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Having seen some really nice ideas pertaining grafts and Symbionts (Fiend Folio, Libris Mortis, Lords of Madness, Magic of Eberron) it will be nice to see some of the ideas developed more.
Here is what I'd like to see:
- Synergetic effects due to the use of 'same type' of Grafts
(i.e. using for example 'x' plant grafts at once)
- Alternate classes (or prestige classes) that are specialist at creating and using one type of Graft (for example an alternate druid that can create plant-grafts that function as weapons, armors and that give him some special abilities) or an Elementalist-Grafter that can craft Grafts of all elements and unite them in himself to unlock the power of the fifth element (yes I know, 5th element = slight cliche')
- New Symbionts that work as alternate magic items and that can be imbued with arcane/divine/psionic power.
- New Grafts
- Grafts of Legacy
- Artifact Grafts (well at least some of them)
PS : Please don't ask ME to write this stuff. I can and I would, but I'm too lazy. Plus I have personality issues with game balance (I like to unbalance it).
Actually, this is a good idea. The grafts have been lurking all over the place, but an article with some more, especially with a good twist, could be pretty good.
And with a name like Rajaat, its so hard to picture someone subverting rules to make things more powerful, lol.
I've been wondering about something though since I first saw symbionts and grafts in the Fiend Folio; if a PC aquires a symbiont or graft, does their level adjustment change? Or is it considered the same as aquiring an intellegent weapon? If its like a weapon, could a PC (or NPC for that matter) buy a symbiont? I thought that the Eberron Campaign Setting would have gotten intothat more, but it was just one more disappoint I had with the Campaign Setting. *sigh*
I've been wondering about something though since I first saw symbionts and grafts in the Fiend Folio; if a PC aquires a symbiont or graft, does their level adjustment change?
No
Or is it considered the same as aquiring an intellegent weapon?
Yes
If its like a weapon, could a PC (or NPC for that matter) buy a symbiont?
Yes
How about a playable symbiote race like from stargate, you could switch hosts and stuff.
Or maybe an ethrial ghostly possesing one?
Or perhaps the symbiote dosent level, instead you "outgrow" your host and have to find a host a level higher, maybe the DM rolls up a new host for you at each level?
Could be fun!
No
After spreading Evil and Random monosyllabic answers, I can go back into _The Black_
But before I go
Actually, this is a good idea.
That's the spirit!! ;)
Here's a question for the editors. Would an article that fature a bunch of new grafts be better as a Bizzaar of the Bizare (they are not technically magic items, but they are close) or would it be better as a feature?
I think it could work out rather well, in my opinion, with a couple of articles. A feature, perhaps bringing in a new prestige class or two (No idea how this would work, but it could be interesting). Then a Bazzar of the Bizare article showcasing a variety of grafts/whatever.
Maybe tie it in with a Demonomicon article, perhaps a Demon Lord who makes use of grafts as 'gifts' to minions? I dunno, my creative juices are running low due to extensive overtime at work.
Then there is always the option of 'Grafts as Punishment'.. perhaps they give some benefits, but have serious side effects. (Hand/Eye of Vecna? Grafts on PCP) Since I'm brainstorming tiredly, perhaps an article on Vecna, with a few examples of fake Eyes/Hands used as traps/cursed treasures... that leading into a segment on grafts.
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I'd like to see Symbionts of the Formains. They are a military race, and I could totally see them "growing" new weapons for themselves. Very Neat. I'd also like to see some symbionts or grafts for native outsiders like aasimar and tiefling or even genasi (I know Magic of Eberron has Elemental Grafts). Perhaps even a PrC for Native Outsiders and Symbionts.