Poison and disease

Anthee

2006-06-26 14:18:02 UTC

1) Can the new poison types be used to coat a weapon? (This wasn't entirely clear from the original poison system announcement.)

2) The description on duergars says that they're immune to "alchemical or magical poisons". What kinds of poisons, exactly, are included in this category? The spell "Poison" obviously is, whereas creature poisons such as spider venom are not, but what counts as an "alchemical poison"?

3) Is it or will it be possible to create poisons in EfU, or would this be something to do as part of a plot only (with DM involvement)? I'm referring to the existing poison types.

4) Is it or will it be possible to spread disease via potions/drinks/food (by casting Contagion), as is now the case with poisons?

5) Will contageous diseases or plagues be introduced at some point?

Thanks.

Arkov

2006-06-27 00:52:09 UTC

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Anthee 1) Can the new poison types be used to coat a weapon? (This wasn't entirely clear from the original poison system announcement.)

Nope. I may add this in the future, though, now that you mention it.

Anthee 2) The description on duergars says that they're immune to "alchemical or magical poisons". What kinds of poisons, exactly, are included in this category? The spell "Poison" obviously is, whereas creature poisons such as spider venom are not, but what counts as an "alchemical poison"?

For our purposes, it just includes the spell Poison.

Anthee 3) Is it or will it be possible to create poisons in EfU, or would this be something to do as part of a plot only (with DM involvement)? I'm referring to the existing poison types.

Herbalism/alchemy system is on the way.

Anthee 4) Is it or will it be possible to spread disease via potions/drinks/food (by casting Contagion), as is now the case with poisons?

Contagious disease system is on the way, but not here yet. It probably won't work the same way as Poison, though-- although I'm not sure, maybe it should. If you have suggestions, please feel free to make them in the appropriate forum. :D

Anthee 5) Will contageous diseases or plagues be introduced at some point?

Contagious disease / plague system is on the way, but currently contagious diseases and plagues require DM supervision. Definitely something that can happen though!