Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Thedarkprez 01-21-06, 12:52 AM	Hello i was just wondering what is a Black Glow on a Weapon?
Trevan0 01-21-06, 01:03 AM	Your weapon has cancer and it has to undergo Chemotherapy to live. Chemotherapy is a Psionic Power that's in the XPH.
guru7892 01-21-06, 01:19 AM	Your weapon has cancer and it has to undergo Chemotherapy to live. Chemotherapy is a Psionic Power that's in the XPH. yeah, but remember you can use meta-psionic feats to decrease the chance of the cancer coming back.
Thedarkprez 01-21-06, 02:23 AM	So what would it do to my Character if i use the Weapon?
Vanigo 01-21-06, 03:00 AM	Probably nothing - unless it's vampire cancer.
Pippa 01-21-06, 09:52 AM	I'd think that a Black Glow on a weapon is the opposite of a white glow. Instead of shedding a white light of it's own, it absorbs the light nearby, making it seem to shed darkness. A white-glowing weapon and a black-glowing one held close together will theoretically look normal weapons where their glows meet. Just like a red- and a blue-glowing pair will look purple. Depending on the strength of the Black Glow, your character will : a. ... look cool and dangerous, unless it wears funny clothing, or b. ... not be able to see as long as he 's in the glow-radius of the weapon. I 'm not sure if the darkness is considered magical or not (for determining wheter a character with dark-vision is hindered by it), since it's actually a natural absence by light generated by a magical light-absorbing source, if you're still folowing me. I'll proceed my researching. Nevertheless, this doesn't mean that your weapon hasn't perhaps catched cancer somewhere and needs a chemo; glows and cancers can exist simultaneously. If you're not sure place the weapon in a prepped timeless stasis-field until you are given decisive answers. But seriously, where did you read it? If you DM described a weapon as having a black glow it's probably just a gloomy, black-hazed weapon. (If it's something new from Dragon Magazine don't bother to answer, that ain't my terrain.)
Edymnion 01-21-06, 12:47 PM	Hello i was just wondering what is a Black Glow on a Weapon?Its a "If your DM wanted you to know what it was, he would have told you. If I was your DM and found out you were doing this when I went out of my way to try and give you a little mystery and atmosphere, I would be very upset with you" enchantment.
Thedarkprez 01-21-06, 05:43 PM	The DM did not tell me what it is and when i asked him he told me it ment Nothing. But as im looking around it seems it does Something. When i asked the DM again he said i can look it up but probley wont find it.
Milo HoBo 01-21-06, 06:05 PM	Even if you do find it, your character shouldn't know. Keep it a mystery. He'll either get tired of having to take care of the effects, tell you, and then you'll have to add it to your damage yourself; or he'll be using it as a plot device that you'll understand eventually. Only time will tell, and your character shouldn't know until the appropriate time. Or cast identify a couple times.
Edymnion 01-21-06, 09:36 PM	The DM did not tell me what it is and when i asked him he told me it ment Nothing. But as im looking around it seems it does Something. When i asked the DM again he said i can look it up but probley wont find it.Well, I've got a couple of ideas on what it could be, but its pretty clear to me your DM doesn't want you to know what it is, or he would have just told you. Really man, stop trying to cheat and ruin the game for yourself. Just go along and enjoy the ride.
Raymond_Luxury_Yacht 01-21-06, 10:39 PM	Edy's just messing with you. Your weapon has cancer.
Edymnion 01-21-06, 10:48 PM	Edy's just messing with you. Your weapon has cancer.Pomel cancer, 6 months, tops... :nonono:
Dr. Benway 01-21-06, 10:58 PM	Well, I've got a couple of ideas on what it could be, but its pretty clear to me your DM doesn't want you to know what it is, or he would have just told you. Really man, stop trying to cheat and ruin the game for yourself. Just go along and enjoy the ride. You assume a lot. Dont assume. You know what happens when you assume right...? It almost as bad as accusing an honestly curious person of cheating. DocB :88E: vs :coolcthul who shall prevail?
Shotgun_badger 01-21-06, 10:59 PM	A black glow means.....the weapon glows, black, it is clearly emo and cuts its hilt to Cure albums as it writes bad poems +1.
Thedarkprez 01-22-06, 01:02 AM	So many Things. Oh well if it has Cancer it does not madder i might not Surive the Next Couple of Games. Just glad to Kinda Know what it is.
Kalanth 01-22-06, 01:45 AM	You know Edy is right. The DM probly has something really special planned for that weapon and just does not want to tell you. Bet you anything the weapon does something specific that the DM just planted into it. It sounds like something he designed and there won't be any way to find out short of taking the ride.
Aeolus91 01-22-06, 02:48 PM	You should definitely hit your weapon with a Remove Disease or two to get rid of that cancer. When your Heavy Flail's got cancer, the world is just less fun in general. The black glow could be due to your sister spilling a purple glowstick on it. She's much to embarassed to tell you, and just kind of assumed that you'd think it was due to some odd weapon disease and blow it off in a few days. Your weapon could be a Goth. Perhaps you should let it loose on some Romans and see if it can release some of its inborn self-loathing. This all assumes it's a common Visigoth of course. If it's an InVisigoth, it will be much harder to find.
DrMorganes 01-22-06, 02:55 PM	must ... resist... temptation ... (die roll: 2. Will Save result: Failure) BWA-HAHAHAHAHAHAHA **falls out of chair, laughing**
Xaxor 01-22-06, 05:40 PM	This thread is made of Win and More Win! Emo-sword, oh wow.
Edymnion 01-22-06, 06:59 PM	You assume a lot. Dont assume. You know what happens when you assume right...? It almost as bad as accusing an honestly curious person of cheating. Um, he admitted he asked the DM what it was, and the DM wouldn't tell him. He admitted he kept bugging the DM, who sounds like he broke down with a "Look it up all you want, you won't find it, now stop asking me". I don't think I'm assuming much at all. I think I'm reading what he wrote, which is "My DM won't tell me what kind of magic the BBEG's sword has, so will you tell me?". Has that kind of metagaming ever had a reason to exist other than to try and find a defense against it? If we tell him its "Blackfire #3" and it does "1d6 fire damage + 1d4 negative energy damage", what do you think would happen? Chances are his character would suddenly develop an interest in fire and negative energy resistance. If the DM wanted him to know what the enchantments on the sword were, he would have told him. As is, we know that the DM is going out of his way to NOT tell him, which can only mean that the DM does not want him to know exactly what it is. I plan on respecting the DM's wishes. He's just going to have to find out whats going on with the funky sword at the same time his character does. Least he would if I were the only one with any say. Somebody else may come along and tell him what it is, and if/when they do, I'd like to extend my sympathies to his DM for trying to prevent metagaming and keeping a sense of mystery and suspence in his game, and having it fail because one of the players had to run find the cheat book.
Shotgun_badger 01-22-06, 07:06 PM	Um, he admitted he asked the DM what it was, and the DM wouldn't tell him. He admitted he kept bugging the DM, who sounds like he broke down with a "Look it up all you want, you won't find it, now stop asking me". I don't think I'm assuming much at all. I think I'm reading what he wrote, which is "My DM won't tell me what kind of magic the BBEG's sword has, so will you tell me?". Has that kind of metagaming ever had a reason to exist other than to try and find a defense against it? If we tell him its "Blackfire #3" and it does "1d6 fire damage + 1d4 negative energy damage", what do you think would happen? Chances are his character would suddenly develop an interest in fire and negative energy resistance. If the DM wanted him to know what the enchantments on the sword were, he would have told him. As is, we know that the DM is going out of his way to NOT tell him, which can only mean that the DM does not want him to know exactly what it is. I plan on respecting the DM's wishes. He's just going to have to find out whats going on with the funky sword at the same time his character does. Least he would if I were the only one with any say. Somebody else may come along and tell him what it is, and if/when they do, I'd like to extend my sympathies to his DM for trying to prevent metagaming and keeping a sense of mystery and suspence in his game, and having it fail because one of the players had to run find the cheat book. Edy wins, game over, let's all go home and have pie
celtredleg 01-22-06, 07:57 PM	SOunds like a DM special. Just let it ride. As long as its not hurting you why worry??
dan1234 01-22-06, 08:03 PM	HA HA HA, this is the funniest thing I ever seen. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: But seriously, back to the topic. They are right, you weapon must have cancer, I have seen this a few times before... I think you should those it before it spreads. Or if it's the blade that is glowing, impute the blade off the handle. . . Stops it from spreading. SOunds like a DM special. Just let it ride. As long as its not hurting you why worry?? But if the cancer spreads, it might hurt him...
Rumple_Cragstan 01-23-06, 01:34 AM	yeah, it might be one of those Rogue Cancers. You don't even know its there until too late. Before you know it, you're the OP on a thread about playing a character missing some limbs. If you wear lead gloves though, I think that might help prevent the spread. Pick some up the next time you go into town.
Andorxor 01-23-06, 02:03 AM	It is a black kryptonite sword
Thedarkprez 01-23-06, 04:38 PM	i just wanted to know what the Black Glow Ment. My Sword is really coom. We were playing the Dungeon and when we got out i got this Sword. The DM Said it was a +10 Ever Dancing, Unholy, +6 Dex, Regeneration, and disengrate on it. After about 2 Games later he told me to add Blck Glow on the Paper. The only thing i wanted to know is what black Glow does. The reason he told me to look it up is cause he forgets where he gets the Info from and cant tell me about it.
Aeolus91 01-23-06, 06:49 PM	i just wanted to know what the Black Glow Ment. My Sword is really coom. We were playing the Dungeon and when we got out i got this Sword. The DM Said it was a +10 Ever Dancing, Unholy, +6 Dex, Regeneration, and disengrate on it. After about 2 Games later he told me to add Blck Glow on the Paper. The only thing i wanted to know is what black Glow does. The reason he told me to look it up is cause he forgets where he gets the Info from and cant tell me about it. Prez, you are my hero. I have a really coom sword too. It's a Katana. A +243 Everdancing, Holy, Unholy, Axiomatic, Anarchic, Elemental Burst, Keen, +173.36 to all stats plus Regeneration 342 and it instantly kills anyone who is touched by it. Or looks at it. Or comes near it. Or talks about it. Or thinks about it. Or exists on a plane that is NEAR the plane it is on. Talk about leet. Rawr! :dragon:
Shotgun_badger 01-23-06, 09:11 PM	i just wanted to know what the Black Glow Ment. My Sword is really coom. We were playing the Dungeon and when we got out i got this Sword. The DM Said it was a +10 Ever Dancing, Unholy, +6 Dex, Regeneration, and disengrate on it. After about 2 Games later he told me to add Blck Glow on the Paper. The only thing i wanted to know is what black Glow does. The reason he told me to look it up is cause he forgets where he gets the Info from and cant tell me about it. Sweet gods, tell me this is an epic game...ya know even in an epic game, DAMN that's a buffed sword! On a side note, he actually sent the player to look up info HE forgot? Did he even give you an idea where he first saw it, or just let the blind man go alone?
Aeolus91 01-23-06, 09:35 PM	Sweet gods, tell me this is an epic game...ya know even in an epic game, DAMN that's a buffed sword! On a side note, he actually sent the player to look up info HE forgot? Did he even give you an idea where he first saw it, or just let the blind man go alone? Player: Ummmm... yeah. "Black Glow".. says here that I win. DM: WHAT?! Player: Yup... I definitely win Dungeons and Dragons. DM: THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE! Player: It's right here in black and white... DM: Lemme see that! Player: NO!... I mean, um, you don't need to take time from the game to look it up yourself do you?... Rawr! :dragon:
celtredleg 01-23-06, 09:41 PM	What a solution. I shall have my players look up thier own weapons stuff from now on. Or maybe have a vote on the boards to set its powers. What a time saver!!
Arkonth 01-23-06, 10:07 PM	Leave the poor guy alone for the minute, is it his fault he's caught up in a Monty Haul game? In response to the ACTUAL QUESTION, Black Glow is not an actual weapon ability. It's probably a flavor device used by your DM to help you better visualize what the weapon is like. All the above responses are sarcastic. Pardon the general response to your post, people here really are nicer, but you've managed to demonstrate (through what I'm desperately trying to believe is honest mistake) all the signs of a message board troll, and a method of play that a very large number of players (myself included) find distasteful..
lvl10penguin 01-23-06, 10:38 PM	fact 1. your weapon is glowing fact 2. pregnant women are often referred to as 'glowing' conclusion: your bastard sword is about to give birth to a bunch of little daggers. congratulations, too bad you dunno who the father is :P
Stardrake 01-23-06, 10:53 PM	If the sword starts demanding "BLOOD AND SOULS FOR MY LORD ARIOCH!!!" you should either: 1) RUN!!! or 2) Ask if it wants fries with that. Your choice.
Aeolus91 01-24-06, 07:39 AM	Oh c'mon.... If this dude's not a troll, he's gotta be like 7 years old or something. Let us have our fun, Arkonth. Rawr! :dragon:
Thedarkprez 01-24-06, 08:55 PM	You can have your Fun if you want i find it funny. Yes the Game is Epic. I really dont care about the Black glow now. You people have made it so much fun to ask a Question. Im just going to go with it just makes my Character Look my BadAss. Thanks all.
Arkonth 01-24-06, 09:15 PM	You can have your Fun if you want i find it funny. Yes the Game is Epic. I really dont care about the Black glow now. You people have made it so much fun to ask a Question. Im just going to go with it just makes my Character Look my BadAss. Thanks all. Aeolus you've scared him off! I'm disappointed with you. :nonono:
Shotgun_badger 01-24-06, 10:57 PM	Aeolus you've scared him off! I'm disappointed with you. :nonono: Translation you win Aeolus :D
Morbid 01-25-06, 01:09 AM	Shotgun, you're all confused. Emo swords cut their hilt to some gay band. Goth swords cut their sheath to the Cure.
Aeolus91 01-25-06, 04:04 PM	Aeolus you've scared him off! I'm disappointed with you. :nonono: Translation you win Aeolus :D I can't decide whether to be ashamed or happy. Hahahaha! Of course I'm happy! Making little children sad is the CREDO of Aeolus the Dracolich! And now... a little bit of Right Said Fred. "I'm too sexy for my cat, too sexy for my cat, what you think about that?" :D :D :D :mymy: Rawr! :dragon:
Shotgun_badger 01-25-06, 09:53 PM	I can't decide whether to be ashamed or happy. Hahahaha! Of course I'm happy! Making little children sad is the CREDO of Aeolus the Dracolich! And now... a little bit of Right Said Fred. "I'm too sexy for my cat, too sexy for my cat, what you think about that?" :D :D :D :mymy: Rawr! :dragon: Your philosophy facinates me, do you have a leaflet?
Aeolus91 01-25-06, 10:08 PM	But of course: Here is my entire philosophy, in a nutshell: The Philosophy of Aeolus the Dracolich I'm too sexy for my love too sexy for my love Love's going to leave me I'm too sexy for my shirt too sexy for my shirt So sexy it hurts And I'm too sexy for Milan too sexy for Milan New York and Japan And I'm too sexy for your party Too sexy for your party No way I'm disco dancing I'm a model you know what I mean And I do my little turn on the catwalk Yeah on the catwalk on the catwalk yeah I do my little turn on the catwalk I'm too sexy for my car too sexy for my car Too sexy by far And I'm too sexy for my hat Too sexy for my hat what do you think about that I'm a model you know what I mean And I do my little turn on the catwalk Yeah on the catwalk on the catwalk yeah I shake my little touche on the catwalk I'm too sexy for my too sexy for my too sexy for my 'Cos I'm a model you know what I mean And I do my little turn on the catwalk Yeah on the catwalk on the catwalk yeah I shake my little touche on the catwalk I'm too sexy for my cat too sexy for my cat Poor ***** poor ***** cat I'm too sexy for my love too sexy for my love Love's going to leave me And I'm too sexy for this song As you can see, I'm a very principled undead dragon. Rawr! :dragon:
Thedarkprez 01-27-06, 12:10 AM	Very nice but i was not scared off i found out what i wanted to know and now im done. But i will be back with more Questions Later.