Archive for July, 2011

Got Coin? How to Best Spend Your Gold in 4e

Monday, July 4th, 2011

alt textWhat should you save your gold for in the magic item rarity era of 4e? 

What  are the best things to spend all that unearthed, hard-earned currency and monetary wealth on?  Who and what will pry those coins, gems, jewelry and art objects from your pockets?

Similar to a more practical categorization of rituals, there’s also several areas where you could wisely invest your gold in 4e.  And by wise investment, I mean anything from increasing your personal power to amplifying your influence in the campaign setting’s world and every kind of brilliant purchase or entertaining expense in between. 

The list includes everything from combat power to roleplay and storytelling.  Use these lists below for inspiration when your or your playgroup’s coffers get too full or they’re itching to spend their shiny gold on something new and exciting – or just plain helpful. 

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Backup Healing: Surge Cost-Free Magic Items

Friday, July 1st, 2011

alt textYou regain hit points as if you had spent a healing surge.

When it comes to healing, are there any sweeter-sounding words in the game?  Everyone likes being able to heal, especially in 4e, where we’re all pretty decent at recovery now.  That said, the holy grail of healing in 4e is surge-free healing. 

While there are a smattering of spells, prayers and other powers and abilities that invoke such precious and rare healing, there’s also a handful of mighty surge cost-free magic items that adventurers would be both proud and lucky to own – especially when they need it most.

Get these – or the ‘surge cost-free healing’ descriptor or tag – on your quick wish lists today.  Remember, there’s never enough backup options, especially backup healing!

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