03-06-2021, 11:54 PM | #1 |
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Weight of the compass, possible error?
I have been checking the gear in DFRP (adventurers) and I noticed the compass’ weight is FIVE pounds. I am wondering if that’s an error… Because that is heavier than a broadsword (almost two times heavier).
Thanks!
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03-07-2021, 08:21 AM | #3 |
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Re: Weight of the compass, possible error?
A medieval-ish compass is a tabletop device, not a pocket device. Earlier compasses needed a bowl of water so I suppose everyone felt it was a great improvement.
You could easily make a modern-style compass available, a marvel of gnomish engineering from GnomeCo at the low low low markup of +8 CF. No word on if it has unusual usage conditions...
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03-07-2021, 02:08 PM | #4 |
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Re: Weight of the compass, possible error?
Thank you both!
In what book do I find the "GnomeCo" write-up? I have the impression DF is set on TL3-TL4. There is a 1-pound TL3 compass (the Chinese compass). When you make a GnomeCo item, is it like making it "High TL"?
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03-07-2021, 02:19 PM | #5 |
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Re: Weight of the compass, possible error?
See Advanced Compasses (Dungeon Fantasy Magic Items 2, p. 21).
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03-07-2021, 07:37 PM | #6 |
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Re: Weight of the compass, possible error?
Thank you Kromm!
I did not expect to find advanced “mundane” tools in a book of "magic items", this and the other contributions gave me a better perspective in DFRP. I appreciate it.
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03-08-2021, 12:08 AM | #7 |
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03-08-2021, 06:50 PM | #8 |
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Re: Weight of the compass, possible error?
Hahaha, sounds great, thanks!
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