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Please help me create a customisable Mask

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vanAdamme

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One of my players is a Scarred Witch Doctor (Pathfinder) who has the ability to add magical effects to a mask. Could somebody please help me to create one with the authoring kit and show me how to add abilities to it over time?
 
All I want is to create a magic item that is worn on the face and that I can add effects to via Craft Wondrous Item. So I'd like to make it give (for example) +2 strength, but later down the track I might want it to also provide +5 perception.
 
You don't necessarily need to use the editor; a lot of effects can be applied through Adjustments and then noted as an effect of the mask.

That said, if you do want to use the editor, the best way to start is to look at existing items that apply the same or similar effect that you want to add to the mask. See how those items work, and then you can get an understanding of how to make your item do the same.
 
I did consider using adjustments but I'd like them all in one place so that if he ever loses the mask I can remove those effects with a single click. I'll play around with the editor and see how I go.
 
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The easiest method (abet not as detailed and doesnt list all buffs as tool tips) is the basic
#applybonus[<type>, <ability/skill>, <modification value>]
Just replace the <tags> with the corresponding fields needed for your buff and add a check if enabled apply.
 
Hrm, I am not sure how it works but you could create an array based menu. I've never used them, so I don't know how to compare which one has been selected (arrays have always been hard for me).

You could also create custom abilities and add thingid.xxxx | thingid.xxx in the custom expressions. I am somewhat more familiar with those.

When I get a chance I'll try to work on this. I need it for myself because of the Hathran Masks for the FRCS - Unapproachable east, and they function.. identically to what you want. In every way identically.

Give me a day or so and I should have something for you. If you want, we can talk over skype once I have it down.
 
vanAdamme said:
Yes, that's what I'm looking for help with.

Edit: Sorry, just realised I said authoring kit by mistake.
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I would recommend reading the Glossary of Terms for the Editor. Then check out FAQ#2 for all the places to learn about the editor including YouTube videos.

In that post is a four part intro video I did for making a cloaking that gives +1 AC bonus. I think that will get you exactly in the right direction for creating your mask.

@TobyFox2002 I am not sure I see how arrays or custom expression are any help here. He wants a wondrous item that give some very basic abilities (ie AC or ability score bonuses). As the item gains new abilities he can simply add more script logic. That would be the "simple" solution without getting to scaling magic item logic.
 
I thought what he wanted was item that gave a choice of bonuses..

Kinda like Mask of Resistance, or Mask of Insight. Under all one item instead of making multiple items.

If its the scripting logic, that was the problem, I misunderstood.
 
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