Re: CF: how's "chance of learn skill" calculated

[James Cameron <cameron@stl.dec.com>]

Anthony Thyssen wrote:
> Then the naming of scrolls are so confusing. How is a in-experienced
> player to know that a ``scroll of lerdgeman'' (sorry I can't spell ;-)
> is needed to gain wizardry.

Legerdemain.  You just need a dictionary.
Means sleight of hand, juggling, sophistry.
I like the way these scrolls are named; it adds mystery.

> then one time I read a scroll, didn't see
> and effects so I sold it.

Now they vanish when you read them.  Funny that.
Must be written on bad paper.

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