Re: CF: Newbie hints

[Anthony Thyssen <anthony@cit.gu.edu.au>]

Christian Stieber on  wrote...
| Anthony Thyssen (anthony@cit.gu.edu.au) wrote:
| > You said this in in the begineers guide tips too but you do not explian
| > WHY you should do this!!!
| 
| Isn't that obvious? There are talismans (or is that talismen? :-)) and
| holy symbols with additional plusses -- like the "Totem of the fire god",
| which is an _excellent_ holy symbol. If you don't have the skill, then
| the holy symbol/talisman will be applied automatically, which gives you
| the benefit of the additional properties of the items at no additional
| cost.
| 
| If you learn the skill you have apply the thing yourself --- which means
| additional work.
| 
No it wasn't obvious. I didn't know about these `special' talisman's and
holy symbols.  I just hate having to add ``apply -a talisman'' to 
all my spell key bindings.

| > | Make a keybinding like this: "invoke holy word;use_skill pr;stay fire;
| > | stay fire;stay fire;stay fire;stay fire". You might need more "stay
| > | fire" later on, so be careful when you gain a level. Unwield you
| > | weapon; you probably won't be able to take off some armor, but if you
| > | can, do it.
| > | 
| > You forget to say you need a few extra things...
| >   1/ a holy symbol  -- I still havn't got one
| >   2/ Selected a god!!!  If you can find an appropraite altar!
| 
| I didn't forget it --- you didn't quote it. Among other things I said
| that
|   - you gave to be able to cast holy word (which implies a holy symbol
|     or the skill)
|   - I assume you are a follower of Jehova
| 
I didn't get it from the mail but from the beginners tips!

Also until now I could figure out the need for the ``use_skill'' in the
above. Skill pray was automatically set when you apply the holy symbol
but I see now it does more. (not much seeing as I still can't cast holy
word.

| > You should also explain `key binding' particularly for multiple skills
| > and what each of the above commands really mean and do!
| 
| Hm... "invoke <spell>" casts a spell in the direction you are facing.
| "use_skill pr" applies the praying skill, which restores 1 point of grace.
| "stay fire" applies the currently selected skill again, which is praying
| in this particular case (less typing than "use_skill pr").
| 
Again I know now but this should be in the beginners list.

Also I thought when I read it that the stay fire was basically to
cast holy word again not to pray again.  See Unless you know exactly
what is happening your binding is very mystical to a beginner.

I wish crossfire would understand and ignore leading spaces in commands.
That would make long binding easier to read. At least you can not edit,
cut and paste in the client.

| One just has to make sure that there are enough "stay fire" in the keybinding
| so all the grace is restored --- then you can just press down the key,
| lean back, and watch the zombies die (and your levels go up --- slowly,
| and it really only makes sense until level 6).
| 
Ok! good one.

| > | The same map can be used to get money --- zombie corpses are valuable,
| > | and the only good way of getting money for a newbie. Be sure to
| > | identify them, of course.
| > | 
| > Pardon. How are zombie corpse valuable? Arn't they rather heavy?
| 
| Yes. Collect as many as you can, identify them, sell them. Repeat. My
| favorite way of making money with a lowlevel character on newer servers
| (i.e. those without the "create money" spell).
| 
I noticed many zobmie corpses, hands etc were `magical'. I just thought
it pretty stange. 

I did try collecting zombie corspes and selling them but didn't realise
the ``identification'' part! Never go enough for the bother, so I since
been using `alchemy' on them, to turn them into transportable gold.

It always is a good idea to `explain' why you would so something.
when giving tips for beginners.

Which at that time includes, and probably in make parts still does
include me.

| > Prehaps the lottery should be explained in a sign at the top of raffel
| > level if it isn't already!
| 
| I think it is.
| 
BUG...
I have been done gadget trials for map making, And pits do NOT let
objects on top of them fall though in server 95.1.  It works fine on my
home main server (built in X window client), but not on the latest.  

| > | To be continued, if there is interest.
| > | 
| > Yes please.
| 
| Hm... ok :-) I'll make up another chapter.
| 
No need, just expand you `bindings' chapter and explain some basics.
Particularly like multiple commands. then have a section on some
common bindings (and any explainations)

{section on command meanings}

Ready favorite range weapon
    bind  apply -a bow

Ready Magic Missile binding
    bind  apply -a talisman;cast magic missile
And simularly for other magic spells. The talisman allows characters
with non-magic skills to cast spells like the wizards do.

Heal thyself
   bind  apply -a holy symbol;invoke minor healing
And for other priest spells.

{holy word attack spell}


  Anthony Thyssen ( System Programmer )    http://www.sct.gu.edu.au/~anthony/
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