--- deliantra/Deliantra-Client/pod/skill_help.pod	2010/06/21 22:51:58	1.21
+++ deliantra/Deliantra-Client/pod/skill_help.pod	2012/11/21 14:43:40	1.23
@@ -1,3 +1,11 @@
+=begin comment
+
+*** The skill descriptions here are mere copies of the
+*** skill messages in the server archetypes.
+*** Update them in arch/ first, then here.
+
+=end
+
 =encoding utf-8
 
 =head1 Skills
@@ -57,7 +65,7 @@
 =head2 bowyer
 
 You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and
-bows.  One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients
+bows. One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients
 using the bowyer skill like the L<alchemy skill|skill_description/alchemy>
 skill and a B<workbench> L<$ARCH/workbench.x11>
 (you just have to find out a recipe).
@@ -79,7 +87,7 @@
 =head2 summoning
 
 You can cast spells related to the B<summoning> school of wizardry, which
-mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things.  This skill
+mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill
 may be acquired either through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or
 learned via a L<skill scroll>.
 
@@ -90,7 +98,7 @@
 =head2 pyromancy
 
 You can cast spells related to the B<pyromancy> (fire) school of
-wizardry.  This skill may be acquired either through the use of an
+wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of an
 appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.
 
 The first spell would be 'burning hands' which casts a cone of fire which
@@ -99,7 +107,7 @@
 =head2 evocation
 
 You can cast spells related to the B<evocation> (mostly cold magic)
-school of wizardry.  This skill may be acquired either through the use of
+school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of
 an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.
 
 The spell you should start with is 'icestorm' which casts a cone
@@ -108,7 +116,7 @@
 =head2 sorcery
 
 You can cast spells related to the B<sorcery> (identify, town portal and
-other meta-spells) school of wizardry.  This skill may be acquired either
+other meta-spells) school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either
 through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill
 scroll>.
 
@@ -142,7 +150,7 @@
 =head2 jumping
 
 You can "skip" over one, two or three spaces in the selected
-direction.  Distance depends on weight carried, L<strength|stat_Str> and
+direction. Distance depends on weight carried, L<strength|stat_Str> and
 L<dexterity|stat_Dex> of the user. This skill may also be used as an
 attack.
 
@@ -161,7 +169,7 @@
 =head2 literacy
 
 With this skill you can identify books and scrolls in your inventory,
-giving you more experience that you cna invest into identifying higher
+giving you more experience that you can invest into identifying higher
 level books and scrolls.
 
 Literacy is also required to read books and scrolls, and to learn new
@@ -174,14 +182,13 @@
 
 =head2 meditation
 
-Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate by C<use_skill meditation>,
-the L<skill_description/praying> skill. Player must first strip
-off encumbering armour however. This skill is only available to the "monk"
-character class.
+Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate by C<use_skill
+meditation>. Player must first strip off encumbering armour however. This
+skill is only available to the "monk" character class.
 
 =head2 one handed weapons
 
-You can use one-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<shortsword>, B<dagger>, 
+You can use one-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<shortsword>, B<dagger>,
 B<mace>, etc). Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and
 direction keys.
 
@@ -192,7 +199,7 @@
 
 =head2 missile weapons
 
-The user is capabale of making attacks with ranged weapons (eg bow, crossbow).
+The user is capable of making attacks with ranged weapons (eg bow, crossbow).
 Fire arrows by applying a bow and using the fire and direction keys. To fire
 specific arrows to kill a monster that is weak against a certain arrow, mark
 this arrow and fire.
@@ -220,9 +227,15 @@
 
 The praying skill allows you to cast "cleric" spells. In addition, this
 skill may be used to accelerate the accumulation of grace points by
-praying (see L<How do I pray?|how_tp_pray>. This skill may be either
-learned (e.g. using a L<skill scroll>) or acquired through the use of a
-B<holy symbol>.
+praying. This skill may be either learned (e.g. using a L<skill scroll>)
+or acquired through the use of a B<holy symbol>.
+
+Since praying can keep your character busy for a while, it is best to
+C<ready_skill praying>, and then keep firing into any direction. That way,
+you can instantly stop praying when something unexpected shows up.
+
+One of the best praying spells to start with is the 'holy word' spell and
+later, if you find it, the 'banishment' spell, which is much stronger.
 
 One of the best spells to start with is the 'holy word' spell and later,
 if you find it, the 'banishment' spell, which is much stronger.
@@ -276,7 +289,7 @@
 =head2 smithery
 
 You can identify arms and armour that you hold, and, with the help of a
-B<forge>, can even create weapons using the alchemy skill.
+B<forge>, can even create weapons using this skill.
 
 =head2 stealing