Comments on: Handy, Edition-Neutral Treasure System http://www.d20source.com/2009/05/handy-edition-neutral-treasure-system A must-read Dungeons & Dragons blog for dungeon masters, D&D players and game designers. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:06:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Asmor http://www.d20source.com/2009/05/handy-edition-neutral-treasure-system/comment-page-1#comment-68576 Asmor Fri, 15 May 2009 18:49:41 +0000 http://www.d20source.com/?p=868#comment-68576 That sounds almost exactly like the advice given in the 4e DMG for awarding treasure. Also, there are random treasure generators available for 4e: http://www.asmor.com/scripts/4eMagicItems/randomTreasure.php That sounds almost exactly like the advice given in the 4e DMG for awarding treasure.

Also, there are random treasure generators available for 4e:

http://www.asmor.com/scripts/4eMagicItems/randomTreasure.php

]]> By: Ameron http://www.d20source.com/2009/05/handy-edition-neutral-treasure-system/comment-page-1#comment-68514 Ameron Thu, 14 May 2009 12:49:15 +0000 http://www.d20source.com/?p=868#comment-68514 I think too many DMs forget that if a magic sword is part of the treasure horde, it makes sense that a humanoid opponent would be using it against the PCs. That, in my opinion, is one of the biggest advantages of having the treasure determined ahead of time. I will admit that I do miss the "random" elements to rolling for treasure after a fight. Sure it could resulted in a Holy Avenger appearing in the PC’s hands at 8th level, but it certainly made some of those old adventures fun. I think too many DMs forget that if a magic sword is part of the treasure horde, it makes sense that a humanoid opponent would be using it against the PCs. That, in my opinion, is one of the biggest advantages of having the treasure determined ahead of time.

I will admit that I do miss the “random” elements to rolling for treasure after a fight. Sure it could resulted in a Holy Avenger appearing in the PC’s hands at 8th level, but it certainly made some of those old adventures fun.

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