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From: ekblaw@uiucdcs.Uiuc.ARPA
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Subject: Re: Inanimate ego/intelligence
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Date: Fri, 12-Jul-85 16:39:00 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul 12 16:39:00 1985
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Nf-From: uiucdcs.Uiuc.ARPA!ekblaw    Jul 12 15:39:00 1985


     I have to agree with this person.  I, too, have never strictly followed
the "Sword INT/EGO" rules.  And don't give me this bunk about giving a sword
attributes!  Most swords, even those inbued with magic, are inanimate
objects, having NO free will or intellect.  Magic does not automatically
grant intelligence.  If it did, a magic-user would simply enchant every
object he could get his/her hands on, and PRESTO! instant intelligence.  Let's
face it, that's a stunt not even a god would do.
    I usually manage magical swords much like other magical artifacts; having
major and minor benevolent abilities, malevolent abilities, and side effects.
In my mind, that is the way that is most logical.  If I were DMing, this
gent would not have a problem, unless the sword were cursed or had a serious
side effect.  Even then, it could interesting, which it sounds like he would
enjoy.

Robert A. Ekblaw

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