Collapsible Weapon Component? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Collapsible Weapon Component? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
theolorn
07-25-05, 09:06 AM Where Size Does Matter.

The novelty of the Collapsible 10 ft Pole may save the lives of many low fort saving rogues throughout the years, however what about weapons that include long hafts or hand grips? The feature of being able to unlock a smooth release mechanism would improve the roleplaying aspect of carrying cumbersome reach weapons around town, within dungeons, etc. This may also improve the chance a character has to conceal such a weapon from unwanted attention. I would like to know if this is possible for the hafts on weapons such as the staff, halbard, longspear, etc?

If no official rules allow such options, what ideas or house rules have you found to work well without unbalancing things too much?
chitzk0i
07-25-05, 09:46 AM My brother came up with the idea of a masterwork 10-ft pole. It's brass and the sections screw together. You might be able to get a polearm made this way.
Jaid
07-25-05, 12:37 PM i think it should fine. i mean, really... all you have to do is stick a spearhead (or whatever) on the end of an extendable pole.

however, it would probably not be quite as tough as a normal hafted weapon (ie easier to sunder), so you'd want to be careful of that... but otherwise, i think it should work fine. i see no reason why it wouldn't work at all, in any case.
Contrast
07-25-05, 05:22 PM The hideaway enchantment, page 171 Races of the Wild.

Note that posting the enchantment would violate the CoC.
Iver Gearsham
07-25-05, 10:34 PM One of the April Dragon mags has a Spring loaded Longspear great for SN Attacks with double damage for be set for charge.
WombleHunter
07-26-05, 10:06 AM The Sizing enhancement lets you change the size category of your weapon, with no limits either way. Need to hide your staff? It's sized for a Fine creature, and slips into your pocket with no problems! Need to poke something? It's sized for a Large creature, and is about 10 feet long! Need to get across a gorge? It's sized for a Colossal+ creature, and is sixty feet long!

Awesome.
NeueRegel
07-26-05, 10:19 AM Theolorn, you have your e-mail and private options turned off.

I have some houserule options "ideas" that I may not post, because they are under purchase agreement at the moment. As in, legal enough that I stand to have my name in the credits, but, not stand to make any money, aside from a "You-may-leave-now" check.

Contact me, and I'll give you some pointers that you didn't think of.

NeueRegel

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
theolorn 07-25-05, 09:06 AM	Where Size Does Matter. The novelty of the Collapsible 10 ft Pole may save the lives of many low fort saving rogues throughout the years, however what about weapons that include long hafts or hand grips? The feature of being able to unlock a smooth release mechanism would improve the roleplaying aspect of carrying cumbersome reach weapons around town, within dungeons, etc. This may also improve the chance a character has to conceal such a weapon from unwanted attention. I would like to know if this is possible for the hafts on weapons such as the staff, halbard, longspear, etc? If no official rules allow such options, what ideas or house rules have you found to work well without unbalancing things too much?
chitzk0i 07-25-05, 09:46 AM	My brother came up with the idea of a masterwork 10-ft pole. It's brass and the sections screw together. You might be able to get a polearm made this way.
Jaid 07-25-05, 12:37 PM	i think it should fine. i mean, really... all you have to do is stick a spearhead (or whatever) on the end of an extendable pole. however, it would probably not be quite as tough as a normal hafted weapon (ie easier to sunder), so you'd want to be careful of that... but otherwise, i think it should work fine. i see no reason why it wouldn't work at all, in any case.
Contrast 07-25-05, 05:22 PM	The hideaway enchantment, page 171 Races of the Wild. Note that posting the enchantment would violate the CoC.
Iver Gearsham 07-25-05, 10:34 PM	One of the April Dragon mags has a Spring loaded Longspear great for SN Attacks with double damage for be set for charge.
WombleHunter 07-26-05, 10:06 AM	The Sizing enhancement lets you change the size category of your weapon, with no limits either way. Need to hide your staff? It's sized for a Fine creature, and slips into your pocket with no problems! Need to poke something? It's sized for a Large creature, and is about 10 feet long! Need to get across a gorge? It's sized for a Colossal+ creature, and is sixty feet long! Awesome.
NeueRegel 07-26-05, 10:19 AM	Theolorn, you have your e-mail and private options turned off. I have some houserule options "ideas" that I may not post, because they are under purchase agreement at the moment. As in, legal enough that I stand to have my name in the credits, but, not stand to make any money, aside from a "You-may-leave-now" check. Contact me, and I'll give you some pointers that you didn't think of. NeueRegel