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imported>Ezenya: /* The Advantages of Partying */

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The Advantages of Partying

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	== The Advantages of Partying ==		== The Advantages of Partying ==
	For the beginning characters, partying offers an easy way to survive and get experience. However, the main advantage a party has over a single adventurer, is the fact that a single enemy cannot hope to defend against all attacks from two or more opponents. Therefore, a party has much better chances of killing dangerous creatures than the a single character. The enemy must divide its actions between all the members of the party, and therefore the individual damage the characters receive is quite a bit less than if each of the characters fought the enemy alone. Also, the enemy can only attack a certain number of times per combat round, therefore it is not as difficult to defend against them.		For the beginning characters, partying offers an easy way to survive and get experience. However, the main advantage a party has over a single adventurer, is the fact that a single enemy cannot hope to defend against all attacks from two or more opponents. Therefore, a party has much better chances of killing dangerous creatures than the a single character. The enemy must divide its actions between all the members of the party, and therefore the individual damage the characters receive is quite a bit less than if each of the characters fought the enemy alone. Also, the enemy can only attack a certain number of times per combat round, therefore it is not as difficult to defend against them.
	Partying also grants you an boost to experience gain.
			Partying also grants you a boost to experience gain.

	Finally, because the enemy can only attack members of the front row of the party, unless it can cast spell or has special attacks, the spell-casters and healers are usually fairly safe from the physical damage of the enemy.		Finally, because the enemy can only attack members of the front row of the party, unless it can cast spell or has special attacks, the spell-casters and healers are usually fairly safe from the physical damage of the enemy.

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The Advantages of Partying

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	== The Advantages of Partying ==		== The Advantages of Partying ==
	For the beginning characters, partying offers an easy way to survive and get experience. However, the main advantage a party has over a single adventurer, is the fact that a single enemy cannot hope to defend against all attacks from two or more opponents. Therefore, a party has much better chances of killing dangerous creatures than the a single character. The enemy must divide its actions between all the members of the party, and therefore the individual damage the characters receive is quite a bit less than if each of the characters fought the enemy alone. Also, the enemy can only attack a certain number of times per combat round, therefore it is not as difficult to defend against them.		For the beginning characters, partying offers an easy way to survive and get experience. However, the main advantage a party has over a single adventurer, is the fact that a single enemy cannot hope to defend against all attacks from two or more opponents. Therefore, a party has much better chances of killing dangerous creatures than the a single character. The enemy must divide its actions between all the members of the party, and therefore the individual damage the characters receive is quite a bit less than if each of the characters fought the enemy alone. Also, the enemy can only attack a certain number of times per combat round, therefore it is not as difficult to defend against them.
			Partying also grants you an boost to experience gain.

	Finally, because the enemy can only attack members of the front row of the party, unless it can cast spell or has special attacks, the spell-casters and healers are usually fairly safe from the physical damage of the enemy.		Finally, because the enemy can only attack members of the front row of the party, unless it can cast spell or has special attacks, the spell-casters and healers are usually fairly safe from the physical damage of the enemy.

imported>Ezenya: /* Light Armour */

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Light Armour

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	=== Light Armour ===		=== Light Armour ===
	Light armour is used by those who prefer ease of movement and speed over protection. Generally, the protection it offers is not very good, but even the lightest armour is better than no armour at all. The best material for light armours is chitinium silk, but it is ~~very, very~~ expensive.		Light armour is used by those who prefer ease of movement and speed over protection. Generally, the protection it offers is not very good, but even the lightest armour is better than no armour at all. The best material available from npcs for light armours is chitinium silk, but it is expensive.

	=== Medium Armour ===		=== Medium Armour ===

imported>Ezenya: added newbie tome category

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added newbie tome category

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	Final tip; it might be useful to use the 'alias' command for some of the combat maneuvers and to ease the switch between different battle settings.		Final tip; it might be useful to use the 'alias' command for some of the combat maneuvers and to ease the switch between different battle settings.

	[[category:Player's_Handbook]]		[[category:Player's_Handbook]][[category:newbie tome]]

imported>Cyto at 19:24, 8 June 2019

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	Using the maneuvers takes Endurance points. Once the points drop below the cost of the maneuver, it can no longer be used, for the character is far too tired.		Using the maneuvers takes Endurance points. Once the points drop below the cost of the maneuver, it can no longer be used, for the character is far too tired.

			== Combat momentums ==

	In addition to manually using them you can experience 'combat momentums' in battle that allow you to perform a combat maneuver instantly. When you get one of these momentums you have a short window of time to enter a command to use the maneuver before the opportunity fades away. For example if you get a combat momentum that allows you to perform a strike you would type 'use strike'. Note that you may not target the maneuver or use any special options available to some of the maneuvers. There simply is no time for fancy stuff like that.		In addition to manually using them you can experience 'combat momentums' in battle that allow you to perform a combat maneuver instantly. When you get one of these momentums you have a short window of time to enter a command to use the maneuver before the opportunity fades away. For example if you get a combat momentum that allows you to perform a strike you would type 'use strike'. Note that you may not target the maneuver or use any special options available to some of the maneuvers. There simply is no time for fancy stuff like that.

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	= Combat Maneuvers =		= Combat Maneuvers =

			You are also able to use combat maneuvers in combat.

	These skills represent the finer details of combat skills. With experience the characters learn new ways of killing and maiming their opponents. The maneuvers range from simple kicks to the highly dangerous 'blow of justice' and 'strike'. Different guilds offer different choices. All combat maneuvers are used with the command 'use <maneuver> <at target>', for example 'use kick at dragon'.		These skills represent the finer details of combat skills. With experience the characters learn new ways of killing and maiming their opponents. The maneuvers range from simple kicks to the highly dangerous 'blow of justice' and 'strike'. Different guilds offer different choices. All combat maneuvers are used with the command 'use <maneuver> <at target>', for example 'use kick at dragon'.

	Using the maneuvers takes Endurance points. Once the points drop below the cost of the maneuver, it can no longer be used, for the character is far too tired.		Using the maneuvers takes Endurance points. Once the points drop below the cost of the maneuver, it can no longer be used, for the character is far too tired.

			In addition to manually using them you can experience 'combat momentums' in battle that allow you to perform a combat maneuver instantly. When you get one of these momentums you have a short window of time to enter a command to use the maneuver before the opportunity fades away. For example if you get a combat momentum that allows you to perform a strike you would type 'use strike'. Note that you may not target the maneuver or use any special options available to some of the maneuvers. There simply is no time for fancy stuff like that.

			'''NOTE: Using triggers to perform combat momentums is strictly forbidden as explained in 'help triggers'.'''

	= Effects of Load =		= Effects of Load =

imported>Cyto at 19:22, 8 June 2019

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	The next stage of weapon skills are the weapon group skills, representing the different construction of weapons, and their different way of dealing out destruction. There are three different weapon group skills, bludgeoning weapons, piercing weapons and slashing weapons.		The next stage of weapon skills are the weapon group skills, representing the different construction of weapons, and their different way of dealing out destruction. There are three different weapon group skills, bludgeoning weapons, piercing weapons and slashing weapons.

	Bludgeoning weapons are blunt and crush the enemies, while piercing weapons have sharp points to pierce enemies. Naturally, slashing weapons have sharp edges that cut the enemy into small pieces. These skills represent more refined knowledge of combat than the basic melee skill. Bludgeoning weapons are easy to use and because shields are also bludgeoning, this skill is quite valuable for newly created inexperienced characters.		Slashing weapons help with swords, axes, and any slashing type weapon, piercing weapons helps with daggers, spears, and any piercing type weapon. Bludgeoning weapons are blunt and crush the enemies, while piercing weapons have sharp points to pierce enemies. Naturally, slashing weapons have sharp edges that cut the enemy into small pieces. These skills represent more refined knowledge of combat than the basic melee skill. Bludgeoning weapons are easy to use and because shields are also bludgeoning, this skill is quite valuable for newly created inexperienced characters.

	The final stage of weapon mastery are the individual weapon type skills. These skills, for example swords skill, enable the character to use the weapons even more efficiently and increase hit chances and damage. Most characters should concentrate on a few weapons to master, for these skills are quite expensive.		The final stage of weapon mastery are the individual weapon type skills. These skills, for example swords skill, enable the character to use the weapons even more efficiently and increase hit chances and damage. Most characters should concentrate on a few weapons to master, for these skills are quite expensive.
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	== Combat and Hit Styles ==		== Combat and Hit Styles ==

	~~Combat~~ styles ~~are~~ the ~~finer things in battle. They represent a more sophisticated approach~~ to ~~combat~~, ~~enabling a character to~~ concentrate on ~~more essential parts of battle while sacrificing others. 'Help combat styles' lists all~~ the ~~available combat styles~~, ~~but you must have~~ the ~~skill for a particular combat style for it to be~~ of ~~any use. All offensive combat styles increase some offensive capabilities, while defensive styles enhance~~ defense. ~~Most combat styles have certain hit styles that are used specifically with them, further enhancing the combat prowess of the character by allowing them to make extra attacks.~~		After basics of offensive skills come combat styles. One style might concentrate on waiting for the right moment to strike, while another would concentrate on dealing the most damage possible, at the cost of accuracy and defense.

	~~Use~~ the ~~command 'help~~ combat styles' to ~~list~~ combat styles ~~and correct~~ hit styles ~~to use~~ with them. You don't have to remember the combinations to use them, but the list gives you an idea of what skills might be important to you.		Combat styles are the finer things in battle. They represent a more sophisticated approach to combat, enabling a character to concentrate on more essential parts of battle while sacrificing others. [[combat styles \| Combat styles]] lists all the available combat styles, but you must have the skill for a particular combat style for it to be of any use. All offensive combat styles increase some offensive capabilities, while defensive styles enhance defense. Most combat styles have certain hit styles that are used specifically with them, further enhancing the combat prowess of the character by allowing them to make extra attacks.

			You don't have to remember the combinations to use them, but the list gives you an idea of what skills might be important to you.

			Next comes hit styles, which combines weapon types (slashing, piercing or bludgeoning) with combat styles in order to strike more deadly blows.

	== Battle Strategies ==		== Battle Strategies ==

	Battle strategies are the final group of skills a character must master in order to achieve the full competence in battle. The strategies greatly enhance the appropriate combat styles, increasing effectiveness of melee skills and increase damage. A character who knows battle strategies has great knowledge of battle, and is a very dangerous opponent.		Battle strategies are the final group of skills a character must master in order to achieve the full competence in battle. The strategies greatly enhance the appropriate combat styles, increasing effectiveness of melee skills and increase damage. A character who knows battle strategies has great knowledge of battle, and is a very dangerous opponent.

			A player with combat style knowledge can sometimes predict what's going to happen, and can vary the style he fights, but a player who does know battle strategies can instantly perceive the current combat situation, and predict the opponent's possible next move.

	== Defensive Skills ==		== Defensive Skills ==

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	= Basic Melee Skills =		= Basic Melee Skills =

			To master the art of combat perfectly, one must possess the knowledge in certain groups of skills. The skills that affect one's damage dealt in combat, one's hit chance in combat, and so on, come in groups of increasing difficulty.

	== Offensive Skills ==		== Offensive Skills ==
	Melee is, as the name implies, the basic melee combat skill. It is the base for all combat, and should be trained as much as possible. The higher the skill, the more proficient the character is in melee combat.
			Melee is, as the name implies, the basic melee combat skill. It is the base for all combat, and should be trained as much as possible. It in helps attacking your opponent, no matter how you are doing it. The higher the skill, the more proficient the character is in melee combat. There are also the basic defense skills 'dodge' and 'parry'.

	The next stage of weapon skills are the weapon group skills, representing the different construction of weapons, and their different way of dealing out destruction. There are three different weapon group skills, bludgeoning weapons, piercing weapons and slashing weapons.		The next stage of weapon skills are the weapon group skills, representing the different construction of weapons, and their different way of dealing out destruction. There are three different weapon group skills, bludgeoning weapons, piercing weapons and slashing weapons.
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	== Battle Strategies ==		== Battle Strategies ==

	Battle strategies are the final group of skills a character must master in order to achieve the full competence in battle. The strategies greatly enhance the appropriate combat styles, increasing effectiveness of melee skills and increase damage. A character who knows battle strategies has great knowledge of battle, and is a very dangerous opponent.		Battle strategies are the final group of skills a character must master in order to achieve the full competence in battle. The strategies greatly enhance the appropriate combat styles, increasing effectiveness of melee skills and increase damage. A character who knows battle strategies has great knowledge of battle, and is a very dangerous opponent.

	== Defensive Skills ==		== Defensive Skills ==

	There are far fewer defensive skills available than offensive skills. The most important and effective ones are dodge, avoid hits, shield parry and weapon parry. Elite infantry and other higher level characters can train other, more effective methods of defense, but dodge and avoid hits are available to most characters, and can easily save your life.		There are far fewer defensive skills available than offensive skills. The most important and effective ones are dodge, avoid hits, shield parry and weapon parry. Elite infantry and other higher level characters can train other, more effective methods of defense, but dodge and avoid hits are available to most characters, and can easily save your life.

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	The skill 'concentrated 'attack' will give you more combat points which can be assigned to the attacking.		The skill 'concentrated 'attack' will give you more combat points which can be assigned to the attacking.

			== Defending ==

			Each defending action costs combat points. For instance, you won't be able to dodge or parry very often if you only allocate 10 points for defense.

			Also, the weight carried and your shape affects your ability to defend. Being in a very bad shape reduces your ability to avoid hits.

			The skill 'concentrated defence' will give you more combat points which can be assigned to defense.

			== Spellcasting ==

			How quickly you will cast spells during combat depends on how many combat points you allocate to spell casting, similar to how physical attacks work with offense points.

			There isn't a lot to do in the combat system for spell casters; see the combat portion of 'help magic' for more information.

	== See also ==		== See also ==