I never liked randomly rolling ever since I couldn’t actually give to my party. I mean why would a martial class based party (cleric was using the crusader archetype) need 4 metamagic rods?

That said I Either craft it myself, give them an item I think they will use, or will give them a flat numerical bonus that they can modify into the weapon they want. Such as a +5 (+5) longsword. It counts as a +5 longsword but has the magic within it to be transformed into any weapon they see fit. Just add spells. I have even made it to where they can use the spells/energy based attack they are hit with to add a property to the weapon.

RogueMG

That’s a pretty clever way to handle magic weapons, but I don’t think I’d use it myself. All the magic items in my games are either carefully crafted by me, or rolled randomly.

When it comess to magical items I have it to where when my players find a magic weapon/armor it just has a numerical bonus that they can transform into any weapon property they want or can keep a numerical bonus. I make it to where they just have to supply the catalyst for it to change into a different property. It really help players make weapons easier… and makes treasures easier.

Regarding the weapon…you’re right. Magic weapons with any special ability must be at least +1. And while ignoring that rule isn’t a house rule that I’ve firmly established in my games or on this site, I think I’ll run with it. Numerical weapon bonuses are boring. (Though, I suppose, necessary to keep up with rising AC as you level).

Either way I love this character. Good Job and thank you for creating her.

RogueMG

It’s fun to know that I’m not the only DM out there who has considered the potential benefits and alternative market for said cursed items.