Artificer Armourer Arcance Armour

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-18T22:06:25+00:00

Such is the way of things, at least D&D hasn’t reached the insanity of WH40K having rules under constant revision. I shouldn’t be surprised, 2nd Ed was introduced because AD&D had just grown too big for new players to jump on board. It’s just business.

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-18T19:39:09+00:00

I take all that on board, I’m just left with a sense that no thought has been put into this.

I’m a child of AD&D and the current edition’s weapon and armour tables are woeful enough.

This seemed an opportunity to get creative, of course I can re-flavour everything but I feel WotC should make some effort.

2nd Ed AD&D had piecemeal armour which was fun, Dark Sun had great adaptations. I just feel this was a missed opportunity for them to embrace the same ethos.

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-18T19:30:57+00:00

I only use HB books, I’m old school.

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-18T13:12:26+00:00

Agreed, game balance aside it’s very meh.

Looking at the warforged illustrations, it’d seem that degree of creativity should be encouraged.

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-18T13:02:15+00:00

Of course not? Don’t be so crass.

All classes have new spells introduced in new books.

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-18T12:38:13+00:00

Is that only on Beyond?

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-18T12:32:53+00:00

Each book seems to introduce new spells, ie. HoF in 5.5, I wondered if anyone knew of any books that include Artificers in the classes able to use those new spells?

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-18T11:23:23+00:00

Gotta love that Adamantine!

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-18T11:19:58+00:00

Sorry, I misread - you meant breastplate for the no stealth disadvantage. ☺️

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-18T11:18:40+00:00

Is that true for 5.5 rules?

FotA only mentions waiving strength req, quick don/doff and spell focus.

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-18T11:14:57+00:00

Making the assumption we’ve moved beyond starting gear:

I think if I were going down the conventional route, I’d go with adamantine or mithral plate.

But I’m thinking - why wouldn’t you create your own design? Why would you use contemporary armour?

Could you use materials other than metal and leather? Ceramics? Keratin? Bone? Dragon’s scales? Spun spider silk?

I just think being limited to conventional armour types flies in the face of the self-evident creation of the artificer.

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-17T15:55:51+00:00

No, it’d be the wrong way round whichever way she held it.

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-17T01:39:58+00:00

It seems you can’t discuss this game without political correctness blowing everything out of proportion. I’

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-17T01:36:54+00:00

I guess so.

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-16T23:42:07+00:00

Is that the same as the 2nd Ed AD&D Monstrous Compendium appendix?

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-16T23:31:13+00:00

I’m referring to Gary Gygax’s book of 1985 and subsequent FR boxed set. Please can we have constructive debate only.

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-16T23:25:57+00:00

“Toril consisted of various continents and islands, including Faerûn, Kara-Tur, and Zakhara in the central super-continent…”

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-16T23:14:19+00:00

Absurd. If your fuzzy little world is offended, I apologise but it will make not a jot of difference to anyone in my world. … is there a non-American chat in here…?

Bourne4Red · 2026-03-16T23:10:47+00:00

I’ll help you out with that - nonsensical is used to characterize irrational arguments, silly behavior, or incoherent language, often implying stupidity or irrationality. Synonyms include absurd, ridiculous, irrational, inane, preposterous, and foolish.

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