Re: (TFT) Have we done this one yet?

[dwtulloh@zianet.com]

srydzews@ix.netcom.com writes:

> A new(?) spell:
> 
> Weapon Call - 1 ST, IQ 10, thrown spell
> This spell instantly transfers whatever was 
> last in the caster's primary hand back to 
> his hand.  If the item is at a distance normal 
> range penalties apply.  
>   The item must have truly been held by the 
> caster, he can not have merely been touching 
> it.  If the item has been destroyed of course 
> the spell has no effect.
> 
> Item: a thrown weapon (or other item) that 
> returns to the thrower if he desires at cost 
> of 1 ST.  4 wks, $250ci per week 
> 
> Originally I had the following 
> additional limit on the spell:
> 
> "In addition a -1 DX penalty applies for every 
> combat round that has passed since the item 
> and caster were parted."
> 
> That may be excessive.  I was worried
> about people using it to retrieve gems
> and other valuables they spent, but all 
> that's needed to circumvent that is a 
> custom where merchants require you
> to pick up a lump of lead (or whatever,
> something worthless) after paying
> for an item.
> 

So you can't grasp anything after grasping the original
object?  That doesn't sound good.  How about not allowing
the weapon to be called if it has been grasped by someone
else since you let it go?  

Suppose you cast it on an item before you let go of it.
Then, if someone else hasn't held it, you can call it 
back.  You could do a DX throw to cast the spell, and 
then another to call it back when the item is at range.

Dan
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