Holding Packets

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TardiS

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I'm trying to come up with some alternatives for holding packets other than the cauliflour hand. I've been kicking around bandolier ideas but I can't seem to get it to hold the packets steady enough to not fall out when running but still be easy to pull off and throw.

Does anybody have any ideas they've used or seen work?
 
I had a 'bracer' with elastic loops that held packets. It was fine when I was lower level, but it's heavy (it's cloth, but full of packets) and takes a while to reload, so I don't use it anymore. Most similar solutions that I've seen (bandoleers, etc) use an elastic loop method, but they all have the problem of reload time.
 
you are basically looking for something like a shotgun shell belt/strap.
Personally, anything is going to be slower than the cauliflower method.
I like having my tool pouch option...it is wide mouthed, a bit heavy, but takes the wear and tear fairly well.
 
Besides the cauliflower hand, I've seen the bracer style, quiver style and sash style.

Flowering works best with 20ish spells or less, as the most packets I can fit is about 20, more if I don't plan on using the hand at all and can carry extra in the palm.

The bracer I've seen (don't remember who had it at HQ) was elbow to hand with elastic loops. Yes reloading is a problem, but only really if the 80 or so packets isn't enough. It looked 4 wide and 20 long as far as packet holding could go. I don't think you really need to worry about reloading on the fly, you could take your sweet time with it between big fights.

The quiver style I saw used primarily for Earth Storms/Magic Storms. If you know you'll be dropping one of those, this is the best. Fast and easy access to a large number of packets and it can be refilled quickly. You can't really run around with this though as the open top will let them fall out, especially if you go down. Otherwise, plant your feet and get to work.

Sash style is...odd. It was part of a kilt and held packets pretty well and hidden too. It's not really feasible for a casting style though.
 
Thanks for the input. Dave I've definitely seen that gauntlet and it was pretty darn cool. What I'm thinking is while flowering is probably the best bet for a situation in which you know you're getting into combat, where something like a sash would be great for just wandering around not having to hold packets in your hand but still being able to get to them quickly if a fight breaks out.
 
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