[gurps] [3e] Elixir weight

[Nigel Mccarty-Eigenmann]

> > The idea of magic bits settling at the bottom would be interesting.
> > Things like "shake well before use", and using wild effects like the
> > drug commercials you see on tv would allow for a humorous slant:
> 
> This "shake well" might well be a key point. Whatever the active
> ingredient and the other stuff, they might separate over time. When
> the alchemist fills the bubbling potion into bottles, he might be
> able to estimate the concentration ("Getting to the bottom. I'll
> start to put a bit less into each flask"). After storage, the
> active ingredient might rise to the top, or settle on the bottom,
> or whatever.

If they are made in the field there might be other issues...
Who made this?  Thompson?  He's a cheapass bastich!  This potion will only
last 2/3 the damn time.
Who made this? O'Looney? Was he high?...
Is that label in Spanish? - Better check the seal on it - it might be off,
might be water - the mages are still striking in the capital
Is that writing in Spanish? - might be columbian - could do any damn thing.
Might be Strength, might be cocaine.
Ah - german, excellent. Transparent aluminium vials with hypoallergenic
nipple, laboratory grade ingredients and 5-year lifespans... and 10 times
the costs of anyone elses.


McE

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