Magic Weapons in Pathfinder 2nd Edition (Pathfinder 2e) play an essential role in enhancing a character's combat abilities. These weapons are imbued with magical properties that grant additional bonuses, such as increased damage or the ability to bypass certain defences. In Pathfinder 2e, magic weapons are classified into different levels, ranging from a +1 potency rune to high-level weapons with powerful abilities. The potency rune increases the weapon's accuracy and damage, providing a flat bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls, respectively. As characters progress in levels, they can upgrade their weapons by adding more potent potency runes. Besides potency runes, magic weapons can also have various properties known as striking runes.
Everything about this game has the look of something I should want to play. With art direction equal parts World of Warcraft and Skylanders, it’s big, bright, and beautiful on my iPad. Sure, the elevator music masquerading as a score does it no favors, but these are very much lands I want to explore, filled with creatures I want to interact with. It’s only when I start to play that I fall back down to Earth. “Oh yeah,” I tell myself “it’s one of those mobile games.”
I never got into the original Might Magic games in any of their forms so I was a little hesitant about hopping into a game this late in the series life. Sure, the elevator music masquerading as a score does it no favors, but these are very much lands I want to explore, filled with creatures I want to interact with.
Besides potency runes, magic weapons can also have various properties known as striking runes. These runes allow weapons to bypass resistances, dealing additional damage to creatures with specific vulnerabilities. For example, a "flaming" weapon may deal extra fire damage to creatures weak against fire.
RPGs for Android devices?
Posting in the Indie forum because that seems a more likely source of android games.
As the title says, are there any RPGs for android devices? Preferably ones that'll play nicely on a large screened device (I have a transformer).
Joined Jun 15, 2011 Messages 23JaakkoPeltonen
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Joined Aug 18, 2011 Messages 138Hi, there are several RPG-style games for Android devices, although many of them seem to be designed for small phone screens rather than tablets. Below is a list of some potentially interesting titles. I have not tried most of them, so I can't make any assurances about their actual quality or compatibility.
In addition to the list below, Ossian Studios may be interested in bringing their upcoming game The Shadow Sun to Android devices too in addition to iPod/iPhone/iPad. According to a post by producer Alan Miranda on their forums "Android definitely does sound like a good idea to us", however, there's no official announcement for Android yet, and their current priority is getting the game done for iOs.
Now here's the list; the links go to the entries of the games on Android Market. Many of the paid games have a free lite version available (sometimes I've linked to the free version). I've tried to classify the RPG titles based on the style of play, but that's mostly based on very brief looks at the screenshots and game description, so I may have misclassified some of the games. I may also have missed several games. Also, I've only looked on Android Market, there might be some RPGs available elsewhere.
Action RPGs:
Dragon of the Three Kingdoms (not sure how strong RPG elements it has, described as an "Action RPG (arcade beat'em up)")
Galaxy Hero (described as a "top-scrolling shoot-em-up RPG hybrid"; does seem to have several RPG elements)
Colosseum (described as an RPG, not sure how strong the RPG elements are)
Also worth mentioning is The Ur-Quan Masters (an open-source version of the original commercial game Star Control II); it's debatable whether it can be called an RPG but it has some RPG elements.
RPGs with pauseable real-time tactical combat:
GemRB (Thanks for noticing this Motoki! Implementation for running Infinity Engine games like Baldur's Gate on Android devices.)
RPGs with turn based battles (Final Fantasy style or other turn based system):
Puzzle Wars (looks somewhat similar to Puzzle Quest)
MatchHack (battles based on memory matching)
Magic Tower: Save the Princess (perhaps more a puzzle game than an RPG)
Infinite Tower RPG (probably turn-based, not sure how far in development it is)
Acedia RPG ("inspired by old computer games like the Ultima series")
First-person RPGs (full 3D or Dungeon Master -style):
In addition to these basic mechanics, Pathfinder 2e also introduces special weapon abilities called property runes. These runes grant unique effects to the weapons, making them even more powerful. For instance, a weapon with a property rune might have the ability to paralyze a target on a critical hit or drain an enemy's life force to heal the wielder. Magic weapons in Pathfinder 2e can be acquired through various means, including finding them as treasure, purchasing them from merchants, or crafting them using the Craft Magical Arms and Armor skill. The game also provides guidelines on how to randomly generate magic weapons, allowing for an element of surprise and unpredictability. In conclusion, magic weapons in Pathfinder 2e are a crucial aspect of a character's equipment arsenal. They provide exciting opportunities for customization and specialization, allowing players to create unique and powerful combat-oriented characters. Whether it's a simple +1 longsword or a legendary artifact, the acquisition and management of magic weapons are essential for Pathfinder 2e adventurers..
Reviews for "Forged in Flame: Elemental Magic Weapons in Pathfinder 2E"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with Magic Weapons in Pathfinder 2e. The rules for using these weapons felt convoluted and confusing. It seemed like every time I wanted to use a magic weapon, I had to cross-reference multiple pages and try to remember a bunch of different rules. It took away from the flow of the game and made combat frustrating. I also didn't feel like the magic weapons added much in terms of variety or interesting effects. Overall, I found the implementation of magic weapons in Pathfinder 2e to be lacking and frustrating.
2. Sarah - 1 star - I have to say, the magic weapons in Pathfinder 2e were a letdown. The mechanics for using them were overly complicated and felt unnecessary. I didn't understand why they needed to introduce so many additional rules and restrictions for something as simple as a magic weapon. It felt like a needless way to complicate the game and bog down combat. Additionally, I didn't find the magic weapons themselves to be particularly interesting or unique. The lack of variety and exciting effects made them feel like a waste of time. Overall, I was disappointed with the implementation of magic weapons in Pathfinder 2e.
3. Michael - 2 stars - The magic weapons in Pathfinder 2e were a major disappointment for me. The rules surrounding their use were overly complex and difficult to keep track of. It made combat feel slow and tedious, as we had to constantly refer back to the rulebook to understand how to properly use our magic weapons. I also found the lack of variety in the magic weapons themselves to be a letdown. It felt like there were only a handful of options, and none of them were particularly exciting or unique. I would have loved to see more creativity and variety when it came to magic weapons in Pathfinder 2e.
4. Emily - 1 star - I was really looking forward to using magic weapons in Pathfinder 2e, but I ultimately found them to be lackluster and underwhelming. The rules for using them were overly complicated and didn't add much to the gameplay. I also didn't find the magic weapons themselves to be very unique or interesting. It felt like they were just minor upgrades to regular weapons, rather than something truly magical or special. Overall, I was highly disappointed with the implementation of magic weapons in Pathfinder 2e and felt like they added little to the overall gaming experience.