RPG Superstar Season 9 Top 32, RPG Superstar 2014 Top 16, RPG Superstar 2013 Top 16
|
| 1 person marked this as a favorite. |
So my monk has accumulated quite a bit of prestige (31), and I'm looking for something to spend it on. None of the mechanical benefits of the vanities look that appealing, but I was considering hiring a porter for 5 PP, and having him just lug around a 100 pound boulder. I'd consider him my monastic trainee, and perhaps throw out bits of wisdom to him along the way. Also, who knows when you'll need a giant rock?
The only problem is, I don't know how much that boulder should cost. Any ideas?
|
| 1 person marked this as a favorite. |
Let's assume a 100lbs chunk of basalt for simple availability. That's 3.0g/cm3 averaged for basalt, which means we're looking at 45,359 g per 100lbs.
Since v=m/d and the math for that is relativey straightforward, you're looking at a .53~ cubic foot chunk of basalt. Are you telling me tracking down one of those?
Stonecunning to the rescue!
|
Let's assume a 100lbs chunk of basalt for simple availability. That's 3.0g/cm3 averaged for basalt, which means we're looking at 45,359 g per 100lbs.
Since v=m/d and the math for that is relativey straightforward, you're looking at a .53~ cubic foot chunk of basalt. Are you telling me tracking down one of those?
Stonecunning to the rescue!
What? (confused)
|
|
People constantly underestimate rock densities. If I take a common example (basalt) which shouldn't be hard to find, then you're looking for a fairly small rock, not some massive stone monolith.
If you do the same thing with pummice (0.25g/cm3) then yes, you're looking for a big boulder you might not easily find.
The funniest thing is when you apply this math to Stone Plate, which is explicitly made out of basalt, and realize that the entire suit of armor is about as thick as a piece of paper all around.
|
|
People constantly underestimate rock densities. If I take a common example (basalt) which shouldn't be hard to find, then you're looking for a fairly small rock, not some massive stone monolith.
If you do the same thing with pummice (0.25g/cm3) then yes, you're looking for a big boulder you might not easily find.
The funniest thing is when you apply this math to Stone Plate, which is explicitly made out of basalt, and realize that the entire suit of armor is about as thick as a piece of paper all around.
But, you're assuming that Golarion logic follow Earth logic. And considering that we're dealing with magic, dragons, and mystical environments, I doubt that it does.
+1 for teaching me something new, -1 for getting science in my magic. =P
|
|
What does this have to do with the price of fish in Norway?
If you're looking for a fine block of marble the size of a small building, you may need to purchase it from a quarry. Considering the size of a 100lb common rock, I think it's fair to assume that walking down any path you're going to be able to find a few thousand of them.
But, you're assuming that Golarion logic follow Earth logic. And considering that we're dealing with magic, dragons, and mystical environments, I doubt that it does.
+1 for teaching me something new, -1 for getting science in my magic. =P
What if my science is just sufficiently advanced? :P
|
What does this have to do with the price of fish in Norway?If you're looking for a fine block of marble the size of a small building, you may need to purchase it from a quarry. Considering the size of a 100lb common rock, I think it's fair to assume that walking down any path you're going to be able to find a few thousand of them.
What if my science is just sufficiently advanced? :PBut, you're assuming that Golarion logic follow Earth logic. And considering that we're dealing with magic, dragons, and mystical environments, I doubt that it does.
+1 for teaching me something new, -1 for getting science in my magic. =P
I have a 100 lb block of basalt around my firepit.
Its approximately 8 to 10" on a side (so not even a cubic foot), and I'd love to see anyone lug that thing around for fun!
What does this have to do with the price of fish in Norway?
He is saying that 100 lbs is far for a "Boulder" in fact is more like "Large Rock" and as such can be found almost everywhere.
|
RPG Superstar Season 9 Top 32, RPG Superstar 2014 Top 16, RPG Superstar 2013 Top 16
|
| 1 person marked this as a favorite. |
Maybe I'll make it a 300 pound boulder to put him at max encumbrance. And for fun, I'll say he has to carry it on top of his head. Of course, the entire point of the exercise is for him to realize that carrying around a giant rock is completely pointless. But with that 18 STR he needs to carry it around, that doesn't leave a lot of points to put into WIS or INT...
"Master, why do I have to carry this rock around everywhere?"
"Only when you understand your physical burden, can you understand your spiritual burden."
"And why am I wearing the watermelons on my feet?"
"...I don't remember telling you to do that."
RPG Superstar Season 9 Top 8
|
Maybe I'll make it a 300 pound boulder to put him at max encumbrance. And for fun, I'll say he has to carry it on top of his head. Of course, the entire point of the exercise is for him to realize that carrying around a giant rock is completely pointless. But with that 18 STR he needs to carry it around, that doesn't leave a lot of points to put into WIS or INT...
"Master, why do I have to carry this rock around everywhere?"
"Only when you understand your physical burden, can you understand your spiritual burden."
"And why am I wearing the watermelons on my feet?"
"...I don't remember telling you to do that."
"When you can balance a tack hammer on your head, you will head off your foes with a balanced attack."