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JiobiValen 09-22-04, 04:18 AM	This is a weapon inspired by the Whipsword in Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. I had created it a couple months ago and snuck the weapon into some treasure as a +1 holy Whipsword and the fighter took to it. It seems fine but I want to show it off and get some opinions so here it is... Whipsword: One-handed exotic weapon 1st form: 1d8 piercing damage 19-20x2 2nd form: 1d6 slashing damage 19-20x2, Reach weapon, +2 bonus on opposed disarm rolls. Hardness 10 HP 2 Weight 8lbs. Cost: 300gp The whipsword is a strange weapon, at first it appears much like any other longsword if only slightly shorter and heavier but upon closer examination it can be seen that it has many segments locked together. As a move action the whipsword may change into whip form by pressing the small release switch on the hilt that causes the pieces to span out into a long almost whip-like structure and restored to sword form as a full round action. If the owner has the Quick Draw feat, it is a free action to change into whip form and a move action to return into sword form.
ImagoKid 09-22-04, 04:42 AM	Hey I like it! It sounds like a pretty good weapon, and would probably be useful to a rogue, maybe... Only one thing I find wierd - 10lb? If it appears to be a longsword, then wouldn't it weigh 5lb, because you said it was slightly heavier And assuming that there is some cord-like thingy in the middle that connects the segments, there shouldn't be any weight modification at all. Unless, of course, that the cord and the mechanism that changes it between its two forms weighs 4lb. But apart from that, it's fine. I might even use it in one of my games (I'll give you the credit though!) if thats okay with you. Good Job! ImagoKid
JiobiValen 09-22-04, 05:04 AM	Well i'll go with six and see how that goes because I also see it being thicker than a normal longsword, oh btw I said 8lbs. not 10 (???). You have full permission to use anything I have as that is the whole point of this isn't it :D . One other thing if anyone likes my work and wants to see more of the random stuff I have, feel free to pm me or ask here and i'll either post some more or have a little "showroom special" with you on aim or in the pm's.
Land Outcast 09-22-04, 02:59 PM	I'm a natural critic [spelling], specially about new stuff. But I like it, :) it is simple, and practic, and elegant. Great work. About more stuff: Keep it coming for all of us to admire.
Steelgryphon 09-22-04, 03:06 PM	I like it but i have to tell you 1 thing have you ever heard of the whip dagger from A&EG?