I'd like some clarification on the magic item creation costs. I think the original 3.5 wording was also confusing (though it may just be me being dense), but hopefully we can fix it. Here's the blurb on page 20 of the magic item web enhancement:
Multiple Similar Abilities: For items with multiple
similar abilities that don’t take up space on a character’s
body, use the following formula: Calculate the price of
the single most costly ability, then add 75% of the value of
the next most costly ability, plus one-half the value of any
other abilities.
Multiple Different Abilities: Abilities such as an
attack roll bonus or saving throw bonus and a spell-like
function are not similar, and their values are simply
added together to determine the cost. For items that do
take up a space on a character’s body each additional
power not only has no discount but instead has a 50%
increase in price.
Ok, what if I'm making an item with multiple similar abilities on an item that does take up space on the body (such as a belt)? Under the heading of Multiple Similiar Abilities there is no mention of price for a slotted item with multiple similiar abilities. I suppose I would assume the 50% increase in price for each additional ability as listed under the 'Multiple Different Abilities' section, but this really should be spelled out more clearly.
Next, the Table 15-27 states that the price of an item with Multiple Different Abilities should 'Multiply higher item cost by 2', but in the text under 'Multiple Different Abilities' you should simply add the values of the abilities together to determine cost. Which is correct? Or am I reading the table vs. the text wrong and just not understanding?
Whether there is are errors here or not I think it could be written more clearly (maybe with examples provided).