However, it assumes that characters gain roughly 300 gp each encounter. Granted, this is supposed to be divided between gold, random treasures, and special equipment. In 3.5, it’s assumed that a group of level 1 characters gain around 300 gp per encounter. A Problem of Costįirst, let’s talk about the cost issue. First, there’s a cost issue, and there’s also the issue of inconsistent benefits, and the fact that a masterwork weapon’s mere existence can make magical weapons seem annoying and trivial by comparison. However, there are a few problems with this system. It was a cool little mechanic that gave you an edge early in the game without explicitly granting the players magic. Masterwork weapons gave you a +1 bonus to attack rolls, armors reduced armor check penalty by 1, and tool sets gave you an additional +2 on all skill checks made using that tool. And this translated into game mechanics, as well. It is proof that they are a master of their craft and that they are able to craft items of exceptional quality. A masterwork weapon or suit of armor is literally a smith’s master work. In theory, masterwork items are a fantastic idea for a fantasy RPG world. I should note that 4e had a masterwork system, as well, but it was kind of weird and I don’t have enough experience with it to really speak to its efficacy. You know the funny thing, though? I also hated those same mechanics with a deep and abiding passion.
Masterwork weapons, armor, and tool sets were one of my favorite little mechanics in D&D 3.5 and Pathfinder. And to a large degree, that remains the same in Dungeons and Dragons, where the jokey tagline is “killing monsters and taking their stuff. Because that’s what this season is all about. Weapons, armor, shields, and magic items. I’ll do my damnedest to avoid that from now on. It was Black Friday for us retail-slaves, and that meant that my week was especially hectic and crazy. Welcome to December, everybody! Sorry about not posting a Friday Feature last week.
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