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1. Object Creator Documentation
Document Name: objects.doc (was wpn_arm.doc)
Version: 7.10
Author: Michael Seifert (seifert@diku.dk)
Questions to: seifert@diku.dk
Document intended for: World Creators

This document describes how the world creator specifies objects
such as weapons, shields, armours, potions, scrolls, wands, staffs
and how to apply magical properties to items. Also included are
guidelines for creating magical items.

2. General notes about craftsmanship, material and magic bonuses

Note: In general each +5 / -5 could be said to equal AD&D +1 / -1 bonuses.

2.1 Craftsmanship (%, Table 1)
The craftsmanship expresses of what material a weapon, shield or
armour is made and how well it has been constructed. The material
is calculated by selecting appropriate material & craftsmanship
percentages from Table 1 and Table 2 below. The result is an overall
craftsmanship in the range [-25% .. +25%].
Table 1 is relative to the iron material. Notice that a clubs
should not get penalties because it made of wood, nor should a
spear (with an iron tip). However obviously a sword would get a
huge penalty for being made of wood. In general there should be no
modification on a weapons default material. A wooden shield
should not get -15% - it should just have fewer hitpoints - hope
you catch the drift...

Materia Qty Weight Costl Mul. Mul.
Wood -15% ? x 0.2 (differs)
Bone -14% ? x 0.3
Ebony -13% ? x 1.7
Gold -11% 19.30 x 512
Stone -8% ? x 0.2
Silver -10% 10.50 x 64.0
Bronze -5% 8.50 x 0.8
Iron 0% 7.90 x 1.0
Steel 5% 9.00 x 200 (rare)
Mithril 10% 6.00 x 4096 (rarer)
Diamond 15% ? x 32768 (extreme)
Table 1
This table translates materials into a quality relative to iron.
See also Table 2 for craftsmanship modifications. The cost
multiplier is multiplied onto the base cost of an item if it is
made from other materials than listed as default (for example a
long sword of steel would have its price multiplied by a factor
1.8). The Weight Multiplier is included for your information, to
illustrate the relative weight of the various materials. The
craftsmanship is a way of expressing the overall quality of a weapon.
This includes both the skill of the black smith who created
the weapon, the sharpness (where appropriate), and the weapon
balance. Use Table 2 for this purpose. Of course it is not possible
to have a none sword of metal. NONE only applies to weapons
created by nature (for example a branch). The resulting
craftsmanship is a percentage in the range [-15%..+15%].

Craftsmanshi QTY Cost p Mul.
None -15% N/A
Poor -8% x 0.6
Average 0% x 1.0
Good 5% x 1.5
Exceptional 10% x 2.5
Divine 15% x 4.0
Table 2
This table shows which effect craftsmanship has on Weapon and
Armour quality. The cost multiplier is multiplied onto the base
cost of a weapon.Examples:· A bronze helmet made by a skilled
smithy would have -5% + 5% = 0% craftsmanship.·
An ordinary steel dagger would have 5% + 0% = 5%.
A rusty iron dagger would have -5% + 0% = -5%.
A normal reinforced wooden shield has 0% + 0% = 0%.·
A diamond dagger made by a god would have no more than 25% even
though the tables would indicate 30%.

2.2 Magic Bonuses

Magic bonuses can also be applied to weapons, shields & armours.
It is in the interval -25% to 25% (0% is no magic). Remember to
set the UNIT_FL_MAGIC if the weapon has any magic bonuses.

Power of Item Bonus Maximum in World Rent Cost multiplier
Standard +5 20-40 Approx. cost x 1.0 Magic / 10
Powerful +10 10-20 Approx. cost x 2.0 Magic / 10
Demi-god +15 5-10 Approx. cost x 4.0 Magic / 10
God-Magic +20 2-5 Approx. cost x 8.0 / 10
Artifacts +25 1-2 Approx. cost x 16.0 / 10

3. WEAPON CONSTRUCTION
To create a weapon you must determine the following specific
information about your particular weapon. The means by which you
create a weapon also applies to the definition of the hand of a
monster.

3.1 Weapon Category

Select a weapon type from the file values.h (one of the WPN_XXX
macros which is larger than (after) WPN_GROUP_MAX). For example
WPN_DAGGER. The weapon category determines which skill is required
for using (and defending against) the weapon.

3.2 Examples

A standard macro WEAPON_DEF(weapon_category, craftsmanship,
magic_bonus) is available, and should be used for defining the
weapons values.Note that both craftsmanship & magic bonuses are in
the range [-25%..+25%].

A flail (two handed) of non-pure iron (-3%), a little better than
average craftsmanship (5%) and no magic bonuses would have:
WEAPON_DEF(WPN_FLAIL, +2, 0)

A rusty (-5%) mean sacrificial dagger by a skilled smithy (+5%)
and magically enchanted might be: flags {UNIT_FL_MAGIC}
WEAPON_DEF(WPN_DAGGER, 0, +5)

An old shaky wooden stick could be: WEAPON_DEF(WPN_CLUB, -5, 0)

A wooden bastard sword would have considerable less craftsmanship
than listed since wood prevents the slashing effect, also it
would be non-sense to apply better than average craftsmanship in
this case: WEAPON_DEF(WPN_BROAD_SWORD, -15, 0)

Very special weapons ought to exist only in limited numbers even
if they are not magical, for example, it seems unreasonable that
hundreds of daggers made from diamond exists in the world. Perhaps
only one or two such weapons exist. Use the max field in the load
or equip reset-commands.
The macro automatically sets the following manipulate flags so
that the weapon can be picked up and wielded:
manipulate {MANIPULATE_TAKE, MANIPULATE_WEAR_WIELD}

4. ARMOUR CONSTRUCTION

Armours are designed just as for weapons. A number of general
things ought to be noted for armours. There are standard macros
for many types of armour - use these unless you are designing
something unique (like a set of T1000 liquid armour). Armours
protect differently against the three different basic attack types
(slash, pierce and bludgeon) and differently against different
spell attacks (i.e. plate is best against acid but worst against
electricity).

4.1 Location

Location is where the armour is supposed to be used, for example
sleeves are usually put on the arms. To specify a location, set
the appropriate manipulate flags (MAINPULATE_WEAR_XXX). Armour
only offers protection on the following body locations:
Head Hands Arms Body Legs Feet

4.2 Examples

Standard macros are available and are used exactly as for weapons:
ARMOR_CLOTHES(...) ARMOR_LEATHER(...) ARMOR_HRD_LEATHER(...)
ARMOR_CHAIN(...) ARMOR_PLATE(...)
A magical mithril full plate armour of good craftsmanship could be
assigned: flags {UNIT_FL_MAGIC} ARMOR_PLATE(+15,+5)

5. SHIELDS

Shields are designed just as for armours & weapons. Use the macro
SHIELD_DEF.

5.1 Category

The shield category must be one of (SHIELD_XXX, values.h). The
larger the shield, the better the chance of blocking attacks.
Remember to put weight on your shield to encumber the character.
Shields are defined just as weapons & armours.

Shield Type
Small Shield Medium Shield
Large Shield

Table 3
Available shield types.

5.2 Examples
A small magical wooden shield could be assigned:
flags {UNIT_FL_MAGIC} SHIELD_DEF(SHIELD_SMALL, 0, +5)

6. Various

6.1 Notes, Signs, Papers (reading)

When you create a note with written text upon it, the proper way
is to make an extra description with an empty keyword. The empty
keyword defaults to the name of the object itself.

Example: note_7
names {old paper, paper}
.......
extra {}
The paper looks old and worn, and written in blood you
see the words: Help free the world of the horrible evil
lurking lurking behind these doors.

Extra {blood} The blood is red!
end

7. MAGICAL ITEMS

This chapter describes the rules by which magical items must be
created. The rules are made under the consideration that a player
can equip a total of 17 items! It is therefore very important that
you carefully follow these guidelines.

Magical bonuses are applied to a player

whenever he equips a magical item.
When you create a magical item you should remember to set the unit-flag
UNIT_FL_MAGIC so that the detect magic spell will work
properly. But most of the used macros automatically set the magic
flag. (flags {UNIT_FL_MAGIC}).

7.1 Identifying Magical Items

It is always important for the players to get information about
magical items. The following method gives you the possibility of
creating textual identification descriptions for the identify
and improved identify spells.
Add an extra description with the keyword $identify and it will
show the description when an identify spell is cast upon the item
Add an extra description with the keyword $improved identify and
it will show the description when an improved identify spell is
cast upon the item.
Example:
crown_of_king
bla bla......
extra {$identify}
This once used to be the crown of the evil lich king Asmodeus,
the greatest of the undead. The crown is a great magical item
rumored to give its posessor fantastic intellectual powers. The
crown can only be used by evil persons.
extra {$improved identify}
The Crown of Asmodeus gives +5 to brain. Can only be used by evil
persons.
end
As you can see, the two types of descriptions associated with the
magical items gives a lot more flavor to your magical items.
Please always include both descriptions on any magical items you
create (they can be used on any kind of item, even unmagical ones,
but most likely there is nothing special to be said about
non-magical items).

7.2 Rent on limited items
Whenever you create a magical item, you must specify the maximum
number allowed in the world at any given time (the concept world
includes items saved in the playerfile.). The following table
shows the allowed number of items in the world and the rent
compared with the items power:

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 .1  Craftsmanship (%, Table 1)
 The  craftsmanship expresses of what material a weapon, shield  or
-armour  is made and how well it has been constructed. The material
+armor  is made and how well it has been constructed. The material
 is  calculated  by selecting appropriate material &  craftsmanship
 percentages from Table 1 and Table 2 below.   The result is an overall
@@ Line 31: / Line 31: @@
 you catch the drift...
-Materia  Qty   Weight      Costl              Mul.        Mul.
+   Material  Qty   Weight         Cost              Mul.        Mul.
-Wood      -15%           ?     x 0.2                 (differs)
+   Wood      -15%           ?     x 0.2                 (differs)
-Bone      -14%           ?     x 0.3
+   Bone      -14%           ?     x 0.3
-Ebony     -13%           ?     x 1.7
+   Ebony     -13%           ?     x 1.7
-Gold      -11%       19.30     x 512
+   Gold      -11%       19.30     x 512
-Stone      -8%           ?     x 0.2
+   Stone      -8%           ?     x 0.2
-Silver    -10%       10.50    x 64.0
+   Silver    -10%       10.50    x 64.0
-Bronze     -5%        8.50     x 0.8
+   Bronze     -5%        8.50     x 0.8
-Iron        0%        7.90     x 1.0
+   Iron        0%        7.90     x 1.0
-Steel       5%        9.00     x 200                    (rare)
+   Steel       5%        9.00     x 200                    (rare)
-Mithril    10%        6.00    x 4096                   (rarer)
+   Mithril    10%        6.00    x 4096                   (rarer)
-Diamond    15%           ?   x 32768                 (extreme)
+   Diamond    15%           ?   x 32768                 (extreme)
-Table 1
+   Table 1
 This table translates materials into a quality relative to iron.
 See  also  Table  2  for  craftsmanship  modifications.  The  cost
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 craftsmanship is a percentage in the range [-15%..+15%].
-Craftsmanshi  QTY     Cost     p                Mul.
+   Craftsmanship  QTY     Cost                  Mul.
-None          -15%       N/A
+   None          -15%       N/A
-Poor           -8%     x 0.6
+   Poor           -8%     x 0.6
-Average         0%     x 1.0
+   Average         0%     x 1.0
-Good            5%     x 1.5
+   Good            5%     x 1.5
-Exceptional    10%     x 2.5
+   Exceptional    10%     x 2.5
-Divine         15%     x 4.0
+   Divine         15%     x 4.0
-Table 2
+   Table 2
 This  table  shows which effect craftsmanship has  on  Weapon  and
 Armour  quality. The cost multiplier is multiplied onto  the  base
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 .2  Magic Bonuses
-Magic  bonuses can also be applied to weapons, shields &  armours.
+Magic  bonuses can also be applied to weapons, shields &  armors.
 It  is  in the interval -25% to 25% (0% is no magic). Remember  to
 set the UNIT_FL_MAGIC if the weapon has any magic bonuses.
-Power of Item Bonus  Maximum in World       Rent          Cost multiplier
+   Power of Item Bonus  Maximum in World       Rent          Cost multiplier
-Standard        +5        20-40          Approx. cost    x 1.0  Magic / 10
+   Standard        +5        20-40          Approx. cost    x 1.0  Magic / 10
-Powerful       +10        10-20          Approx. cost    x 2.0  Magic / 10
+   Powerful       +10        10-20          Approx. cost    x 2.0  Magic / 10
-Demi-god       +15         5-10          Approx. cost    x 4.0  Magic / 10
+   Demi-god       +15         5-10          Approx. cost    x 4.0  Magic / 10
-God-Magic      +20         2-5           Approx. cost    x 8.0        / 10
+   God-Magic      +20         2-5           Approx. cost    x 8.0        / 10
-Artifacts      +25         1-2           Approx. cost    x 16.0       / 10
+   Artifacts      +25         1-2           Approx. cost    x 16.0       / 10
 .   WEAPON CONSTRUCTION
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 .2  Examples
 A   standard   macro  WEAPON_DEF(weapon_category,  craftsmanship,
-magic_bonus)  is available, and should be used for  defining  the
+magic_bonus)  is available, and should be used for  defining  the
 weapons values.Note  that both craftsmanship & magic bonuses are in
 the range  [-25%..+25%].
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 A  wooden bastard sword would have considerable less craftsmanship
 than  listed  since wood prevents the slashing effect,  also  it
 would  be non-sense to apply better than average craftsmanship  in
 this case:     WEAPON_DEF(WPN_BROAD_SWORD, -15, 0)

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