They do not cost a NP to acquire. I have never traded one, so I can't
speak of that. But if you keep it, it should cost you nadda.
best wishes,
-Mark
At 0:54 -0500 12/10/1997, Greg Lindahl wrote:
>> Control devices cost a NP? Why? So much for one of the more desirable
>> treasures in the game if this isn't a bug or a mistake?
>
>If this is true -- I haven't found one yet, neither have my allies --
>I wouldn't be that surprised. Controlled creatures can do much of
>what you'd have a contract noble do, except they don't cost any
>gold to keep loyal. What's the proper value of that service in NP's?
>If you don't like the price, you can sell it to a player who
>does like that price.
>
>-- g
>