This forum is to be used for all discussions pertaining to Obsidian Entertainment's Neverwinter Nights 2, the Mask of the Betrayer expansion pack, the Storm of Zehir expansion pack, and the Mysteries of Westgate adventure pack.
Check: The base DC is determined by the value of the item, and modified by the type of emulation the character is attempting. If the character attempts to emulate a specific race, the DC increases by 5; if he attempts to emulate a specific alignment, the DC increases by 10. Emulating a specific class does not modify the base DC.
I'm guessing a ring worth 500 gp won't have a DC of 500 + 5. How does it work?
Again what's the deal with these vague descriptions? From what I can tell, adding item value to the DC is a Neverwinter Nights only. Why then not explain how it works properly? I got nothing on this one.
[INDENT]'..tolerance when fog rolls in clouds unfold your selfless wings feathers that float from arabesque pillows I sold to be consumed by the snow white cold if only the plaster could hold withstand the flam[url="http://bit.ly/foT0XQ"]e[/url] then this fountain torch would know no shame and be outstripped only by the sun that burns with the glory and honor of your..'[/INDENT]
Each item is probably assigned a DC for the skill. It would be hinted at by the price of the item, but not directly as you have posted. Price is just a rough guide of the UMD required; since more powerful items will require more skill ranks, but it will also at the same time cost more gold just because it is more powerful.
A pair of Gloves of Long Death +1 for lawful evil only monk creatures would have a base DC of say, 25. A lawful evil Rogue, would need a UMD of 5 to use it (20 +5 = 25, as NWN2 always assume a 20 roll with UMD), while a lawful good Rogue, would require UMD of 15, for the extra +10 DC in emulating alignment.
Unfortunately, I have no way of determining the DC of any single item; or know if the DC is a single arbitrarily fixed value, or always a sum of it's enchantments.
Hm. That's kinda tough if you want to emulate for a specific item. Oh well, I'll just have to try something else then.
Thank you.
[INDENT]'..tolerance when fog rolls in clouds unfold your selfless wings feathers that float from arabesque pillows I sold to be consumed by the snow white cold if only the plaster could hold withstand the flam[url="http://bit.ly/foT0XQ"]e[/url] then this fountain torch would know no shame and be outstripped only by the sun that burns with the glory and honor of your..'[/INDENT]
We-ell... it is intended to be tough. But I've noticed that with UMD ranks that are slightly below max, maybe by 5 points or so, I've never come across an item yet that I fail to use; unless it requires a proficiency I do not have. At least, as far as the original campaign is concerned. Not to mention that if you also have high Charisma, you can further avoid a few more skill points in UMD!
Keeping UMD maxed is good if you're constantly casting from arcane/divine scrolls, wands, and using a mismatch of class/alignment specific items.
