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		3	*** The skill descriptions here are mere copies of the
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1	=head1 Skills	11	=head1 Skills
2		12
3	=head1 Description	13	=head1 Description
4		14
5	Instead of gaining experience for basically just killing monsters (and	15	Instead of gaining experience for basically just killing monsters (and
6	disarming traps) you can also gain a variety of experience through the	16	disarming traps) you can also gain experience in a variety of other
7	use of skills.	17	skills, which can either be learned or used through a skill tool or
		18	talisman.
8		19
9	=head1 Skill Overview
10
11	Skill Experience Associated Stats
12	Stat 1 Stat 2 Stat 3
13	Achemy Mental Int Dex Wis
14	Bargaining NONE n/a n/a n/a
15	Bowyer Mental Int Dex Wis
16	Clawing Physique Str Dex n/a
17	Disarm Traps Agility Dex Int Str
18	Find Traps Mental Int Dex n/a
19	Flame Touch Physique Str Dex Int
20	Hiding Agility Dex Int n/a
21	Inscription Mental Int Dex n/a
22	Jeweler Mental Int Wis Dex
23	Jumping Physique Str Dex n/a
24	Karate Physique Str Dex n/a
25	Literacy Mental Int Wis n/a
26	Lockpicking Agility Dex Int n/a
27	Meditation NONE Int Wis Pow
28	Melee Weapons Physique Str Dex n/a
29	Missile Weapons Physique Str Dex n/a
30	Mountaineer NONE n/a n/a n/a
31	Oratory Personality Cha Int n/a
32	Praying Wisdom Wis Pow n/a
33	Punching Physique Str Dex n/a
34	Sense Curse Wisdom Pow Wis n/a
35	Sense Magic Magic Pow Int n/a
36	Set Traps Mental Int Dex Str
37	Singing Personality Cha Int n/a
38	Smithery Mental Int Str Dex
39	Stealing Agility Dex Int n/a
40	Thaumaturgy Mental Int Wis n/a
41	Throwing Physique Str Dex n/a
42	Use Magic Item NONE Pow Int n/a
43	Wizardry Magic Pow Int n/a
44	Woodsman Mental Int Dex Wis
45
46	=head1 X<skill_description>Detailed Skill Description	20	=head1 X<skill_description>Skill Descriptions
47		21
48	Below is a more detailed description of each skills and how they are used.	22	Below is a more detailed description of each skills and how they are used.
49		23
50	=head2 alchemy	24	=head2 alchemy
51		25
52	You can identify potions, containers, and different kinds of ore and mineral,	26	You can identify potions, containers, and different kinds of ore and
53	mix potions and create other stuff (such as gold, weapons, deadly monsters	27	mineral, mix potions and create other stuff (such as gold, weapons, deadly
54	killing him/her etc.) from other ingredients using a cauldron.	28	monsters killing him/her etc.) from other ingredients using a cauldron
		29	L<$ARCH/cauldron.x11>.
55		30
56	To identify alchemy stuff you have to stand over it or have it in your inventory and	31	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	32	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.	33	not get identified if your alchemy level is too low.
59		34
60	A higher alchemy level will also help you to estimate the value of items better.	35	A higher alchemy level will also help you to estimate the value of items better.
61		36
62	To create something new, for example some dust or potion, you have to get a B<cauldron>.	37	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	38	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.	39	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>	40	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!	41	all ingredients for a recipe before using them!
67		42
68	For a start you could try to make B<water of the wise>:	43	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>.	44	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.	45	If everything worked there should be B<water of the wise> in the cauldron now.
71	Congratulations, your first alchemy was done!	46	Congratulations, your first alchemy was done!
79		54
80	=head2 bargaining	55	=head2 bargaining
81		56
82	This skill helps you to bargain in shops when buying and selling. The higher	57	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	58	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.	59	bargaining skill it helps a lot to have a high L<charisma\|stat_Cha> stat.
85		60
86	When you are in a shop, you can C<use_skill bargaining> to see whether that	61	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	62	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.	63	whether the shopkeeper likes you. Elf shopkeepers will like elf players.
89		64
90	=head2 bowyer	65	=head2 bowyer
91		66
92	You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and bows.	67	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	68	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>	69	using the bowyer skill like the L<alchemy skill\|skill_description/alchemy>
		70	skill and a B<workbench> L<$ARCH/workbench.x11>
95	(you just have to find out a receip)	71	(you just have to find out a recipe).
96		72
97	=head2 clawing	73	=head2 clawing
98		74
99	You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str>	75	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	76	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.	77	such as fire claws or electric claws. An elemental residue from the dragon
		78	guild is required to change this. The dragon guild can be found in scorn.
102		79
103	=head2 levitation	80	=head2 levitation
104		81
105	You can levitate (fly low) at will. Using the skill first makes you	82	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.	83	levitate, and at the second time returns you to the earth.
		84	Levitation can be useful to fly over water streams that move you
		85	if you walk in them, or it prevents you from falling into a pit.
107		86
108	=head2 summoning	87	=head2 summoning
109		88
110	You can cast spells related to the B<summoning> school of wizardry, which	89	You can cast spells related to the B<summoning> school of wizardry, which
111	mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill	90	mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill
112	may be acquired either through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or	91	may be acquired either through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or
113	learned via a B<skill scroll>.	92	learned via a L<skill scroll>.
		93
		94	The most basic spells you might want to get is 'summon pet monster'
		95	and 'charm monsters'. Look in the L<Spellbook\|spellbook> if you got
		96	the spells and read their description.
114		97
115	=head2 pyromancy	98	=head2 pyromancy
116		99
117	You can cast spells related to the B<pyromancy> (fire) school of	100	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	101	wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of an
119	appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill scroll>.	102	appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.
		103
		104	The first spell would be 'burning hands' which casts a cone of fire which
		105	burns your enemies. It becomes stronger with your pyromancy level.
120		106
121	=head2 evocation	107	=head2 evocation
122		108
123	You can cast spells related to the B<evocation> (mostly cold magic)	109	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	110	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>.	111	an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.
		112
		113	The spell you should start with is 'icestorm' which casts a cone
		114	of ice which freezes your enemies. It becomes stronger with your evocation level.
126		115
127	=head2 sorcery	116	=head2 sorcery
128		117
129	You can cast spells related to the B<sorcery> (identify, town portal and	118	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	119	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	120	through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill
132	scroll>.	121	scroll>.
133		122
		123	Sorcery has many utility spells, like 'identify', 'town portal' (making portals
		124	between two points in the world) and also attack spells like 'spark shower'
		125	and 'steambolt'.
		126
134	=head2 flame touch	127	=head2 flame touch
135		128
136	You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's	129	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	130	L<strength\|stat_Str> and level. This is the default hand-to-hand fighting
138	fireborn character class.	131	skill for the fireborn character class.
139		132
140	=head2 hiding	133	=head2 hiding
141		134
		135	This skill lets you hide, that means that you will become invisible.
		136	To hide you need to find a place with other stuff on it where you can hide.
		137
142	You enjoy limited form of invisibility. If you attack or move too much	138	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	139	you become visible.
144	hostile monsters. Not a reasonable feature!
145		140
146	=head2 jeweler	141	=head2 jeweler
147		142
148	You can identify amulets, rings and talismans. One can also improve magic	143	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	144	rings or enchant non-magic rings to give them stat bonuses, this works
150	skill and a B<jeweler's workbench>.	145	similar to the L<alchemy skill\|skill_description/alchemy>, only that
		146	you need to put the ingredients in a B<jeweler's workbench>.
		147
		148	For a more detailed documentation look in the L<jeweler skill documentation\|jeweler_skill>.
151		149
152	=head2 jumping	150	=head2 jumping
153		151
154	You can "skip" over one, two or three spaces in the selected direction.	152	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	153	direction. Distance depends on weight carried, L<strength\|stat_Str> and
156	may also be used as an attack.	154	L<dexterity\|stat_Dex> of the user. This skill may also be used as an
		155	attack.
157		156
158	=head2 karate	157	=head2 karate
159		158
160	You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str>	159	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	160	L<strength\|stat_Str> and level. This attack is the fastest and (at higher
162	of the hand-to-hand attacks available.	161	levels) most deadly of the hand-to-hand attacks available.
163		162
164	=head2 climbing	163	=head2 climbing
165		164
166	Having this skill allows you to move faster through hilly areas than players	165	Having this skill allows you to move faster through hilly areas than players
167	without this skill.	166	without this skill. B<Note:> You can't gain experience in this skill. Having
		167	this skill is enough to move faster.
168		168
169	=head2 literacy	169	=head2 literacy
170		170
171	You can identify books and scrolls that you hold. Since scrolls are	171	With this skill you can identify books and scrolls in your inventory,
172	currently always identified, this is not the greatest of skills.	172	giving you more experience that you can invest into identifying higher
		173	level books and scrolls.
		174
		175	Literacy is also required to read books and scrolls, and to learn new
		176	spells and skills from books and scrolls.
173		177
174	=head2 lockpicking	178	=head2 lockpicking
175		179
176	You may "pick locks" (open doors). You need to have readied some	180	You may "pick locks" (open doors). You need to have readied some
177	B<lockpicks> to use this skill.	181	B<lockpicks> to use this skill.
178		182
179	=head2 meditation	183	=head2 meditation
180		184
181	Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate. Player must first strip	185	Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate by C<use_skill
182	off encumbering armour however. This skill is only available to the "monk"	186	meditation>. Player must first strip off encumbering armour however. This
183	character class.	187	skill is only available to the "monk" character class.
184		188
185	=head2 one handed weapons	189	=head2 one handed weapons
186		190
187	You can use one-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<shortsword>, B<dagger>,	191	You can use one-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<shortsword>, B<dagger>,
188	B<mace>, etc). Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and	192	B<mace>, etc). Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and
189	direction keys.	193	direction keys.
190		194
191	=head2 two handed weapons	195	=head2 two handed weapons
192		196
193	You can use two-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<longsword>, B<club>, etc).	197	You can use two-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<longsword>, B<club>, etc).
194	Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and direction keys.	198	Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and direction keys.
195		199
196	=head2 missile weapons	200	=head2 missile weapons
197		201
198	The user is capabale of making attacks with ranged weapons (eg bow, crossbow).	202	The user is capable 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	203	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	204	specific arrows to kill a monster that is weak against a certain arrow, mark
201	this arrow and fire.	205	this arrow and fire.
202		206
203	=head2 mountaineer	207	=head2 mountaineer
204		208
205	While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through "hilly"	209	While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through "hilly"
206	terrain (hills, mountains, etc.)	210	terrain (hills, mountains, etc.)
207		211
208	=head2 oratory	212	=head2 oratory
209		213
210	You may "recruit" followers. Recruitees must be of lower level, and	214	You may "recruit" followers targeting them with your B<oratory>
211	unaggressive to start. Use of this skill may anger the audience. Also,	215	skill. Recruitees must be unaggressive to start (a good way to pacify
212	"special" monsters are immune to recruitment. Success depends on user's	216	monsters is the L<singing skill\|skill_description/singing>). Use of
213	B<Cha> and level.	217	this skill may anger the audience. Also, some monsters are immune to
		218	recruitment. Success depends on user's level and her L<charisma\|stat_Cha>
		219	vs. the recruitee's L<intelligence\|stat_Int> and level.
		220
		221	Kill experience from your followers goes directly to your oratory skill.
		222
		223	Cleaning women and unagggressive low-level monsters (such as the dogs in
		224	the wizards house in scorn) are good initial targets for this skill.
214		225
215	=head2 praying	226	=head2 praying
216		227
217	You are allowed to cast "cleric" spells. In addition, this skill may be	228	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	229	skill may be used to accelerate the accumulation of grace points by
		230	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	231	learned (e.g. using a L<skill scroll>) or acquired through the use of a
220	B<holy symbol>.	232	B<holy symbol>.
221		233
		234	One of the best spells to start with is the 'holy word' spell and later,
		235	if you find it, the 'banishment' spell, which is much stronger.
		236
222	=head2 punching	237	=head2 punching
223		238
224	You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str>	239	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.	240	L<strength\|stat_Str> and level. This is the most feeble of the
		241	hand-to-hand attacks.
226		242
227	=head2 find traps	243	=head2 find traps
228		244
229	You can search (more effectively) for traps. This is not a "passive"	245	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	246	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	247	traps, or actively used when in vicinity of a trap. To use it, fire into
232	any direction.	248	any direction.
233		249
234	=head2 disarm	250	=head2 disarm traps
235		251
236	You can disarm previously discovered traps (for example, with the B<find traps> skill).	252	You can disarm previously discovered traps (for example, with the B<find
		253	traps> skill).
		254
		255	=head2 mining
		256
		257	You know how to use a pickaxe to extract minerals from veins. You can also use
		258	spells of the mining spell school. For instance the I<detect mineral> spell.
237		259
238	=head2 sense curse	260	=head2 sense curse
239		261
240	You can detect whether items that you hold are B<cursed> by firing in any	262	You can detect whether items in your inventory or on the floor are
241	direction while this skill is readied.	263	B<cursed> by using this skill.
242		264
243	=head2 sense magic	265	=head2 sense magic
244		266
245	You can detect whether items that you hold are B<magic> by firing in any	267	You can detect whether items in your inventory or on the floor are
246	direction while this skill is readied.	268	B<magic> by using this skill.
247		269
248	=head2 singing	270	=head2 singing
249		271
250	You may pacify hostile monsters with this skill. Certain kinds of	272	You may pacify hostile monsters with this area attack skill (it is
251	monsters are immune. Success depends on user level and B<Cha>.	273	directionless and affects the area around you - the higher the skill,
		274	the larger the area). Certain kinds of monsters are immune. Success
		275	depends on user's level and her L<charisma\|stat_Cha> vs. the monster's
		276	L<intelligence\|stat_Int> and level.
		277
		278	Singing is a good companion skill for the L<oratory
		279	skill\|skill_description/oratory>: first you pacify creates using singing,
		280	then you can orate them, convincing them if your cause. It is a useful
		281	skill when monsters are overwhelming you, too.
252		282
253	=head2 smithery	283	=head2 smithery
254		284
255	You can identify arms and armour that you hold, and, with the help of a	285	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.	286	B<forge>, can even create weapons using this skill.
257		287
258	=head2 stealing	288	=head2 stealing
259		289
260	You can take items from the inventory of NPCs, monsters and maybe other	290	You can take items from the inventory of NPCs, monsters and maybe other
261	players.	291	players.
262		292
263	=head2 thaumathurgy	293	=head2 thaumaturgy
264		294
265	You can identify rods, wands and horns that you are holding, and, with	295	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	296	the help of a B<thaumaturgists workbench> and the alchemy skill, create
267	those things.	297	those things.
268		298
269	=head2 throwing	299	=head2 throwing
270		300
271	You can throw items at monsters. To do this, fire at a monster with this skill	301	You can throw items at monsters. To do this, fire at a monster with this skill
272	readied. You can chose what to throw by marking an item, if you do not chose an	302	readied. You can chose what to throw by marking an item.
273	item, an item from your inventory is randomly picked and thrown unless the item
274	is locked.
275
276	ERROR: Randomly?
277		303
278	=head2 use magic item	304	=head2 use magic item
279		305
280	You can use magic items like rods/wands/horns. The level of experience	306	You can use magic items like rods/wands/horns. The level of experience
281	influences how powerful the spells are you can evoke from the	307	influences how powerful the spells are you can evoke from the
282	rod/wand/horn.	308	rod/wand/horn.
283		309
284	=head2 woodsman	310	=head2 woodsman
285		311
286	While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through	312	While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through
287	"wooded" terrain (B<forest>, B<grasslands>, B<brush>, B<jungle>, etc.)	313	"wooded" terrain (B<forest>, B<grasslands>, B<brush>, B<jungle>, etc.).
		314
		315	Woodsmen can also craft various items useful to their skill.
288		316
289	=head2 inscription	317	=head2 inscription
290		318
291	You can inscribe scrolls with a text. This is useful to create messages,	319	You can inscribe empty scrolls and books with a text. This is useful to
292	especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO).	320	create messages, especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO).
293	You can also rewrite spell scrolls with a previously known spell. B<Sp>,	321
294	time and an old scroll are needed. Backfire effects are possible. Only	322	You can also write spell scrolls with a spell known to you. You need
		323	L<mana\|stat_mana>, time and an old scroll for that. Backfire effects are
295	available as a 'writing pen'.	324	possible. Only available as a 'writing pen'.
296		325
297	How to rewrite a mail scroll/books etc.:	326	How to write into a mail scroll/books etc.:
298		327
299	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu	328	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu
300	use_skill inscription <your message goes here>	329	use_skill inscription <your message goes here>
301		330
302	How to rewrite a spell scroll:	331	How to rewrite a spell scroll:
303		332
304	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu	333	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu
305	cast <spell> # prepare the spell you want to write	334	cast <spell> # prepare the spell you want to write
306	use_skill inscription # write the spell on the scroll	335	use_skill inscription # write the spell on the scroll
307		336
308	The scroll on which you want to write has to be much lower than your inscription
309	level, otherwise you may accidentally read the scroll and cast the spell inside it.
310	If you succeed, the scroll will be a scroll of the spell you chose and your level of	337	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	338	your level of inscription as its level. Hence, you don't need to be that
312	to write higher level spellscrolls.	339	level in the spell skill to write higher level spellscrolls.
313		340
314	Caution: Magic spell writing can be risky to one's health. There can be	341	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	342	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	343	benign is that one becomes confused for a short time. Other effects are
317	more severe and can even be dangerous.	344	more severe and can even be dangerous.
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334	skill. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a unique skill	361	skill. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a unique skill
335	that can only be used by acidborns.	362	that can only be used by acidborns.
336		363
337	=head2 poison nail	364	=head2 poison nail
338		365
339	TODO: Add goblins and think about the name goblin.
340
341	You can do a "bare-handed attack" and inject poison into the opponent with	366	You can do a "bare-handed attack" and inject poison into the opponent with
342	this skill readied. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a	367	this skill readied. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a
343	unique skill that can only be used by goblins.	368	unique skill that can only be used by goblins.
344		369
345	=head1 About experience and skills	370	=head1 About experience and skills
346		371
347	=head2 Associated and miscellaneous skills	372	=head2 Associated and miscellaneous skills
348		373
349	In Crossfire two types of skills exist; The first kind, "associated"	374	In Deliantra, two types of skills exist; The first kind, "associated"
350	skills, are those skills which are associated with a category of	375	skills, are those skills which are associated with a category of
351	experience. The other kind of skill, "miscellaneous" skills, are not	376	experience. The other kind of skill, "miscellaneous" skills, are not
352	related to any experience category.	377	related to any experience category.
353		378
354	The main difference between these two kinds of skills is in the result	379	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	502	current readied skill and then executes it in the facing direction of the
478	player. Similar in action to the invoke command.	503	player. Similar in action to the invoke command.
479		504
480	=back	505	=back
481		506
482	Three player commands are related to skills use: B<ready_skill>,	507	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	508	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	509	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	510	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	511	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	512	used just by having it readied. For example, the mountaineer skill allows
488	movement though hilly terrain while it is readied.	513	favorable movement though hilly terrain while it is readied.
489		514
490	To change to a new skill, a player can use either the B<use_skill> or	515	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	516	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	517	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	518	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.	527	It is not possible to use more than one skill at a time.
503		528
504	=head2 Acquiring skills	529	=head2 Acquiring skills
505		530
506	Skills may be gained in two ways. In the first, new skills may	531	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	532	learned. This is done by reading a L<skill scroll>
508	similar to learning a spell. Just as in attempts to learn incantations,	533	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	534	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	535	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	536	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.	537	skill. Once you hit 100%, you will always be successfull in learning new
		538	skills.
513		539
514	The acquisition of a skill tool will also allow the player to use a new	540	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	541	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	542	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	543	in order to gain use of the new skill. If the tool is unapplied, the
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531		557
532	Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by	558	Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by
533	Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information	559	Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information
534	compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander.	560	compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander.
535		561
536	Adapted for use by I<cfplus>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van	562	Adapted for use by I<deliantra>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van
537	Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann.	563	Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann.
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