Acid dragon scales - Revision history

Patrick2011b: bump

2024-10-23T01:14:09Z

bump

Ge0ff at 17:17, 7 February 2024

2024-02-07T17:17:06Z

Hordes: v. bump

2024-02-06T12:48:12Z

v. bump

Ge0ff at 18:25, 28 October 2023

2023-10-28T18:25:20Z

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2023-10-27T06:01:40Z

‎Desirability

Hordes: version bump, strategy update

2023-10-27T05:33:11Z

version bump, strategy update

Ge0ff at 21:22, 25 June 2023

2023-06-25T21:22:52Z

Hordes at 04:58, 13 February 2022

2022-02-13T04:58:45Z

Bwijn: upd 0.27, saw it in tournament, no change

2021-08-03T09:25:54Z

upd 0.27, saw it in tournament, no change

Bwijn: upd 0.25, saw it in tournament, no change

2020-06-24T20:06:46Z

upd 0.25, saw it in tournament, no change

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 {{armour
   |name        = Acid dragon scales

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 '''Acid dragon scales''' are a lightweight armour that provides [[corrosion resistance]].
-This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay a [[acid dragon]].
+This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay an [[acid dragon]].
 ==Desirability==

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   |name        = Acid dragon scales
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   |maxenc      = +6
-  |size        = Any
+  |size        = All
   |grants      = rCorr
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 {{flavour|The scales of an acid dragon. Although it does not provide its wearer with as much protection as the armour made from the scales of some larger dragons, it is somewhat lighter and less encumbering. It is also remarkably smooth, letting corrosive slime flow off it like water.}}
 '''Acid dragon scales''' are a lightweight armour that provides [[corrosion resistance]].
-This item has a 1/3 chance to generate when you slay an [[acid dragon]].
+This item has a 33% chance to generate when you slay a [[acid dragon]].
 ==Desirability==
-Acid dragon scales are very light, just 1 ER above a [[leather armour]]. These scales won't hinder you by much, even if you have poor [[strength]]. Corrosion resistance is useful in the [[Slime Pits]], and against certain enemies like [[entropy weaver]]s. These scales are also useful for [[Troll]]s and [[Ogre]]s who haven't found anything heavier yet.
+An upgrade over plain [[ring mail]]s and [[scale mail]]s, acid dragon scales are very light. They are only 1 encumbrance above [[leather armour]], so even if you have poor strength, they won't hinder you much. Overall, they are a nice choice for early casters and [[EV]]-based characters. They are also useful for [[Troll]]s and [[Oni]] who haven't found anything heavier yet.
-Alternatives exist:
+You might want to upgrade to the slightly heavier [[swamp dragon scales]] once you can handle the encumbrance.
-*Some characters will prefer a less protective armour, such as [[robe]] of the [[Archmagi]] or [[troll leather armour]], for their intrinsics. Others will want the better AC and max enchant from acid scales. This can depend on character type and player preference.
-*You may want to upgrade to a heavier armour, such as [[swamp dragon scales|swamp]] or [[fire dragon scales]], eventually. These armours offer more AC for an encumbrance you can mitigate. Acid scales are found earlier, though.
+Corrosion resistance is useful in the [[Slime Pits]], and against certain enemies like [[entropy weaver]]s. But if you're a heavy melee character, don't wear this armour ''just'' for the resistance. The loss in AC is not worth having rCorr.
 ==History==

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 ==Desirability==
-Acid dragon scales are very light, just 1 ER above [[leather armour]]. These scales won't hinder you by much, even if you have poor [[strength]]. Corrosion resistance is useful in the [[Slime Pits]], and against certain enemies like [[entropy weaver]]s. These scales are also useful for [[Troll]]s and [[Ogre]]s who haven't found anything heavier yet.
+Acid dragon scales are very light, just 1 ER above a [[leather armour]]. These scales won't hinder you by much, even if you have poor [[strength]]. Corrosion resistance is useful in the [[Slime Pits]], and against certain enemies like [[entropy weaver]]s. These scales are also useful for [[Troll]]s and [[Ogre]]s who haven't found anything heavier yet.
 Alternatives exist:
 *Some characters will prefer a less protective armour, such as [[robe]] of the [[Archmagi]] or [[troll leather armour]], for their intrinsics. Others will want the better AC and max enchant from acid scales. This can depend on character type and player preference.
-*You may want to upgrade to a heavier armour, such as [[swamp dragon scales|swamp]] or [[fire dragon scales]], eventually. These armours offer more AC for a encumbrance you can mitigate. Acid scales are found earlier, though.
+*You may want to upgrade to a heavier armour, such as [[swamp dragon scales|swamp]] or [[fire dragon scales]], eventually. These armours offer more AC for an encumbrance you can mitigate. Acid scales are found earlier, though.
 ==History==

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 ==Desirability==
-Acid dragon scales are very light, just 1 ER above [[leather armour]]. These scales won't hinder you by much, even if you have poor [[strength]]. Corrosion resistance is useful in the [[Slime Pits]], and against certain enemies like [[entropy weaver]]s. Also useful for [[Troll]]s and [[Ogre]]s who haven't found anything heavier yet.
+Acid dragon scales are very light, just 1 ER above [[leather armour]]. These scales won't hinder you by much, even if you have poor [[strength]]. Corrosion resistance is useful in the [[Slime Pits]], and against certain enemies like [[entropy weaver]]s. These scales are also useful for [[Troll]]s and [[Ogre]]s who haven't found anything heavier yet.
 Alternatives exist:
-*Some characters will prefer a less protective armour, such as [[robe]] of the [[Archmagi]] or [[troll leather armour]], for their intrinsics. Others will want the better AC and max enchantment from acid scales. This can depend on character type and player preference.
+*Some characters will prefer a less protective armour, such as [[robe]] of the [[Archmagi]] or [[troll leather armour]], for their intrinsics. Others will want the better AC and max enchant from acid scales. This can depend on character type and player preference.
 *You may want to upgrade to a heavier armour, such as [[swamp dragon scales|swamp]] or [[fire dragon scales]], eventually. These armours offer more AC for a encumbrance you can mitigate. Acid scales are found earlier, though.

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 Some players will prefer the extra AC these scales provide, while others may find that a different property (such as that from [[robe of the Archmagi]], [[troll leather armour]], or even just a [[leather armour]] of [[fire resistance]]) is more useful. [[Troll]]s and [[Ogre]]s may appreciate these as they hold over for a heavier armour to wear. Ultimately, it depends on your play style, how much rCorr matters in the moment, and what other equipment you have found.
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 ==Useful info==
 Acid dragon scales are a fairly lightweight armour and a decent armour choice for stealthy or spellcasting characters, providing decent AC in exchange for a very small encumbrance rating. Wearing these scales grants [[Acid#Corrosion|rCorr]].
 This item has a 1/3 chance to generate when you slay an [[acid dragon]], like any other dragon scales.
 ==Desirability==
-The encumbrance rating of these scales is so small that even characters with a terrible [[Armour skill]] aptitude (such as [[spriggan]]s, [[ogre]]s, [[troll]]s, or [[deep elves]]) can easily overcome it.
+The encumbrance rating of these scales is so small that even characters with a terrible [[Armour skill]] aptitude (such as [[spriggan]]s or [[deep elves]]) can easily overcome it.
-Acid dragon scales are the lightest armour that does not permit casting of [[Ozocubu's Armour]].
+Some players will prefer the extra AC these scales provide, while others may find that a different property (such as that from [[robe of the Archmagi]], [[troll leather armour]], or even just a [[leather armour]] of [[fire resistance]]) is more useful. [[Troll]]s and [[Ogre]]s may appreciate these as they hold over for a heavier armour to wear. Ultimately, it depends on your play style, how much rCorr matters in the moment, and what other equipment you have found.
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