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Adventurer's Vault 2 Spoilers!

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#1
DragonsWrath
Jun 07, 2009 21:45:51 I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but the latest CharBuilder update has included some previews from Adventurer's Vault 2, specifically tattoos. They are listed under Wondrous Items, and many have a Heroic/Paragon/Epic version. Discuss!

Demonskin Tattoo (L3): gain some resistance to an element when you Action Point
Escape Tattoo (L3): get to teleport when someone crits you
Tattoo of Vengence (L5): bonus to damage rolls/encounter against an enemy who crits you
Long Battle Tattoo (L7): bonus to daily power damage based on number of Surges spent since last extended rest.
Tattoo of the Unlucky (L7): bonus to Miss damage based on surges expended.
Tattoo of the Wolverine (L7): bonus to next attack after first bloodied
Curse Eye Tattoo (L8): Bonus effect to Action Point usage
Fleet Hero Tattoo (heroic tier): bonus to speed/turn after AP use
Ironheart Tattoo (heroic tier): bonus resistance when using a HS, based on HS expended
Strongheart Tattoo (heroic tier): bonus to HP recovered when using a HS, based on HS expended
Backlash Tattoo (heroic tier): free attack when first bloodied
Reinforcement Tattoo (heroic tier): similar to Escape, only summons allies.

====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ======

ITEMS
Curse Eye Tattoo (heroic tier)
Fleet Hero Tattoo (heroic tier)
Ironheart Tattoo (heroic tier)
Strongheart Tattoo (heroic tier)
Backlash Tattoo (heroic tier)
Reinforcement Tattoo (heroic tier)
Demonskin Tattoo (paragon tier)
Tattoo of Vengeance (paragon tier)
Tattoo of the Wolverine (paragon tier)
Fleet Hero Tattoo (paragon tier)
Ironheart Tattoo (paragon tier)
Strongheart Tattoo (paragon tier)
Demonskin Tattoo (epic tier)
Tattoo of Vengeance (epic tier)
Tattoo of the Wolverine (epic tier)
Fleet Hero Tattoo (epic tier)
Ironheart Tattoo (epic tier)
Strongheart Tattoo (epic tier)
====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ======
#2
Nived
Jun 07, 2009 21:54:01 Nice catch! I never look at the wonderous items, maybe I should, anything else hidden away in there?
#3
darthru
Jun 07, 2009 22:09:45 Those were actually included in a playtest article back in Dragon 370.
#4
DragonsWrath
Jun 07, 2009 22:14:59 [edit] Oh, darn. Oh well, news to me! I didn't have DDI back then. :/

Not that I've noticed. I only saw these by chance, when I was looking up a bag of holding.

Once I noticed this, however, I checked the Campaign Settings options, which lists Eberron Player's Guide as well. There may be some other Easter Eggs hidden somewhere....
I wonder if this was an accident, or a clever sneak peak.

The tattoos don't have any rules descriptions, but presumably you buy them and get a tattoo. Most of them give a minor bonus under speciffic conditions. I think the idea of counting the number of Healing Surges you have used is quite ingenious. I'd like to get some of those for my Fighter! ^_^
#5
Dragon9
Jun 07, 2009 22:19:44 Yeah, DarthRu has it right. Those have actually been in the CB almost half a year now.
#6
_Mithreinmaethor_
Jun 07, 2009 22:38:07
[edit] Oh, darn. Oh well, news to me! I didn't have DDI back then. :/

Not that I've noticed. I only saw these by chance, when I was looking up a bag of holding.

Once I noticed this, however, I checked the Campaign Settings options, which lists Eberron Player's Guide as well. There may be some other Easter Eggs hidden somewhere....
I wonder if this was an accident, or a clever sneak peak.

The tattoos don't have any rules descriptions, but presumably you buy them and get a tattoo. Most of them give a minor bonus under speciffic conditions. I think the idea of counting the number of Healing Surges you have used is quite ingenious. I'd like to get some of those for my Fighter! ^_^

Well if you have a DDi account now go back and download all of the back issues
#7
doctorhook
Jun 07, 2009 23:38:04 Since we've established that these are the item that appeared in Dragon Magazine, it's worth pointing out that these items are playtest items, not previews, and that they are therefore subject to change. I'd tell you to report any feedback you'd like to make, but at this point it's likely too late; that said, feedback always helps, so I don't think you should feel bad if you wanna send it in anyway.
#8
alien270
Jun 09, 2009 18:03:53 http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/4pr/20090605

"Chapter 1: Magic Items: This chapter focuses on superior implements, a new type of masterwork item to give implement users more options, and magic items, the favorite equipment of PCs. New items include ammunition, wondrous tattoos and lairs, and consumable immurements."

Sorry if this is old news to people, but it's such a tiny piece of text that I figured it may have been overlooked. I wonder what these superior implements will be like? I'm excited, it seems like casters will be brought a bit more on par with the weapon using classes!
#9
Dragon9
Jun 09, 2009 19:08:55 Not sure what you mean by on par with weapon using classes. From the description the superior implements will give casters more options. When I hear people say what you say it seems like they're expecting proficiency bonuses.

They don't need it them anyway since they are attackign non-AC defenses anyway.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 DragonsWrath Jun 07, 2009 21:45:51	I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but the latest CharBuilder update has included some previews from Adventurer's Vault 2, specifically tattoos. They are listed under Wondrous Items, and many have a Heroic/Paragon/Epic version. Discuss! Demonskin Tattoo (L3): gain some resistance to an element when you Action Point Escape Tattoo (L3): get to teleport when someone crits you Tattoo of Vengence (L5): bonus to damage rolls/encounter against an enemy who crits you Long Battle Tattoo (L7): bonus to daily power damage based on number of Surges spent since last extended rest. Tattoo of the Unlucky (L7): bonus to Miss damage based on surges expended. Tattoo of the Wolverine (L7): bonus to next attack after first bloodied Curse Eye Tattoo (L8): Bonus effect to Action Point usage Fleet Hero Tattoo (heroic tier): bonus to speed/turn after AP use Ironheart Tattoo (heroic tier): bonus resistance when using a HS, based on HS expended Strongheart Tattoo (heroic tier): bonus to HP recovered when using a HS, based on HS expended Backlash Tattoo (heroic tier): free attack when first bloodied Reinforcement Tattoo (heroic tier): similar to Escape, only summons allies. ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ====== ITEMS Curse Eye Tattoo (heroic tier) Fleet Hero Tattoo (heroic tier) Ironheart Tattoo (heroic tier) Strongheart Tattoo (heroic tier) Backlash Tattoo (heroic tier) Reinforcement Tattoo (heroic tier) Demonskin Tattoo (paragon tier) Tattoo of Vengeance (paragon tier) Tattoo of the Wolverine (paragon tier) Fleet Hero Tattoo (paragon tier) Ironheart Tattoo (paragon tier) Strongheart Tattoo (paragon tier) Demonskin Tattoo (epic tier) Tattoo of Vengeance (epic tier) Tattoo of the Wolverine (epic tier) Fleet Hero Tattoo (epic tier) Ironheart Tattoo (epic tier) Strongheart Tattoo (epic tier) ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ======
#2 Nived Jun 07, 2009 21:54:01	Nice catch! I never look at the wonderous items, maybe I should, anything else hidden away in there?
#3 darthru Jun 07, 2009 22:09:45	Those were actually included in a playtest article back in Dragon 370.
#4 DragonsWrath Jun 07, 2009 22:14:59	[edit] Oh, darn. Oh well, news to me! I didn't have DDI back then. :/ Not that I've noticed. I only saw these by chance, when I was looking up a bag of holding. Once I noticed this, however, I checked the Campaign Settings options, which lists Eberron Player's Guide as well. There may be some other Easter Eggs hidden somewhere.... I wonder if this was an accident, or a clever sneak peak. The tattoos don't have any rules descriptions, but presumably you buy them and get a tattoo. Most of them give a minor bonus under speciffic conditions. I think the idea of counting the number of Healing Surges you have used is quite ingenious. I'd like to get some of those for my Fighter! ^_^
#5 Dragon9 Jun 07, 2009 22:19:44	Yeah, DarthRu has it right. Those have actually been in the CB almost half a year now.
#6 _Mithreinmaethor_ Jun 07, 2009 22:38:07	[edit] Oh, darn. Oh well, news to me! I didn't have DDI back then. :/ Not that I've noticed. I only saw these by chance, when I was looking up a bag of holding. Once I noticed this, however, I checked the Campaign Settings options, which lists Eberron Player's Guide as well. There may be some other Easter Eggs hidden somewhere.... I wonder if this was an accident, or a clever sneak peak. The tattoos don't have any rules descriptions, but presumably you buy them and get a tattoo. Most of them give a minor bonus under speciffic conditions. I think the idea of counting the number of Healing Surges you have used is quite ingenious. I'd like to get some of those for my Fighter! ^_^ Well if you have a DDi account now go back and download all of the back issues
#7 doctorhook Jun 07, 2009 23:38:04	Since we've established that these are the item that appeared in Dragon Magazine, it's worth pointing out that these items are playtest items, not previews, and that they are therefore subject to change. I'd tell you to report any feedback you'd like to make, but at this point it's likely too late; that said, feedback always helps, so I don't think you should feel bad if you wanna send it in anyway.
#8 alien270 Jun 09, 2009 18:03:53	http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/4pr/20090605 "Chapter 1: Magic Items: This chapter focuses on superior implements, a new type of masterwork item to give implement users more options, and magic items, the favorite equipment of PCs. New items include ammunition, wondrous tattoos and lairs, and consumable immurements." Sorry if this is old news to people, but it's such a tiny piece of text that I figured it may have been overlooked. I wonder what these superior implements will be like? I'm excited, it seems like casters will be brought a bit more on par with the weapon using classes!
#9 Dragon9 Jun 09, 2009 19:08:55	Not sure what you mean by on par with weapon using classes. From the description the superior implements will give casters more options. When I hear people say what you say it seems like they're expecting proficiency bonuses. They don't need it them anyway since they are attackign non-AC defenses anyway.