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From: ccs020@ucdavis.UUCP (Kevin Chu)
Newsgroups: net.games.frp
Subject: Re: Using a light spell as a laser
Message-ID: <393@ucdavis.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 25-Nov-85 11:44:19 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov 25 11:44:19 1985
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> 
>      This is a device I thought about for a possible campaign. Take some rough
> crystal ( ruby, sapphire, emerald, but it has to be carmorundum , glass simply
> will not do), and cut it into a cylindrical rod. Polish one end perperdicularly
> and silver it. Polish the other end at about a five degree angle, and 
> partially silver it. Result: LASER CRYSTAL!
> 
>      To use, cast a light spell ( normally level 1 ) to originate from inside
> the crystal. The crystal will concentrate the light into a cutting beam,
> suitable for slicing prison bars, drilling holes into adamantine, or slicing
> live dragon into dragon steaks.
> 
> Could anyone give me some suggestions for play restrictions on the use of
> this device?

Even if you could build your ruby-pulse laser, it wouldn't be strong
enough to do any of the things you describe.  All your making is a high
powered flashlight.

Also, any character that can come up with a gem large enough to 
make a laser, probably doesn't have to campaign anymore.
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