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#1 zarasuto Feb 28, 2011 5:38:46	Kord's Belt of Valor Functions initially the same as a Level Appropriate Ironskin Belt. (Or level appropriate equivelant) Realization Ability: Minor action, summons Kord's war gear on the character activating it. Corellon's Glove of Wisdom Functions as Level 3 Item Slot: Arm Property: When you hit with an Arcane at-will you can reroll any 1s on the damage rolls. Realization AbilityMinor Action: Summon Corellon's War Gear on the character activating it. Pelor's Ring of Light Functions as Level 6 Item Slot: HandsPower (At will) Minor Action. You cause the ring to shed bright light. The lightfills your square and all squares within 4 squares ofit. The light lasts for 5 minutes. Putting out the light is afree action. Realization AbilityMinor Action: Summon Pelor's War Gear on the character activating it. Bahamut's Spaulder of Justice Functions as Leve lA single pauldron that can be attached to armor or clothing. Wonderous Item Undefined Realization Ability: Minor Action: Summon Bahamut's War Gear on the Character activating it. Raven Queen's Cloak of Fate Functions as Level 6 (Adjusts at 16 and 26) Item Slot: Neck Power (Daily*Radiant) Minor Action. Change the damage type dealt by the next power used against any creature with the undead keyword. Realization Ability: Minor Action: Summon The Raven Queen's War Gear on the Character activating it. Moradin's Bracer of Loyalty Functions as Level Undefined Property or power (????) Realization Ability : Minor Action : Summon Moradin's War Gear on the Character activating it. Tiamat's Crown of Vengance Undefined Evil artifact. So far this unrefined mess is what I have so far. I'm still fleshing it out and the War Gears themselves will be coming later. I plan to use these like transforming hero suits. (Think Kamen Rider or Power Rangers) I'm trying to pin down the armor stats and abilities tied down. I do plan on using the boons listed in DM Guide 2  for each user. But. I need to clean these up and figure out a few issues. What if my players don't end up with certain classes? How should I adjust these?
#2 zarasuto Feb 28, 2011 12:45:27	I did realize I mised something. The Realization Power. The Realization power is when these items become more than just another stat boost. Realization could happen any number of ways, depending on the item.  I.E. The owner of Kord's belt. They wade into battle regardless. No fear of death, they revel in the battle. Suddenly an enemies attack is stopped by an invisible force. Thunder echos and electricity crackles around him/her. A brief flash and the character is encased in a bronzish armor that resembles plate, but doesn't seem to hinder their movement. An elaborate blade appears in there hand. The hilt, a fist gripping a lightning bolt with a blade extending from its knuckles. Each gear would have it's own realization. I'm only really stumped on how to adjust the damage to make it feel powerful, but not overtly so. That and what Bahamut's and Moradin's items should do. Anyone with any thoughts? I'm not afraid to hear how silly this all sounds.
#3 rampant Mar 03, 2011 13:24:33	I'm sorry is this an item set or an artifact? Cause it sound's like you're trying to track concordance for all of them. I'd suggest writing this up as a normal item set, then add the artifact powers as the final set benefit, including the concordance chart.
#4 zarasuto Mar 03, 2011 14:14:07	I'm sorry is this an item set or an artifact? Cause it sound's like you're trying to track concordance for all of them. I'd suggest writing this up as a normal item set, then add the artifact powers as the final set benefit, including the concordance chart.  These are seven individual artifacts. For example, a character with Kord's belt could (after I grant them the full capability of the item) activate it's power to create a suit of armor and weapon matching Kord's domain. (Storms and battle) That armor would act as the highest proficient armor that character is proficient with and give them a heavy blade they're proficient with. They can dismiss this transformation as a free action. That's Kord's War Gear Each individual artifact counts as one war gear.
#5 rampant Mar 03, 2011 14:22:13	OK then I think you need to spell out each item and it's powers in a full write up, this functions as stuff is confusing. Secondly why not use concordance instead of Realization?
#6 zarasuto Mar 03, 2011 14:58:19	Well. I am working on a full write, I'm just collecting input as I go to work things together. And concordance? What's that. (I used realization to sort of explain that the full potential of the artifact had to be realized, before that could be used) And how often should the transformation be usable? Daily? Encounter?
#7 rampant Mar 03, 2011 15:58:47	Concordance measures how in tune with the artifact a character is and how much of its power they can access. Type 4e artifact into a search engine and look at some examples
#8 zarasuto Mar 03, 2011 16:01:39	Oh. You mean the Pleased/Displeased system. I already planned on using that to a degree. I just needed to figure out the pleasing and displeasing actions and each's value. Except Bahamut's gear. That I had an entire story event dedicated to unlocking it. (You've got to prove yourself to a Aspect of Bahamut)
#9 rampant Mar 03, 2011 16:04:10	to a degree? it's what separates a 4e artifact from the result of an artificer on acid
#10 zarasuto Mar 03, 2011 16:08:54	By to a degree. I planned for the item to remain with the character for the duration of my campaign. So no vanishing into the sunset.