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48 | Below is a more detailed description of each skills and how they are used. |
48 | Below is a more detailed description of each skills and how they are used. |
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50 | =head2 alchemy |
50 | =head2 alchemy |
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52 | You can identify potions, containers, and different kinds of ore and mineral, |
52 | You can identify potions, containers, and different kinds of ore and |
53 | mix potions and create other stuff (such as gold, weapons, deadly monsters |
53 | mineral, mix potions and create other stuff (such as gold, weapons, deadly |
54 | killing him/her etc.) from other ingredients using a cauldron. |
54 | monsters killing him/her etc.) from other ingredients using a cauldron |
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55 | (L<$ARCH/misc/Container/cauldron.base.111.png>). |
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56 | To identify alchemy stuff you have to stand over it or have it in your inventory and |
57 | 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 |
58 | 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. |
59 | not get identified if your alchemy level is too low. |
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90 | =head2 bowyer |
91 | =head2 bowyer |
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92 | You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and bows. |
93 | You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and bows. |
93 | One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients using the |
94 | One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients using the |
94 | bowyer skill like the L<skill_help/*/alchemy> skill and a B<workbench> |
95 | bowyer skill like the L<alchemy skill|skill_description/alchemy> skill and a B<workbench> |
95 | (you just have to find out a receip) |
96 | (you just have to find out a receip) |
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97 | =head2 clawing |
98 | =head2 clawing |
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99 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str> |
100 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str> |
100 | and level. With time, one can have different claws such as fire claws or |
101 | and level. With time, one can have different claws such as fire claws or |
101 | electric claws. An elemental residue from the dragon guild is required. |
102 | electric claws. An elemental residue from the dragon guild is required |
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103 | to change this. The dragon guild can be found in scorn. |
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103 | =head2 levitation |
105 | =head2 levitation |
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105 | You can levitate (fly low) at will. Using the skill first makes you |
107 | 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. |
108 | levitate, and at the second time returns you to the earth. |
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109 | Levitation can be useful to fly over water streams that move you |
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110 | if you walk in them, or it prevents you from falling into a pit. |
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108 | =head2 summoning |
112 | =head2 summoning |
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110 | You can cast spells related to the B<summoning> school of wizardry, which |
114 | You can cast spells related to the B<summoning> school of wizardry, which |
111 | mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill |
115 | mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill |
112 | may be acquired either through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or |
116 | may be acquired either through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or |
113 | learned via a B<skill scroll>. |
117 | learned via a L<skill scroll>. |
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119 | The most basic spells you might want to get is 'summon pet monster' |
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120 | and 'charm monsters'. Look in the L<Spellbook|spellbook> if you got |
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121 | the spells and read their description. |
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115 | =head2 pyromancy |
123 | =head2 pyromancy |
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117 | You can cast spells related to the B<pyromancy> (fire) school of |
125 | 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 |
126 | wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of an |
119 | appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill scroll>. |
127 | appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>. |
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129 | The first spell would be 'burning hands' which casts a cone of fire which |
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130 | burns your enemies. It becomes stronger with your pyromancy level. |
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121 | =head2 evocation |
132 | =head2 evocation |
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123 | You can cast spells related to the B<evocation> (mostly cold magic) |
134 | 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 |
135 | 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>. |
136 | an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>. |
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138 | The spell you should start with is 'icestorm' which casts a cone |
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139 | of ice which freezes your enemies. It becomes stronger with your evocation level. |
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127 | =head2 sorcery |
141 | =head2 sorcery |
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129 | You can cast spells related to the B<sorcery> (identify, town portal and |
143 | 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 |
144 | 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 |
145 | through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill |
132 | scroll>. |
146 | scroll>. |
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148 | Sorcery has many utility spells, like 'identify', 'town portal' (making portals |
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149 | between two points in the world) and also attack spells like 'spark shower' |
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150 | and 'steambolt'. |
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134 | =head2 flame touch |
152 | =head2 flame touch |
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136 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's |
154 | 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 |
155 | B<Str> and level. This is the default hand-to-hand fighting skill for the |
138 | fireborn character class. |
156 | fireborn character class. |
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140 | =head2 hiding |
158 | =head2 hiding |
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160 | This skill lets you hide, that means that you will become invisible. |
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161 | 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 |
163 | 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 |
164 | you become visible. |
144 | hostile monsters. Not a reasonable feature! |
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146 | =head2 jeweler |
166 | =head2 jeweler |
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148 | You can identify amulets, rings and talismans. One can also improve magic |
168 | 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 |
169 | rings or enchant non-magic rings to give them stat bonuses using the alchemy |
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215 | =head2 praying |
235 | =head2 praying |
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217 | You are allowed to cast "cleric" spells. In addition, this skill may be |
237 | You are allowed to cast "cleric" spells. In addition, this skill may be |
218 | used to accelerate the accumulation of grace. This skill may be either |
238 | used to accelerate the accumulation of grace. This skill may be either |
219 | learned (e.g. using a B<skill scroll>) or acquired through the use of a |
239 | learned (e.g. using a L<skill scroll>) or acquired |
220 | B<holy symbol>. |
240 | through the use of a B<holy symbol>. |
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222 | =head2 punching |
242 | =head2 punching |
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224 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str> |
244 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str> |
225 | and level. This is the most feeble of the hand-to-hand attacks. |
245 | and level. This is the most feeble of the hand-to-hand attacks. |
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502 | It is not possible to use more than one skill at a time. |
522 | It is not possible to use more than one skill at a time. |
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504 | =head2 Acquiring skills |
524 | =head2 Acquiring skills |
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506 | Skills may be gained in two ways. In the first, new skills may |
526 | 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 |
527 | learned. This is done by reading a L<skill scroll> |
508 | similar to learning a spell. Just as in attempts to learn incantations, |
528 | 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 |
529 | 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 |
530 | 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 |
531 | 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. |
532 | skill. Once you hit 100%, you will always be successfull in learning new |
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514 | The acquisition of a skill tool will also allow the player to use a new |
535 | 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 |
536 | 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 |
537 | 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 |
538 | in order to gain use of the new skill. If the tool is unapplied, the |