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// START A3HEADER
//
// This source file is part of the Atlantis PBM game program.
// Copyright (C) 1995-1999 Geoff Dunbar
//
// This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
// modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License
// as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2
// of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
//
// This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
// but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
// MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
// GNU General Public License for more details.
//
// You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
// along with this program, in the file license.txt. If not, write
// to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place - Suite 330,
// Boston, MA 02111-1307, USA.
//
// See the Atlantis Project web page for details:
// http://www.prankster.com/project
//
// END A3HEADER
// MODIFICATIONS
// Date Person Comments
// ---- ------ --------
// 2001/Feb/23 Joseph Traub Made skill texts runtime generated
//
#include "skills.h"
#include "items.h"
#include "object.h"
#include "gamedata.h"
#include "astring.h"
#define ITEM_ENABLED(X) (!(ItemDefs[(X)].flags & ItemType::DISABLED))
#define ITEM_DISABLED(X) (ItemDefs[(X)].flags & ItemType::DISABLED)
#define SKILL_ENABLED(X) (!(SkillDefs[(X)].flags & SkillType::DISABLED))
#define SKILL_DISABLED(X) (SkillDefs[(X)].flags & SkillType::DISABLED)
#define OBJECT_ENABLED(X) (!(ObjectDefs[(X)].flags & ObjectType::DISABLED))
#define OBJECT_DISABLED(X) (ObjectDefs[(X)].flags & ObjectType::DISABLED)
static void DescribeEscapeParameters(AString *desc, int item)
{
if (item < 0 || item >= NITEMS || !ItemDefs[item].escape)
return;
if (ItemDefs[item].escape & ItemType::LOSS_CHANCE) {
}
else if (ItemDefs[item].escape & ItemType::HAS_SKILL) {
}
else
{
*desc += "Each ";
*desc += ItemDefs[item].name;
*desc += " has a chance to escape equal to ";
if (ItemDefs[item].escape & ItemType::ESC_NUM_SQUARE) {
*desc += "the total number of ";
*desc += ItemDefs[item].names;
*desc += " under the mage's control";
}
else
*desc += "1";
*desc += " in ";
if (ItemDefs[item].esc_val > 1) {
*desc += ItemDefs[item].esc_val;
*desc += " times ";
}
*desc += "the mage's skill level";
if (ItemDefs[item].escape & ItemType::ESC_LEV_LINEAR)
;
else if (ItemDefs[item].escape & ItemType::ESC_LEV_SQUARE)
*desc += " squared";
else if (ItemDefs[item].escape & ItemType::ESC_LEV_CUBE)
*desc += " cubed";
else if (ItemDefs[item].escape & ItemType::ESC_LEV_QUAD)
*desc += " to the fourth power";
}
if (ItemDefs[item].escape & ItemType::LOSE_LINKED)
*desc += ". If any one does escape, its first action will be "
"to release its companions";
*desc += ". ";
return;
}
AString *ShowSkill::Report(Faction *f) const
{
if (SkillDefs[skill].flags & SkillType::DISABLED) return new AString("");
AString *str = new AString;
RangeType *range = NULL;
int max;
// Here we pick apart the skill
switch (skill) {
case S_FARMING:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill deals with all aspects of grain production.";
break;
case S_RANCHING:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill deals with all aspects of livestock "
"production.";
break;
case S_MINING:
if (level > 1) break;
if (ITEM_ENABLED(I_IRON) ||
ITEM_ENABLED(I_MITHRIL) ||
ITEM_ENABLED(I_ADMANTIUM) ||
ITEM_ENABLED(I_GEMS)) {
*str += "This skill deals with all aspects of extracting raw ";
if (ITEM_ENABLED(I_IRON) ||
ITEM_ENABLED(I_MITHRIL) ||
ITEM_ENABLED(I_ADMANTIUM)) {
*str += "metals";
if (ITEM_ENABLED(I_GEMS)) {
*str += " and gems";
}
} else {
*str += "gems";
}
*str += " from the earth. They tend to be found more often "
"in mountainous regions, but may be found "
"elsewhere as well.";
} else {
*str += "The mining skill is overrated.";
}
break;
case S_LUMBERJACK:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill deals with all aspects of various wood "
"production. Wood is most often found in forests, but "
"may also be found elsewhere.";
break;
case S_QUARTERMASTER:
if (level > 1) break;
if (!(Globals->TRANSPORT & GameDefs::ALLOW_TRANSPORT))
break;
*str += "This skill deals with transporting and "
"distributing goods between non-local units "
"and transport structures.";
if (Globals->SHIPPING_COST > 0) {
*str += " The cost of shipping one weight unit from one "
"transport structure to another transport structure is ";
if (Globals->TRANSPORT & GameDefs::QM_AFFECT_COST)
*str += AString("4-((level+1)/2) * ");
*str += AString(Globals->SHIPPING_COST) + " silver.";
if (Globals->FRACTIONAL_WEIGHT) {
*str += " Items with a normal weight of 0 are "
"treated as if ";
*str += Globals->FRACTIONAL_WEIGHT;
*str += " of the item in question weigh one weight unit.";
}
}
if (Globals->NONLOCAL_TRANSPORT > 0) {
*str += " Items may be shipped between two transport "
"structures which are up to ";
*str += Globals->NONLOCAL_TRANSPORT;
if (Globals->TRANSPORT & GameDefs::QM_AFFECT_DIST)
*str += " plus (level+1)/3 ";
*str += (Globals->NONLOCAL_TRANSPORT != 1) ? "hexes" : "hex";
*str += " distant from each other.";
} else if (Globals->NONLOCAL_TRANSPORT == 0) {
*str += " Items may be instantaneously "
"shipped between any two transport "
"structures.";
}
if (Globals->LOCAL_TRANSPORT > 0) {
*str += " Items may be distributed from a transport "
"structure to any unit or transported to a transport "
"structure by any unit located within ";
*str += Globals->LOCAL_TRANSPORT;
*str += (Globals->LOCAL_TRANSPORT != 1) ? " hexes" : " hex";
*str += " of the transport structure.";
}
break;
case S_QUARRYING:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill deals with all aspects of various stone "
"production. Mountains are the main producers of stone, but "
"it may be found in other regions as well.";
break;
case S_HUNTING:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill deals with all aspects of animal hide "
"production.";
break;
case S_FISHING:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill deals with all aspects of fish production.";
break;
case S_HERBLORE:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill deals with all aspects of herb production.";
break;
case S_HORSETRAINING:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill deals with all aspects of horse production.";
break;
case S_WEAPONSMITH:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill deals with all aspects of weapon "
"construction and production.";
break;
case S_ARMORER:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill deals with all aspects of armor construction "
"and production.";
break;
case S_CARPENTER:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill deals with all aspects of wood based item "
"production other than for use as weapons.";
break;
case S_BUILDING:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill deals with the construction of "
"fortifications, roads and other buildings, except for "
"most trade structures.";
break;
case S_SHIPBUILDING:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill deals with the constructions of all types "
"of ships.";
break;
case S_ENTERTAINMENT:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "A unit with this skill may use the ENTERTAIN order "
"to generate funds. The amount of silver gained will "
"be ";
*str += Globals->ENTERTAIN_INCOME;
*str += " per man, times the level of the entertainers. "
"This amount is limited by the region that the unit is in.";
break;
case S_TACTICS:
if (level > 1) break;
if (Globals->ADVANCED_TACTICS) {
*str += "Tactics allows the unit, and all allies, to gain a "
"bonus to their attack and defense during first battle "
"round. Bonus equals to the difference in skills but can be "
"+3 at most. The army with the highest level tactician "
"in a battle will receive this bonus; if the highest "
"levels are equal, no bonus is awarded.";
} else {
*str += "Tactics allows the unit, and all allies, to gain a "
"free round of attacks during battle. The army with the "
"highest level tactician in a battle will receive this free "
"round; if the highest levels are equal, no free round is "
"awarded. Only one free round total will be awarded for any "
"reason.";
}
break;
case S_COMBAT:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "This skill gives the unit a bonus in hand to hand "
"combat. Also, a unit with this skill may TAX or PILLAGE.";
break;
case S_ENDURANCE:
if (level == 1) {
*str += "A unit with this skill has begun the process of building "
"on their combat experience to learn how to survive wounds "
"that would lay low a less grizzled warrior. This is an "
"arduous process, and doesn't yet provide any advantage "
"at this skill level.";
} else if (level == 3) {
*str += "The process of building up combat endurance is starting "
"to yield results. At this level the men in the unit can "
"survive one extra hit in combat before being overcome.";
} else if (level == 5) {
*str += "The men of this unit are now hardened veterans, and can "
"survive three hits in combat before falling.";
}
break;
case S_RIDING:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "A unit with this skill, if possessing a mount, may "
"gain a bonus in combat, if the battle is in a location "
"where that mount may be utilized and if the skill of the "
"rider is sufficient to control that mount. The bonus "
"gained can vary with the mount, the riders skill, and the "
"terrain.";
break;
case S_CROSSBOW:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "A unit with this skill may use a crossbow or other bow "
"derived from one, either in battle, or to TAX or PILLAGE a "
"region.";
break;
case S_LONGBOW:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "A unit with this skill may use a longbow or other bow "
"derived from one, either in battle, or to TAX or PILLAGE a "
"region.";
break;
case S_STEALTH:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "A unit with this skill is concealed from being seen";
if (SKILL_ENABLED(S_OBSERVATION)) {
*str += ", except by units with an Observation skill greater "
"than or equal to the stealthy unit's Stealth level";
}
*str += ".";
break;
case S_OBSERVATION:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "A unit with this skill can see stealthy units or "
"monsters whose stealth rating is less than or equal to "
"the observing unit's Observation level. The unit can "
"also determine the faction owning a unit, provided its "
"Observation level is higher than the other unit's Stealth "
"level.";
break;
case S_HEALING:
*str += "A unit with this skill is able to use herbs [HERB] to "
"heal units hurt in battle.";
if (HealDefs[level].num != HealDefs[level - 1].num ||
HealDefs[level].rate != HealDefs[level - 1].rate) {
*str += " A unit at this level of skill can ";
*str += "bring soldiers back from near death, healing";
*str += " up to ";
*str += HealDefs[level].num * Globals->HEALS_PER_MAN;
*str += " casualties, with a ";
*str += HealDefs[level].rate;
*str += " percent success rate.";
}
break;
case S_SAILING:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "A unit with this skill may use the SAIL order to sail "
"ships.";
break;
case S_FORCE:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "The Force skill is not directly useful to a mage, but "
"is rather one of the Foundation skills on which other "
"magical skills are based. The Force skill determines the "
"power of the magical energy that a mage is able to use. "
"Note that a Force skill level of 0 does not indicate that "
"a mage cannot use magical energy, but rather can only "
"perform magical acts that do not require great amounts of "
"power.";
break;
case S_PATTERN:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "The Pattern skill is not directly useful to a mage, but "
"is rather one of the Foundation skills on which other "
"magical skills are based. A mage's Pattern skill indicates "
"the ability to handle complex magical patterns, and is "
"important for complicated tasks such as healing and "
"controlling nature.";
break;
case S_SPIRIT:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "The Spirit skill is not directly useful to a mage, but "
"is rather one of the Foundation skills on which other "
"magical skills are based. Spirit skill indicates the mage's "
"ability to control and affect magic and other powers beyond "
"the material world.";
break;
case S_FIRE:
if (level > 1) break;
break;
case S_EARTHQUAKE:
if (level > 1) break;
break;
case S_FORCE_SHIELD:
if (level > 1) break;
break;
case S_ENERGY_SHIELD:
if (level > 1) break;
break;
case S_SPIRIT_SHIELD:
if (level > 1) break;
break;
case S_MAGICAL_HEALING:
if (level == 1) {
*str += "This skill enables the mage to magically heal units "
"after battle. No order is necessary to use this spell; "
"it will be used automatically when the mage is involved "
"in a battle. ";
}
if (MagicHealDefs[level].num != MagicHealDefs[level - 1].num ||
MagicHealDefs[level].rate != MagicHealDefs[level - 1].rate) {
*str += "A mage at this level of skill can ";
if (level > 4) {
*str += "bring soldiers back from near death, healing";
} else if (level > 2) {
*str += "work wonders of healing with his new-found powers; he may heal";
} else {
*str += "heal";
}
*str += " up to ";
*str += MagicHealDefs[level].num;
*str += " casualties, with a ";
*str += MagicHealDefs[level].rate;
*str += " percent success rate.";
}
break;
case S_GATE_LORE:
/* XXX -- This should be cleaner somehow. */
if (level == 1) {
*str += "Gate Lore is the art of detecting and using magical "
"Gates, which are spread through the world. The Gates are ";
if (!Globals->DISPERSE_GATE_NUMBERS)
*str += "numbered in order, but ";
*str += "spread out randomly, so there is "
"no correlation between the Gate number and the Gate's "
"location. A mage with skill 1 in Gate Lore can see a "
"Gate if one exists in the same region as the mage. This "
"detection is automatic; the Gate will appear in the "
"region report. A mage with skill 1 in Gate Lore may "
"also jump through a Gate into another region on the same "
"level containing a gate, selected at random. To use "
"Gate Lore in this manner, use the syntax CAST Gate_Lore "
"RANDOM UNITS <unit> ... UNITS is followed by a list "
"of units to follow the mage through the Gate (the mage "
"always jumps through the Gate). At level 1, the mage "
"may carry 15 weight units through the Gate (including "
"the weight of the mage).";
} else if (level == 2) {
*str += "A mage with Gate Lore skill 2 can detect Gates in "
"adjacent regions. The mage should use the syntax CAST "
"Gate_Lore DETECT in order to detect these nearby Gates. "
"Also at level 2 Gate Lore, the mage may perform a "
"random gate jump without being restricted to the same "
"level; use CAST Gate_Lore RANDOM LEVEL UNITS <unit> ... "
"to use this option; when calculating weight for multi "
"level jump, skill level is reduced by 1. The mage may "
"also now carry 500 weight units through a Gate when doing "
"a random jump. "
"A mage with Gate Lore skill 2 and higher can step "
"through a Gate into another region containing a specific "
"Gate. To use this spell, use the syntax CAST Gate_Lore "
"GATE <number> UNITS <unit> ... <number> specifies the "
"Gate that the mage will jump to. UNITS is followed by a "
"list of units to follow the mage through the gate (the "
"mage always jumps through the gate). At level 2, the "
"mage may carry 15 weight units through the specific Gate "
"(including the mage).";
} else if (level == 3) {
*str += "A mage with Gate Lore skill 3 may carry 500 weight "
"units through a Gate. Also, a level 3 mage doing a random "
"gate jump may carry 1500 weight units through the Gate.";
} else if (level == 4) {
*str += "A mage with Gate Lore skill 4 may carry 1500 weight "
"units through a Gate. Also, a level 4 mage doing a random "
"gate jump may carry 3000 weight units through the Gate.";
} else if (level == 5) {
*str += "A mage with Gate Lore skill 5 may carry 3000 weight "
"units through a Gate. Also, a level 5 mage doing a random "
"gate jump may carry 6000 weight units through the Gate.";
}
break;
case S_PORTAL_LORE:
if (level > 1) break;
/* XXX -- This should be cleaner somehow. */
if (ITEM_DISABLED(I_PORTAL)) break;
*str += "A mage with the Portal Lore skill may, with the aid of "
"another mage";
if (Globals->APPRENTICES_EXIST) {
*str += " or ";
*str += Globals->APPRENTICE_NAME;
}
*str += ", make a temporary Gate between two regions, and "
"send units from one region to another. In order to do this, "
"both mages (the caster, and the target mage) must have "
"Portals, and the caster must be trained in Portal Lore. The "
"caster may teleport units weighing up to 800 weight units "
"times his skill level, to the target mage's region. ";
range = FindRange(SkillDefs[skill].range);
if (range) {
*str += " The target region must be within ";
*str += range->rangeMult;
switch(range->rangeClass) {
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL:
*str += " times the caster's skill level ";
break;
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL2:
*str += " times the caster's skill level squared ";
break;
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL3:
*str += " times the caster's skill level cubed ";
break;
default:
case RangeType::RNG_ABSOLUTE:
break;
}
*str += "regions of the caster. ";
}
*str += "To use this skill, CAST Portal_Lore <target> UNITS "
"<unit> ..., where <target> is the unit number of the "
"target mage, and <unit> is a list of units to be "
"teleported (the casting mage may teleport himself, if "
"he so desires).";
break;
case S_FARSIGHT:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "A mage with this skill may obtain region reports on "
"distant regions. The report will be as if the mage was in "
"the distant region himself.";
range = FindRange(SkillDefs[skill].range);
if (range) {
if (range->flags & RangeType::RNG_SURFACE_ONLY) {
*str += " This skill only works on the surface of the "
"world.";
}
*str += " The target region must be within ";
*str += range->rangeMult;
switch(range->rangeClass) {
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL:
*str += " times the caster's skill level ";
break;
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL2:
*str += " times the caster's skill level squared ";
break;
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL3:
*str += " times the caster's skill level cubed ";
break;
default:
case RangeType::RNG_ABSOLUTE:
break;
}
*str += "regions of the caster. ";
if (range->flags & RangeType::RNG_CROSS_LEVELS) {
*str += "Coordinates of locations not on the surface are "
"scaled to the surface coordinates for this "
"calculation. Attempting to view across different "
"levels increases the distance by ";
*str += range->crossLevelPenalty;
*str += " per level difference. ";
*str += "To use this skill, CAST Farsight REGION <x> <y> "
"<z> where <x>, <y>, and <z> are the coordinates of "
"the region that you wish to view. If you omit the "
"<z> coordinate, the <z> coordinate of the caster's "
"current region will be used.";
if (Globals->UNDERWORLD_LEVELS +
Globals->UNDERDEEP_LEVELS == 1) {
*str += " The <z> coordinate for the surface is '1' "
"and the <z>-coordinate for the underworld is "
"'2'.";
}
*str += " Note that Farsight cannot be used either into "
"or out of the Nexus.";
} else {
*str += "To use this skill, CAST Farsight REGION <x> "
"<y>, where <x> and <y> are the coordinates of the "
"region that you wish to view.";
}
}
if (Globals->IMPROVED_FARSIGHT) {
*str += " Any other skills which the mage has which give "
"region information will be used when farsight is used.";
} else {
*str += " Note that Farsight does not work in conjunction "
"with other skills or spells; the mage can only rely on "
"his normal facilities while casting Farsight.";
}
break;
case S_MIND_READING:
/* XXX -- This should be cleaner somehow. */
if (level == 1) {
*str += "A mage with Mind Reading skill 1 may cast the spell "
"and determine the faction affiliation of any unit he can "
"see. To use the spell in this manner, CAST Mind_Reading "
"<unit>, where <unit> is the target unit.";
} else if (level == 2) {
*str += "A mage with Mind Reading skill 2 will automatically "
"determine the faction affiliation of any unit he can "
"see. Usage of this skill is automatic, and no order is "
"needed to use it.";
} else if (level == 3) {
*str += "A mage with Mind Reading skill 3 can get a full "
"unit report on any unit he can see. To use this skill, "
"CAST Mind_Reading <unit> where <unit> is the target "
"unit.";
}
break;
case S_TELEPORTATION:
if (level > 1) break;
/* XXX -- This should be cleaner somehow. */
*str += "A mage with this skill may teleport himself across "
"great distances, even without the use of a gate. The mage "
"may teleport up to 50 weight units per skill level.";
range = FindRange(SkillDefs[skill].range);
if (range) {
if (range->flags & RangeType::RNG_SURFACE_ONLY) {
*str += " This skill only works on the surface of the "
"world.";
}
*str += " The target region must be within ";
*str += range->rangeMult;
switch(range->rangeClass) {
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL:
*str += " times the caster's skill level ";
break;
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL2:
*str += " times the caster's skill level squared ";
break;
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL3:
*str += " times the caster's skill level cubed ";
break;
default:
case RangeType::RNG_ABSOLUTE:
break;
}
*str += "regions of the caster. ";
if (range->flags & RangeType::RNG_CROSS_LEVELS) {
*str += "Coordinates of locations not on the surface are "
"scaled to the surface coordinates for this "
"calculation. Attempting to view across different "
"levels increases the distance by ";
*str += range->crossLevelPenalty;
*str += " per level difference. ";
*str += "To use this skill, CAST Teleportation REGION "
"<x> <y> <z> where <x>, <y>, and <z> are the "
"coordinates of the region that you wish to "
"teleport to. If you omit the <z> coordinate, the "
"<z> coordinate of the caster's current region will "
"be used.";
if (Globals->UNDERWORLD_LEVELS +
Globals->UNDERDEEP_LEVELS == 1) {
*str += " The <z> coordinate for the surface is '1' "
"and the <z>-coordinate for the underworld is "
"'2'.";
}
*str += " Note that Teleportation cannot be used either "
"into or out of the Nexus.";
} else {
*str += "To use this skill, CAST Teleportation REGION "
"<x> <y>, where <x> and <y> are the coordinates of "
"the region that you wish to teleport to.";
}
}
break;
case S_WEATHER_LORE:
if (level > 1) break;
/* XXX -- This should be templated */
*str += "Weather Lore is the magic of the weather; a mage with "
"this skill can predict the weather in nearby regions. "
"Weather Lore also allows further study into more powerful "
"areas of magic. The weather may be predicted for 3 months "
"at level 1, 6 months at level 3 and a full year at level "
"5.";
range = FindRange(SkillDefs[skill].range);
if (range) {
if (range->flags & RangeType::RNG_SURFACE_ONLY) {
*str += " This skill only works on the surface of the "
"world.";
}
*str += " The target region must be within ";
*str += range->rangeMult;
switch(range->rangeClass) {
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL:
*str += " times the caster's skill level ";
break;
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL2:
*str += " times the caster's skill level squared ";
break;
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL3:
*str += " times the caster's skill level cubed ";
break;
default:
case RangeType::RNG_ABSOLUTE:
break;
}
*str += "regions of the caster. ";
if (range->flags & RangeType::RNG_CROSS_LEVELS) {
*str += "Coordinates of locations not on the surface are "
"scaled to the surface coordinates for this "
"calculation. Attempting to view across different "
"levels increases the distance by ";
*str += range->crossLevelPenalty;
*str += " per level difference. ";
*str += "To use this skill, CAST Weather_Lore REGION "
"<x> <y> <z> where <x>, <y>, and <z> are the "
"coordinates of the region where you wish to "
"predict the weather. If you omit the <z> "
"coordinate, the <z> coordinate of the caster's "
"current region will be used.";
if (Globals->UNDERWORLD_LEVELS +
Globals->UNDERDEEP_LEVELS == 1) {
*str += " The <z> coordinate for the surface is '1' "
"and the <z>-coordinate for the underworld is "
"'2'.";
}
*str += " Note that Weather Lore cannot be used either "
"into or out of the Nexus.";
} else {
*str += "To use this skill, CAST Weather_Lore REGION "
"<x> <y>, where <x> and <y> are the coordinates of "
"the region where you wish to predict the weather.";
}
}
*str += " A mage with Weather Lore skill will perceive the use "
"of Weather Lore by any other mage in the same region.";
break;
case S_SUMMON_WIND:
if (level == 1) {
*str += "A mage with knowledge of Summon Wind can summon "
"up the powers of the wind to aid him in sea or "
"air travel. Usage of this spell is automatic. ";
if (Globals->FLEET_WIND_BOOST > 0) {
*str += "A mage with this skill will add ";
*str += Globals->FLEET_WIND_BOOST;
*str += " movement points to ships requiring up to "
"12 sailing skill points per skill level "
"of Summon Wind. ";
}
/*
*str += " If the mage is flying, he will receive 2 extra "
"movement points.";
*/
*str += "The effects of all such mages in a fleet are cumulative. ";
}
break;
case S_SUMMON_STORM:
if (level > 1) break;
break;
case S_SUMMON_TORNADO:
if (level > 1) break;
break;
case S_CALL_LIGHTNING:
if (level > 1) break;
break;
case S_CLEAR_SKIES:
/* XXX -- this range stuff needs cleaning up */
if (level > 1) break;
if (SkillDefs[skill].flags & SkillType::CAST) {
*str += "When cast using the CAST order, it causes the "
"region to have good weather for the entire month; "
"movement is at the normal rate (even if it is winter) "
"and the economic production of the region is improved "
"for a month (this improvement of the economy will "
"actually take effect during the turn after the spell "
"is cast).";
range = FindRange(SkillDefs[skill].range);
if (range) {
if (range->flags & RangeType::RNG_SURFACE_ONLY) {
*str += " This skill only works on the surface of "
"the world.";
}
*str += " The target region must be within ";
*str += range->rangeMult;
switch(range->rangeClass) {
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL:
*str += " times the caster's skill level ";
break;
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL2:
*str += " times the caster's skill level squared ";
break;
case RangeType::RNG_LEVEL3:
*str += " times the caster's skill level cubed ";
break;
default:
case RangeType::RNG_ABSOLUTE:
break;
}
*str += "regions of the caster. ";
if (range->flags & RangeType::RNG_CROSS_LEVELS) {
*str += "Coordinates of locations not on the surface "
"are scaled to the surface coordinates for this "
"calculation. Attempting to view across "
"different levels increases the distance by ";
*str += range->crossLevelPenalty;
*str += " per level difference. ";
*str += "To use this skill, CAST Clear_Skies REGION "
"<x> <y> <z> where <x>, <y>, and <z> are the "
"coordinates of the region where you wish to "
"improve the weather. If you omit the <z> "
"coordinate, the <z> coordinate of the caster's "
"current region will be used.";
if (Globals->UNDERWORLD_LEVELS +
Globals->UNDERDEEP_LEVELS == 1) {
*str += " The <z> coordinate for the surface is "
"'1' and the <z>-coordinate for the "
"underworld is '2'.";
}
*str += " Note that Clear Skies cannot be used "
"either into or out of the Nexus.";
} else {
*str += "To use this skill, CAST Clear_Skies REGION "
"<x> <y>, where <x> and <y> are the coordinates "
"of the region where you wish to improve the "
"weather.";
}
} else {
*str += " To use the spell in this fashion, CAST "
"Clear_Skies; no arguments are necessary.";
}
}
break;
case S_EARTH_LORE:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "Earth Lore is the study of nature, plants, and animals. "
"A mage with knowledge of Earth Lore can use his knowledge "
"of nature to aid local farmers, raising money for himself, "
"and aiding the production of grain or livestock in the "
"region. To use the spell, CAST Earth_Lore; the mage will "
"receive an amount of money based on his level, and the "
"economy of the region. Also, a mage with knowledge of Earth "
"Lore will detect the use of Earth Lore by any other mage in "
"the same region.";
break;
case S_WOLF_LORE:
/* XXX -- This should be cleaner somehow. */
if (level > 1) break;
if (ITEM_DISABLED(I_WOLF)) break;
*str += "A mage with Wolf Lore skill may summon wolves, who will "
"fight for him in combat. A mage may summon a number of "
"wolves averaging ";
*str += ItemDefs[I_WOLF].mOut;
*str += " percent times his skill level, and control a total number "
"of his skill level squared times 4 wolves; the wolves will "
"be placed in the mages inventory. To "
"summon wolves, the mage should issue the order CAST "
"Wolf_Lore.";
// *str += " percent times his skill level, and control a total number "
// "of his skill level squared times 4 wolves; the wolves will "
// "be placed in the mages inventory. Note, however, that wolves "
// "may only be summoned in mountain and forest regions. To "
// "summon wolves, the mage should issue the order CAST "
// "Wolf_Lore.";
break;
case S_BIRD_LORE:
/* XXX -- This should be cleaner somehow. */
if (level == 1) {
*str += "A mage with Bird Lore may control the birds of the "
"sky. At skill level 1, the mage can control small "
"birds, sending them to an adjacent region to obtain a "
"report on that region. (This skill only works on the "
"surface of the world, as there are no birds elsewhere)."
" To use this skill, CAST Bird_Lore DIRECTION <dir>, "
"where <dir> is the direction the mage wishes the birds "
"to report on.";
} else if (level == 3) {
if (ITEM_DISABLED(I_EAGLE)) break;
*str += "A mage with Bird Lore 3 can summon eagles to join "
"him, who will aid him in combat, and provide for flying "
"transportation. A mage may summon ";
if (ItemDefs[I_EAGLE].mOut > 0) {
*str += "an average of ";
*str += ItemDefs[I_EAGLE].mOut;
*str += " percent times his skill level minus 2 eagles";
}
else
*str += "one eagle";
*str += " per month, and may control a number equal to "
"his skill level minus 2, squared, times two. "
"To summon an eagle, issue the order CAST "
"Bird_Lore EAGLE; the eagles will appear in his inventory.";
}
break;
case S_DRAGON_LORE:
/* XXX -- This should be cleaner somehow. */
if (level > 1) break;
if (ITEM_DISABLED(I_DRAGON)) break;
*str += "A mage with Dragon Lore skill can summon dragons to "
"join him, to aid in battle, and provide flying "
"transportation. ";
if (ItemDefs[I_DRAGON].mOut > 0) {
*str += "A mage has a ";
*str += ItemDefs[I_DRAGON].mOut;
*str += "% times his skill level chance to summon a dragon";
}
else
*str += "A mage at level 1 has a low chance of "
"successfully summoning a dragon, gradually increasing "
"until at level 5 he may summon one dragon per turn";
*str += "; the total number of dragons that a mage may control at one "
"time is equal to his skill level. To attempt to summon a "
"dragon, CAST Dragon_Lore.";
break;
case S_NECROMANCY:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "Necromancy is the magic of death; a mage versed in "
"Necromancy may raise and control the dead, and turn the "
"powers of death to his own nefarious purposes. The "
"Necromancy skill does not have any direct application, but "
"is required to study the more powerful Necromantic skills. "
"A mage with knowledge of Necromancy will detect the use of "
"Necromancy by any other mage in the same region.";
break;
case S_SUMMON_SKELETONS:
/* XXX -- This should be cleaner somehow. */
if (level > 1) break;
if (ITEM_DISABLED(I_SKELETON)) break;
*str += "A mage with the Summon Skeletons skill may summon "
"skeletons into his inventory, to aid him in battle. "
"Skeletons may be given to other units, as they follow "
"instructions mindlessly; however, they have a 8 percent "
"chance of decaying each turn. A mage can summon skeletons "
"at an average rate of ";
if (ItemDefs[I_SKELETON].mOut > 0) {
*str += ItemDefs[I_SKELETON].mOut;
*str += " percent times his skill level.";
}
else
*str += "40 percent times his level squared.";
*str += " To use the spell, use the order CAST Summon_Skeletons, "
"and the mage will summon as many skeletons as he is able.";
break;
case S_RAISE_UNDEAD:
/* XXX -- This should be cleaner somehow. */
if (level > 1) break;
if (ITEM_DISABLED(I_UNDEAD)) break;
*str += "A mage with the Raise Undead skill may summon undead "
"into his inventory, to aid him in battle. Undead may be "
"given to other units, as they follow instructions "
"mindlessly; however, they have a 8 percent chance of "
"decaying each turn. A mage can summon undead at an average "
"rate of ";
if (ItemDefs[I_UNDEAD].mOut > 0) {
*str += ItemDefs[I_UNDEAD].mOut;
*str += " percent times his skill level.";
}
else
*str += "10 percent times his level squared.";
*str += " To use the spell, use the order CAST Raise_Undead and the "
"mage will summon as many undead as he is able.";
break;
case S_SUMMON_LICH:
/* XXX -- This should be cleaner somehow. */
if (level > 1) break;
if (ITEM_DISABLED(I_LICH)) break;
*str += "A mage with the Summon Lich skill may summon a lich "
"into his inventory, to aid him in battle. Liches may be "
"given to other units, as they follow instructions "
"mindlessly; however, they have a 8 percent chance of "
"decaying each turn. A mage has a ";
if (ItemDefs[I_LICH].mOut > 0) {
*str += ItemDefs[I_LICH].mOut;
*str += " percent times his skill level";
}
else
*str += "2 percent times his level squared";
*str += " chance of summoning a lich; to summon a lich, use "
"the order CAST Summon_Lich.";
break;
case S_CREATE_AURA_OF_FEAR:
if (level > 1) break;
break;
case S_SUMMON_BLACK_WIND:
if (level > 1) break;
break;
case S_BANISH_UNDEAD:
if (level > 1) break;
break;
case S_DEMON_LORE:
if (level > 1) break;
*str += "Demon Lore is the art of summoning and controlling "
"demons. The Demon Lore skill does not give the mage any "
"direct skills, but is required to study further into the "
"Demonic arts. A mage with knowledge of Demon Lore will "
"detect the use of Demon Lore by any other mage in the same "
"region.";
break;
case S_SUMMON_IMPS:
/* XXX -- This should be cleaner somehow. */
if (level > 1) break;
if (ITEM_DISABLED(I_IMP)) break;
*str += "A mage with the Summon Imps skill may summon imps into "
"his inventory, to aid him in combat. A mage may summon ";
if (ItemDefs[I_IMP].mOut > 0) {
*str += ItemDefs[I_IMP].mOut;
*str += " percent times his skill level imps";
}
else
*str += "one imp per skill level";
*str += "; however, the imps have a chance of "
"breaking free of the mage's control at the end of each "
"turn. ";
DescribeEscapeParameters(str, I_IMP);
*str += "To use this spell, the mage should issue the order CAST "
"Summon_Imps, and the mage will summon as many imps as he "
"is able.";
break;
case S_SUMMON_DEMON:
/* XXX -- This should be cleaner somehow. */
if (level > 1) break;
if (ITEM_DISABLED(I_DEMON)) break;
*str += "A mage with the Summon Demon skill may summon demons "
"into his inventory, to aid him in combat. A mage may summon ";
if (ItemDefs[I_DEMON].mOut > 0) {
*str += ItemDefs[I_DEMON].mOut;
*str += " percent times his skill level demons";
}
else
*str += "one demon";
*str += " each turn; however, the demons have a chance of "
"breaking free of the mage's control at the end of each "
"turn. ";
DescribeEscapeParameters(str, I_DEMON);
*str += "To use this spell, the mage should issue the "
"order CAST Summon_Demon.";
break;
case S_SUMMON_BALROG:
/* XXX -- This should be cleaner somehow. */