User Guide

Unlike other role-playing games, Wizardry can understand, and works best with,
complete English sentences, not just half-grunted word fragments.
When you select the Talk option, you will be asked to pick a character to talk with the
NPC. Entering the conversation, you'll see your character's name. Type in anything
you want. "Hello" is a good start. When you've finished the conversation, simply
type "Goodbye" or "Bye".
Trade
Everyone needs to make a bit of money, and NPCs are no exception. Often, you will
find an NPC holding some sort of mini garage sale. You may buy items he or she has
collected or sell items you no longer have a need for. If you're feeling particularly
generous, you can give an item or gold to the NPC. Such heartfelt gifts to an NPC
often improve your character's relationship with the creature; the NPC will think of
you more highly the next time you're around.
When you select the Trade option, Wizardry will ask you to choose a character to do
the bartering. You and your character will now have four options:
Buy: When you opt to buy, you will see a list of the NPC's available items. Each
item along with its general characteristics and price will be shown. Using the
arrow keys, scroll through the list and then select something you just can't resist.
If you have enough gold, the deal is complete. On the other hand, if you're short
on cash, you may want to use the "Pool" gold option to get the money you need.
Occasionally, an NPC won't sell your character an item.
For example, if the NPC doesn't like the character doing the dealing, he may
simply refuse to part with any of his goods. Further, NPCs won't sell a character
an item he or she can't use. This way you won't waste your gold or load your
characters down with useless items. Sometimes you may be forced to steal an
item you'd like to buy: the only character who can buy the item happens to be
the one the NPC can't stand.
Sell: If you're a bit short on gold, or perhaps you've found a suit of plate mail
that just doesn't fit any of your characters, try selling it to an NPC. When you
select the "Sell" option, you'll be asked which item you wish to sell. Select the
item using the arrow keys, and press [ENTER]. If the NPC is interested, a price
will be quoted. Sounds good? Then accept the offer. Of course, you can politely
decline as well.
Like your characters, each NPC has a certain amount of gold to part with, and he
or she may not be able to afford all of the items you're offering. Additionally,
some NPCs may decline to buy your items simply because they don't care for the
character doing the dealing.
Give: When you're feeling generous or sorry for an NPC, you may be compelled
to give it something. On the other hand, if you're facing an NPC who thinks your
party is dungeon slime, you may be able to convince it to look at your group
favorably by giving it a few hard-earned gold pieces or a new, shiny shield.
Remember, however, an NPC will usually keep the object you give, so be careful
not to part with your super-charged, laser action sword by accident.
Exit: To end the bartering session, choose "Exit" to return to the main NPC
Options menu.
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