Weapons - Genii-Locorum/aov GitHub Wiki

Weapons have a lot of information on them - and are available on NPCs and Characters.

1. Go to the Items Directory

2. Click on Create item

   i. Give the weapon a name

   ii. Select the type "Weapon"

3. On the 'Details' tab add the following i. Select the relevant Weapon Skill - you will need to create the skills first

   ii. Select the weapon type - this will update the damage modifier (see below)

   iii. Select the weapon category - you will need have created these first

   iv. Enter the minimum STR and DEX requirements

   v. Enter the damage formula (e.g. 1D8+1)

   vi. The damage modifier for the weapon can be over-ridden using the dropdown menu. Please note that if you change the weapon type (ii above) the damage modifier will be updated

   vii. Select the damage type

   viii. Enter the encumbrance of the weapon

   ix. Enter the length of the weapon, or range if it is a thrown or missile weapon

   x. Enter the cost of the weapon in ells

   xi. If the weapon is on a Character or NPC you can enter the current and maximum Hit Points. If the weapon isn't on a character you only enter the Max HP

   xii. If the weapon is on a character you can also select the "Equipped" status. If this is set to "Carried" the Encumbrance is added. Packed and Stored weapons doesn't add to Encumbrance.

4. You can enter a description of the weapon or add other notes on the "Description" tab

5. A GM can add additional notes on the "GM Tab" - this is only visible to GMs

6. Don't forget to add a Chaosium ID