read that right. It's not supposed a tech gadget, of course, but a magical item. A sword hilt that can be turned on by an attuned character (or whoever is holding it?) to create blade of solid light just as we know it. The exact optics may vary.
The base spell for this would obviously have to be researched (i.e., made up), but what existing spell list should this spell be added to? I cannot find any spell that would fit it at least remotely. Level of the spell may vary depending on damage.
I see it as a Constant enchantment, cast twice per day to make this thing able to be switched on and off. Standard rules apply, right?
nash:
So create a sword that does lots of heat damage. Then fuse that with a changing item - a sword hilt.
Tapping the button causes it to change forms.
Have to go through the mechanics specifically, but that gives you the mechanisms, and the rest is just flavour.
rdanhenry:
What effect do you actually want to get with it. If it is going to be something equivalent to the old Space Master "power sword", that's a very powerful weapon that is going to be hard to balance. If you just want it to act like an Arming Sword with alternative crit type, that's going to be much different.
Thot:
--- Quote from: rdanhenry on May 02, 2024, 02:05:57 PM ---[...]something equivalent to the old Space Master "power sword", [...]
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Well, that's what a lightsaber is, isn't it?
Thot:
--- Quote from: nash on May 02, 2024, 12:19:18 PM ---So create a sword that does lots of heat damage. Then fuse that with a changing item - a sword hilt.
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A fascinating idea! Thank you, I'll have to think about the details.
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