Arcana: Advanced Unit Design - Revision history

Shrike at 17:54, 31 August 2009

2009-08-31T17:54:53Z

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	Katana		Katana
	: Samurai Swords		: Samurai Swords
	:: Cost: 20 Gold, 10 Mana		:: Cost: 20 Gold, 25 Mana

	Buster Sword		Buster Sword
	: Giant cloudswords		: Giant cloudswords
	:: Cost: 5 Gold, 2 Adamantium, 5 Mana		:: Cost: 5 Gold, 2 Adamantium, 10 Mana

	Lightswords		Lightswords
	: These aren't the energy swords you're looking for.		: These aren't the energy swords you're looking for.
	:: Cost: 15 Mana		:: Cost: 35 Mana

	===Axes and Maces===		===Axes and Maces===
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	Firewand		Firewand
	: Not really a 'wand' by any means, but a magical spear that can immolate its tip or else throw a small amount of magical fire across short distances.		: Not really a 'wand' by any means, but a magical spear that can immolate its tip or else throw a small amount of magical fire across short distances.
	:: Cost: 5 Mana		:: Cost: 10 Mana
			:: Upkeep: 2 Mana

	===Ranged===		===Ranged===
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	Leadcaster		Leadcaster
	: More expensive and much more complex than a simple Arquebus, the magitech Leadcaster is the pinnacle of recent firearm development.		: More expensive and much more complex than a simple Arquebus, the magitech Leadcaster is the pinnacle of recent firearm development.
	:: Cost: 10 Gold, 2 Mana		:: Cost: 10 Gold, 5 Mana

	Hand Leadcaster		Hand Leadcaster
	: A compact version of the shoulder fired standard leadcaster. While it lacks the range and power of the full sized gun, its smaller size makes it perfect for use by mounted troops.		: A compact version of the shoulder fired standard leadcaster. While it lacks the range and power of the full sized gun, its smaller size makes it perfect for use by mounted troops.
	:: Cost: 10 Gold, 2 Mana		:: Cost: 10 Gold, 5 Mana

	Mercury Bow		Mercury Bow
	: Made from liquid Mage's mercury and infused with a constant Mana charge a Mercury bow is lethal in the hands of the well-trained, and deadly in the hands of the hurriedly trained allowing it a certain popularity in military circles.		: Made from liquid Mage's mercury and infused with a constant Mana charge a Mercury bow is lethal in the hands of the well-trained, and deadly in the hands of the hurriedly trained allowing it a certain popularity in military circles.
	:: Cost: 5 Gold, 1 Mana		:: Cost: 5 Gold, 3 Mana

	Elfin Bow (Mana Bow)		Elfin Bow (Mana Bow)
	:Painstakingly and lovingly constructed by the greatest Alfar bowyers, the Elfin bow or Mana Bow is sometimes considered the answer to the new-newfangled Arquebus or Leadcasters. Simply put, it makes an already well-trained longbowman beyond the status of simply irreplaceable with projectiles propelled through the air to deal both awesome piercing and mana damage.		:Painstakingly and lovingly constructed by the greatest Alfar bowyers, the Elfin bow or Mana Bow is sometimes considered the answer to the new-newfangled Arquebus or Leadcasters. Simply put, it makes an already well-trained longbowman beyond the status of simply irreplaceable with projectiles propelled through the air to deal both awesome piercing and mana damage.
	:: Cost: 10 Gold, 2 Mana		:: Cost: 10 Gold, 5 Mana

	===Exotic===		===Exotic===
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	Shotbuster		Shotbuster
	: A buster sword with an integrated leadcaster or other sorcerous ranged weapon, making them particularly lethal at all ranges.		: A buster sword with an integrated leadcaster or other sorcerous ranged weapon, making them particularly lethal at all ranges.
	:: Cost: 2 Adamantium, 10 Mana		:: Cost: 2 Adamantium, 25 Mana

	Hook		Hook
	: Telekinetically-controlled short spears.		: Telekinetically-controlled short spears.
	:: Cost: 5 Gold, 10 Mana		:: Cost: 5 Gold, 25 Mana

	Infinite Weapon		Infinite Weapon
	: Rare high magic weapons made of liquid metal that can morph between multiple settings		: Rare high magic weapons made of liquid metal that can morph between multiple settings
	:: Cost: 1 Adamantium, 20 Mana		:: Cost: 1 Adamantium, 50 Mana

	Ninja Bullshit		Ninja Bullshit
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	Sword-Chucks		Sword-Chucks
	: Nunchucks, except made of swords.		: Nunchucks, except made of swords.
	:: Cost: 10 Gold, 10 Mana		:: Cost: 10 Gold, 25 Mana

	==Personal Armor==		==Personal Armor==
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	Barrier Jacket		Barrier Jacket
	: Normally made of flexible metalicized cloth, barrier jackets have an inner weave of magical circuitry that reinforces and protects the wearer.		: Normally made of flexible metalicized cloth, barrier jackets have an inner weave of magical circuitry that reinforces and protects the wearer.
	:: Cost: 15 Mana		:: Cost: 35 Mana

	Shell Coat		Shell Coat
	: Essentially similar to a barrier jacket, except with hard armor plates at the shoulders, elbows and other strategic locations.		: Essentially similar to a barrier jacket, except with hard armor plates at the shoulders, elbows and other strategic locations.
	:: Cost: 20 Mana		:: Cost: 50 Mana

	===Medium===		===Medium===
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	Enchanted Armor		Enchanted Armor
	: Typically taking the form of a simple breastplate that has been imbued with enchantments to protect the rest of the body, enchanted armor is commonly used by those who prefer to avoid significant armor encumberance. Like elven weave, enchanted armor can be easily worn all day long.		: Typically taking the form of a simple breastplate that has been imbued with enchantments to protect the rest of the body, enchanted armor is commonly used by those who prefer to avoid significant armor encumberance. Like elven weave, enchanted armor can be easily worn all day long.
	:: Cost: 10 Gold, 3 Mana		:: Cost: 10 Gold, 8 Mana

	===Heavy===		===Heavy===
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	Embodied Armor		Embodied Armor
	: Rife with enchantments, 'embodied' armor is the ultimate expression of heavyweight personal armor. Not only does it provide incredible resistance to attacks both physical and magical, it is surprisingly easy to move in and even augments the wearer's strength.		: Rife with enchantments, 'embodied' armor is the ultimate expression of heavyweight personal armor. Not only does it provide incredible resistance to attacks both physical and magical, it is surprisingly easy to move in and even augments the wearer's strength.
	:: Cost: 25 Gold, 5 Adamantium, 10 Mana		:: Cost: 25 Gold, 5 Adamantium, 25 Mana

	===Shields===		===Shields===
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	Round Buckler		Round Buckler
	: A magically-animated shield that can automatically move to interpose itself between enemies and the user.		: A magically-animated shield that can automatically move to interpose itself between enemies and the user.
	:: Cost: 5 mana		:: Cost: 12 mana

	==Miscellaneous==		==Miscellaneous==

Andronicus: /* Ranged */

2009-08-31T06:56:33Z

Ranged

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	Elfin Bow (Mana Bow)		Elfin Bow (Mana Bow)
	:Painstakingly and lovingly constructed by the greatest Alfar bowyers, the Elfin bow or Mana Bow is sometimes considered the answer to the new-newfangled Arquebus or Leadcasters. Simply put, it makes an already well-trained longbowman beyond the status of simply irreplaceable with projectiles propelled through the air to deal both awesome piercing and mana damage.		:Painstakingly and lovingly constructed by the greatest Alfar bowyers, the Elfin bow or Mana Bow is sometimes considered the answer to the new-newfangled Arquebus or Leadcasters. Simply put, it makes an already well-trained longbowman beyond the status of simply irreplaceable with projectiles propelled through the air to deal both awesome piercing and mana damage.
	:: Cost: 10 Gold, 1 Mana		:: Cost: 10 Gold, 2 Mana

	===Exotic===		===Exotic===

Andronicus: /* Ranged */

2009-08-31T06:56:12Z

Ranged

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	: A compact version of the shoulder fired standard leadcaster. While it lacks the range and power of the full sized gun, its smaller size makes it perfect for use by mounted troops.		: A compact version of the shoulder fired standard leadcaster. While it lacks the range and power of the full sized gun, its smaller size makes it perfect for use by mounted troops.
	:: Cost: 10 Gold, 2 Mana		:: Cost: 10 Gold, 2 Mana

			Mercury Bow
			: Made from liquid Mage's mercury and infused with a constant Mana charge a Mercury bow is lethal in the hands of the well-trained, and deadly in the hands of the hurriedly trained allowing it a certain popularity in military circles.
			:: Cost: 5 Gold, 1 Mana

	Elfin Bow (Mana Bow)		Elfin Bow (Mana Bow)

Andronicus: /* Ranged */

2009-08-31T06:52:56Z

Ranged

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	: A compact version of the shoulder fired standard leadcaster. While it lacks the range and power of the full sized gun, its smaller size makes it perfect for use by mounted troops.		: A compact version of the shoulder fired standard leadcaster. While it lacks the range and power of the full sized gun, its smaller size makes it perfect for use by mounted troops.
	:: Cost: 10 Gold, 2 Mana		:: Cost: 10 Gold, 2 Mana

			Elfin Bow (Mana Bow)
			:Painstakingly and lovingly constructed by the greatest Alfar bowyers, the Elfin bow or Mana Bow is sometimes considered the answer to the new-newfangled Arquebus or Leadcasters. Simply put, it makes an already well-trained longbowman beyond the status of simply irreplaceable with projectiles propelled through the air to deal both awesome piercing and mana damage.
			:: Cost: 10 Gold, 1 Mana

	===Exotic===		===Exotic===

Shrike at 05:53, 31 August 2009

2009-08-31T05:53:11Z

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	Katana		Katana
	: Samurai Swords		: Samurai Swords
	:: Cost: 15 Gold		:: Cost: 20 Gold, 10 Mana

	Buster Sword		Buster Sword
	: Giant cloudswords		: Giant cloudswords
	:: Cost: ? Adamantium		:: Cost: 5 Gold, 2 Adamantium, 5 Mana

	Lightswords		Lightswords
	: These aren't the energy swords you're looking for.		: These aren't the energy swords you're looking for.
	:: Cost: ? Mana		:: Cost: 15 Mana

	===Axes and Maces===		===Axes and Maces===
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	Firewand		Firewand
	: Not really a 'wand' by any means, but a magical spear that can immolate its tip or else throw a small amount of magical fire across short distances.		: Not really a 'wand' by any means, but a magical spear that can immolate its tip or else throw a small amount of magical fire across short distances.
	:: Cost: ~~mana~~		:: Cost: 5 Mana

	===Ranged===		===Ranged===
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	Leadcaster		Leadcaster
	: More expensive and much more complex than a simple Arquebus, the magitech Leadcaster is the pinnacle of recent firearm development.		: More expensive and much more complex than a simple Arquebus, the magitech Leadcaster is the pinnacle of recent firearm development.
	:: Cost: 10 Gold		:: Cost: 10 Gold, 2 Mana

	Hand Leadcaster		Hand Leadcaster
	: A compact version of the shoulder fired standard leadcaster. While it lacks the range and power of the full sized gun, its smaller size makes it perfect for use by mounted troops.		: A compact version of the shoulder fired standard leadcaster. While it lacks the range and power of the full sized gun, its smaller size makes it perfect for use by mounted troops.
	:: Cost: 10 Gold		:: Cost: 10 Gold, 2 Mana

	===Exotic===		===Exotic===
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	Shotbuster		Shotbuster
	: A buster sword with an integrated leadcaster or other sorcerous ranged weapon, making them particularly lethal at all ranges.		: A buster sword with an integrated leadcaster or other sorcerous ranged weapon, making them particularly lethal at all ranges.
	:: Cost: ? Mana ~~? Adamantium~~		:: Cost: 2 Adamantium, 10 Mana

	Hook		Hook
	: Telekinetically-controlled short spears.		: Telekinetically-controlled short spears.
	:: Cost: ? Mana		:: Cost: 5 Gold, 10 Mana

	Infinite Weapon		Infinite Weapon
	: Rare high magic weapons made of liquid metal that can morph between multiple settings		: Rare high magic weapons made of liquid metal that can morph between multiple settings
	:: Cost: ? Mana ~~? Adamantium~~		:: Cost: 1 Adamantium, 20 Mana

	Ninja Bullshit		Ninja Bullshit
	: A varied array of weapons used by ninja and similar assassins. Includes things like throwing stars, short knives, blowguns, etc.		: A varied array of weapons used by ninja and similar assassins. Includes things like throwing stars, short knives, blowguns, etc.
	:: Cost:		:: Cost: 10 Gold

	Sword-Chucks		Sword-Chucks
	: Nunchucks, except made of swords.		: Nunchucks, except made of swords.
	:: Cost:		:: Cost: 10 Gold, 10 Mana

	==Personal Armor==		==Personal Armor==
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	Barrier Jacket		Barrier Jacket
	: Normally made of flexible metalicized cloth, barrier jackets have an inner weave of magical circuitry that reinforces and protects the wearer.		: Normally made of flexible metalicized cloth, barrier jackets have an inner weave of magical circuitry that reinforces and protects the wearer.
	:: Cost: ?? Mana		:: Cost: 15 Mana

	Shell Coat		Shell Coat
	: Essentially similar to a barrier jacket, except with hard armor plates at the shoulders, elbows and other strategic locations.		: Essentially similar to a barrier jacket, except with hard armor plates at the shoulders, elbows and other strategic locations.
	:: Cost: ?? Mana		:: Cost: 20 Mana

	===Medium===		===Medium===
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	Elven Weave		Elven Weave
	: Having done away with clumsy mail millenia ago, the Alfar Empire outfitted its troops with comfortable (if somewhat heavy) soft armor made of adamantium fabric. Enchantments dispersed the impacts of blunt weapons and the adamantium weave could turn all but the best swords. Better still, elven weave can be worn even while travelling, making it popular with adventurers.		: Having done away with clumsy mail millenia ago, the Alfar Empire outfitted its troops with comfortable (if somewhat heavy) soft armor made of adamantium fabric. Enchantments dispersed the impacts of blunt weapons and the adamantium weave could turn all but the best swords. Better still, elven weave can be worn even while travelling, making it popular with adventurers.
	:: Cost: Adamantium		:: Cost: 5 Gold, 1 Adamantium

	Enchanted Armor		Enchanted Armor
	: Typically taking the form of a simple breastplate that has been imbued with enchantments to protect the rest of the body, enchanted armor is commonly used by those who prefer to avoid significant armor encumberance. Like elven weave, enchanted armor can be easily worn all day long.		: Typically taking the form of a simple breastplate that has been imbued with enchantments to protect the rest of the body, enchanted armor is commonly used by those who prefer to avoid significant armor encumberance. Like elven weave, enchanted armor can be easily worn all day long.
	:: Cost: ~~? mana~~		:: Cost: 10 Gold, 3 Mana

	===Heavy===		===Heavy===
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	Adamantium Plate		Adamantium Plate
	: A few lords or rich knights can afford special plate armor reinforced with adamantium, giving them almost unmatched protection.		: A few lords or rich knights can afford special plate armor reinforced with adamantium, giving them almost unmatched protection.
	:: Cost: ? Adamantium		:: Cost: 20 Gold, 4 Adamantium

	Embodied Armor		Embodied Armor
	: Rife with enchantments, 'embodied' armor is the ultimate expression of heavyweight personal armor. Not only does it provide incredible resistance to attacks both physical and magical, it is surprisingly easy to move in and even augments the wearer's strength.		: Rife with enchantments, 'embodied' armor is the ultimate expression of heavyweight personal armor. Not only does it provide incredible resistance to attacks both physical and magical, it is surprisingly easy to move in and even augments the wearer's strength.
	:: Cost: ?? Adamantium ? Mana		:: Cost: 25 Gold, 5 Adamantium, 10 Mana

	===Shields===		===Shields===
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	Round Buckler		Round Buckler
	: A magically-animated shield that can automatically move to interpose itself between enemies and the user.		: A magically-animated shield that can automatically move to interpose itself between enemies and the user.
	:: Cost: ? mana		:: Cost: 5 mana

	==Miscellaneous==		==Miscellaneous==

G.G. at 05:25, 31 August 2009

2009-08-31T05:25:15Z

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	Warhammer		Warhammer
	: A heavy two handed blunt weapon, sometimes with a spike in addition to the hammer itself. Primarily used for bludgeoning armored opponents.		: A heavy two handed blunt weapon, sometimes with a spike in addition to the hammer itself. Primarily used for bludgeoning armored opponents.
	:: Cost: 10 Gold		:: Cost: 15 Gold

	Axe		Axe

G.G. at 05:24, 31 August 2009

2009-08-31T05:24:48Z

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G.G. at 05:07, 31 August 2009

2009-08-31T05:07:57Z

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Shrike: /* Polearms */

2009-08-26T19:27:02Z

Polearms

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	Firewand		Firewand
	: Not really a 'wand' by any means, but a magical spear that ~~that~~ immolate its tip or else throw a small amount of magical fire across short distances.		: Not really a 'wand' by any means, but a magical spear that can immolate its tip or else throw a small amount of magical fire across short distances.
	:: Cost: mana		:: Cost: mana

Shrike: /* Weapons */

2009-08-26T08:00:04Z

Weapons

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	Bomb Bay		Bomb Bay
	:Little more than a cargo hold that opens at the bottom, bomb bays let an attacker (inaccurately) rain explosive bombs down on poor saps below. As most competent armies are capable of adequately protecting themselves against skyships flying directly above them, bombs find themselves mainly used against large, slow or immobile targets such as fieldworks, villages or unwary forts.		:Little more than a cargo hold that opens at the bottom, bomb bays let an attacker (inaccurately) rain explosive bombs down on poor saps below. As most competent armies are capable of adequately protecting themselves against skyships flying directly above them, bombs find themselves mainly used against large, slow or immobile targets such as fieldworks, villages or unwary forts.
	::Cost: ~~?? Mana~~		::Cost:

	Mystic Focus		Mystic Focus