C2H5OH in AD&D
I have tried to find out what the possible effects of AD&D's intoxication are, just because some of these rules could be implemented to a game in which Bartender *burp* asks the Charname if he wants some Ale.
This is the effect of my thorough research:
I was amazed by the volume of his elaborate work, like highly detailed description of still explosion (!) or new spells, like:
Implementing this kind of magic could be hilarious, especially where "Intoxication" Icon already exists in the Baldur's Gate series. Casting it on hostile mage "Vita, Mortis, Car *burp*... What was I?" or resolving Beregost's bar fight in an additional way could be at least - more fun.
Maybe impaired with new Monk's subclass "Drunken Master" new playthroughs could be even more exciting...
What do you think?
This is the effect of my thorough research:
Reid Bluebaugh's The Complete Guide to AD&D Alcohol.
http://www.textfiles.com/rpg/add-alco.txt
http://www.textfiles.com/rpg/add-alco.txt
| Effect | State of Intoxication | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| on | Slight | Moderate | Great |
| Morale | +1 | +2 | +3 |
| Intelligence | -1 | -3 | -6 |
| Wisdom | -1 | -4 | -7 |
| Dexterity | 0 | -2 | -5 |
| Charisma | 0 | -1 | -4 |
| Attack Dice | 0 | -1 | -5 |
| Hit Points | 0 | +1 | +3 |
| % of Spell Failure | 25 | 50 | 100 |
I was amazed by the volume of his elaborate work, like highly detailed description of still explosion (!) or new spells, like:
Reid Bluebaugh said:Intoxicate (Enchantment) Reversible
Level: 1
Range: 100 feet
Components: V, S, M
Duration: special
Casting Time: 1
Area of Effect: 1 creature
Saving Throw: Neg.
This spell allows the mage to increase a person's intoxication
state by one. Thus, a sober person would become slightly intoxicated, a
moderately intoxicated person would become greatly intoxicated, and so
on.
The reverse of this spell will decrease a person's intoxication
state by one.
The material component is a pint of pure alcohol.
Implementing this kind of magic could be hilarious, especially where "Intoxication" Icon already exists in the Baldur's Gate series. Casting it on hostile mage "Vita, Mortis, Car *burp*... What was I?" or resolving Beregost's bar fight in an additional way could be at least - more fun.
Maybe impaired with new Monk's subclass "Drunken Master" new playthroughs could be even more exciting...
What do you think?
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This could make for an interesting mod, but as I said on a similar thread, I'd also implement new items you could buy at inns: alcoholic beverages to go, like potions. This way you could drink in dungeons.
For added hilarity, you could have drunk characters constantly starting interjections that say nothing but *hic!* - akin to what happened on Pagan: Ultima VIII when you drank too much.
That game kinda sucked, by the way.
I imagine certain quick slot item automatically used when PC fails a morale check. Well, the Horror is one of the most annoying spell in the game. When cast on a player, to be clear. Why not enabling an additional save after the character consumed one of his quick slot items (at the cost of intoxication penalties)? Not only beverages but mainly - magical potions. It should be an instant reaction when the life of PC and companions' on stake. I often was aggravated by the fact that character had proper potion in his quick-slot, but nonetheless was still panicked for... IMHO - way too long period of time.
While adding new items is one solution, adding a special ability to certain classes is other. Like there are no poison bottles for any other class than Assassin or Blackguard. Instant Intoxication would be of Drunken Master. Simple. And clear. Heheeheh *burp*
It was, as always, a matter of protocol. Of discretion. Of careful etiquette. Of, ultimately, alcohol. Or at least the illusion of alcohol.
It would consist of new Character Kit, 3 potions, 1 spell, re-invented 'Intoxicated' status... And, of course, the Battle Mug +1. Which could refill itself.
At least Garrick could benefit from it. Becoming truly playable character with his epic songs to sing while morale and HP amazingly boosted.
PS. Unforunately I have checked Pagan: Ultima VIII review. http://blip.tv/the-spoony-experiment/ultima-8-pagan-5924797. Half an hour irreversibly lost
D R U N K E N M A S T E R
Intoxication adjustment:
Intoxication penalties are reduced by 1 per every 4 levels of Drunken Master (starting from 4th).
Drink Like a Demon:
This comes from original class description presented in 3rd edition's Sword and Fist Handbook. I would divide it to 3, each ability representing the rank of AD&D Demon, and Intoxication level. Their names also an remind a transition from a sober to gibberish speech
Drink Like a Dretch:
Auto Intoxication I, 1/day
Effect: +1 bonus to Constitution-, +10% reistance against crushing slashing piercing, and missle damage
Duration: 5 rounds +1/3 levels
Ability inspired by a Barbarian's 11 level special ability, the resistances of Dretch as well as unique abilities of die-hard parties participants.
Drink Like a Bar-Glura:
Auto Intoxication II, 1/day
Effect: +2 to hit rolls and damage rolls, -2 AC
Dutration: 4 rounds + 1/3 levels
Refers to berserk and to appearance of this gnasty demon.
Drink like a Fraz-Urb'luu (?):
Auto Intoxication III, 1/day
Effect: +4 bonus to Strength-, immunity to all Charm, Hold, Fear, Maze, Stun, Sleep, Confusion and Level Drain.
Duration: 3 rounds + 1/3 levels
Refers to rage. Constitution- bonus would be a bit too much.
Drink like a Dragon:
Breath of Flame like 3rd level Dragon Disciple 1/day, -1 Intoxication level.
Inspired by:
Level progression:
Level 1: Drink Like a Demon (Dretch, Bar Glura, Fraz-Urb'luu)
level 6: Drink like a Dragon
level 9: Becomes Immune to Poison 2 levels earlier than casual Monk
level 12: Additional use of Drink Like a Demon/day, Additional use of Fire Breath that deals damage as 6th level Dragon Disciple removing 2 Intoxication levels
Level 18: Additional use of Fire Breath that deals damage as 9th level Dragon Disciple removing 3 Intoxication levels.
Pros:
- Drink like a Demon
- Drink like a Dragon
- Intoxication adjustment
- Battle Mugs being treated as fist attacks
Cons:
- May not use Lay on Hands ability
- May not use Quivering Palm ability
- Doesn't receive Monk's 9th level resist Charm ability.
- Intoxication penalties
On the one hand Stunning Blow appears to be too strong while the Monk having bonuses to Strength- and THAC0. On the other Intoxication III means -5 THAC0 penalty...
Different DLaD abilities should be stackable.