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		1	=head1 Skills
		2
		3	=head1 Description
		4
		5	Instead of gaining experience for basically just killing monsters (and
		6	disarming traps) you can also gain a variety of experience through the
		7	use of skills.
		8
		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 About experience and skills
		47
		48	=head2 Associated and miscellaneous skills
		49
		50	In Crossfire two types of skills exist; The first kind, "associated"
		51	skills, are those skills which are associated with a category of
		52	experience. The other kind of skill, "miscellaneous" skills, are not
		53	related to any experience category.
		54
		55	The main difference between these two kinds of skills is in the result
		56	of their use. When associated skills are used successfully experience
		57	is accrued in the experience category associated with that skill. In
		58	contrast, the use of miscellaneous skills never gains the player any
		59	experience regardless of the success in using it.
		60
		61	Both miscellaneous and associated skills can fail. This means that
		62	the attempt to use the skill was unsuccessful. Both miscellaneous
		63	and associated skills can have certain primary stats associated with
		64	them. These associated stats can help to determine if the use of a skill
		65	is successful and to what degree it is successful.
		66
		67	All gained experience is modified by the associated stats for that skill
		68	(table skill statistics) and then the appropriate experience category
		69	automatically updated as needed.
		70
		71	=head2 Restrictions on skills use and gaining experience
		72
		73	Neither a character's stats nor the character class restricts the player
		74	from gaining experience in any of the experience categories. Also, there
		75	are no inherent restrictions on character skill use-any player may use any
		76	acquired skill.
		77
		78	Average of Experienced
		79	Associated Gain
		80	Stats Multiplier
		81	1 0.01
		82	2 0.1
		83	3 0.3
		84	4 0.5
		85	5 0.6
		86	6 0.7
		87	7 0.8
		88	8 0.85
		89	9 0.9
		90	10 0.95
		91	11 0.96
		92	12 0.97
		93	13 0.98
		94	14 0.99
		95	15 1.0
		96	16 1.01
		97	17 1.02
		98	18 1.03
		99	19 1.04
		100	20 1.05
		101	21 1.07
		102	22 1.09
		103	23 1.12
		104	24 1.15
		105	25 1.2
		106	26 1.3
		107	27 1.4
		108	28 1.5
		109	29 1.7
		110	30 2.0
		111
		112	=head2 Algorithm for Experience Gain under the skills system
		113
		114	Here we take the view that a player must "overcome an opponent" in
		115	order to gain experience. Examples include foes killed in combat,
		116	finding/disarming a trap, stealing from some being, identifying an object,
		117	etc.
		118
		119	Gained experience is based primarily on the difference in levels between
		120	"opponents," experience point value of a "vanquished foe," the values of
		121	the associated stats of the skill being used and two factors that are set
		122	internally. (Note: If you want to know more about this, check out the
		123	skills_developers.doc.)
		124
		125	Below the algorithm for experience gain is given where player "pl" has
		126	"vanquished" opponent "op" using skill "sk:"
		127
		128	EXP GAIN = (EXP(op) + EXP(sk)) * lvl_mult * stat_mult
		129
		130	where C<EXP(sk)> is a constant award based on the skill used, C<EXP(op)> is the
		131	base experience award for "op" which depends on what op is (see below),
		132	stat_mult is taken from table experience modification, and lvl_mult is:
		133
		134	For C<< level(pl)> < level(op) >>:
		135
		136	lvl_mult = FACTOR(sk) * (level(op) - level(pl))
		137
		138	For C<< level(pl) = level(op) >>:
		139
		140	lvl_mult = FACTOR(sk)
		141
		142	For C<< level(pl) > level(op) >>:
		143
		144	lvl_mult = (level(op)/level(pl));
		145
		146	where C<level(op)> is the level of "op," level (pl) is the level of the
		147	player, and C<FACTOR(sk)> is an internal factor based on the skill used by
		148	"pl."
		149
		150	There are three different cases for how EXP (op) can be computed:
		151
		152	=over 4
		153
		154	=item op is a living creature: EXP(op) is just the base experience award
		155	given in the spoiler.
		156
		157	=item op is a trap: EXP(op) = 1/(fraction of the time which the trap is
		158	visible). Thus, traps which are highly visible get lower values.
		159
		160	=item op is not a trap but is non-living: EXP(op) = internal experience
		161	award of the item. Also, the lvl_mult is multiplied by any magic
		162	enchantment on the item.
		163
		164	=back
		165
		166	=head1 How skills are used
		167
		168	=over 4
		169
		170	=item B<< skills >> This command lists all the player's current known
		171	skills, their level of use and the associated experience category of each
		172	skill.
		173
		174	=item B<< ready_skill I<skill> >> This command changes the player's current
		175	readied skill to <skill>.
		176
		177	=item B<< use_skill I<skill> I<string> >> This command changes the player's
		178	current readied skill and then executes it in the facing direction of the
		179	player. Similar in action to the invoke command.
		180
		181	=back
		182
		183	Three player commands are related to skills use: B<ready_skill>,
		184	B<use_skill>, and B<skills>. Generally, a player will use a skill by first
		185	readying the right one, with the ready_skill command and then making a
		186	ranged "attack" to activate the skill; using most skills is just like
		187	firing a wand or a bow. In a few cases however, a skill is be used just
		188	by having it readied. For example, the mountaineer skill allows favorable
		189	movement though hilly terrain while it is readied.
		190
		191	To change to a new skill, a player can use either the B<use_skill> or
		192	B<ready_skill> commands, but note that the use of several common items can
		193	automatically change the player's current skill too. Examples of this
		194	include readying a bow (which will cause the code to make the player's
		195	current skill missile_weapons) or readying a melee weapon (current skill
		196	auto-matically becomes melee weapons). Also, some player actions can cause
		197	a change in the current skill. Running into a monster while you have a
		198	readied weapon in your inventory causes the code to automatically make our
		199	current skill melee weapons. As another example of this-casting a spell
		200	will cause the code to switch the current skill to wizardry or praying (as
		201	appropriate to the spell type).
		202
		203	It is not possible to use more than one skill at a time.
		204
		205	=head2 Acquiring skills
		206
		207	Skills may be gained in two ways. In the first, new skills may
		208	learned. This is done by reading a B<skill scroll> and the process is very
		209	similar to learning a spell. Just as in attempts to learn incantations,
		210	success in learning skills is dependent on a random test based on the
		211	learner's INT. Using your INT stat, look in the learn% column in table
		212	primary stat effects to find your % chance of learning a skill. Once you
		213	hit 100%, you will always be successfull in learning new skills.
		214
		215	The acquisition of a skill tool will also allow the player to use a new
		216	skill. An example of a skill tool is "lockpicks" lockpicks (which allow
		217	the player to pick door locks). The player merely applies the skill tool
		218	in order to gain use of the new skill. If the tool is unapplied, the
		219	player loses the use of the skill associated with the tool.
		220
		221	After a new skill is gained (either learned or if player has an applied
		222	skill tool) it will appear on the player's skill roster (use the 'skills
		223	command to view its status). If the new skill is an associated skill,
		224	then it will automatically be gained at the player's current level in the
		225	appropriate experience category.
		226
		227	For example, Stilco the Wraith, who is 5th level in agility, buys a set of
		228	lockpicks and applies them. He may now use the skill lockpicking at 5th
		229	level of ability since that is an agility associated skill.
		230
		231	=head1 Skills
		232
		233	Below is a description of all skills and how they are used.
		234
1	=head2 alchemy	235	=head2 alchemy
2		236
3	User can identify potions, containers, and amulets. (One day I would like	237	You can identify potions, containers, and different kinds of ore and mineral,
4	to see this skill allow mixing of potions -b.t.).	238	mix potions and create other stuff (such as gold, weapons, deadly monsters
		239	killing him/her etc.) from other ingredients using a cauldron.
		240
		241	I<Never, ever, do alchemy in your home or in public places!> You can
		242	easily create powerful monsters that will kill you, kill you again when
		243	you wake up in your savebed, kill you again... etc.
5		244
6	=head2 bargaining	245	=head2 bargaining
7		246
		247	ERROR: Is this true?
		248
8	While this skill is readied the user has added Cha for purposes of	249	While this skill is readied the user has added B<Cha> for purposes of
9	purchase and selling of items only. Cha is never allowed to exceed 30.	250	purchase and selling of items only. B<Cha> is never allowed to exceed 30.
		251	When you are in a shop, you can use_skill bargaining to see whether that
		252	shop will buy the items you want to sell at a higher price than others and
		253	whether the shopkeeper likes you. Elf shopkeepers will like elf players.
10		254
11	=head2 bowyer	255	=head2 bowyer
12		256
13	User can identify missile weapons and missiles.	257	You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and bows.
		258	One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients using the
		259	alchemy skill and a B<workbench>.
14		260
15	=head2 clawing	261	=head2 clawing
16		262
17	User can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's Str	263	You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str>
18	and level.	264	and level. With time, one can have different claws such as fire claws or
		265	electric claws. An elemental residue from the dragon guild is required.
19		266
20	=head2 find traps	267	=head2 levitation
21		268
22	User can search (more effectively) for traps. Not a 'passive' skill, it	269	You can levitate (fly low) at will. Using the skill first makes you
23	is applied in order to gain the advantage in discovering traps.	270	levitate, and at the second time returns you to the earth.
		271
		272	=head2 summoning
		273
		274	You can cast spells related to the B<summoning> school of wizardry, which
		275	mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill
		276	may be acquired either through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or
		277	learned via a B<skill scroll>.
		278
		279	=head2 pyromancy
		280
		281	You can cast spells related to the B<pyromancy> (fire) school of
		282	wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of an
		283	appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill scroll>.
		284
		285	=head2 evocation
		286
		287	You can cast spells related to the B<evocation> (mostly cold magic)
		288	school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of
		289	an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill scroll>.
		290
		291	=head2 sorcery
		292
		293	You can cast spells related to the B<sorcery> (identify, town portal and
		294	other meta-spells) school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either
		295	through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill
		296	scroll>.
24		297
25	=head2 flame touch	298	=head2 flame touch
26		299
27	User can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's	300	You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's
28	Str and level. This is the default hand-to-hand fighting skill for the	301	B<Str> and level. This is the default hand-to-hand fighting skill for the
29	fireborn character class.	302	fireborn character class.
30		303
31	=head2 hide	304	=head2 hiding
32		305
33	User enjoys limited form of invisibility. If they attack or move too much	306	You enjoy limited form of invisibility. If you attack or move too much
34	they become visible. Right now it is possible to hidden while next to	307	you become visible. Right now it is possible to hidden while next to
35	hostile monsters. Not a reasonable feature!	308	hostile monsters. Not a reasonable feature!
36		309
37	=head2 jeweler	310	=head2 jeweler
38		311
39	User can ident gems and rings that they hold.	312	You can identify amulets, rings and talismans. One can also improve magic
		313	rings or enchant non-magic rings to give them stat bonuses using the alchemy
		314	skill and a B<jeweler's workbench>.
40		315
41	=head2 jumping	316	=head2 jumping
42		317
43	User can 'skip' over 1-2 spaces in a selected direction. Distance depends	318	You can "skip" over one, two or three spaces in the selected direction.
44	on weight carried, Str and Dex of the user. This skill may also be used as	319	Distance depends on weight carried, B<Str> and B<Dex> of the user. This skill
45	an attack.	320	may also be used as an attack.
46		321
47	=head2 karate	322	=head2 karate
48		323
49	User can make a "bare-handed attack". Damag is based on the user's Str e	324	You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str>
50	and level. This attack is the fastest and (at higher levels) most deadly	325	and level. This attack is the fastest and (at higher levels) most deadly
51	of the "hand to hand" attacks available.	326	of the hand-to-hand attacks available.
		327
		328	=head2 climbing
		329
		330	Having this skill allows you to move faster through hilly areas than players
		331	without this skill.
52		332
53	=head2 literacy	333	=head2 literacy
54		334
55	User can ident books and scrolls that they hold. Since scrolls are	335	You can identify books and scrolls that you hold. Since scrolls are
56	currently always identified, this is not the greatest of skills.	336	currently always identified, this is not the greatest of skills.
57		337
58	=head2 lockpicking	338	=head2 lockpicking
59		339
60	User may 'pick locks' (open doors). User needs to have readied some	340	You may "pick locks" (open doors). You need to have readied some
61	'lockpicks' to use this skill.	341	B<lockpicks> to use this skill.
62		342
63	=head2 meditation	343	=head2 meditation
64		344
65	Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate. Player must first strip	345	Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate. Player must first strip
66	off encumbering armour however. This skill is only available to the 'monk'	346	off encumbering armour however. This skill is only available to the "monk"
67	character class.	347	character class.
68		348
69	melee weapons User may use hand-held weapons (eg swords, spears, mace,	349	=head2 one handed weapons
70	etc). One day this skill could be made to allow the player to make special	350
71	attacks with various weapons. (For example, a disarming attack with Sai).	351	You can use one-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<shortsword>, B<dagger>,
		352	B<mace>, etc). Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and
		353	direction keys.
		354
		355	=head2 two handed weapons
		356
		357	You can use two-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<longsword>, B<club>, etc).
		358	Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and direction keys.
72		359
73	=head2 missile weapons	360	=head2 missile weapons
74		361
75	The user is allowed to make attacks with ranged weapons (eg bow,	362	The user is capabale of making attacks with ranged weapons (eg bow, crossbow).
76	crossbow).	363	Fire arrows by applying a bow and using teh fire and direction keys. To fire
		364	specific arrows to kill a monster that is weak against a certain arrow, mark
		365	this arrow and fire.
77		366
78	=head2 mountaineer	367	=head2 mountaineer
79		368
80	While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through "hilly"	369	While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through "hilly"
81	terrain (hills, mountains, etc.)	370	terrain (hills, mountains, etc.)
82		371
83	=head2 oratory	372	=head2 oratory
84		373
85	User may 'recruit' followers. Recruitees must be of lower level, and	374	You may "recruit" followers. Recruitees must be of lower level, and
86	unaggressive to start. Use of this skill may anger the audience. Also,	375	unaggressive to start. Use of this skill may anger the audience. Also,
87	'special' monsters are immune to recruitment. Success depends on User Cha	376	"special" monsters are immune to recruitment. Success depends on user's
88	and level.	377	B<Cha> and level.
89		378
90	=head2 praying	379	=head2 praying
91		380
92	User is allowed to cast "cleric" spells. In addition, this skill may be	381	You are allowed to cast "cleric" spells. In addition, this skill may be
93	used to accelerate the accumulation of grace. This skill may be either	382	used to accelerate the accumulation of grace. This skill may be either
94	'learned' or acquired through the use of a "holy symbol".	383	learned (e.g. using a B<skill scroll>) or acquired through the use of a
		384	B<holy symbol>.
95		385
96	=head2 punching	386	=head2 punching
97		387
98	User can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's Str	388	You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str>
99	and level. This is the most feeble of the hth attacks.	389	and level. This is the most feeble of the hand-to-hand attacks.
100		390
101	=head2 remove_traps	391	=head2 find traps
102		392
103	User may remove previously discovered traps.	393	You can search (more effectively) for traps. This is not a "passive"
		394	skill, it must be applied in order to gain the advantage in discovering
		395	traps, or actively used when in vicinity of a trap. To use it, fire into
		396	any direction.
		397
		398	=head2 disarm
		399
		400	You can disarm previously discovered traps (for example, with the B<find traps> skill).
104		401
105	=head2 sense curse	402	=head2 sense curse
106		403
107	User may discover whether items that he holds are 'cursed'. Controversial	404	You can detect whether items that you hold are B<cursed> by firing in any
108	skill, may go away in later versions.	405	direction while this skill is readied.
109		406
110	=head2 sense magic	407	=head2 sense magic
111		408
112	User may discover whether items that he holds are 'magic'. Controversial	409	You can detect whether items that you hold are B<magic> by firing in any
113	skill, may go away in later versions.	410	direction while this skill is readied.
114
115	=head2 set traps
116
117	Unimplemented.
118		411
119	=head2 singing	412	=head2 singing
120		413
121	User may pacify hostile monsters with this skill. Certain kinds of	414	You may pacify hostile monsters with this skill. Certain kinds of
122	monsters are immune. Success depends on user level and Cha.	415	monsters are immune. Success depends on user level and B<Cha>.
123		416
124	=head2 smithery	417	=head2 smithery
125		418
126	User may ident arms and armour that they hold. Right now this is a	419	You can identify arms and armour that you hold, and, with the help of a
127	powerful skill, and I am considering breaking it up into 2 ident skills in	420	B<forge>, can even create weapons using the alchemy skill.
128	the future.
129
130	=head2 spellcasting
131
132	User is allowed to cast "wizard" spells. This skill may be acquired either
133	through the use of a talisman or learned via a skill scroll.
134		421
135	=head2 stealing	422	=head2 stealing
136		423
137	User can take items from the inventory of other monsters.	424	You can take items from the inventory of NPCs, monsters and maybe other
		425	players.
138		426
139	=head2 thaumagragist	427	=head2 thaumathurgy
140		428
141	User can ident rods, wands and horns that they are holding.	429	You can identify rods, wands and horns that you are holding, and, with
		430	the help of a B<thaumaturgists workbench> and the alchemy skill, create
		431	those things.
142		432
143	=head2 throwing	433	=head2 throwing
144		434
145	Unimplemented.	435	You can throw items at monsters. To do this, fire at a monster with this skill
		436	readied. You can chose what to throw by marking an item, if you do not chose an
		437	item, an item from your inventory is randomly picked and thrown unless the item
		438	is locked.
		439
		440	ERROR: Randomly?
146		441
147	=head2 use magic item	442	=head2 use magic item
148		443
149	User can use magic items like rods/wands/horns. Note that by default, you	444	You can use magic items like rods/wands/horns. The level of experience
150	do not gain experience with this skill, and thus, you don't get experience	445	influences how powerful the spells are you can evoke from the
151	for using rods/wands/horns to kill monsters.	446	rod/wand/horn.
152		447
153	=head2 woodsman	448	=head2 woodsman
154		449
155	While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through	450	While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through
156	"wooded" terrain (forest, grasslands, brush, jungle, etc.)	451	"wooded" terrain (B<forest>, B<grasslands>, B<brush>, B<jungle>, etc.)
157		452
158	=head2 writing	453	=head2 inscription
159		454
		455	You can inscribe scrolls with a text. This is useful to create messages,
		456	especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO).
160	User may rewrite spell scrolls with a previously known spell. Sp, time and	457	You can also rewrite spell scrolls with a previously known spell. B<Sp>,
161	an old scroll are needed. Backfire effects are possible. Only available as	458	time and an old scroll are needed. Backfire effects are possible. Only
162	a 'writing pen'.	459	available as a 'writing pen'.
		460
		461	How to rewrite a mail scroll/books etc.:
		462
		463	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu
		464	use_skill inscription <your message goes here>
		465
		466	How to rewrite a spell scroll:
		467
		468	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu
		469	cast <spell> # prepare the spell you want to write
		470	use_skill inscription # write the spell on the scroll
		471
		472	The scroll on which you want to write has to be much lower than your inscription
		473	level, otherwise you may accidentally read the scroll and cast the spell inside it.
		474	If you succeed, the scroll will be a scroll of the spell you chose and your level of
		475	inscription as its level. Hence, you don't need to be that level in the spell skill
		476	to write higher level spellscrolls.
		477
		478	Caution: Magic spell writing can be risky to one's health. There can be
		479	some negative effects if one fails to write a spell scroll. The most
		480	benign is that one becomes confused for a short time. Other effects are
		481	more severe and can even be dangerous.
		482
		483	=head2 spark touch
		484
		485	You can do a "bare-handed attack" and shock the opponent with this skill
		486	readied. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a unique skill
		487	that can only be used by sparklings.
		488
		489	=head2 shiver
		490
		491	You can do a "bare-handed attack" and send waves of frost to the opponent with
		492	this skill readied. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a
		493	unique skill that can only be used by iceborns.
		494
		495	=head2 acid splash
		496
		497	You can do a "bare-handed attack" and splash the opponent with acid using this
		498	skill. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a unique skill
		499	that can only be used by acidborns.
		500
		501	=head2 poison nail
		502
		503	TODO: Add goblins and think about the name goblin.
		504
		505	You can do a "bare-handed attack" and inject poison into the opponent with
		506	this skill readied. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a
		507	unique skill that can only be used by goblins.
		508
		509	=head1 Authors
		510
		511	Parts of this document were originally compiled, edited, and written by
		512	Brian Thomas, Klaus Elsbernd, and John W. Klar. Additional information
		513	compiled by Maciej Kalisiak, Gorlin, Anton Oussik and Gene Alexander.
		514
		515	Adapted for use by I<cfplus>, enhanced and corrected by Pippijn van
		516	Steenhoven and Marc A. Lehmann.
		517
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