Inscribe Magical Tattoo?

Aleron
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Inscribe Magical Tattoo? Dec 6, 2014 18:48:53 GMT -7

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Post by Aleron on Dec 6, 2014 18:48:53 GMT -7

Link -> Inscribe Magical Tattoo

I know, lots of questions! Sorry!

1) Is this type of crafting allowed? It's a bit different than the others and wanted to check as it is kinda cool, but also a bit powerful if I'm reading right (since it allows slotless items effectively at reduced cost, even if they have to match existing ones).

2) If allowed what are the rules for charging other players? If I understand right, due to being effectively slotless the cost to craft is usual item price (meaning to buy from a merchant or something it would technically be 2x regular cost). I assume 125% or 150% but wasn't sure which one. If I'm wrong entirely and reading it wrong, please correct me too!

3) Due to the wording do you have to use your craft (calligraphy/tattoo/painting) or can you still use the spellcraft skill instead? Wanted to check before I finish allocating all my skill points.

Thanks again!

Last Edit: Dec 6, 2014 18:49:52 GMT -7 by Aleron

Zanos
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Inscribe Magical Tattoo? Dec 10, 2014 7:04:37 GMT -7

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Post by Zanos on Dec 10, 2014 7:04:37 GMT -7

I'll poke dev Chat. Here are my immediate thoughts.
1) It seems alright to me.
2) Pseudo slotless versions of normal items would cost double the normal cost. They would use the same tattoo slot of a normal type of that item, so a Tatoo of Vast Intelligence would have to take the headband tattoo slot.
3) Since the wording of the feat says you "can" use Craft(calligraphy, paintings, tattoos), you should be able to use Spellcraft normally. You would still need 5 ranks in one of those to take the feat, however.

Aleron
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Inscribe Magical Tattoo? Dec 10, 2014 13:41:50 GMT -7

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Post by Aleron on Dec 10, 2014 13:41:50 GMT -7

Thanks!

Can I get some clarification on 2, though please? Specifically cost. Want to make sure I have this right. Relevant info:

Inscribe Magical Tattoo

Tattoos may be inscribed on the following slots: belt, body, chest, feet, hands, head, neck, shoulder, ring (up to two), or wrist. They cannot be inscribed on armor, eye, headband, or shield slots.

Magical tattoos are treated as slotless magical items for pricing purposes.

Magic Item Creation link

No space limitation3
3 An item that does not take up one of the spaces on a body costs double.

So if I'm understanding right, they are put in a special tattoo slot for the item, leaving the actual slot open. The cost would be calculated as follows (using an easy example to make sure I understand correctly here):

Regular Belt of Physical Might (+2 Str and +2 Con) - Regular cost is 10,000 gp. Crafting is done at half price so craft wondrous would allow this to be made for 5000 gp. You can sell it to another player for a minimum of 7500 gp.

Tattoo of Physical Might (+2 Str and +2 Con) - Due to using a tattoo slot and using the rules for not taking up a space on the body this doubles the cost to buy which would be normally be 20,000 gp. A tattoo could be crafted (through Inscribe magical tattoo) for half price so it should be 10,000 gp. This can be sold to another player at 75% of cost (20,000) which is 15,000 gp.

Is this correct or have I messed it up somewhere? Figured the example would be the easiest way to figure it out and clarify if I am wrong.

Last Edit: Dec 10, 2014 13:42:23 GMT -7 by Aleron

darthsawyer GM Your friendly neighborhood CS major Posts: 76	Inscribe Magical Tattoo? Dec 21, 2014 22:30:30 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by darthsawyer on Dec 21, 2014 22:30:30 GMT -7 Your math is correct.

Post by Aleron on Dec 6, 2014 18:48:53 GMT -7

Post by Zanos on Dec 10, 2014 7:04:37 GMT -7

Post by Aleron on Dec 10, 2014 13:41:50 GMT -7

Post by darthsawyer on Dec 21, 2014 22:30:30 GMT -7