Author Topic: Uses for Explosive Runes? (Read 12085 times)

Freshums · « **on:** May 01, 2010, 01:15:51 PM »

So they're nice because at the end of the day, you can make a stockpile of these things out of your unused spell slots.
But what are you actually supposed to do with them?

Also, what constitutes a rune?
Am I allowed to etch a single letter each spell in such a way that multiple explosive runes form a word?

Thanks!

archangel.arcanis · « **Reply #1 on:** May 01, 2010, 02:09:12 PM »

What are you supposed to do i have no idea but here are some things i have done with them:

once made a 'cursed' item that would cast quickened dispel magic and automatically roll a 1 for the CL check. since that put the CL check below even the base to succeed it would detonate Explosive runes for free 1/r.

Once made a scroll the had "F You" written in huge lettering on it. Every part of that texts was an explosive rune.

Since it never addressed it we had a house rule that if the explosive runes go off if the surface they are on is damaged, this allowed for hilarity as we would pile up stacks of pebbles and parchment with runes on them and set one off as the initial charge to make the whole pile blow. We also used this in a module by putting them all over a courtyard while a Drow high priestess gave a speech, we left and took out everything with the chain reaction.

another idea is if you can get the equivalent of scotch tape to cast the runes on you do that and then tape them to objects as needed and set them off. If the auto fail dispel item won't fly how about a spyglass and have a party member read it from more than 10' away. Quick way to blast through a wall 6d6 force damage isn't insignificant for an object and you can stack them up there.

McPoyo · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2010, 03:30:25 AM »

Quote from: archangel.arcanis on May 01, 2010, 02:09:12 PM

another idea is if you can get the equivalent of scotch tape to cast the runes on you do that and then tape them to objects as needed and set them off. If the auto fail dispel item won't fly how about a spyglass and have a party member read it from more than 10' away. Quick way to blast through a wall 6d6 force damage isn't insignificant for an object and you can stack them up there.

This reminded me of the explosive bandaids from XXX.

Flay Crimsonwind · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2010, 04:59:10 PM »

Wanna get past the guards at the gate so you can fight through the castle and take out the king? Arrow with a message, wall of the gate. Be a bitch and address it to the king, if you don't wanna raid the place on the way in.

I had a great uncanny trickster who would cast them on small messages, and then slip the pieces of paper into enemies pockets, run away, come back after the boom and sneak attack them for the final kill. If there was a need for it.

I just really like explosive magic...

skydragonknight · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2010, 05:06:31 PM »

Quote from: Flay Crimsonwind on May 03, 2010, 04:59:10 PM

I just really like explosive magic...

See my sig.

archangel.arcanis · « **Reply #5 on:** May 04, 2010, 01:29:05 PM »

Quote from: skydragonknight on May 03, 2010, 05:06:31 PM

Quote from: Flay Crimsonwind on May 03, 2010, 04:59:10 PM
I just really like explosive magic...

See my sig.

Wow i didn't know Michael Bay frequented here

EjoThims · « **Reply #6 on:** May 04, 2010, 10:27:02 PM »

Use that hidden page spell thing to hide the pages of your spellbook inside a book that's nothing but dozens of explosive runes per page.

Then have a contingency failed CL dispell magic set up on the book set to go off anytime someone other than yourself tries to prepare or copy spells from it.

Especially mean to do if you're the Lich that the party just killed and looted.

Also, "Kick Me" signs that are explosives runes.

"If you can read this, EXPLOSIVE RUNES" bumper stickers.

And the classic "I prepared explosive runes today" flyers.

Pretty much any time you can make someone read something that would be humorous and/or beneficial for them to also explode.

Many of these work great with Sepia Snake Sigil too.

Freshums · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2010, 03:58:27 AM »

Quote from: EjoThims on May 04, 2010, 10:27:02 PM

And the classic "I prepared explosive runes today" flyers.

This sounds like the best T-Shirt.

Great suggestions, guys. I've gotten quite a bit of inspiration from these.

McPoyo · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2010, 06:00:06 AM »

I had a "trap" of sorts, once, for some pcs. Lead lined scroll case, jammed with 30 sheets of Explosive Runes, with a minimum level dispel glyph trap tied to opening the scroll case on the sheets. A Nystul's Aura was also on it to make it appear non-magical. The party received it from a much lower level npc working for the bbeg they had "intimidated" to giving up his boss's secret plans. Knowing the BBEG, they hit the case with a detect magic because they were cocky, instead of the arcane sight they had previously been using. Then they opened the case.

Needless to say, 4 of the six died to the resulting explosion. The only guy with evasion was the one opening the case, which removed his save. One of the survivors was outside standing guard. The other survivor was outside the range of the blast.

The party put more ranks in sense motive after that, and properly checked things magically.

Once they get res'd.

E-mail · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2010, 12:02:48 PM »

Bauglir · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2010, 03:31:31 PM »

If you're ever imprisoned, offer to sign a full confession for your crimes, whether you committed them or not. Sign with Explosive Runes. I'm pretty sure I read this somewhere, but I can't remember where...

archangel.arcanis · « **Reply #11 on:** May 05, 2010, 03:58:46 PM »

Quote from: Bauglir on May 05, 2010, 03:31:31 PM

If you're ever imprisoned, offer to sign a full confession for your crimes, whether you committed them or not. Sign with Explosive Runes. I'm pretty sure I read this somewhere, but I can't remember where...

"What do you mean my confession exploded!? I guess I'll just have to sign another one."

Frost Wolf · « **Reply #12 on:** May 08, 2010, 12:33:13 PM »

Would Fell Drain work with the book bomb* trick or not?

*fill a book with E-Runes, then fail dispel it all

veekie · « **Reply #13 on:** May 08, 2010, 01:23:08 PM »

Fell Animate Explosive Runes?

Prak, the Mad · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2010, 05:08:34 AM »

Underdark has the spell "Stick" I think it's a cantrip, and it does exactly what it says on the tin. It adheres two objects together with a force akin to a weak glue. One could make single use sticky bomb like objects just by combining ER and Stick, and having someone read them from ten feet away, using a mirror if necessary.

Honestly you could do the same with delayed blast fireball, and probably for more damage...

The_Mad_Linguist · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2010, 10:52:20 AM »

Quote from: Frost Wolf on May 08, 2010, 12:33:13 PM

Would Fell Drain work with the book bomb* trick or not?

*fill a book with E-Runes, then fail dispel it all

I prefer using Zap Trap for that purpose. Just cover a weapon with 'em.

McPoyo · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2010, 12:07:46 AM »

Stick them inside the party asshole's backpack. Just make sure you are at least 10 feet away when he readies his gear in the morning.

Talore · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2010, 06:40:09 PM »

Leave a 'message' for the BBEG who's stalking you. Also works if the guards are going to find your handywork. >=)

bhu · « **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:26:48 PM »

two words: bathroom graffiti

Prak, the Mad · « **Reply #19 on:** May 18, 2010, 06:35:04 AM »

Calling card at a murder. If you do it right, all evidence can be destroyed too...

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Author Topic: Uses for Explosive Runes? (Read 12085 times)