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Found it in random.cc The code is really unintuitive... :? Thanks for clearing it up for me though. :D int dice_def::roll() const { return roll_dice(num, size); } dice_def calc_dice(int num_dice, int max_damage) { dice_def ret(num_dice, 0); if (num_dice <= 1) { ret.num = 1; ret.size = max_damage; } ...

So I was checking out zap-data.h Spell data looks like this.. { ZAP_THROW_FLAME, "puff of flame", 50, new dicedef_calculator<2, 4, 1, 10>, new tohit_calculator<8, 1, 10>, new dicedef_calculator<3, 5, 1, 40>, new tohit_calculator<25, 1, 40>, RED, false, BEAM_FIRE, DCHAR_FIRED_ZAP, true, fal...

And this is where I don't get trolled into arguing semantics. :roll:

While the 50% reduction part is technically true, the conclusion you've drawn from it is completely wrong.

I am still of the opinion that overuse CAN hurt you in the long run but if you've judged me to be completely wrong, so be it.

Keep in mind that while the deck of summoning is extremely powerful, you will receive a reduced amount of XP from enemies which your allies have help kill. (Down to a minimum of 50%)

Overuse of these decks can hurt you in the long run.

Every once in a while do ctrl-f "artef" to check if you've missed any artefacts lying on the floor. You can also use string operators which is super useful. For example, to find all branded/possibly branded weapons you've seen so far you can do something like: weapon && ego If you...

What if the greatest Crawl player ever didn't play online? How would we know? This poll is biased towards those with internet connections. And against those who prefer using a mouse. Haha, how do you play without an internet connection? Get your buddy to burn you a few floppies? (Whats the verb for...

First of all grats on your win.

..But why are your armors' enchantment levels so low? Do you not stash your enchant scrolls? It's not uncommon to have 10+ enchant armor scrolls by end game if you are storing them properly.

Awesome work, I gotta do this one of these days.

Amazing set of mutations, this one in specific has me intrigued:

Your spells are a little harder to cast, but a little more powerful.

Don't get me wrong, I'm totally against having number stat spam on in game messages. That being said, I am frustrated at how hard it is to find information on certain aspects of the game. For example, it is generally agreed that it is optimal play to stop training a weapon skill after the speed brea...

I suppose I could just turn into a straight caster and cast fireballs and such (which would in no way be good enough for extended endgame), but I have this dream of being able to use a more hybrid transmuter build to get there, and beyond.. Maybe its just not possible? Is the general consensus that ...

That was pretty dismissive. As someone who hasn't beaten Crawl 13 times, how much a particular monster hit me for is very relevant. As someone who HAS "beaten" crawl more than 13 times, I totally understand your sentiment. I understand the design standpoint of not flooding a newer player ...

Whoa +0/+10 GSC speed!

Godly.

Xom challenge? Good luck. :lol:

It really depends on what your goal is for this game. Do you want to just win, do you want to tackle the extended endgame? If you just want to win, you might consider dabbling in translocations to get some ninja skills. Other than that your biggest problem is probably gonna be Zot so think about thi...

Hi guys a little background; I'm working on 15-runers for all races and next up is the Sludge Elf. Thus far I haven't got a single rune in about 5 deaths :? I have chosen a transmuter as my build to benefit from SE's fighting, dodging, unarmed combat, transmutations and spellcasting aptitudes. I hav...

Oh man.. you went to Elf:5 way too early. Although I gotta say 73 damage is pretty brutal.

I'd say I'm pretty much at the same level. I can consistently make it to the mid game, Lair-ish, but finishing things like the Vaults will depend on how the game has been to me. Sometimes I'll just be stuck and have to risk doing things like diving Dungeon hard or going through Swamp/Snake without r...

So basically my plan was to go through a victory with each race starting at the top of the list. The Human win was pretty standard and didn't feel rewarding at all. I have since decided its now going to be 15-runers with all races. This game was my first time doing an all-rune run, casting ball ligh...

Waiting for the new 'YASD died to Quokka on Lair:5' thread.

Chei, slouch-rolling everything on the screen.

Cold hard gold pieces.

Or a pain branded quickblade.

Simply put I'd wait. You have a moderate amount of HP with no ice resistance. I'm sure you'd make it through the freezing cloud hallway, especially if you just use a scroll of blinking. I'd be more concerned about the ice type creatures (ice dragons and the like) that are guarding the rune. Come bac...

Wow, I knew they hit hard but I had no idea..

i once got a +5 +6 elven sabre of draining by killing duvessa...... i thought my +2 +4 elven sabre of venom would be better since i did not identify the sabre and found about the sabre after i died All you have to do is wield it to determine the brand (which may be dangerous). Also you'd probably w...

Congrats on your win! Yeah, Okie doesn't gift javelins or large rocks, only darts and sling bullets and needles... But yeah large rocks are good in the beginning for Ogre/Troll Hunters but otherwise they're just too inaccurate and not particularly strong after the early game. And don't bother wasti...

I was actually just thinking about this the other day (Sans the overlap rule). I want to ascend once with every race and was trying to figure out the easiest play combos for each one. Anybody wanna throw out some lists?

I would say that there is nothing you could have done other than completely avoiding the situation. What level were you?

Javelins are better than large rocks. Javelins are more accurate, weigh less, and have higher damage potential. Enchanting large rocks is kinda pointless, since large rocks don't break often and enchantments don't increase a large rock's damage by much. Well.. according to the knowledge bots Javeli...

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.7.1-1-g7ce9b19 character file. 4701470 Chrysalis the Peltast (level 27, 273/273 (281) HPs) Began as a Troll Berserker on Jan 17, 2011. Was the Champion of Jiyva. Escaped with the Orb ... and 9 runes (of 9 types) on Jan 21, 2011! The game lasted 10:00:18 (143740 tu...

I think if you're looking at passive abilities "critical hits" might be worth looking at. Each weapon type could have different effects. For example short blades could "find a chink in its armor!" and bypass any AC. Maces could have a stunning blow that paralyzes enemies for a tu...

Its so imba that only cowards would use it!

Going slightly off topic, but does anybody else think that Makhleb and Vehumet are too similar? They both seem very vanilla to me. I think if they had more distinct characteristics and quirks as gods, then more fun flavorful god abilities would come naturally.

Maybe the destructions could be randomly weighted towards an element that your target is not resistant to? Or have a cool ability attached to them like if you destroy something with the spell it has no/less piety cost (perhaps imbalanced). Other than that, yeah I agree Makleb is already pretty damne...

For legal reasons I am limited in how much detail I can go into on the subject. I can convey my basic understanding of the subject but can not legally explain how I came to that understanding. I can propose a system, but I must be very careful that is different then what I worked on in the past. I ...

Iron golems are very slow, no? I'm assuming that even if you can't take it you can just lure it to a different part of the map and loot whatever may lie there.

I personally feel that str should play more of a role in reducing penalties for wearing heavier armors/shields. It seems as it currently stands hybrids just focus on int. Skill should only be able to reduce penalties to a point, without a minimum str requirement certain armors/shields just shouldn't...

Lol 122 damage. Thats easily the most I've ever seen. Can anybody top him!?!? :lol:

Wow. I have ascended a few times and thought I was already out of 'newbie' status.. Didn't even know translucent rock walls exist.

I think that might be the base algorithm, but I'm almost certain that enchanted missiles are more resilient to mulchage. Also steel branded items have a much lower mulch rate. Anyone want to confirm?

I have a lvl 16 Naga with Chei right now. I'm quickly realizing that getting controlled teleport and controlled blink will be vital to my survival. Right now I'm getting by with conjurations, blink and slouch mostly.

Keep both, wield the spear. Change it out for the lajatang before you start bashing.

Update, I ascended. :D Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.7.1-1-g7ce9b19 character file. 1487837 Chrysalis the Thanatomancer (level 27, 271/271 HPs) Began as a Demonspawn Venom Mage on Dec 21, 2010. Was a High Priest of Kikubaaqudgha. Escaped with the Orb ... and 4 runes (of 4 types) on Dec 26, 2010...

Haha! Let the hijacking commence!

Love the game. I ascended one time so I'm not a complete newbie, but in the parts relatively inexperienced I believe. Greetings all!

Hey guys heres my character dump: Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.7.1-1-g7ce9b19 character file. Chrysalis the Nimble (Demonspawn Venom Mage) Turns: 57360, Time: 04:45:45 HP 118/118 AC 16 Str 17 Exp: 16/183644 (2271), need: 45155 MP 31/31 EV 23 Int 23 (24) God: Kikubaaqudgha [******] Gold 2697 SH...

I usually use both Lair:1 and Hive:1. Yes, monsters spawn, but honestly I've never had a monster spawn and use/destroy my stash.

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