Post/Author/DateTime	Post
urklore 04-09-07, 07:45 PM	Was wondering, does anyone think a Warforged with an adamantium or mithril body would be able to suffer deeper pressure depths before suffering damage? Normally deep water pressure deals 1d6 points of damage per minute for every 100 feet the character is below the surface. Those with the aquqatic subtype ignore the first 500 feet and only takes 1d6 points of damage per 200 feet below that. (per Stormwrack)
Cifer 04-09-07, 08:16 PM	Nope - if you've looked at the illustrations, adamantium and mithral are still just plating. The vulnerable lifewood roots still retain enough surface area that they can be squished by the pressure quite well.
urklore 04-09-07, 08:17 PM	Awww that is true, the adamantium and mithril body are not full coverings, bummer. I need an oceanforged body!! LOL
dunkeykong 04-09-07, 09:41 PM	Awww that is true, the adamantium and mithril body are not full coverings, bummer. I need an oceanforged body!! LOL Ive actually seen that on the baords here somewhere. Not entirely sure where, But i know ive seen it.
RogueElement 04-10-07, 04:59 AM	Just enchant your bod with the depths dweller armor mod from magic item compendium. Maybe your DM will house rule you a discount since you don't need the water breathing component of the mod.
Hideous Phidias 04-10-07, 10:19 PM	Do they have air in their lungs? No. Why, because they dont have any. You only suffer from pressure if you have air (gases) in you. People have lungs and other areas where air is held in the body thus we need pressure suits for the deep. Warforged well dont so I would say they only need to spell freedom of movement cast on them in some way.
Nundahl 04-10-07, 10:37 PM	Do they have air in their lungs? No. Why, because they dont have any. You only suffer from pressure if you have air (gases) in you. People have lungs and other areas where air is held in the body thus we need pressure suits for the deep. Warforged well dont so I would say they only need to spell freedom of movement cast on them in some way. Ah, but remember, the rule with the 'forged is that if its not expressly stated, it doesn't matter what your science states. Truth be told we don't know what is inside of a Warforged body. If they contain any gas less dense than water that would come into play significantly. This being said ... I don't see anything wrong with a houserule that gives them immunity to water pressure damage ... it won't hold up in my campaign, but considering how often the need arises, its certainly not overpowering. Also, to the OP ... If you decide that, as per the RAW, they get no special circumstance penalty or bonus, another option might be a bound water elemental fused with the 'forged body. Just an idea.
Bladerock 04-10-07, 11:21 PM	Wouldn't the damage reduction from the adamantine body reduce said damage? if it does... then there is the reduction to the effects of pressure. Otherwise it can be houseruled as already stated.
goblin_pride 04-10-07, 11:31 PM	*note to self* When disposing of warforged at sea, be certain to jacket them with a considerable amount of cement and steel shackles. They don't drown and apparently the depths don't crush them either.
Nundahl 04-11-07, 09:55 AM	Wouldn't the damage reduction from the adamantine body reduce said damage? if it does... then there is the reduction to the effects of pressure. Ah, an interesting point ... Accepting of course that the damage roll is less than or equal to the crushing damage, I suppose this might apply. I've just read the Damage Reduction description ... and it leaves a little grey area ... an interesting point to be sure.
Cifer 04-11-07, 01:58 PM	*note to self* When disposing of warforged at sea, be certain to jacket them with a considerable amount of cement and steel shackles. They don't drown and apparently the depths don't crush them either. Also be sure to use enough cement that they can't scrape it off during your lifetime - or that of your children. Or just dispose of them with a sledgehammer. So much easier...
goblin_pride 04-11-07, 09:09 PM	Or just dispose of them with a sledgehammer. So much easier... And pour the bits into the foundation of a new building or mix leberally with cement and dispose of them at sea. Check.
DragoonDarkfire 04-11-07, 09:16 PM	And pour the bits into the foundation of a new building or mix leberally with cement and dispose of them at sea. Check. Note: Disposing at sea is not always the answer.
goblin_pride 04-11-07, 11:36 PM	Note: Disposing at sea is not always the answer. You're right, of course. Sometimes a river or sewer is just as convenient. Although there is still alot to be said for a shallow grave.