rpd:scrolls
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Scrolls
Scrolls are magical parchments in Remixed Dungeon that provide various effects when read. Each scroll can typically only be used once, making them valuable resources that must be managed carefully.
Common Scrolls
- Scroll of Identify: Identifies all items in your inventory
- Scroll of Teleportation: Teleports to a random location on the current level
- Scroll of Magic Mapping: Reveals the entire level layout and secrets
- Scroll of Upgrade: Improves a single item's quality
- Scroll of Recharging: Recharges wands and other charged items
- Scroll of Remove Curse: Removes curse effects from all equipped items
- Scroll of Treasure Detection: Reveals the location of all treasures
- Scroll of Lullaby: Puts nearby enemies to sleep
- Scroll of Psionic Blast: Damages all visible creatures
- Scroll of Challenge: Summons enemies and creates an arena
- Scroll of Wipe Out: Removes all enemies from the current level
Scroll Mechanics
- Single Use: Most scrolls are consumed after use
- Candle Required: Some scrolls require a candle of vision to read
- Targeting: Some scrolls require targeting (like Upgrade)
- Area Effects: Many scrolls affect a larger area
- Random Effects: Some scrolls have variable outcomes
- Cursed Effects: Cursed scrolls may have negative effects
Scroll Identification
- Initial Unknown: All scrolls are initially identified only by their glow
- Reading Method: Reading a scroll identifies it but consumes it
- Candle Identification: Candles of vision can safely identify scrolls
- Degrading Knowledge: Some characters may recognize scrolls more easily
- Risk Assessment: Identifying unknown scrolls involves potential risks
Strategic Scroll Usage
- Preparation: Use utility scrolls before challenging situations
- Emergency Scenarios: Keep teleportation scrolls for dangerous situations
- Resource Management: Balance scroll usage with availability
- Situational Awareness: Use appropriate scrolls for current situations
- Inventory Management: Maintain a balanced collection of scroll types
Scroll Risks
- Cursed Scrolls: Some scrolls may have harmful effects
- Wrong Situations: Using the wrong scroll type in critical moments
- Wasted Utility: Using powerful scrolls on minor threats
- Revealing Position: Some scrolls alert all enemies on the level
- Limited Supply: Scrolls are finite and difficult to replace
Scroll Acquisition
- Dungeon Exploration: Found randomly throughout dungeon levels
- Shop Purchases: Available from shopkeepers in certain levels
- Enemy Drops: Sometimes dropped by defeated enemies
- Altar Interactions: Certain altars may provide scrolls
- Special Locations: Found in specific areas or containers
Scroll Categories
- Utility Scrolls: Provide helpful effects (Teleportation, Magic Mapping)
- Combat Scrolls: Aid in combat situations (Challenge, Psionic Blast)
- Identification Scrolls: Help identify items (Identify)
- Enhancement Scrolls: Improve equipment (Upgrade, Weapon Upgrade)
- Support Scrolls: Provide healing or protective effects (Terror, Lullaby)
Special Scroll Interactions
- Candle of Visions: Allows safe identification of scrolls
- Equipment Synergy: Some equipment provides benefits when using scrolls
- Environmental Impact: Some scrolls affect the level environment
- Status Effects: Scroll effects may interact with existing status effects
Advanced Scroll Usage
- Scroll Combinations: Using multiple scrolls for combined effects
- Timing: Using scrolls at optimal moments for maximum benefit
- Positioning: Using scrolls to improve tactical positioning
- Emergency Protocols: Keeping specific scrolls for specific dangers
- Resource Conversion: Using scrolls to convert one resource to another
Technical Details
- Base Scroll class: Scroll.java
- Scroll implementations: Scroll Classes
- Scroll system: Scroll Mechanics
- Identification system: Item Identification
See Also
- Potions - Liquid magical items
- Items - General item information
- Consumables - All consumable items
- Wands - Reusable magical items
- Identification - How to identify unknown items
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