Chain Linked Net [Archive] - Wizards Community

Chain Linked Net [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
jadehawk
03-23-07, 05:07 PM You know the exotic weapon: net? Well my group thought of using a net made of metal chain links instead of rope to increase its hardness and hit points. Modifying the cost and weight of the item is pretty simple but I was wondering if there were any issues with making this weapon.

It does significantly increase its capacity, particularly if you make it out of adamantine and magically enchanted. You have made a virtually indestructable entanglement **I say virtually because there are those odd warriors who can power attack for 130 points of damage***
icnivad
03-23-07, 05:13 PM I think it's a good idea, and would work well once a foe was captured... but.. have you ever tried to throw that much metal in any precise manner? I would think it would take a very high strength check to use.
jadehawk
03-23-07, 05:28 PM You know I haven't really thought of how much it actually is going to weigh, so I've neglected that aspect of feasibility. I figure it would increase the weight by the same factor as chain to hemp rope. I don't have my books with me. How much does 50' of chain and rope weigh? I think hemp rope is 10 lbs for 50' right?
Iver Gearsham
03-23-07, 05:37 PM Go with Mithral or Glassteel light tough and durable.

As for magic, Animated objects get realy good grapple checks if they have the right shape like rope, carpet, Nets :D.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
jadehawk 03-23-07, 05:07 PM	You know the exotic weapon: net? Well my group thought of using a net made of metal chain links instead of rope to increase its hardness and hit points. Modifying the cost and weight of the item is pretty simple but I was wondering if there were any issues with making this weapon. It does significantly increase its capacity, particularly if you make it out of adamantine and magically enchanted. You have made a virtually indestructable entanglement I say virtually because there are those odd warriors who can power attack for 130 points of damage*
icnivad 03-23-07, 05:13 PM	I think it's a good idea, and would work well once a foe was captured... but.. have you ever tried to throw that much metal in any precise manner? I would think it would take a very high strength check to use.
jadehawk 03-23-07, 05:28 PM	You know I haven't really thought of how much it actually is going to weigh, so I've neglected that aspect of feasibility. I figure it would increase the weight by the same factor as chain to hemp rope. I don't have my books with me. How much does 50' of chain and rope weigh? I think hemp rope is 10 lbs for 50' right?
Iver Gearsham 03-23-07, 05:37 PM	Go with Mithral or Glassteel light tough and durable. As for magic, Animated objects get realy good grapple checks if they have the right shape like rope, carpet, Nets :D.