Hey @TheEdVerse hows it going? quick question, If I'm using the AD&D method of wands that have limited charges when creating a wand or staff or whatever, how do I determine the amount of charges said item would have? Thanks in advance!
— Alex McClay (@AlexMcclay2000) March 27, 2020
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If you’re using the AD&D system, the DMG specifies the number of charges a given item will have (e.g. for wands, 81-100 charges), and the Book of Artifacts has recharging rules. If you’re placing an item for PCs to find as treasure, just decide how many charges 2)
…are left in the item when found, basing your decision on game balance (item to last for a short time? or to become a relied-upon, long-term weapon?). Some items tell the wielder how many charges are left, some don't but are rechargeable, and some just crumble…#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) March 27, 2020
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…to dust when exhausted. Or have the "dying charge" of an item doing something spectacular and magically chaotic; keep magic mysterious and strange and INTERESTING.#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) March 27, 2020