[ViewVC] Diff of: cvs/deliantra/Deliantra-Client/pod/skill

Comparing deliantra/Deliantra-Client/pod/skill_help.pod (file contents):
Revision 1.9 by root, Fri Aug 18 01:01:01 2006 UTC vs.
Revision 1.23 by root, Wed Nov 21 14:43:40 2012 UTC

…		…
		1	=begin comment
		2
		3	*** The skill descriptions here are mere copies of the
		4	*** skill messages in the server archetypes.
		5	*** Update them in arch/ first, then here.
		6
		7	=end
		8
		9	=encoding utf-8
		10
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
8		18	talisman.
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		19
46	=head1 X<skill_description>Skill Descriptions	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	26	You can identify potions, containers, and different kinds of ore and
53	mineral, mix potions and create other stuff (such as gold, weapons, deadly	27	mineral, mix potions and create other stuff (such as gold, weapons, deadly
54	monsters killing him/her etc.) from other ingredients using a cauldron	28	monsters killing him/her etc.) from other ingredients using a cauldron
55	L<$ARCH/misc/Container/cauldron.base.111.png>.	29	L<$ARCH/cauldron.x11>.
56		30
57	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
58	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
59	not get identified if your alchemy level is too low.	33	not get identified if your alchemy level is too low.
60		34
89	whether the shopkeeper likes you. Elf shopkeepers will like elf players.	63	whether the shopkeeper likes you. Elf shopkeepers will like elf players.
90		64
91	=head2 bowyer	65	=head2 bowyer
92		66
93	You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and	67	You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and
94	bows. One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients	68	bows. One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients
95	using the bowyer skill like the L<alchemy skill\|skill_description/alchemy>	69	using the bowyer skill like the L<alchemy skill\|skill_description/alchemy>
96	skill and a B<workbench> L<$ARCH/misc/Container/workbench.base.111.png>	70	skill and a B<workbench> L<$ARCH/workbench.x11>
97	(you just have to find out a recipe).	71	(you just have to find out a recipe).
98		72
99	=head2 clawing	73	=head2 clawing
100		74
101	You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's	75	You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's
…		…
111	if you walk in them, or it prevents you from falling into a pit.	85	if you walk in them, or it prevents you from falling into a pit.
112		86
113	=head2 summoning	87	=head2 summoning
114		88
115	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
116	mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill	90	mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill
117	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
118	learned via a L<skill scroll>.	92	learned via a L<skill scroll>.
119		93
120	The most basic spells you might want to get is 'summon pet monster'	94	The most basic spells you might want to get is 'summon pet monster'
121	and 'charm monsters'. Look in the L<Spellbook\|spellbook> if you got	95	and 'charm monsters'. Look in the L<Spellbook\|spellbook> if you got
122	the spells and read their description.	96	the spells and read their description.
123		97
124	=head2 pyromancy	98	=head2 pyromancy
125		99
126	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
127	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
128	appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.	102	appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.
129		103
130	The first spell would be 'burning hands' which casts a cone of fire which	104	The first spell would be 'burning hands' which casts a cone of fire which
131	burns your enemies. It becomes stronger with your pyromancy level.	105	burns your enemies. It becomes stronger with your pyromancy level.
132		106
133	=head2 evocation	107	=head2 evocation
134		108
135	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)
136	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
137	an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.	111	an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.
138		112
139	The spell you should start with is 'icestorm' which casts a cone	113	The spell you should start with is 'icestorm' which casts a cone
140	of ice which freezes your enemies. It becomes stronger with your evocation level.	114	of ice which freezes your enemies. It becomes stronger with your evocation level.
141		115
142	=head2 sorcery	116	=head2 sorcery
143		117
144	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
145	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
146	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
147	scroll>.	121	scroll>.
148		122
149	Sorcery has many utility spells, like 'identify', 'town portal' (making portals	123	Sorcery has many utility spells, like 'identify', 'town portal' (making portals
150	between two points in the world) and also attack spells like 'spark shower'	124	between two points in the world) and also attack spells like 'spark shower'
…		…
169	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
170	rings or enchant non-magic rings to give them stat bonuses, this works	144	rings or enchant non-magic rings to give them stat bonuses, this works
171	similar to the L<alchemy skill\|skill_description/alchemy>, only that	145	similar to the L<alchemy skill\|skill_description/alchemy>, only that
172	you need to put the ingredients in a B<jeweler's workbench>.	146	you need to put the ingredients in a B<jeweler's workbench>.
173		147
		148	For a more detailed documentation look in the L<jeweler skill documentation\|jeweler_skill>.
		149
174	=head2 jumping	150	=head2 jumping
175		151
176	You can "skip" over one, two or three spaces in the selected	152	You can "skip" over one, two or three spaces in the selected
177	direction. Distance depends on weight carried, L<strength\|stat_Str> and	153	direction. Distance depends on weight carried, L<strength\|stat_Str> and
178	L<dexterity\|stat_Dex> of the user. This skill may also be used as an	154	L<dexterity\|stat_Dex> of the user. This skill may also be used as an
179	attack.	155	attack.
180		156
181	=head2 karate	157	=head2 karate
182		158
…		…
190	without this skill. B<Note:> You can't gain experience in this skill. Having	166	without this skill. B<Note:> You can't gain experience in this skill. Having
191	this skill is enough to move faster.	167	this skill is enough to move faster.
192		168
193	=head2 literacy	169	=head2 literacy
194		170
195	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,
196	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.
197		177
198	=head2 lockpicking	178	=head2 lockpicking
199		179
200	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
201	B<lockpicks> to use this skill.	181	B<lockpicks> to use this skill.
202		182
203	=head2 meditation	183	=head2 meditation
204		184
205	Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate by C<use_skill meditation>,	185	Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate by C<use_skill
206	the L<praying skill\|skill_description/praying>. Player must first strip	186	meditation>. Player must first strip off encumbering armour however. This
207	off encumbering armour however. This skill is only available to the "monk"	187	skill is only available to the "monk" character class.
208	character class.
209		188
210	=head2 one handed weapons	189	=head2 one handed weapons
211		190
212	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>,
213	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
214	direction keys.	193	direction keys.
215		194
216	=head2 two handed weapons	195	=head2 two handed weapons
217		196
218	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).
219	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.
220		199
221	=head2 missile weapons	200	=head2 missile weapons
222		201
223	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).
224	Fire arrows by applying a bow and using the fire and direction keys. To fire	203	Fire arrows by applying a bow and using the fire and direction keys. To fire
225	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
226	this arrow and fire.	205	this arrow and fire.
227		206
228	=head2 mountaineer	207	=head2 mountaineer
…		…
230	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"
231	terrain (hills, mountains, etc.)	210	terrain (hills, mountains, etc.)
232		211
233	=head2 oratory	212	=head2 oratory
234		213
235	You may "recruit" followers. Recruitees must be of lower level, and	214	You may "recruit" followers targeting them with your B<oratory>
236	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
237	"special" monsters are immune to recruitment. Success depends on user's	216	monsters is the L<singing skill\|skill_description/singing>). Use of
238	L<charisma\|stat_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.
239		225
240	=head2 praying	226	=head2 praying
241		227
242	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
243	used to accelerate the accumulation of grace by C<use_skill praying>.	229	skill may be used to accelerate the accumulation of grace points by
244	This skill may be either learned (e.g. using a L<skill scroll>) or	230	praying. This skill may be either learned (e.g. using a L<skill scroll>)
245	acquired through the use of a B<holy symbol>.	231	or acquired through the use of a B<holy symbol>.
246		232
		233	Since praying can keep your character busy for a while, it is best to
		234	C<ready_skill praying>, and then keep firing into any direction. That way,
		235	you can instantly stop praying when something unexpected shows up.
		236
		237	One of the best praying spells to start with is the 'holy word' spell and
		238	later, if you find it, the 'banishment' spell, which is much stronger.
		239
247	One of the best spells to start is the 'holy word' spell and later,	240	One of the best spells to start with is the 'holy word' spell and later,
248	if you find it, the 'banishment' spell, which is much stronger.	241	if you find it, the 'banishment' spell, which is much stronger.
249		242
250	=head2 punching	243	=head2 punching
251		244
252	You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's	245	You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's
…		…
260	traps, or actively used when in vicinity of a trap. To use it, fire into	253	traps, or actively used when in vicinity of a trap. To use it, fire into
261	any direction.	254	any direction.
262		255
263	=head2 disarm traps	256	=head2 disarm traps
264		257
265	You can disarm previously discovered traps (for example, with the B<find traps> skill).	258	You can disarm previously discovered traps (for example, with the B<find
		259	traps> skill).
		260
		261	=head2 mining
		262
		263	You know how to use a pickaxe to extract minerals from veins. You can also use
		264	spells of the mining spell school. For instance the I<detect mineral> spell.
266		265
267	=head2 sense curse	266	=head2 sense curse
268		267
269	You can detect whether items that you hold are B<cursed> by firing in any	268	You can detect whether items in your inventory or on the floor are
270	direction while this skill is readied.	269	B<cursed> by using this skill.
271		270
272	=head2 sense magic	271	=head2 sense magic
273		272
274	You can detect whether items that you hold are B<magic> by firing in any	273	You can detect whether items in your inventory or on the floor are
275	direction while this skill is readied.	274	B<magic> by using this skill.
276		275
277	=head2 singing	276	=head2 singing
278		277
279	You may pacify hostile monsters with this skill. Certain kinds of	278	You may pacify hostile monsters with this area attack skill (it is
280	monsters are immune. Success depends on user level and L<charisma\|stat_Cha>.	279	directionless and affects the area around you - the higher the skill,
		280	the larger the area). Certain kinds of monsters are immune. Success
		281	depends on user's level and her L<charisma\|stat_Cha> vs. the monster's
		282	L<intelligence\|stat_Int> and level.
		283
		284	Singing is a good companion skill for the L<oratory
		285	skill\|skill_description/oratory>: first you pacify creates using singing,
		286	then you can orate them, convincing them if your cause. It is a useful
		287	skill when monsters are overwhelming you, too.
281		288
282	=head2 smithery	289	=head2 smithery
283		290
284	You can identify arms and armour that you hold, and, with the help of a	291	You can identify arms and armour that you hold, and, with the help of a
285	B<forge>, can even create weapons using the alchemy skill.	292	B<forge>, can even create weapons using this skill.
286		293
287	=head2 stealing	294	=head2 stealing
288		295
289	You can take items from the inventory of NPCs, monsters and maybe other	296	You can take items from the inventory of NPCs, monsters and maybe other
290	players.	297	players.
…		…
296	those things.	303	those things.
297		304
298	=head2 throwing	305	=head2 throwing
299		306
300	You can throw items at monsters. To do this, fire at a monster with this skill	307	You can throw items at monsters. To do this, fire at a monster with this skill
301	readied. You can chose what to throw by marking an item, if you do not chose an	308	readied. You can chose what to throw by marking an item.
302	item, an item from your inventory is randomly picked and thrown unless the item
303	is locked.
304
305	ERROR: Randomly?
306		309
307	=head2 use magic item	310	=head2 use magic item
308		311
309	You can use magic items like rods/wands/horns. The level of experience	312	You can use magic items like rods/wands/horns. The level of experience
310	influences how powerful the spells are you can evoke from the	313	influences how powerful the spells are you can evoke from the
311	rod/wand/horn.	314	rod/wand/horn.
312		315
313	=head2 woodsman	316	=head2 woodsman
314		317
315	While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through	318	While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through
316	"wooded" terrain (B<forest>, B<grasslands>, B<brush>, B<jungle>, etc.)	319	"wooded" terrain (B<forest>, B<grasslands>, B<brush>, B<jungle>, etc.).
		320
		321	Woodsmen can also craft various items useful to their skill.
317		322
318	=head2 inscription	323	=head2 inscription
319		324
320	You can inscribe scrolls with a text. This is useful to create messages,	325	You can inscribe empty scrolls and books with a text. This is useful to
321	especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO).	326	create messages, especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO).
322		327
323	You can also rewrite spell scrolls with a previously known spell. You	328	You can also write spell scrolls with a spell known to you. You need
324	need L<mana\|stat_mana>, time and an old scroll. Backfire effects are	329	L<mana\|stat_mana>, time and an old scroll for that. Backfire effects are
325	possible. Only available as a 'writing pen'.	330	possible. Only available as a 'writing pen'.
326		331
327	How to rewrite a mail scroll/books etc.:	332	How to write into a mail scroll/books etc.:
328		333
329	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu	334	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu
330	use_skill inscription <your message goes here>	335	use_skill inscription <your message goes here>
331		336
332	How to rewrite a spell scroll:	337	How to rewrite a spell scroll:
333		338
334	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu	339	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu
335	cast <spell> # prepare the spell you want to write	340	cast <spell> # prepare the spell you want to write
336	use_skill inscription # write the spell on the scroll	341	use_skill inscription # write the spell on the scroll
337		342
338	The scroll on which you want to write has to be much lower than your inscription
339	level, otherwise you may accidentally read the scroll and cast the spell inside it.
340	If you succeed, the scroll will be a scroll of the spell you chose and your level of	343	If you succeed, the scroll will be a scroll of the spell you chose and
341	inscription as its level. Hence, you don't need to be that level in the spell skill	344	your level of inscription as its level. Hence, you don't need to be that
342	to write higher level spellscrolls.	345	level in the spell skill to write higher level spellscrolls.
343		346
344	Caution: Magic spell writing can be risky to one's health. There can be	347	Caution: Magic spell writing can be risky to one's health. There can be
345	some negative effects if one fails to write a spell scroll. The most	348	some negative effects if one fails to write a spell scroll. The most
346	benign is that one becomes confused for a short time. Other effects are	349	benign is that one becomes confused for a short time. Other effects are
347	more severe and can even be dangerous.	350	more severe and can even be dangerous.
…		…
364	skill. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a unique skill	367	skill. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a unique skill
365	that can only be used by acidborns.	368	that can only be used by acidborns.
366		369
367	=head2 poison nail	370	=head2 poison nail
368		371
369	TODO: Add goblins and think about the name goblin.
370
371	You can do a "bare-handed attack" and inject poison into the opponent with	372	You can do a "bare-handed attack" and inject poison into the opponent with
372	this skill readied. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a	373	this skill readied. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a
373	unique skill that can only be used by goblins.	374	unique skill that can only be used by goblins.
374		375
375	=head1 About experience and skills	376	=head1 About experience and skills
376		377
377	=head2 Associated and miscellaneous skills	378	=head2 Associated and miscellaneous skills
378		379
379	In Crossfire two types of skills exist; The first kind, "associated"	380	In Deliantra, two types of skills exist; The first kind, "associated"
380	skills, are those skills which are associated with a category of	381	skills, are those skills which are associated with a category of
381	experience. The other kind of skill, "miscellaneous" skills, are not	382	experience. The other kind of skill, "miscellaneous" skills, are not
382	related to any experience category.	383	related to any experience category.
383		384
384	The main difference between these two kinds of skills is in the result	385	The main difference between these two kinds of skills is in the result
…		…
562		563
563	Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by	564	Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by
564	Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information	565	Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information
565	compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander.	566	compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander.
566		567
567	Adapted for use by I<cfplus>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van	568	Adapted for use by I<deliantra>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van
568	Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann.	569	Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann.
569		570

Diff Legend

-–
+Removed lines
-+
+Added lines
-<
+Changed lines
->
+Changed lines

Comparing deliantra/Deliantra-Client/pod/skill_help.pod (file contents): Revision 1.9 by root, Fri Aug 18 01:01:01 2006 UTC vs. Revision 1.23 by root, Wed Nov 21 14:43:40 2012 UTC

Diff Legend

Comparing deliantra/Deliantra-Client/pod/skill_help.pod (file contents):
Revision 1.9 by root, Fri Aug 18 01:01:01 2006 UTC vs.
Revision 1.23 by root, Wed Nov 21 14:43:40 2012 UTC