User Guide

While novices, your characters can only spend short amounts of time in the Maze.

One encounter could be their ruin! Nevertheless, as they become more proficient by

gaining levels, their expeditions will grow in length and they may explore the depths of

the Dungeon with swords held high.

The T)raining Grounds, located just outside the Castle, rings with the sounds of

swords clashing and timid battle cries. A closer inspection shows youngsters

hitting pells with wooden blades, and many of the battle cries turn into yelps

when their blades bounce back and hit them! It is here that you create new,

apprentice characters, and can inspect veteran characters, who are standing

around shouting encouragement (and other things) to the novices.

Press [T] now to go to the Training Grounds. Yes, it's finally time... your

characters await!

But wait... Are you with me?

So far, we've started the game, read about the places your characters can go and now

we're on our way to create them. If you're not in the Training Grounds now, just find

your place in this list, and follow it:

1. Start the program.

2. Press [S] to start the game.

3. Press [E] to go to the Edge of Town.

4. Press [T] to go to the Training Grounds.

5. You're here.

Creating a Character

Your Wizardry characters are unique individuals with strengths, weaknesses, and

special abilities just like you. Hundreds of separate pieces of information go into their

makeup, and each is influenced by their actions. They are honored to adventure under

your command, and look forward to the quest. Now you're ready to create those

fearsome warriors!

There are 4 options in the Training Grounds:

C)REATE A CHARACTER

I)NSPECT A CHARACTER

R)OSTER OF CHARACTERS

L)EAVE

Press [C] to create a new character. Next, Wizardry wants you to choose a name for

the character. Type the name in, and press [ENTER].

Now Wizardry asks if you want to put a password on the character. Type one in if

you need one. YOU have to remember the password! Most times you wouldn't need

a password, so just press [ENTER].

Now you must choose your character's Race. Simply press the letter associated with

your choice. Wizardry characters can belong to one of five races. Each race has

different strengths and weaknesses, most visibly reflected in the minimum ability

values (statistics) for each race. Race also affects a character's ability to find secret

doors and hidden items.

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