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larsdangly · 05-07-2019, 08:39 AM

Explosive gem is a pretty good one (mitigated by the fact that its serious damage applies only to one hex). As is Hammertouch. And a few others. Non magical characters have a few similarly effective one-shot kills. A petard. A well aimed arquebus shot. A lance charge. You can rein these in with house rules, but there are so many of them that I prefer to just accept it's part of the game that some very dangerous things find their way onto the playing field. Just note that many of them also have clear defenses. The first time your wizard throws a 6d Explosive Gem at someone protected by reverse missiles, he or she will experience a frisson of regret just before getting jellied.

The best control on abuse of most other magic item creation rules is a carefully maintained calendar and strict enforcement of the rules governing material components and ST expenditures.

05-07-2019, 08:39 AM	#2
larsdangly Join Date: Dec 2017	Re: Explosive gem spell Explosive gem is a pretty good one (mitigated by the fact that its serious damage applies only to one hex). As is Hammertouch. And a few others. Non magical characters have a few similarly effective one-shot kills. A petard. A well aimed arquebus shot. A lance charge. You can rein these in with house rules, but there are so many of them that I prefer to just accept it's part of the game that some very dangerous things find their way onto the playing field. Just note that many of them also have clear defenses. The first time your wizard throws a 6d Explosive Gem at someone protected by reverse missiles, he or she will experience a frisson of regret just before getting jellied. The best control on abuse of most other magic item creation rules is a carefully maintained calendar and strict enforcement of the rules governing material components and ST expenditures.