Changes to the 3.0/3.5 edition rules - Equipment
Equipment changes
Half-plate
Modify half-plate from:
Maximum dex bonus: +0 to +1
Armour check penalty: -7 to -6
Cost (600gp), speed and weight (50lb) remain the same.
I have made this change because historically, half-plate appeared with
the use of firearms, when armour allowing increased
mobility was introduced. Magic could have a similiar effect. Also, otherwise
full plate is superior in every respect to half-plate, with the
exception of cost (a minor consideration other than at low levels).
Scimitar
Modify scimitar:
Add: Allow weapon finesse
The scimitar is also a weapon of speed not strength, hence the weapon finesse. It also
brings it into line with rapier, which also does d6 damage but has weapon finesse.
This is a slight advantage for druids.
Glenn Butcher / knight
