tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653301951574738973.post6958588345316112297..comments2024-02-28T01:11:56.474-08:00Comments on THE LAND OF NOD: On Monstrously Large Fantasy CoinageJohn Matthew Staterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310914386482078369noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653301951574738973.post-52443913730705949052010-03-31T08:45:11.290-07:002010-03-31T08:45:11.290-07:00I think one of the main considerations in choosing...I think one of the main considerations in choosing your system of fantasy coinage is your players' desire to do the math - both in terms of coin value and encumbrance. And, yeah, gold in D&D is pretty worthless. I think there is some real-world precedent for this, though, in the inflation caused by the gold and silver shipped to Spain from their "New World" colonies.John Matthew Staterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310914386482078369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653301951574738973.post-3402523370285312912010-03-30T20:10:05.298-07:002010-03-30T20:10:05.298-07:00I also use
100 pieces = 1 pound
8 pieces = 1 coin...I also use <br />100 pieces = 1 pound<br />8 pieces = 1 coin (troy ounce)<br />12 coins = 1 pound (close enough ; - )<br /><br />If one uses the original rules as written <br />(10 gp = 1 pound) THEN<br />arrows, crossbow bolts and bows are worth their weight (or more) in goldClovis Cithoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208194219083373456noreply@blogger.com