User Guide

hold twelve different items, but none of the items can be equipped. All grouped items
such as arrows and missiles count as one item.
You can use an item directly out of the Swag bag at any time unless you're in combat.
In the heat of battle, you've set the Swag to the side, so you'll need to get the item out
of it first. See Combat: Equip. Likewise, to "Assay" an item, you must remove it
beforehand.
Use
If there is an item you'd like to use in one way or another, select the "Use" option.
Then, just pick the item you wish to use. Depending on the item you've selected,
"Use" does one of two different things:
* Invokes the special powers of a certain item.
* Allows you to read a book while in the character's Review screen. If you should
find a spellbook in the dungeon, the "Use" option will also allow you to read the
spell, and if your character can learn it, you may write it into his or her spellbook.
Be careful not to waste the spell by writing it into a character's spellbook when he
or she already knows the spell.
If you select an item that has no effect or is used only in combat, Wizardry will beep
at you to let you know.
Trade
Occasionally, one of your characters may find a really neat trinket in the dungeon and wish
to give it to another character (possibly the one screaming "Gimme that!"). To comply,
select the "Trade" option. Here, you may trade gold and items between characters.
Edit
"Edit" allows you to change some of the basic features of your party while an
expedition is in progress. You may change a character's name, portrait or profession.
You may also replace a current party member with a brand new character.
Change Name: Just like the "Change Name" in the Character Menu, this option
allows you to give your character a new name. Remember, however, that
Wizardry will not allow you to have two characters with the same name, or a
name longer than seven letters.
Portrait: Here, you can view all the various faces Wizardry has to offer, and if
you like, you may select a new one for your character.
Change Profession: When your character feels it's time for a change of pace,
"Change Profession" allows him or her to switch careers mid-life. On your
screen, you'll see all of the professions that the character qualifies for. Keep in
mind, each profession has its own minimum entry requirements, so you may not
see every possible choice among your selection (see Appendix B: Character
Professions for information on minimum entry requirements). Select one of the
professions you see, or none at all. You immediately begin learning the skills of
your new profession, and stop learning those of the former. However, your
character drops to experience level 1, which will allow you to learn the new spells
and skills more quickly, and his or her statistics will change to reflect the
minimum requirements of the new profession.
Replace: Occasionally, you may wish to "Replace" a current member of your
party with a new, level one character from your master roster of characters; the
character must exist in the master roster prior to entering that day's adventure
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