> * Ring of Wizardry with a catch: Every time the user wants to cast a spell, a form appears in front of him that must be filled out in triplicate, including name of spell, reason for casting spell, personal/business use, etc.
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> * Ring of Spell Turning: When activated, a tiny voice says, "Turning. T-U-R-N-I-N-G. Turning."

I remember these from an old ADnD supplement(athough the first was called the "Ring of Beaurocratic Wizardry" if I recall correctly). Also included were:

* Robe of Useless Items: This is covered in patches that can be removed and turn into such hings as a 20 foot ladder with only 2 rungs, a glass shield and rubber dagger, an instant-kill deathray pistol with no powerpack and so on. Removing the patches also makes the robe cold and draughty.

* Boots of Walking: The wearer of these boots can travel at a normal walking pace.

* Cloak of Inappropriate Camoflage: Adapts itself to an arctic camoflage scheme in jungles, a desert scheme in cities and so on.

* The Invisible Ring: When worn, this ring turns invisible.

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