Scrolls

Scrolls

Scrolls are magical items that produce powerful effects when read in Remixed Dungeon.

Description

Scrolls are magic items inscribed with powerful spells. When used, they activate a magical effect that can be beneficial or harmful depending on the type of scroll. Each scroll contains a single use of its effect and is consumed upon activation.

Base Properties

Stackable: Yes - scrolls can be stacked up to 6 items per slot
Type: Single-use magical item
Weight: 1 per scroll
Usage: Read to activate the scroll's effect

Scroll Types

Beneficial Scrolls - Provide positive effects to the hero
Utility Scrolls - Affect the environment or dungeon layout
Harmful Scrolls - Create negative effects that can be useful against enemies

Common Mechanics

Identifying: Scrolls start unidentified and must be used to become known
Reading: Activates the scroll's effect when read
Blinding: Some scrolls produce light that can blind the hero temporarily
Area Effects: Many scrolls affect an area rather than a single target

Code References

Java Base Class: Scroll.java - Base implementation
Scroll System: Reading mechanics - How scrolls are used
Item System: Item.java - General item mechanics
Sprite System: ItemSpriteSheet.java - Scroll sprites
String Resources: strings_all.xml - All scroll names and descriptions

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