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Help choosing a tattoo for my character [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Tenken
03-21-05, 08:58 AM Background info:
I have a psychic warrior that my DM and I somewhat co-created. He fights with the Claws of the Beast, and I told my DM that I wanted the character to be this savage type of character, so my DM gave him an item that allowed him to rage and still manifest powers even during the rage. I've played him since level 5, and he's now up to level 11. Thus far, I have only used that rage ability about 3 times, mainly because I'm afraid of being fatigued throughout the rest of combat. I just play his savage personality through other means. His tactic involves using Karmic Strike, so I almost don't even care about his AC. I have him wearing a masterwork Mithral Shirt, but I'm thinking that I'll probably just get rid of that once I hit level 13. The reason being, I can give him the Adapt Body power at that level, and while that doesn't help out with his AC, it sure does work well with showing his savage side by going shirtless all the time, since he can take the heat/cold.

Note: He is one of two characters in a party of 5 that is not exalted. His alignment is CG, and he worships no deity. He is an elan.

What I need:
I'm looking for a tattoo that would be great for my character to have. I'm positive that my DM will allow me to have this tattoo be permanent (following the DMG rule of spell level + caster level x 2000gp item creation rule). I prefer not needing to spend too much money on this, because I really think this is just for flavor, but I'd still like something that's somewhat beneficial. I'm allowed to use many books:

WotC books
Dragon Magazines
Quintessential Series
Malhavoc books

What do you guys think would be beneficial, and yet still be cool to enhance this character's story?
Harrow Blade
03-21-05, 09:47 AM Staying with the psionic theme you could look at some of the 1st and 2nd level powers.
1st lvl
Bio-feedback. Damage reduction will never go astray.
Inertial armour/ Force shield. especially if you plan to loose the armour you are wearing.
Hammer. check to see if you dm will allow it to stack with your claw attacks. an extra d8 damage is always appreciated.
Metaphysical claw another handy power for the claw oriented melee.
Skate. nice bonus to movement

2nd lvl.
Psionic lions charge is one that grabbed my attention. Full attack at the end of a charge. May have to limit it to charges per day to bring costs down but still very handy.
Strength of my enemy is great for melee again. who would turn down a bonus to strength as well as weakening your opponent?
Energy adaption gives energy resist 10 to specific energy.

Claws of the vampire is 3rd level and pushing the boundry on cost but worth every penny.

I like the idea of the tattoo branching from the center of the chest down each of his arms in an almost organic pattern or claws and thorns.

just a side note on the caster/manifester lvl x spell/power lvl x 2000. there is also a multiplier determined by the duration of the power or spell. To keep costs under control have its power activated by a command word or usable # of times per day.
Purpledragonfire
03-21-05, 10:05 AM I like the image of pictish/celtic warrior tattoos.... blue markings on the face denoting clan, bloodline and status ie warrior, chief , wiseman etc. just an image that i like

as for powers claws of the beast are cool :)
Tenken
03-21-05, 10:28 AM just a side note on the caster/manifester lvl x spell/power lvl x 2000. there is also a multiplier determined by the duration of the power or spell. To keep costs under control have its power activated by a command word or usable # of times per day.

Right now I'm torn between Animal Affinity and Psionic Lion's Charge. Synesthete would be nice too, though not really fitting the character maybe.

Creating items is so confusing as it is. Let's assume that the power we'll be using is Animal Affinity, being created by an Egoist of 3rd level. So:

ML 3 x 2 x 2000 = 12,000.

Now, if this is ongoing how much would it end up costing? What about if it only has 3 charges per day?

I don't really understand the DMG tables with the item creation stuff, so I hope you can help me out.
Harrow Blade
03-22-05, 04:56 AM Animal affinity would be classed as an ability enhancement, like gauntlets of ogre power. so the cost is Bonus squared x 1,000 gp being 4x4 x1,000 gp = 16,000 gp.

Psionic Lion's Charge is an instantaneous power so cannot be used as a continuous item. It would be like haveing a fire ball that never went away and stayed at full blast.

The options you have are:
-choose a power with a duration longer than instantaneous, eg 1 round + and have it as a continuous effect, eg Psionic scent 1round / level. The problem here is there is a multiplier for continuous items based on thier duration.
Cost = power level x manifester level x 2,000gp x 4 if the duration is measured in rounds / level.

Cost = power level x manifester level x 2,000gp x 2 if the duration is measured in minutes / level.

Cost = power level x manifester level x 2,000gp x 1.5 if the duration is measured in 10 minutes / level.

Cost = power level x manifester level x 2,000gp if the duration is measured in 1 hour / level.

Cost = power level x manifester level x 2,000gp x 0.5 (half) if the duration is 24 hours or longer.

Eg. Claws of the Vampire use constantly as manifested by a 7th level Psychic Warrior.

Cost = 3 (power level) x 7 (manifester level) x 2,000gp x 4 (duration rounds/level) = 168,000 gp market price

-Choose a power that is triggered by a command word so it runs as if the spell was cast on you for the duration then you must use the command word again to benefit from the item.
Cost = power level x manifester level x 1,800 gp (No duration based multipliers)

Eg. Claws of the Vampire use constantly as manifested by a 7th level Psychic Warrior.

Cost = 3 (power level) x 7 (manifester level) x 1,800gp = 37,800 Gp market price.

-Choose a power and have it activated by command word but for a limited number of times per day to a maximum of 5.
Cost = power level x manifester level x 1,800 gp x (# of uses per day divided by 5)

Eg a Tattoo of inertial armour useable 3 times a day as manifest by a 1st level manifester.
Cost = 1 (power level) x 1 (manifester level) x 1,800 gp x 3/5 (0.6) = 1,080 gp market price.

Eg. Claws of the Vampire use able 2 times a day as manifested by a 7th level Psychic Warrior.
Cost = 3 (power level) x 7 (manifester level) x 1,800 gp x 2/5 (0.4) = 15120 Gp market price.
Tenken
03-22-05, 05:15 PM Is there no way to make the item (Psionic Lion's Charge) so that it becomes activated during every charge?
Harrow Blade
03-23-05, 07:38 AM That is something you would have to take up with your DM. I have no basis for it in the rules. If you put your case to your DM (who sounds generous) he may let you have it a command word item that is triggered by a command thought that is a free, swift or imediate action.

What the DM rules is final.
Tenken
03-23-05, 08:42 AM Ah, okay. Ring of Feather Falling is activated upon someone falling, so I thought there may be a written rule about it somewhere.

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Tenken 03-21-05, 08:58 AM	Background info: I have a psychic warrior that my DM and I somewhat co-created. He fights with the Claws of the Beast, and I told my DM that I wanted the character to be this savage type of character, so my DM gave him an item that allowed him to rage and still manifest powers even during the rage. I've played him since level 5, and he's now up to level 11. Thus far, I have only used that rage ability about 3 times, mainly because I'm afraid of being fatigued throughout the rest of combat. I just play his savage personality through other means. His tactic involves using Karmic Strike, so I almost don't even care about his AC. I have him wearing a masterwork Mithral Shirt, but I'm thinking that I'll probably just get rid of that once I hit level 13. The reason being, I can give him the Adapt Body power at that level, and while that doesn't help out with his AC, it sure does work well with showing his savage side by going shirtless all the time, since he can take the heat/cold. Note: He is one of two characters in a party of 5 that is not exalted. His alignment is CG, and he worships no deity. He is an elan. What I need: I'm looking for a tattoo that would be great for my character to have. I'm positive that my DM will allow me to have this tattoo be permanent (following the DMG rule of spell level + caster level x 2000gp item creation rule). I prefer not needing to spend too much money on this, because I really think this is just for flavor, but I'd still like something that's somewhat beneficial. I'm allowed to use many books: WotC books Dragon Magazines Quintessential Series Malhavoc books What do you guys think would be beneficial, and yet still be cool to enhance this character's story?
Harrow Blade 03-21-05, 09:47 AM	Staying with the psionic theme you could look at some of the 1st and 2nd level powers. 1st lvl Bio-feedback. Damage reduction will never go astray. Inertial armour/ Force shield. especially if you plan to loose the armour you are wearing. Hammer. check to see if you dm will allow it to stack with your claw attacks. an extra d8 damage is always appreciated. Metaphysical claw another handy power for the claw oriented melee. Skate. nice bonus to movement 2nd lvl. Psionic lions charge is one that grabbed my attention. Full attack at the end of a charge. May have to limit it to charges per day to bring costs down but still very handy. Strength of my enemy is great for melee again. who would turn down a bonus to strength as well as weakening your opponent? Energy adaption gives energy resist 10 to specific energy. Claws of the vampire is 3rd level and pushing the boundry on cost but worth every penny. I like the idea of the tattoo branching from the center of the chest down each of his arms in an almost organic pattern or claws and thorns. just a side note on the caster/manifester lvl x spell/power lvl x 2000. there is also a multiplier determined by the duration of the power or spell. To keep costs under control have its power activated by a command word or usable # of times per day.
Purpledragonfire 03-21-05, 10:05 AM	I like the image of pictish/celtic warrior tattoos.... blue markings on the face denoting clan, bloodline and status ie warrior, chief , wiseman etc. just an image that i like as for powers claws of the beast are cool :)
Tenken 03-21-05, 10:28 AM	just a side note on the caster/manifester lvl x spell/power lvl x 2000. there is also a multiplier determined by the duration of the power or spell. To keep costs under control have its power activated by a command word or usable # of times per day. Right now I'm torn between Animal Affinity and Psionic Lion's Charge. Synesthete would be nice too, though not really fitting the character maybe. Creating items is so confusing as it is. Let's assume that the power we'll be using is Animal Affinity, being created by an Egoist of 3rd level. So: ML 3 x 2 x 2000 = 12,000. Now, if this is ongoing how much would it end up costing? What about if it only has 3 charges per day? I don't really understand the DMG tables with the item creation stuff, so I hope you can help me out.
Harrow Blade 03-22-05, 04:56 AM	Animal affinity would be classed as an ability enhancement, like gauntlets of ogre power. so the cost is Bonus squared x 1,000 gp being 4x4 x1,000 gp = 16,000 gp. Psionic Lion's Charge is an instantaneous power so cannot be used as a continuous item. It would be like haveing a fire ball that never went away and stayed at full blast. The options you have are: -choose a power with a duration longer than instantaneous, eg 1 round + and have it as a continuous effect, eg Psionic scent 1round / level. The problem here is there is a multiplier for continuous items based on thier duration. Cost = power level x manifester level x 2,000gp x 4 if the duration is measured in rounds / level. Cost = power level x manifester level x 2,000gp x 2 if the duration is measured in minutes / level. Cost = power level x manifester level x 2,000gp x 1.5 if the duration is measured in 10 minutes / level. Cost = power level x manifester level x 2,000gp if the duration is measured in 1 hour / level. Cost = power level x manifester level x 2,000gp x 0.5 (half) if the duration is 24 hours or longer. Eg. Claws of the Vampire use constantly as manifested by a 7th level Psychic Warrior. Cost = 3 (power level) x 7 (manifester level) x 2,000gp x 4 (duration rounds/level) = 168,000 gp market price -Choose a power that is triggered by a command word so it runs as if the spell was cast on you for the duration then you must use the command word again to benefit from the item. Cost = power level x manifester level x 1,800 gp (No duration based multipliers) Eg. Claws of the Vampire use constantly as manifested by a 7th level Psychic Warrior. Cost = 3 (power level) x 7 (manifester level) x 1,800gp = 37,800 Gp market price. -Choose a power and have it activated by command word but for a limited number of times per day to a maximum of 5. Cost = power level x manifester level x 1,800 gp x (# of uses per day divided by 5) Eg a Tattoo of inertial armour useable 3 times a day as manifest by a 1st level manifester. Cost = 1 (power level) x 1 (manifester level) x 1,800 gp x 3/5 (0.6) = 1,080 gp market price. Eg. Claws of the Vampire use able 2 times a day as manifested by a 7th level Psychic Warrior. Cost = 3 (power level) x 7 (manifester level) x 1,800 gp x 2/5 (0.4) = 15120 Gp market price.
Tenken 03-22-05, 05:15 PM	Is there no way to make the item (Psionic Lion's Charge) so that it becomes activated during every charge?
Harrow Blade 03-23-05, 07:38 AM	That is something you would have to take up with your DM. I have no basis for it in the rules. If you put your case to your DM (who sounds generous) he may let you have it a command word item that is triggered by a command thought that is a free, swift or imediate action. What the DM rules is final.
Tenken 03-23-05, 08:42 AM	Ah, okay. Ring of Feather Falling is activated upon someone falling, so I thought there may be a written rule about it somewhere.