| 1 | =head1 Skills |
1 | =head1 Skills |
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| 3 | =head1 Description |
3 | =head1 Description |
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| 5 | Instead of gaining experience for basically just killing monsters (and |
5 | Instead of gaining experience for basically just killing monsters (and |
| 6 | disarming traps) you can also gain a variety of experience through the |
6 | disarming traps) you can also gain experience in a variety of other |
| 7 | use of skills. |
7 | skills, which can either be learned or used through a skill tool or |
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8 | talisman. |
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| 9 | =head1 Skill Overview |
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| 11 | Skill Experience Associated Stats |
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| 12 | Stat 1 Stat 2 Stat 3 |
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| 13 | Achemy Mental Int Dex Wis |
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| 14 | Bargaining NONE n/a n/a n/a |
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| 15 | Bowyer Mental Int Dex Wis |
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| 16 | Clawing Physique Str Dex n/a |
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| 17 | Disarm Traps Agility Dex Int Str |
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| 18 | Find Traps Mental Int Dex n/a |
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| 19 | Flame Touch Physique Str Dex Int |
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| 20 | Hiding Agility Dex Int n/a |
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| 21 | Inscription Mental Int Dex n/a |
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| 22 | Jeweler Mental Int Wis Dex |
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| 23 | Jumping Physique Str Dex n/a |
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| 24 | Karate Physique Str Dex n/a |
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| 25 | Literacy Mental Int Wis n/a |
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| 26 | Lockpicking Agility Dex Int n/a |
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| 27 | Meditation NONE Int Wis Pow |
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| 28 | Melee Weapons Physique Str Dex n/a |
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| 29 | Missile Weapons Physique Str Dex n/a |
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| 30 | Mountaineer NONE n/a n/a n/a |
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| 31 | Oratory Personality Cha Int n/a |
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| 32 | Praying Wisdom Wis Pow n/a |
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| 33 | Punching Physique Str Dex n/a |
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| 34 | Sense Curse Wisdom Pow Wis n/a |
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| 35 | Sense Magic Magic Pow Int n/a |
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| 36 | Set Traps Mental Int Dex Str |
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| 37 | Singing Personality Cha Int n/a |
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| 38 | Smithery Mental Int Str Dex |
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| 39 | Stealing Agility Dex Int n/a |
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| 40 | Thaumaturgy Mental Int Wis n/a |
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| 41 | Throwing Physique Str Dex n/a |
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| 42 | Use Magic Item NONE Pow Int n/a |
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| 43 | Wizardry Magic Pow Int n/a |
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| 44 | Woodsman Mental Int Dex Wis |
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| 46 | =head1 X<skill_description>Detailed Skill Description |
10 | =head1 X<skill_description>Skill Descriptions |
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| 48 | Below is a more detailed description of each skills and how they are used. |
12 | Below is a more detailed description of each skills and how they are used. |
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| 50 | =head2 alchemy |
14 | =head2 alchemy |
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| 52 | You can identify potions, containers, and different kinds of ore and mineral, |
16 | You can identify potions, containers, and different kinds of ore and |
| 53 | mix potions and create other stuff (such as gold, weapons, deadly monsters |
17 | mineral, mix potions and create other stuff (such as gold, weapons, deadly |
| 54 | killing him/her etc.) from other ingredients using a cauldron. |
18 | monsters killing him/her etc.) from other ingredients using a cauldron |
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19 | L<$ARCH/cauldron.x11>. |
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| 56 | To identify alchemy stuff you have to stand over it or have it in your inventory and |
21 | To identify alchemy stuff you have to stand over it or have it in your inventory and |
| 57 | issue the command C<use_skill alchemy>. The alchemy items will be identified. Some might |
22 | issue the command C<use_skill alchemy>. The alchemy items will be identified. Some might |
| 58 | not get identified if your alchemy level is too low. |
23 | not get identified if your alchemy level is too low. |
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| 60 | A higher alchemy level will also help you to estimate the value of items better. |
25 | A higher alchemy level will also help you to estimate the value of items better. |
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| 62 | To create something new, for example some dust or potion, you have to get a B<cauldron>. |
27 | To create something new, for example some dust or potion, you have to get a B<cauldron>. |
| 63 | You find these in shops, guilds and some appartments. Some alchemy shops also let you use |
28 | You find these in shops, guilds and some appartments. Some alchemy shops also let you use |
| 64 | their cauldron for a fee. All you need now is to know what items creates which other item. |
29 | their cauldron for a fee. All you need now is to know what items creates which other item. |
| 65 | You learn the ingredients this by finding receipes. It is B<very important> that you B<identify> |
30 | You learn the ingredients this by finding recipes. It is B<very important> that you B<identify> |
| 66 | all ingredients for a receipe before using them! |
31 | all ingredients for a recipe before using them! |
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| 68 | For a start you could try to make B<water of the wise>: |
33 | For a start you could try to make B<water of the wise>: |
| 69 | Get 7 water bottles (filled), identify them, put them in a cauldron, do C<use_skill alchemy>. |
34 | Get 7 water bottles (filled), identify them, put them in a cauldron, do C<use_skill alchemy>. |
| 70 | If everything worked there should be B<water of the wise> in the cauldron now. |
35 | If everything worked there should be B<water of the wise> in the cauldron now. |
| 71 | Congratulations, your first alchemy was done! |
36 | Congratulations, your first alchemy was done! |
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| 80 | =head2 bargaining |
45 | =head2 bargaining |
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| 82 | This skill helps you to bargain in shops when buying and selling. The higher |
47 | This skill helps you to bargain in shops when buying and selling. The higher |
| 83 | your bargaining level is the better prices you will get. Besides having a high |
48 | your bargaining level is the better prices you will get. Besides having a high |
| 84 | bargaining skill it helps a lot to have a high B<Cha>risma stat. |
49 | bargaining skill it helps a lot to have a high L<charisma|stat_Cha> stat. |
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| 86 | When you are in a shop, you can C<use_skill bargaining> to see whether that |
51 | When you are in a shop, you can C<use_skill bargaining> to see whether that |
| 87 | shop will buy the items you want to sell at a higher price than others and |
52 | shop will buy the items you want to sell at a higher price than others and |
| 88 | whether the shopkeeper likes you. Elf shopkeepers will like elf players. |
53 | whether the shopkeeper likes you. Elf shopkeepers will like elf players. |
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| 90 | =head2 bowyer |
55 | =head2 bowyer |
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| 92 | You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and bows. |
57 | You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and |
| 93 | One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients using the |
58 | bows. One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients |
| 94 | bowyer skill like the L<skill_help/*/alchemy> skill and a B<workbench> |
59 | using the bowyer skill like the L<alchemy skill|skill_description/alchemy> |
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60 | skill and a B<workbench> L<$ARCH/workbench.x11> |
| 95 | (you just have to find out a receip) |
61 | (you just have to find out a recipe). |
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| 97 | =head2 clawing |
63 | =head2 clawing |
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| 99 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str> |
65 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's |
| 100 | and level. With time, one can have different claws such as fire claws or |
66 | L<strength|stat_Str> and level. With time, one can have different claws |
| 101 | electric claws. An elemental residue from the dragon guild is required. |
67 | such as fire claws or electric claws. An elemental residue from the dragon |
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68 | guild is required to change this. The dragon guild can be found in scorn. |
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| 103 | =head2 levitation |
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| 105 | You can levitate (fly low) at will. Using the skill first makes you |
72 | You can levitate (fly low) at will. Using the skill first makes you |
| 106 | levitate, and at the second time returns you to the earth. |
73 | levitate, and at the second time returns you to the earth. |
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74 | Levitation can be useful to fly over water streams that move you |
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75 | if you walk in them, or it prevents you from falling into a pit. |
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| 108 | =head2 summoning |
77 | =head2 summoning |
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| 110 | You can cast spells related to the B<summoning> school of wizardry, which |
79 | You can cast spells related to the B<summoning> school of wizardry, which |
| 111 | mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill |
80 | mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill |
| 112 | may be acquired either through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or |
81 | may be acquired either through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or |
| 113 | learned via a B<skill scroll>. |
82 | learned via a L<skill scroll>. |
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84 | The most basic spells you might want to get is 'summon pet monster' |
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85 | and 'charm monsters'. Look in the L<Spellbook|spellbook> if you got |
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86 | the spells and read their description. |
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| 115 | =head2 pyromancy |
88 | =head2 pyromancy |
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| 117 | You can cast spells related to the B<pyromancy> (fire) school of |
90 | You can cast spells related to the B<pyromancy> (fire) school of |
| 118 | wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of an |
91 | wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of an |
| 119 | appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill scroll>. |
92 | appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>. |
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94 | The first spell would be 'burning hands' which casts a cone of fire which |
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95 | burns your enemies. It becomes stronger with your pyromancy level. |
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| 121 | =head2 evocation |
97 | =head2 evocation |
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| 123 | You can cast spells related to the B<evocation> (mostly cold magic) |
99 | You can cast spells related to the B<evocation> (mostly cold magic) |
| 124 | school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of |
100 | school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of |
| 125 | an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill scroll>. |
101 | an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>. |
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103 | The spell you should start with is 'icestorm' which casts a cone |
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104 | of ice which freezes your enemies. It becomes stronger with your evocation level. |
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| 127 | =head2 sorcery |
106 | =head2 sorcery |
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| 129 | You can cast spells related to the B<sorcery> (identify, town portal and |
108 | You can cast spells related to the B<sorcery> (identify, town portal and |
| 130 | other meta-spells) school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either |
109 | other meta-spells) school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either |
| 131 | through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill |
110 | through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill |
| 132 | scroll>. |
111 | scroll>. |
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113 | Sorcery has many utility spells, like 'identify', 'town portal' (making portals |
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114 | between two points in the world) and also attack spells like 'spark shower' |
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115 | and 'steambolt'. |
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| 134 | =head2 flame touch |
117 | =head2 flame touch |
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| 136 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's |
119 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's |
| 137 | B<Str> and level. This is the default hand-to-hand fighting skill for the |
120 | L<strength|stat_Str> and level. This is the default hand-to-hand fighting |
| 138 | fireborn character class. |
121 | skill for the fireborn character class. |
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| 140 | =head2 hiding |
123 | =head2 hiding |
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125 | This skill lets you hide, that means that you will become invisible. |
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126 | To hide you need to find a place with other stuff on it where you can hide. |
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| 142 | You enjoy limited form of invisibility. If you attack or move too much |
128 | You enjoy limited form of invisibility. If you attack or move too much |
| 143 | you become visible. Right now it is possible to hidden while next to |
129 | you become visible. |
| 144 | hostile monsters. Not a reasonable feature! |
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| 146 | =head2 jeweler |
131 | =head2 jeweler |
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| 148 | You can identify amulets, rings and talismans. One can also improve magic |
133 | You can identify amulets, rings and talismans. One can also improve magic |
| 149 | rings or enchant non-magic rings to give them stat bonuses using the alchemy |
134 | rings or enchant non-magic rings to give them stat bonuses, this works |
| 150 | skill and a B<jeweler's workbench>. |
135 | similar to the L<alchemy skill|skill_description/alchemy>, only that |
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136 | you need to put the ingredients in a B<jeweler's workbench>. |
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138 | For a more detailed documentation look in the L<jeweler skill documentation|jeweler_skill>. |
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| 152 | =head2 jumping |
140 | =head2 jumping |
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| 154 | You can "skip" over one, two or three spaces in the selected direction. |
142 | You can "skip" over one, two or three spaces in the selected |
| 155 | Distance depends on weight carried, B<Str> and B<Dex> of the user. This skill |
143 | direction. Distance depends on weight carried, L<strength|stat_Str> and |
| 156 | may also be used as an attack. |
144 | L<dexterity|stat_Dex> of the user. This skill may also be used as an |
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145 | attack. |
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| 158 | =head2 karate |
147 | =head2 karate |
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| 160 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str> |
149 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's |
| 161 | and level. This attack is the fastest and (at higher levels) most deadly |
150 | L<strength|stat_Str> and level. This attack is the fastest and (at higher |
| 162 | of the hand-to-hand attacks available. |
151 | levels) most deadly of the hand-to-hand attacks available. |
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| 164 | =head2 climbing |
153 | =head2 climbing |
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| 166 | Having this skill allows you to move faster through hilly areas than players |
155 | Having this skill allows you to move faster through hilly areas than players |
| 167 | without this skill. |
156 | without this skill. B<Note:> You can't gain experience in this skill. Having |
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157 | this skill is enough to move faster. |
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| 169 | =head2 literacy |
159 | =head2 literacy |
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| 171 | You can identify books and scrolls that you hold. Since scrolls are |
161 | With this skill you can identify books and scrolls in your inventory, |
| 172 | currently always identified, this is not the greatest of skills. |
162 | giving you more experience that you cna invest into identifying higher |
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163 | level books and scrolls. |
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165 | Literacy is also required to read books and scrolls, and to learn new |
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166 | spells and skills from books and scrolls. |
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| 174 | =head2 lockpicking |
168 | =head2 lockpicking |
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| 176 | You may "pick locks" (open doors). You need to have readied some |
170 | You may "pick locks" (open doors). You need to have readied some |
| 177 | B<lockpicks> to use this skill. |
171 | B<lockpicks> to use this skill. |
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| 179 | =head2 meditation |
173 | =head2 meditation |
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| 181 | Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate. Player must first strip |
175 | Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate by C<use_skill meditation>, |
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176 | the L<skill_description/praying> skill. Player must first strip |
| 182 | off encumbering armour however. This skill is only available to the "monk" |
177 | off encumbering armour however. This skill is only available to the "monk" |
| 183 | character class. |
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| 185 | =head2 one handed weapons |
180 | =head2 one handed weapons |
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| 194 | Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and direction keys. |
189 | Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and direction keys. |
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| 196 | =head2 missile weapons |
191 | =head2 missile weapons |
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| 198 | The user is capabale of making attacks with ranged weapons (eg bow, crossbow). |
193 | The user is capabale of making attacks with ranged weapons (eg bow, crossbow). |
| 199 | Fire arrows by applying a bow and using teh fire and direction keys. To fire |
194 | Fire arrows by applying a bow and using the fire and direction keys. To fire |
| 200 | specific arrows to kill a monster that is weak against a certain arrow, mark |
195 | specific arrows to kill a monster that is weak against a certain arrow, mark |
| 201 | this arrow and fire. |
196 | this arrow and fire. |
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| 203 | =head2 mountaineer |
198 | =head2 mountaineer |
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| 205 | While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through "hilly" |
200 | While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through "hilly" |
| 206 | terrain (hills, mountains, etc.) |
201 | terrain (hills, mountains, etc.) |
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| 208 | =head2 oratory |
203 | =head2 oratory |
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| 210 | You may "recruit" followers. Recruitees must be of lower level, and |
205 | You may "recruit" followers targeting them with your B<oratory> |
| 211 | unaggressive to start. Use of this skill may anger the audience. Also, |
206 | skill. Recruitees must be unaggressive to start (a good way to pacify |
| 212 | "special" monsters are immune to recruitment. Success depends on user's |
207 | monsters is the L<singing skill|skill_description/singing>). Use of |
| 213 | B<Cha> and level. |
208 | this skill may anger the audience. Also, some monsters are immune to |
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209 | recruitment. Success depends on user's level and her L<charisma|stat_Cha> |
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210 | vs. the recruitee's L<intelligence|stat_Int> and level. |
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212 | Kill experience from your followers goes directly to your oratory skill. |
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214 | Cleaning women and unagggressive low-level monsters (such as the dogs in |
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215 | the wizards house in scorn) are good initial targets for this skill. |
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| 215 | =head2 praying |
217 | =head2 praying |
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| 217 | You are allowed to cast "cleric" spells. In addition, this skill may be |
219 | The praying skill allows you to cast "cleric" spells. In addition, this |
| 218 | used to accelerate the accumulation of grace. This skill may be either |
220 | skill may be used to accelerate the accumulation of grace points by |
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221 | praying (see L<How do I pray?|how_tp_pray>. This skill may be either |
| 219 | learned (e.g. using a B<skill scroll>) or acquired through the use of a |
222 | learned (e.g. using a L<skill scroll>) or acquired through the use of a |
| 220 | B<holy symbol>. |
223 | B<holy symbol>. |
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225 | One of the best spells to start with is the 'holy word' spell and later, |
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226 | if you find it, the 'banishment' spell, which is much stronger. |
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| 222 | =head2 punching |
228 | =head2 punching |
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| 224 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str> |
230 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's |
| 225 | and level. This is the most feeble of the hand-to-hand attacks. |
231 | L<strength|stat_Str> and level. This is the most feeble of the |
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232 | hand-to-hand attacks. |
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| 227 | =head2 find traps |
234 | =head2 find traps |
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| 229 | You can search (more effectively) for traps. This is not a "passive" |
236 | You can search (more effectively) for traps. This is not a "passive" |
| 230 | skill, it must be applied in order to gain the advantage in discovering |
237 | skill, it must be applied in order to gain the advantage in discovering |
| 231 | traps, or actively used when in vicinity of a trap. To use it, fire into |
238 | traps, or actively used when in vicinity of a trap. To use it, fire into |
| 232 | any direction. |
239 | any direction. |
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| 234 | =head2 disarm |
241 | =head2 disarm traps |
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| 236 | You can disarm previously discovered traps (for example, with the B<find traps> skill). |
243 | You can disarm previously discovered traps (for example, with the B<find traps> skill). |
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245 | =head2 mining |
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247 | You know how to use a pickaxe to extract minerals from veins. You can also use |
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248 | spells of the mining spell school. For instance the I<detect mineral> spell. |
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| 238 | =head2 sense curse |
250 | =head2 sense curse |
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| 240 | You can detect whether items that you hold are B<cursed> by firing in any |
252 | You can detect whether items that you hold are B<cursed> by firing in any |
| 241 | direction while this skill is readied. |
253 | direction while this skill is readied. |
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| 245 | You can detect whether items that you hold are B<magic> by firing in any |
257 | You can detect whether items that you hold are B<magic> by firing in any |
| 246 | direction while this skill is readied. |
258 | direction while this skill is readied. |
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| 248 | =head2 singing |
260 | =head2 singing |
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| 250 | You may pacify hostile monsters with this skill. Certain kinds of |
262 | You may pacify hostile monsters with this area attack skill. Certain |
| 251 | monsters are immune. Success depends on user level and B<Cha>. |
263 | kinds of monsters are immune. Success depends on user's level and her |
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264 | L<charisma|stat_Cha> vs. the monster's L<intelligence|stat_Int> and level. |
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266 | Singing is a good companion skill for the L<oratory |
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267 | skill|skill_description/oratory>: first you pacify creates using singing, |
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268 | then you can orate them, convincing them if your cause. It is a useful |
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269 | skill when monsters are overwhelming you, too. |
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| 253 | =head2 smithery |
271 | =head2 smithery |
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| 255 | You can identify arms and armour that you hold, and, with the help of a |
273 | You can identify arms and armour that you hold, and, with the help of a |
| 256 | B<forge>, can even create weapons using the alchemy skill. |
274 | B<forge>, can even create weapons using the alchemy skill. |
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| 258 | =head2 stealing |
276 | =head2 stealing |
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| 260 | You can take items from the inventory of NPCs, monsters and maybe other |
278 | You can take items from the inventory of NPCs, monsters and maybe other |
| 261 | players. |
279 | players. |
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| 263 | =head2 thaumathurgy |
281 | =head2 thaumaturgy |
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| 265 | You can identify rods, wands and horns that you are holding, and, with |
283 | You can identify rods, wands and horns that you are holding, and, with |
| 266 | the help of a B<thaumaturgists workbench> and the alchemy skill, create |
284 | the help of a B<thaumaturgists workbench> and the alchemy skill, create |
| 267 | those things. |
285 | those things. |
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| 282 | rod/wand/horn. |
300 | rod/wand/horn. |
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| 284 | =head2 woodsman |
302 | =head2 woodsman |
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| 286 | While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through |
304 | While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through |
| 287 | "wooded" terrain (B<forest>, B<grasslands>, B<brush>, B<jungle>, etc.) |
305 | "wooded" terrain (B<forest>, B<grasslands>, B<brush>, B<jungle>, etc.). |
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| 289 | =head2 inscription |
309 | =head2 inscription |
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| 291 | You can inscribe scrolls with a text. This is useful to create messages, |
311 | You can inscribe empty scrolls and books with a text. This is useful to |
| 292 | especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO). |
312 | create messages, especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO). |
| 293 | You can also rewrite spell scrolls with a previously known spell. B<Sp>, |
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| 294 | time and an old scroll are needed. Backfire effects are possible. Only |
314 | You can also write spell scrolls with a spell known to you. You need |
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315 | L<mana|stat_mana>, time and an old scroll for that. Backfire effects are |
| 295 | available as a 'writing pen'. |
316 | possible. Only available as a 'writing pen'. |
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| 297 | How to rewrite a mail scroll/books etc.: |
318 | How to write into a mail scroll/books etc.: |
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| 299 | mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu |
320 | mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu |
| 300 | use_skill inscription <your message goes here> |
321 | use_skill inscription <your message goes here> |
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| 302 | How to rewrite a spell scroll: |
323 | How to rewrite a spell scroll: |
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| 304 | mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu |
325 | mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu |
| 305 | cast <spell> # prepare the spell you want to write |
326 | cast <spell> # prepare the spell you want to write |
| 306 | use_skill inscription # write the spell on the scroll |
327 | use_skill inscription # write the spell on the scroll |
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328 | |
| 308 | The scroll on which you want to write has to be much lower than your inscription |
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| 309 | level, otherwise you may accidentally read the scroll and cast the spell inside it. |
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| 310 | If you succeed, the scroll will be a scroll of the spell you chose and your level of |
329 | If you succeed, the scroll will be a scroll of the spell you chose and |
| 311 | inscription as its level. Hence, you don't need to be that level in the spell skill |
330 | your level of inscription as its level. Hence, you don't need to be that |
| 312 | to write higher level spellscrolls. |
331 | level in the spell skill to write higher level spellscrolls. |
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| 314 | Caution: Magic spell writing can be risky to one's health. There can be |
333 | Caution: Magic spell writing can be risky to one's health. There can be |
| 315 | some negative effects if one fails to write a spell scroll. The most |
334 | some negative effects if one fails to write a spell scroll. The most |
| 316 | benign is that one becomes confused for a short time. Other effects are |
335 | benign is that one becomes confused for a short time. Other effects are |
| 317 | more severe and can even be dangerous. |
336 | more severe and can even be dangerous. |
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| 345 | =head1 About experience and skills |
364 | =head1 About experience and skills |
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365 | |
| 347 | =head2 Associated and miscellaneous skills |
366 | =head2 Associated and miscellaneous skills |
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367 | |
| 349 | In Crossfire two types of skills exist; The first kind, "associated" |
368 | In Deliantra, two types of skills exist; The first kind, "associated" |
| 350 | skills, are those skills which are associated with a category of |
369 | skills, are those skills which are associated with a category of |
| 351 | experience. The other kind of skill, "miscellaneous" skills, are not |
370 | experience. The other kind of skill, "miscellaneous" skills, are not |
| 352 | related to any experience category. |
371 | related to any experience category. |
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372 | |
| 354 | The main difference between these two kinds of skills is in the result |
373 | The main difference between these two kinds of skills is in the result |
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| 477 | current readied skill and then executes it in the facing direction of the |
496 | current readied skill and then executes it in the facing direction of the |
| 478 | player. Similar in action to the invoke command. |
497 | player. Similar in action to the invoke command. |
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498 | |
| 480 | =back |
499 | =back |
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500 | |
| 482 | Three player commands are related to skills use: B<ready_skill>, |
501 | Three player commands are related to skills use: L<ready_skill>, |
| 483 | B<use_skill>, and B<skills>. Generally, a player will use a skill by first |
502 | L<use_skill>, and L<skills|command/skills>. Generally, a player will use |
| 484 | readying the right one, with the ready_skill command and then making a |
503 | a skill by first readying the right one, with the ready_skill command and |
| 485 | ranged "attack" to activate the skill; using most skills is just like |
504 | then making a ranged "attack" to activate the skill; using most skills is |
| 486 | firing a wand or a bow. In a few cases however, a skill is be used just |
505 | just like firing a wand or a bow. In a few cases however, a skill is be |
| 487 | by having it readied. For example, the mountaineer skill allows favorable |
506 | used just by having it readied. For example, the mountaineer skill allows |
| 488 | movement though hilly terrain while it is readied. |
507 | favorable movement though hilly terrain while it is readied. |
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508 | |
| 490 | To change to a new skill, a player can use either the B<use_skill> or |
509 | To change to a new skill, a player can use either the B<use_skill> or |
| 491 | B<ready_skill> commands, but note that the use of several common items can |
510 | B<ready_skill> commands, but note that the use of several common items can |
| 492 | automatically change the player's current skill too. Examples of this |
511 | automatically change the player's current skill too. Examples of this |
| 493 | include readying a bow (which will cause the code to make the player's |
512 | include readying a bow (which will cause the code to make the player's |
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| 502 | It is not possible to use more than one skill at a time. |
521 | It is not possible to use more than one skill at a time. |
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| 504 | =head2 Acquiring skills |
523 | =head2 Acquiring skills |
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| 506 | Skills may be gained in two ways. In the first, new skills may |
525 | Skills may be gained in two ways. In the first, new skills may |
| 507 | learned. This is done by reading a B<skill scroll> and the process is very |
526 | learned. This is done by reading a L<skill scroll> |
| 508 | similar to learning a spell. Just as in attempts to learn incantations, |
527 | and the process is very similar to learning a spell. Just as in attempts |
| 509 | success in learning skills is dependent on a random test based on the |
528 | to learn incantations, success in learning skills is dependent on a random |
| 510 | learner's INT. Using your INT stat, look in the learn% column in table |
529 | test based on the learner's INT. Using your INT stat, look in the learn% |
| 511 | primary stat effects to find your % chance of learning a skill. Once you |
530 | column in table primary stat effects to find your % chance of learning a |
| 512 | hit 100%, you will always be successfull in learning new skills. |
531 | skill. Once you hit 100%, you will always be successfull in learning new |
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532 | skills. |
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533 | |
| 514 | The acquisition of a skill tool will also allow the player to use a new |
534 | The acquisition of a skill tool will also allow the player to use a new |
| 515 | skill. An example of a skill tool is "lockpicks" lockpicks (which allow |
535 | skill. An example of a skill tool is "lockpicks" lockpicks (which allow |
| 516 | the player to pick door locks). The player merely applies the skill tool |
536 | the player to pick door locks). The player merely applies the skill tool |
| 517 | in order to gain use of the new skill. If the tool is unapplied, the |
537 | in order to gain use of the new skill. If the tool is unapplied, the |
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551 | |
| 532 | Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by |
552 | Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by |
| 533 | Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information |
553 | Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information |
| 534 | compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander. |
554 | compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander. |
| 535 | |
555 | |
| 536 | Adapted for use by I<cfplus>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van |
556 | Adapted for use by I<deliantra>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van |
| 537 | Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann. |
557 | Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann. |
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