generic rings as an overview item

[The Bearer of Bad News]

like clothing, they wouldn't offer any defenses directly, but would be made with metalworking type skill rolls rather than seamstress/tailor or cobbling. then people could craft actual rings with artisan technique effects. maybe they could apply material effects, but probably not. maybe a small bonus to unarmed damage, or converting the damage from bludgeoning to slashing or piercing? i mean have you ever been punched by someone wearing a bunch of rings? it hurts a lot, and can sometimes cause cuts.

i don't think this would interfere at all with any specialized items that may or may not be planned to occupy the ring slot, and wouldn't drastically change the gearing process if they don't actually do anything. i'd just like to see basic rings as a "real" thing. incidentally this benefits roleplay of a more romantic bent as well, since theres been a few engagements and marriages over the lifetime of the site. wouldnt it be really cool to present your lover with a perfected gold ring that inflicts fascination on anyone who sees it?

[Wolf of the Falls]

Id like if non-effect rings could be bought pretty cheap, like just gold, stone, crystal, or obdurium (since obdurium would just make the ring durable rather than damage or another ability)

also I mean cheap in relation not cheap like 200 ryo just for clarification

[The Bearer of Bad News]

that sounds pretty reasonable given how little material it uses. probably the same cost range for materials as arrowheads, since those are usually substantially cheaper than other weapons.

[👺 Usiel]

Mmm, something I've wanted to do for awhile. Still haven't gotten how I want it. For now I'm allowing people to say they have rings or what not with gemstones on top so you'll have to use the gemstones as a price for the rings.

[The Bearer of Bad News]

Well i mean I was mostly talking about without gemstones, just a nice, plain metal band with the love and care of an artisan put into it. i didn't think it would be too hard to where we really needed to think about how to apply it, but for now what you've stated is good enough i think. maybe. probably.

perhaps we can re-address the topic some time during the next update cycle?

[👺 Usiel]

Yes I understand that, we don't have that so for now the simplest way is to apply a gemstone and use that as a base price.