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4 | *** skill messages in the server archetypes. |
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5 | *** Update them in arch/ first, then here. |
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1 | =head1 Skills |
11 | =head1 Skills |
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3 | =head1 Description |
13 | =head1 Description |
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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 |
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18 | 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 |
20 | =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. |
22 | Below is a more detailed description of each skills and how they are used. |
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50 | =head2 alchemy |
24 | =head2 alchemy |
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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 |
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29 | 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 |
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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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! |
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80 | =head2 bargaining |
55 | =head2 bargaining |
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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. |
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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. |
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90 | =head2 bowyer |
65 | =head2 bowyer |
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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 | alchemy skill and a B<workbench>. |
69 | using the bowyer skill like the L<alchemy skill|skill_description/alchemy> |
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70 | skill and a B<workbench> L<$ARCH/workbench.x11> |
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71 | (you just have to find out a recipe). |
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96 | =head2 clawing |
73 | =head2 clawing |
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98 | 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 |
99 | 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 |
100 | 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 |
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78 | guild is required to change this. The dragon guild can be found in scorn. |
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102 | =head2 levitation |
80 | =head2 levitation |
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104 | 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 |
105 | levitate, and at the second time returns you to the earth. |
83 | levitate, and at the second time returns you to the earth. |
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84 | Levitation can be useful to fly over water streams that move you |
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85 | if you walk in them, or it prevents you from falling into a pit. |
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107 | =head2 summoning |
87 | =head2 summoning |
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109 | 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 |
110 | mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill |
90 | mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill |
111 | 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 |
112 | learned via a B<skill scroll>. |
92 | learned via a L<skill scroll>. |
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94 | The most basic spells you might want to get is 'summon pet monster' |
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95 | and 'charm monsters'. Look in the L<Spellbook|spellbook> if you got |
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96 | the spells and read their description. |
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114 | =head2 pyromancy |
98 | =head2 pyromancy |
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116 | 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 |
117 | 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 |
118 | appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill scroll>. |
102 | appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>. |
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104 | The first spell would be 'burning hands' which casts a cone of fire which |
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105 | burns your enemies. It becomes stronger with your pyromancy level. |
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120 | =head2 evocation |
107 | =head2 evocation |
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122 | 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) |
123 | 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 |
124 | an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill scroll>. |
111 | an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>. |
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113 | The spell you should start with is 'icestorm' which casts a cone |
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114 | of ice which freezes your enemies. It becomes stronger with your evocation level. |
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126 | =head2 sorcery |
116 | =head2 sorcery |
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128 | 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 |
129 | 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 |
130 | 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 |
131 | scroll>. |
121 | scroll>. |
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123 | Sorcery has many utility spells, like 'identify', 'town portal' (making portals |
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124 | between two points in the world) and also attack spells like 'spark shower' |
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125 | and 'steambolt'. |
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133 | =head2 flame touch |
127 | =head2 flame touch |
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135 | 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 |
136 | 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 |
137 | fireborn character class. |
131 | skill for the fireborn character class. |
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139 | =head2 hiding |
133 | =head2 hiding |
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135 | This skill lets you hide, that means that you will become invisible. |
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136 | To hide you need to find a place with other stuff on it where you can hide. |
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141 | 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 |
142 | you become visible. Right now it is possible to hidden while next to |
139 | you become visible. |
143 | hostile monsters. Not a reasonable feature! |
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145 | =head2 jeweler |
141 | =head2 jeweler |
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147 | 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 |
148 | 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 |
149 | skill and a B<jeweler's workbench>. |
145 | similar to the L<alchemy skill|skill_description/alchemy>, only that |
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146 | you need to put the ingredients in a B<jeweler's workbench>. |
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148 | For a more detailed documentation look in the L<jeweler skill documentation|jeweler_skill>. |
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151 | =head2 jumping |
150 | =head2 jumping |
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153 | 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 |
154 | 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 |
155 | may also be used as an attack. |
154 | L<dexterity|stat_Dex> of the user. This skill may also be used as an |
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155 | attack. |
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157 | =head2 karate |
157 | =head2 karate |
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159 | 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 |
160 | 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 |
161 | of the hand-to-hand attacks available. |
161 | levels) most deadly of the hand-to-hand attacks available. |
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163 | =head2 climbing |
163 | =head2 climbing |
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165 | 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 |
166 | without this skill. |
166 | without this skill. B<Note:> You can't gain experience in this skill. Having |
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167 | this skill is enough to move faster. |
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168 | =head2 literacy |
169 | =head2 literacy |
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170 | 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, |
171 | currently always identified, this is not the greatest of skills. |
172 | giving you more experience that you can invest into identifying higher |
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173 | level books and scrolls. |
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175 | Literacy is also required to read books and scrolls, and to learn new |
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176 | spells and skills from books and scrolls. |
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173 | =head2 lockpicking |
178 | =head2 lockpicking |
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175 | 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 |
176 | B<lockpicks> to use this skill. |
181 | B<lockpicks> to use this skill. |
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178 | =head2 meditation |
183 | =head2 meditation |
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180 | 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 |
181 | off encumbering armour however. This skill is only available to the "monk" |
186 | meditation>. Player must first strip off encumbering armour however. This |
182 | character class. |
187 | skill is only available to the "monk" character class. |
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184 | =head2 one handed weapons |
189 | =head2 one handed weapons |
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186 | 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>, |
187 | 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 |
188 | direction keys. |
193 | direction keys. |
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190 | =head2 two handed weapons |
195 | =head2 two handed weapons |
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192 | 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). |
193 | 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. |
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195 | =head2 missile weapons |
200 | =head2 missile weapons |
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197 | 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). |
198 | 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 |
199 | 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 |
200 | this arrow and fire. |
205 | this arrow and fire. |
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202 | =head2 mountaineer |
207 | =head2 mountaineer |
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204 | 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" |
205 | terrain (hills, mountains, etc.) |
210 | terrain (hills, mountains, etc.) |
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207 | =head2 oratory |
212 | =head2 oratory |
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209 | You may "recruit" followers. Recruitees must be of lower level, and |
214 | You may "recruit" followers targeting them with your B<oratory> |
210 | 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 |
211 | "special" monsters are immune to recruitment. Success depends on user's |
216 | monsters is the L<singing skill|skill_description/singing>). Use of |
212 | B<Cha> and level. |
217 | this skill may anger the audience. Also, some monsters are immune to |
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218 | recruitment. Success depends on user's level and her L<charisma|stat_Cha> |
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219 | vs. the recruitee's L<intelligence|stat_Int> and level. |
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221 | Kill experience from your followers goes directly to your oratory skill. |
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223 | Cleaning women and unagggressive low-level monsters (such as the dogs in |
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224 | the wizards house in scorn) are good initial targets for this skill. |
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214 | =head2 praying |
226 | =head2 praying |
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216 | 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 |
217 | 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 |
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230 | praying (see L<How do I pray?|how_tp_pray>. This skill may be either |
218 | 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 |
219 | B<holy symbol>. |
232 | B<holy symbol>. |
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234 | One of the best spells to start with is the 'holy word' spell and later, |
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235 | if you find it, the 'banishment' spell, which is much stronger. |
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221 | =head2 punching |
237 | =head2 punching |
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223 | 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 |
224 | 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 |
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241 | hand-to-hand attacks. |
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226 | =head2 find traps |
243 | =head2 find traps |
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228 | 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" |
229 | 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 |
230 | 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 |
231 | any direction. |
248 | any direction. |
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233 | =head2 disarm |
250 | =head2 disarm traps |
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235 | 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 |
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253 | traps> skill). |
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255 | =head2 mining |
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257 | You know how to use a pickaxe to extract minerals from veins. You can also use |
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258 | spells of the mining spell school. For instance the I<detect mineral> spell. |
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237 | =head2 sense curse |
260 | =head2 sense curse |
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239 | 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 |
240 | direction while this skill is readied. |
263 | B<cursed> by using this skill. |
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242 | =head2 sense magic |
265 | =head2 sense magic |
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244 | 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 |
245 | direction while this skill is readied. |
268 | B<magic> by using this skill. |
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247 | =head2 singing |
270 | =head2 singing |
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249 | You may pacify hostile monsters with this skill. Certain kinds of |
272 | You may pacify hostile monsters with this area attack skill (it is |
250 | monsters are immune. Success depends on user level and B<Cha>. |
273 | directionless and affects the area around you - the higher the skill, |
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274 | the larger the area). Certain kinds of monsters are immune. Success |
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275 | depends on user's level and her L<charisma|stat_Cha> vs. the monster's |
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276 | L<intelligence|stat_Int> and level. |
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278 | Singing is a good companion skill for the L<oratory |
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279 | skill|skill_description/oratory>: first you pacify creates using singing, |
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280 | then you can orate them, convincing them if your cause. It is a useful |
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281 | skill when monsters are overwhelming you, too. |
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252 | =head2 smithery |
283 | =head2 smithery |
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254 | 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 |
255 | B<forge>, can even create weapons using the alchemy skill. |
286 | B<forge>, can even create weapons using this skill. |
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257 | =head2 stealing |
288 | =head2 stealing |
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259 | 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 |
260 | players. |
291 | players. |
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262 | =head2 thaumathurgy |
293 | =head2 thaumaturgy |
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264 | 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 |
265 | 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 |
266 | those things. |
297 | those things. |
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268 | =head2 throwing |
299 | =head2 throwing |
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270 | 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 |
271 | 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. |
272 | item, an item from your inventory is randomly picked and thrown unless the item |
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277 | =head2 use magic item |
304 | =head2 use magic item |
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279 | 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 |
280 | influences how powerful the spells are you can evoke from the |
307 | influences how powerful the spells are you can evoke from the |
281 | rod/wand/horn. |
308 | rod/wand/horn. |
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283 | =head2 woodsman |
310 | =head2 woodsman |
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285 | While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through |
312 | While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through |
286 | "wooded" terrain (B<forest>, B<grasslands>, B<brush>, B<jungle>, etc.) |
313 | "wooded" terrain (B<forest>, B<grasslands>, B<brush>, B<jungle>, etc.). |
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315 | Woodsmen can also craft various items useful to their skill. |
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288 | =head2 inscription |
317 | =head2 inscription |
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290 | 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 |
291 | especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO). |
320 | create messages, especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO). |
292 | You can also rewrite spell scrolls with a previously known spell. B<Sp>, |
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293 | 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 |
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323 | L<mana|stat_mana>, time and an old scroll for that. Backfire effects are |
294 | available as a 'writing pen'. |
324 | possible. Only available as a 'writing pen'. |
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296 | How to rewrite a mail scroll/books etc.: |
326 | How to write into a mail scroll/books etc.: |
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298 | mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu |
328 | mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu |
299 | use_skill inscription <your message goes here> |
329 | use_skill inscription <your message goes here> |
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301 | How to rewrite a spell scroll: |
331 | How to rewrite a spell scroll: |
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303 | mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu |
333 | mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu |
304 | cast <spell> # prepare the spell you want to write |
334 | cast <spell> # prepare the spell you want to write |
305 | use_skill inscription # write the spell on the scroll |
335 | use_skill inscription # write the spell on the scroll |
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307 | The scroll on which you want to write has to be much lower than your inscription |
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308 | level, otherwise you may accidentally read the scroll and cast the spell inside it. |
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309 | 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 |
310 | 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 |
311 | to write higher level spellscrolls. |
339 | level in the spell skill to write higher level spellscrolls. |
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313 | 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 |
314 | 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 |
315 | 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 |
316 | more severe and can even be dangerous. |
344 | more severe and can even be dangerous. |
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333 | 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 |
334 | that can only be used by acidborns. |
362 | that can only be used by acidborns. |
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336 | =head2 poison nail |
364 | =head2 poison nail |
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338 | TODO: Add goblins and think about the name goblin. |
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340 | 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 |
341 | 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 |
342 | unique skill that can only be used by goblins. |
368 | unique skill that can only be used by goblins. |
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344 | =head1 About experience and skills |
370 | =head1 About experience and skills |
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346 | =head2 Associated and miscellaneous skills |
372 | =head2 Associated and miscellaneous skills |
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348 | In Crossfire two types of skills exist; The first kind, "associated" |
374 | In Deliantra, two types of skills exist; The first kind, "associated" |
349 | skills, are those skills which are associated with a category of |
375 | skills, are those skills which are associated with a category of |
350 | experience. The other kind of skill, "miscellaneous" skills, are not |
376 | experience. The other kind of skill, "miscellaneous" skills, are not |
351 | related to any experience category. |
377 | related to any experience category. |
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353 | 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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476 | 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 |
477 | player. Similar in action to the invoke command. |
503 | player. Similar in action to the invoke command. |
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479 | =back |
505 | =back |
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481 | Three player commands are related to skills use: B<ready_skill>, |
507 | Three player commands are related to skills use: L<ready_skill>, |
482 | 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 |
483 | 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 |
484 | 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 |
485 | 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 |
486 | by having it readied. For example, the mountaineer skill allows favorable |
512 | used just by having it readied. For example, the mountaineer skill allows |
487 | movement though hilly terrain while it is readied. |
513 | favorable movement though hilly terrain while it is readied. |
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489 | 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 |
490 | 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 |
491 | automatically change the player's current skill too. Examples of this |
517 | automatically change the player's current skill too. Examples of this |
492 | 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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501 | 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. |
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503 | =head2 Acquiring skills |
529 | =head2 Acquiring skills |
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505 | 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 |
506 | 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> |
507 | 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 |
508 | 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 |
509 | 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% |
510 | 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 |
511 | 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 |
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513 | 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 |
514 | 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 |
515 | 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 |
516 | 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 | Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by |
558 | Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by |
532 | Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information |
559 | Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information |
533 | compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander. |
560 | compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander. |
534 | |
561 | |
535 | 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 |
536 | Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann. |
563 | Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann. |
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