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There is a contradiction that requires clarification or errata...

AE page 216 lists an example of acceptable DMG items, including "gauntlets of ogre power."

Runis of Intrigue page 35 has an NPC Xarthran, that has a "headband of intellect +2" in his listed gear.

These are both AE books. Clearly, these are both DMG items that are constant effects which boost your stats. AE page 215 suggests converting effects from DMG items that appear as a different version in AE (example being "haste" into "speed burst").

I believe "ability boost" spell in AE is the effect that most closely matches the effect of the DMG stat-boosting items. That spell (both lesser and greater) has "Constant N/A" listed for "Magic Item Creation Modifier."

AE page 202 says "N/A" means the spell cannot be placed into a constant item, and further gives an example of "Constant N/A" means you cannot create a constant item with that spell. It then even includes a note which says, "DMs may allow spells marked 'Constant N/A' to be made into daily-use constant items but never always-active ones."

Call me crazy, but this seems utterly clear that Constant N/A was never meant to be always-active - yet I've found two examples above from the game creators that break that rule.

Personally, I want to follow the concept on page 202. But, an official comment would be helpful.