> Beyond that, though, maybe the problem is how we are viewing
>magic items. Does it make much sense to have a magic sword with Close
>Combat (Sword) in it?
No, I agree. This started off as 'Magic Sword' and just got carried away...
> Some items might have abilities that can be used on their own
>-- Find Cow, for example. A character could either use the ability to
>find a cow or augment an existing ability.
Original D&D had a magic item power 'Detect Meal and Type' - very useful for finding your comrades who've just been swallowed by a Purple Worm, before they expire!
Wulf
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