[gurps] [3e] Elixir weight

[Bryan]

On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 10:43, Hal <alaconius at roadrunner.com> wrote:
> Hi Brandon,
>
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>> Subject: [gurps] [3e] Elixir weight
>>
>>
>> Any idea how much an elicir weighs in 3e? I can't find a
>> reference as to how many ounces a dose is, which would help.
>>
>> (This is specifically for a TL6 (1942) campaign where the
>> exlirs will be kept in metal bottles)
>>
>> Brandon
>
> I get the feeling that the elixir weights thingie was something that was not
> defined throughout all of the time GURPS MAGIC has been in existence.  There
> was a similar thread discussing this over at the Forums - for which I think
> (I might be wrong) the concensus was that it was up to the GM.
>
> Things to consider regarding elixirs:
>
> They can be identified by an Alchemist by a simple taste test (supposedly
> just dipping your finger in the fluid suffices)
> The potion can be tested in a lab
> Testing the potion does not inhibit its function as a potion further down
> the road
>
> (note I'm going by memory in all of this)
>
> I believe there is this thing about testing the potion and getting a crit
> failure will result in the full effect of the potion being imbibed (double
> check me on this one, again, going by memory here).  If that is the case, it
> sort of implies that perhaps the tester accidentally imbibed the entire
> potion.
>
> Conclusion:
>  Probable size of potion has to be something that can accidentally be fully
> imbibed, yet be large enough in quantity that a simple taste test can be
> performed.  Suggested volume of liquid should probably be about 2 ounces or
> so, perhaps a little bit larger, yet not large enough to require a full
> sized flask - otherwise, one would not need to worry about imbibing it in
> its entirety.
>
> Just my thoughts on the matter.
>
>          Hal


I never did like the "oops, drank too much" effect.

Go to a supermarket, or glass store, find some smallish sized bottles,
buy one, use the contents, and then make your own standard...  But
make it one dose.  It seems to me that potion makers would not allow
someone to put multiple doses in one vial.  Apothocaries at the time
would kill more people than heal.  So, make one dose = one container.

Plus, if you buy multiples, they would make a great visual aid.  put a
little green kool-aid, or add a little soda water, and food coloring
for effect...

Here, found some on the interweb, and they are in drams, or mm:

http://www.sks-bottle.com/340c/G3.html