Concentrated Poisons

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#1

james_gaines_dup

Jun 27, 2008 15:09:02
I'm proposing an addition to the poison system.

Concentrated Poisons:



Normal poisons, the one you find in the DMG, are diluted poisons. These poisons are either used as they are found in nature, have been diluted with other compounds, or are otherwise weakened. These poisons have a strong initial effect, but are quickly processed by the body of the victim.

So here's a diluted or natural poison.
Deathjump Spider Venom: Level 5 poison
Attack: +8 vs. Fortitude: ongoing 5 poison damage and slowed (save ends both)
#2

aluman

Jun 27, 2008 15:43:10
The problem is, continually attacking a static number is actually not the way toxcity works. your body can eventually overcome any posion, the question is will you overcome before or after you die.

A better way to work concentrated posions is through after affect.

Yours:
Concentrated Deathjump Venom: Level 5 poison
Attack: +8 vs. Fortitude: 5 poison damage and slowed

My suggestion
Concentrated Deathjump Venom: Level 5 poison
Attack: +8 vs. Fortitude: 5 poison damage and slowed (save ends)
After Effect: 5 poison damage (save ends)

This basically guarantees 10 damage from ongoing damage, and will typically hit about 20 damage.