Post by Wids on Jan 17, 2018 0:17:52 GMT -5
This is a whole bunch of them.
I loathe the many generic descriptions in NWN. Loathe 'em with a passion! I've cooked up some items and areas for various servers in the past, and the one rule which I impose on myself is thus: "Thou shalt not leave any description generic."
Not every empty bottle or tree branch needs its own life story, of course. But more often than not, the more colorful, the better.
So whadayasay we help Kal breathe even more life into the persistent world with some new descriptions to make the many fine details sing? We can start with the looty bits, right?
Okay, then! Chime in with some Descriptions, and we'll see if Kal is impressed enough with our creativity to splash them into the Savage Frontier. And if any items are missing from this list, then feel free to mention them so that I can edit them into the list. Shall we?
50' of Coarse Rope
This thin hemp rope should be strong enough for rappelling down a sheer descent.
50' of Stout Rope
Strong enough to pull wagons, this thickly woven hemp rope is both durable and heavy.
50' of Spider Silk Rope
Spun from spider gossamer, this gauzy rope is surprisingly strong for its scant weight.
A Bit of Green Elixir
Even a seasoned wizard may be puzzled over this fluid and its specific uses. Handle it with care.
Ancient Oil Lamp
[Description goes here.]
Ancient Rune Stone (brown, angled square or diamond-like rune)
This etched Dethek rune may be used in divinations, if not stronger magicks.
Ancient Rune Stone (dark gray, Z-like rune)
This etched Ruathlek rune may be used in divinations, if not stronger magicks.
Ancient Rune Stone (purple, X-like rune)
This etched Espruar rune may be used in divinations, if not stronger magicks.
Ancient Rune Stone (tan, III-like rune)
This etched Iokharic rune may be used in divinations, if not stronger magicks.
Animal Bones
An assortment of femurs, radii, ribs and such, harvested from some manner of animal.
Arrowhead
Sculpted from crude iron and honed to wicked sharpness, this arrowhead is bereft of shaft and fletching.
Balances
The staple of many a merchant, this brass balance would work best with a complete set of measuring weights.
Blue Bandana
[Description goes here.]
Bolt of Cloth - Flannel
[Description goes here.]
Bolt of Cloth - Argyle Pattern
[Description goes here.]
Brass Chalice
This humble religious cup would be suited for libations to Ilmater, Silvanus and similarly less vaunted gods.
Broken Chain
[Description goes here.]
Brooch with Glass Baubles
[Description goes here.]
Bugbear Armor Links
Bugbears are brutish, tenacious and violent. Mercifully, the shoddiness of their scavenged armor complements their stupidity.
Cartographer's Tools
Contents: Compass, nautical chart, ink, quill, graph paper. Hourglass, telescope and sextant not included.
Carved Soap - Goat
Because some people have soap, bladed implements and far too much time on their hands.
Clay Bowl
This is a simple bowl spun from clay and kiln-fired to proper hardness.
Clay Saucer
This is a simple saucer spun from clay and kiln-fired to proper hardness.
Copper Earring
[Description goes here.]
Corncob Pipe
[Description goes here.]
Cracked Flask
[Description goes here.]
Dart Tip
An iron cap ground to a point, this nose is all that remains of a bygone dart.
Dreamcatcher
A curiosity from overseas, this woven Maztican hoop is believed to protect sleepers from nightmares.
Dwarf Skull
[Description goes here.]
Elf Skull
[Description goes here.]
Elk Hide
[Description goes here.]
Embroidered Dragon Picture
[Description goes here.]
Empty Glazed Liqour Jug
[Description goes here.]
Empty Glass Bottle
[Description goes here.]
Empty Spice Box
A simple wooden box with a thin interior lining of bee's wax. It still carries the faint scent of whichever exotic spice it once contained.
Empty Urn
Spun from dark clay, this somber funerary urn has yet to fulfill its purpose.
Fancy Hair Comb
What noblewoman once tended her hair with this turquoise-studded comb inlaid with delicate filigree?
Fancy Pipe
[Description goes here.]
Finely Crafted Glass Vase*
[Description goes here.]
Fitted Face Mask
Formed from simple porcelain and glazed with attractive colors, this mask was sculpted to fit the contours of an actor's face.
Garotte
[Description goes here.]
Glass Vase
[Description goes here.]
Gnome Skull
[Description goes here.]
Gold Pentagram with Carbuncle
A mystic focus for many a mage, this pentacle was crafted for a magician of nobler means.
Golden Figurine
[Description goes here.]
Hat Feather
[Description goes here.]
Half-Elf Skull
[Description goes here.]
Half-Orc Skull
[Description goes here.]
Halfling Skull
[Description goes here.]
Handmade Paper
A few droplets of blood are seen on the first page of this bound stack of handmade paper.
Human Skull (0.1 lbs)
[Description goes here.]
Human Skull (5.1 lbs)
[Description goes here.]
Iron Earring
[Description goes here.]
Itchy Spores
Rubbing these fungal spores into your skin would probably be a bad idea.
Lace Doily
[Description goes here.]
Large Cat Skull
[Description goes here.]
Large Ivory Idol
One can only guess which primeval god this statue represents, but it should nonetheless fetch a fair sum at the marketplace.
Leaky Flask
[Description goes here.]
Love Letter
[Description goes here.]
Mantle Clock
[Description goes here.]
Mushroom Spores
[Description goes here.]
Oak Log
[Description goes here.]
Orc War Drum
[Description goes here.]
Patchwork Quilt
[Description goes here.]
Petrified Leather
Skin normally rots away long before it can calcify. By what witchery did this happen?
Pewter Handheld Magnifier
[Description goes here.]
Pile of Fine Glass Baubles*
Staples of jewelry crafted for those of too meager means to afford genuine precious stones, these faux gemstones are more precisely cut than most, and their luster could almost pass for that of zircon or amethyst.
Pile of Glass Baubles
Staples of jewelry crafted for those of too meager means to afford genuine precious stones, these faux gemstones are crudely carved, cracked or chipped in spots and worn from rough handling.
Plain Hair Comb
Of crude design and cheap metal, this comb was likely all that some peasant woman could afford.
Prismatic Orb
[Description goes here.]
Red Bandana
[Description goes here.]
Religious Scroll
[Description goes here.]
Rune Casters Stone (generic, inert)
[Description goes here.]
Rune Casters Stone (any one which can be Used to cast a spell)
[Description goes here.]
Scroll with Reagents List
[Description goes here.]
Sealed Urn
Spun from dark clay, the tin band binding the lid to this funerary urn is etched with a name for the ashes within, as well as the dates through which that life ran its course.
Shell Necklace
A crude assembly of string and awl-bored seashells, such fragile necklaces are common among seaside women of meager means.
Small Box w/ Broken Lid
[Description goes here.]
Small Chunk of Pyrite
Iron pyrite is widely called "fool's gold" for its deceptively auric appearance.
Small Colored Bottle:
[Description goes here.]
Small Mirror:
[Description goes here.]
Small Wilted Plant:
[Description goes here.]
Torn and Stained Map:
[Description goes here.]
Tube with Animal Parts:
[Description goes here.]
Unfinished Dungeon Map
Evidently, an unnamed cartographer came to a tragic end amid this final work.
Web Brooch:
Though its wizardry is human, the intricate design of this brooch hints at the sinister influences of Drow culture.
Well-Worn and Bloodstained Cormyrian Adventurer's Charter:
Who is this "Torvis Mull," and why has he sent so many to perish in the Western Heartlands?
Wine Decanter:
Blown from white crystal glass so that its contents may be appraised more readily, this decanter still holds a small measure of red wine in its belly. The strong aroma of a dry and bitter merlot hints at an old vintage of many years.
Wooden Chalice
This sacramental cup serves well for the humblest of gods and religious ceremonies.
Wooden Pipe:
[Description goes here.]
Yellow Cotton Thread:
[Description goes here.]
* Doesn't have the generic item description, but it does have the same description as the healing kits. Obviously, that description needs to go.
Broom
[Description goes here.]
Bucket
An empty bucket.
Magnifying Glass
[Description goes here.]
Measuring Cup
An invaluable tool when competing in pastry competitions.
Mop
[Description goes here.]
Sextant
[Description goes here.]
Telescope
[Description goes here.]
Wooden Pipe
[Description goes here.]
I loathe the many generic descriptions in NWN. Loathe 'em with a passion! I've cooked up some items and areas for various servers in the past, and the one rule which I impose on myself is thus: "Thou shalt not leave any description generic."
Not every empty bottle or tree branch needs its own life story, of course. But more often than not, the more colorful, the better.
So whadayasay we help Kal breathe even more life into the persistent world with some new descriptions to make the many fine details sing? We can start with the looty bits, right?
Okay, then! Chime in with some Descriptions, and we'll see if Kal is impressed enough with our creativity to splash them into the Savage Frontier. And if any items are missing from this list, then feel free to mention them so that I can edit them into the list. Shall we?
50' of Coarse Rope
This thin hemp rope should be strong enough for rappelling down a sheer descent.
50' of Stout Rope
Strong enough to pull wagons, this thickly woven hemp rope is both durable and heavy.
50' of Spider Silk Rope
Spun from spider gossamer, this gauzy rope is surprisingly strong for its scant weight.
A Bit of Green Elixir
Even a seasoned wizard may be puzzled over this fluid and its specific uses. Handle it with care.
Ancient Oil Lamp
[Description goes here.]
Ancient Rune Stone (brown, angled square or diamond-like rune)
This etched Dethek rune may be used in divinations, if not stronger magicks.
Ancient Rune Stone (dark gray, Z-like rune)
This etched Ruathlek rune may be used in divinations, if not stronger magicks.
Ancient Rune Stone (purple, X-like rune)
This etched Espruar rune may be used in divinations, if not stronger magicks.
Ancient Rune Stone (tan, III-like rune)
This etched Iokharic rune may be used in divinations, if not stronger magicks.
Animal Bones
An assortment of femurs, radii, ribs and such, harvested from some manner of animal.
Arrowhead
Sculpted from crude iron and honed to wicked sharpness, this arrowhead is bereft of shaft and fletching.
Balances
The staple of many a merchant, this brass balance would work best with a complete set of measuring weights.
Blue Bandana
[Description goes here.]
Bolt of Cloth - Flannel
[Description goes here.]
Bolt of Cloth - Argyle Pattern
[Description goes here.]
Brass Chalice
This humble religious cup would be suited for libations to Ilmater, Silvanus and similarly less vaunted gods.
Broken Chain
[Description goes here.]
Brooch with Glass Baubles
[Description goes here.]
Bugbear Armor Links
Bugbears are brutish, tenacious and violent. Mercifully, the shoddiness of their scavenged armor complements their stupidity.
Cartographer's Tools
Contents: Compass, nautical chart, ink, quill, graph paper. Hourglass, telescope and sextant not included.
Carved Soap - Goat
Because some people have soap, bladed implements and far too much time on their hands.
Clay Bowl
This is a simple bowl spun from clay and kiln-fired to proper hardness.
Clay Saucer
This is a simple saucer spun from clay and kiln-fired to proper hardness.
Copper Earring
[Description goes here.]
Corncob Pipe
[Description goes here.]
Cracked Flask
[Description goes here.]
Dart Tip
An iron cap ground to a point, this nose is all that remains of a bygone dart.
Dreamcatcher
A curiosity from overseas, this woven Maztican hoop is believed to protect sleepers from nightmares.
Dwarf Skull
[Description goes here.]
Elf Skull
[Description goes here.]
Elk Hide
[Description goes here.]
Embroidered Dragon Picture
[Description goes here.]
Empty Glazed Liqour Jug
[Description goes here.]
Empty Glass Bottle
[Description goes here.]
Empty Spice Box
A simple wooden box with a thin interior lining of bee's wax. It still carries the faint scent of whichever exotic spice it once contained.
Empty Urn
Spun from dark clay, this somber funerary urn has yet to fulfill its purpose.
Fancy Hair Comb
What noblewoman once tended her hair with this turquoise-studded comb inlaid with delicate filigree?
Fancy Pipe
[Description goes here.]
Finely Crafted Glass Vase*
[Description goes here.]
Fitted Face Mask
Formed from simple porcelain and glazed with attractive colors, this mask was sculpted to fit the contours of an actor's face.
Garotte
[Description goes here.]
Glass Vase
[Description goes here.]
Gnome Skull
[Description goes here.]
Gold Pentagram with Carbuncle
A mystic focus for many a mage, this pentacle was crafted for a magician of nobler means.
Golden Figurine
[Description goes here.]
Hat Feather
[Description goes here.]
Half-Elf Skull
[Description goes here.]
Half-Orc Skull
[Description goes here.]
Halfling Skull
[Description goes here.]
Handmade Paper
A few droplets of blood are seen on the first page of this bound stack of handmade paper.
Human Skull (0.1 lbs)
[Description goes here.]
Human Skull (5.1 lbs)
[Description goes here.]
Iron Earring
[Description goes here.]
Itchy Spores
Rubbing these fungal spores into your skin would probably be a bad idea.
Lace Doily
[Description goes here.]
Large Cat Skull
[Description goes here.]
Large Ivory Idol
One can only guess which primeval god this statue represents, but it should nonetheless fetch a fair sum at the marketplace.
Leaky Flask
[Description goes here.]
Love Letter
[Description goes here.]
Mantle Clock
[Description goes here.]
Mushroom Spores
[Description goes here.]
Oak Log
[Description goes here.]
Orc War Drum
[Description goes here.]
Patchwork Quilt
[Description goes here.]
Petrified Leather
Skin normally rots away long before it can calcify. By what witchery did this happen?
Pewter Handheld Magnifier
[Description goes here.]
Pile of Fine Glass Baubles*
Staples of jewelry crafted for those of too meager means to afford genuine precious stones, these faux gemstones are more precisely cut than most, and their luster could almost pass for that of zircon or amethyst.
Pile of Glass Baubles
Staples of jewelry crafted for those of too meager means to afford genuine precious stones, these faux gemstones are crudely carved, cracked or chipped in spots and worn from rough handling.
Plain Hair Comb
Of crude design and cheap metal, this comb was likely all that some peasant woman could afford.
Prismatic Orb
[Description goes here.]
Red Bandana
[Description goes here.]
Religious Scroll
[Description goes here.]
Rune Casters Stone (generic, inert)
[Description goes here.]
Rune Casters Stone (any one which can be Used to cast a spell)
[Description goes here.]
Scroll with Reagents List
[Description goes here.]
Sealed Urn
Spun from dark clay, the tin band binding the lid to this funerary urn is etched with a name for the ashes within, as well as the dates through which that life ran its course.
Shell Necklace
A crude assembly of string and awl-bored seashells, such fragile necklaces are common among seaside women of meager means.
Small Box w/ Broken Lid
[Description goes here.]
Small Chunk of Pyrite
Iron pyrite is widely called "fool's gold" for its deceptively auric appearance.
Small Colored Bottle:
[Description goes here.]
Small Mirror:
[Description goes here.]
Small Wilted Plant:
[Description goes here.]
Torn and Stained Map:
[Description goes here.]
Tube with Animal Parts:
[Description goes here.]
Unfinished Dungeon Map
Evidently, an unnamed cartographer came to a tragic end amid this final work.
Web Brooch:
Though its wizardry is human, the intricate design of this brooch hints at the sinister influences of Drow culture.
Well-Worn and Bloodstained Cormyrian Adventurer's Charter:
Who is this "Torvis Mull," and why has he sent so many to perish in the Western Heartlands?
Wine Decanter:
Blown from white crystal glass so that its contents may be appraised more readily, this decanter still holds a small measure of red wine in its belly. The strong aroma of a dry and bitter merlot hints at an old vintage of many years.
Wooden Chalice
This sacramental cup serves well for the humblest of gods and religious ceremonies.
Wooden Pipe:
[Description goes here.]
Yellow Cotton Thread:
[Description goes here.]
* Doesn't have the generic item description, but it does have the same description as the healing kits. Obviously, that description needs to go.
Holdable Items
Broom
[Description goes here.]
Bucket
An empty bucket.
Magnifying Glass
[Description goes here.]
Measuring Cup
An invaluable tool when competing in pastry competitions.
Mop
[Description goes here.]
Sextant
[Description goes here.]
Telescope
[Description goes here.]
Wooden Pipe
[Description goes here.]