User Guide

Note: Just like everyone else, your character only has two hands. When you
select your primary weapon, it is held in one of the character's hands, and is the
first to be used against a creature in combat. You may select a secondary weapon,
a shield or another item to fill the secondary spot. However, if your primary
weapon is two-handed, you will not be able to select a secondary item.
Assay
To understand the details of any item use "Assay". You'll get some basic information
about the item which will help you to understand its makeup and usefulness.
The top line lists the class of the item followed by its range. In the lines under this,
you will see many letters. These letters aren't a word puzzle, but are the first letters of
the races and sexes (first line) and professions (second line) which can use the item. If
a letter is highlighted, a character of that race, sex or profession may use the item.
If a certain skill is required, you will see that listed next. Following this, for weapons,
you will see the fighting modes available and the weapon's classification highlighted as
a primary or secondary weapon (P/S). For other items, such as scrolls and potions,
their power is listed. Assay will not, however, show you the power of magical items
other than scrolls or potions (you need to cast an Identify spell for items such as this).
Assay will also tell you where the item should be worn (head, foot, etc.); for weapons,
"Assay" lets you know whether the weapon is one- or two-handed. Lastly, the weight
of the item is shown.
Merge
In some cases, you can carry more than one item in an item slot. Items which may be
grouped, such as arrows or missiles, are stored this way. Each item slot can hold up to
250 such items. So, if you receive 300 arrows, 250 would be stored in one slot and 50
would be stored in another. After you use up some of the arrows in one slot, say you
now had 200 of the 250 arrows left, you could merge it with the group of 50. Using
this option, you would free up an item slot.
"Merge" can also be used when you want to put two items together. To "Merge" an
item, highlight the first item and press [ENTER]. Then, highlight the second item and
press [ENTER]. Either the items will merge into one item, or Wizardry will beep to
let you know there's not effect.
Drop
If your character is holding an item he or she no longer wants, drop the item using
this option. Once you "Drop" an item, it's gone for good. Of course, you may find
another later on. Sometimes it is better to sell your unwanted items to the NPCs in
Wizardry (See Non-Player Characters). Hold your own mini-garage sale, and you'll
get rid of the item while gaining a few gold pieces to boot. On occasion, Wizardry
won't let you drop an item. Generally, the item may be something you'll need later
on.
Spell
While reviewing your character, you may cast a spell of the non-combat variety such
as healing or protection spells. Complete information on spells can be found in the
Magical Spells section.
Swag
Each character carries his or her own swag bag: a place where they store things. If
you wish to "Swag" an item, select this option to put it into the bag. Each bag can
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