I've got a friend telling me that you add all the enhancement bonuses (or effective ones from enchant costs) and use the chart to determine it's cost--for example, a +1 keen flaming longsword would be 18,000g + base + masterwork (because of the total +3 effective bonus).
However, I was under the impression you had to add them individually to the cost, making that same sword cost 6000g + base + masterwork (because +1 (2000g) keen (2000g) flaming (2000g) as they are all +1 bonuses).
that said, that's quite a major price reduction, so I'm starting to think he's correct in his thought, otherwise we'd all be swimming in ultimate gear. I have no problem being wrong here, just wanna make sure.
any help?
Your friend has it right.
So you're using "+10" weapons for like 20k gold?:P
Edit: and yes, your friend is right. Why do you think there are +10 weapons in the table that cost so much gold if there are no +10 enchantments?
good to know, I'll make sure to keep that in mind then.