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A notion...
g33k:
Veils, we know, are not Harry's strong-suit.
He got a lot better -- made himself get better -- because he needed to train Grasshopper. But it's still not a strength of his.
Magic items, however, ARE something he does particularly-well. So... I bet he could make a powerful veil by way of an item.
I figure he makes it out of the "scrubs" that crime-scene techs wear, who are tasked to "leave no detectable trace." Outline of the notion designed by Butters (during his time crafting items with Bob). Dresden could write or paint on the fabric, in lieu of the carvings and dyeing he did on staff & duster. The advantage over most wizards' work is that it also blocks leaving physical traces that forensics could find (most wizards have no idea how comprehensive and how subtle modern science has gotten).
And Dresden's "ninja wizard suit" ends up being nerdy as fuck, instead of cool & sexy, so completely on-brand.
Fcrate:
I like it. Jim has not written any upgrades to Harry, item-wise for quite a while. Potions also took a back seat (except for Changes). I doubt Jim would be so... Crude as to write a Wizard Harry with an invisibility cloak.
I'd like to see more versatile rings. (And perhaps body implants that can't be taken away) for telekinesis, maybe a speed boost shoes (Remember the kinetomancer in GS?). More importantly, where is the flash drive belt buckle from Blood Rites? But maybe Jim thought it was too much of a guaranteed escape to work.
Mira:
Harry is much better at veils than he used to be, because he got off his lazy ass and worked at making his skill at doing them better. He doesn't need a veil suit in my opinion.. Um, I'd call the Artifacts a HUGE upgrade item wise for Harry, he now has in his possession the fricking Spear of Destiny for crap sake... As he matures and is able to focus his power more and actually works at what he is doing, I think these kinds of skill "crutches" become less necessary and are a bit of a distraction.
Fcrate:
Huge and hugely USELESS upgrade. Cannot be safely used on a day to day basis. Not to mention all the potential thieves they're going to attract. It's like wearing a gold plated shoes to go grocery shopping or something. I meant his own crafted items, especially those that store their own power. If wizards the power and age of McCoy find them useful. Harry can't really argue with that, right?
Mira:
--- Quote from: Fcrate on June 13, 2022, 02:58:30 PM ---Huge and hugely USELESS upgrade. Cannot be safely used on a day to day basis. Not to mention all the potential thieves they're going to attract. It's like wearing a gold plated shoes to go grocery shopping or something. I meant his own crafted items, especially those that store their own power. If wizards the power and age of McCoy find them useful. Harry can't really argue with that, right?
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And just what gadgets does McCoy use outside of the blackstaff? Who says that a veil suit cannot be stolen? There is a reason why Harry stores the Artifacts on the island, so they won't be stolen..
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