Changes to Sigils, Scrolls, and Alchemy for 2010
Hi Peter here from the In-game office.
Over the last year we have been listening to a number of suggestions from you all on how items combine. As a result of the feedback we have received, we have decided that this year we are going to re-balance how people can combine items or effects. This will reduce the ability for characters to make themselves seem unkillable or invulnerable, as well as being able to bypass anyone else's protections. As part of this change we are adjusting how sigils, scrolls and potions work from the start of the Spring Moot this year.
Sigils
While Inactive (not yet cast) they have a power rating of 0, however when active they have a power rating of 1 (note this information will be indicated on the sigil card as well). If the total amount of power you are carrying goes above your current maximum limit to the point where Items stop working the effect will also stop, if the total reduces they will start working again. If you go over your limit to the point where Items would start being destroyed, All active Sigils (and associated effects) will expire (no damage caused), before any thing else.
Scrolls
All uncast scrolls have a power rating of 0 while being carried (unless they say otherwise). However some powerful scrolls create a Sigil effect when cast. As such they should then be counted as an active Sigil. (see above). It will indicate on the scroll if this is the case. Note, however, this does not affect scrolls that predate this change(i.e Old style Scrolls/Stickers).
Alchemy
Some Alchemical Preparations (potions/poisons/oils) created from 2010 and beyond may have a power rating above 0. This will be indicated on the front of the Lammie. When consumed or upon use, It will have the Power Rating indicated on the inside of the Lammie. Please note, all Alchemical Preparations with a Power Rating above 0 count as an "Active Sigil" for determining if it, or its effect stops working, or is destroyed earlier than its normal expiry, as described above.