Hat of Pondering - Revision history

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2024-09-13T14:37:31Z

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Hordes at 14:37, 13 September 2024

2024-09-13T14:37:03Z

Mystic Sailboat: /* Desirability */ I forgot the lightning scales still exist

2024-09-13T11:29:26Z

‎Desirability: I forgot the lightning scales still exist

Patrick2011b: bump ref; also, 10/7 > 1.4 so replace a 14 speed monster with a 15 speed monster

2024-09-13T01:26:06Z

bump ref; also, 10/7 > 1.4 so replace a 14 speed monster with a 15 speed monster

Mystic Sailboat: Remove outdated info

2024-09-12T22:10:49Z

Remove outdated info

Hordes at 17:17, 13 October 2023

2023-10-13T17:17:08Z

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2023-08-23T08:20:05Z

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2023-06-14T17:47:58Z

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2023-06-14T17:38:03Z

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2023-06-14T17:36:40Z

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 *[[Cheibriados]] worshippers, [[Barachim]], and [[Naga]]s are already slower than usual; they don't mind being slower (as much as others).
 *[[Armataur]]s wearing the [[lightning scales]] move fast; having ponderousness puts them back at normal speed.
-*[[Spriggan]]s can still outrun normal-speed monsters, but are unable to outrun [[haste]]d normal-speed monsters. Wearing this hat drops Spriggans from 166% to 142% move speed, which makes them slower than certain enemies (like [[centaur]]s, [[juggernaut]]s, [[Mennas]], and [[orbs of fire]]).
+*[[Spriggan]]s can still outrun normal-speed monsters, but are unable to outrun [[haste]]d normal-speed monsters. Wearing this hat drops Spriggans from 166% to 142% move speed, making them slower than certain enemies (such as [[centaur]]s, [[juggernaut]]s, [[Mennas]], and [[orbs of fire]]).
 True to its lore, the hat of Pondering is sometimes found on [[Gastronok]] (10% chance).

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 Characters which are faster or slower than usual have unique interactions with the Hat of Pondering:
-*[[Cheibriados]] worshippers, [[Barachim]], and [[Naga]]s are already slower than usual; they don't mind being slower (as much).
+*[[Cheibriados]] worshippers, [[Barachim]], and [[Naga]]s are already slower than usual; they don't mind being slower (as much as others).
 *[[Armataur]]s wearing the [[lightning scales]] move fast; having ponderousness puts them back at normal speed.
-*[[Spriggan]]s can still outrun normal-speed monsters - but they lose the ability to outrun a [[haste]]d normal-speed monster. Also, they become slower than a few specific enemies (such as [[juggernaut]]s, [[Mennas]], and [[orbs of fire]]).
+*[[Spriggan]]s can still outrun normal-speed monsters, but are unable to outrun [[haste]]d normal-speed monsters. Wearing this hat drops Spriggans from 166% to 142% move speed, which makes them slower than certain enemies (like [[centaur]]s, [[juggernaut]]s, [[Mennas]], and [[orbs of fire]]).
 True to its lore, the hat of Pondering is sometimes found on [[Gastronok]] (10% chance).

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 Characters which are faster or slower than usual have unique interactions with the Hat of Pondering:
 *[[Cheibriados]] worshippers, [[Barachim]], and [[Naga]]s are already slower than usual; they don't mind being slower (as much).
 *[[Spriggan]]s can still outrun normal-speed monsters - but they lose the ability to outrun a [[haste]]d normal-speed monster. Also, they become slower than a few specific enemies (such as [[juggernaut]]s, [[Mennas]], and [[orbs of fire]]).

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 ==Desirability==
-The '''hat of Pondering'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|1160}}</ref> provides great bonuses to spellcasting, and a useful will bonus on top. However, the movement penalty can be dangerous - it makes retreat more difficult. Luckily, this hat is most beneficial to those who are likely to have the means to speed themselves up, i.e. mages with spells like [[Swiftness]] or [[Blink]].
+The '''hat of Pondering'''<ref>{{source ref|0.32.0|art-data.txt|1154}}</ref> provides great bonuses to spellcasting, and a useful will bonus on top. However, the movement penalty can be dangerous - it makes retreat more difficult. Luckily, this hat is most beneficial to those who are likely to have the means to speed themselves up, i.e. mages with spells like [[Swiftness]] or [[Blink]].
 Characters which are faster or slower than usual have unique interactions with the Hat of Pondering:
-* [[Cheibriados]] worshippers, [[Barachim]], and [[Naga]]s are already slower than usual; they don't mind being slower (as much).
+*[[Cheibriados]] worshippers, [[Barachim]], and [[Naga]]s are already slower than usual; they don't mind being slower (as much).
-* [[Spriggan]]s can still outrun normal-speed monsters - but they lose the ability to run a [[haste]]d normal-speed monster. Also, they become slower than a few specific enemies (such as [[juggernaut]]s, [[the Royal Jelly]], and [[orbs of fire]]).
+*[[Spriggan]]s can still outrun normal-speed monsters - but they lose the ability to outrun a [[haste]]d normal-speed monster. Also, they become slower than a few specific enemies (such as [[juggernaut]]s, [[Mennas]], and [[orbs of fire]]).
 True to its lore, the hat of Pondering is sometimes found on [[Gastronok]] (10% chance).

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 {{flavour|The favourite hat of the slug wizard Gastronok, stained with reddish slime and enchanted to aid in his arcane pondering. It has been specially enchanted to protect against the desiccating effects of salt.}}
 [[File:Hat_of_pondering.png]] '''''the +3 hat of Pondering'''''
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 ==Desirability==
-The '''hat of Pondering'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|1160}}</ref> provides great bonuses to spellcasting, and a useful will bonus on top. However, the movement penalty can be dangerous - it makes retreat more difficult. Luckily, this hat is most beneficial to those who are likely to have the means to speed themselves up, i.e. mages with spells like [[Swiftness]] or [[Blink]]. It may also be useful to followers of [[Cheibriados]], who are already slow and gain a piety advantage by being even slower.
+The '''hat of Pondering'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|1160}}</ref> provides great bonuses to spellcasting, and a useful will bonus on top. However, the movement penalty can be dangerous - it makes retreat more difficult. Luckily, this hat is most beneficial to those who are likely to have the means to speed themselves up, i.e. mages with spells like [[Swiftness]] or [[Blink]].
 Characters which are faster or slower than usual have unique interactions with the Hat of Pondering:
-* As mentioned above, [[Cheibriados]] worshippers, [[Barachim]], and [[Naga]]s are already slower than usual; they don't mind being slower (as much).
+* [[Cheibriados]] worshippers, [[Barachim]], and [[Naga]]s are already slower than usual; they don't mind being slower (as much).
 * [[Spriggan]]s can still outrun normal-speed monsters - but they lose the ability to run a [[haste]]d normal-speed monster. Also, they become slower than a few specific enemies (such as [[juggernaut]]s, [[the Royal Jelly]], and [[orbs of fire]]).

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 [[Ponderousness]] ego<br>
-+40 [[Willpower]]<br>
++40 [[Willpower]] (Will+)<br>
 +5 [[Intelligence]]<br>
 +10 [[MP]]
 ==Desirability==
-The '''hat of Pondering'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|art-data.txt|1160}}</ref> provides extremely useful bonuses to any character's spellcasting and willpower, but the movement penalty has the potential to be very dangerous. Luckily, this hat is most beneficial to those who are likely to have the means to speed themselves up, i.e. mages with spells like [[Swiftness]] or [[Blink]]. It may also be useful to followers of [[Cheibriados]], who are already slow and gain a piety advantage by being even slower.
+The '''hat of Pondering'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|1160}}</ref> provides great bonuses to spellcasting, and a useful will bonus on top. However, the movement penalty can be dangerous - it makes retreat more difficult. Luckily, this hat is most beneficial to those who are likely to have the means to speed themselves up, i.e. mages with spells like [[Swiftness]] or [[Blink]]. It may also be useful to followers of [[Cheibriados]], who are already slow and gain a piety advantage by being even slower.
 Characters which are faster or slower than usual have unique interactions with the Hat of Pondering:
 * As mentioned above, [[Cheibriados]] worshippers, [[Barachim]], and [[Naga]]s are already slower than usual; they don't mind being slower (as much).
-* Flying [[Tengu]] have an inherent speed bonus, which is cancelled out by this hat. Having faster-than-normal speed will prevent [[attacks of opportunity]], allowing you to retreat from 10 ("normal") speed enemies. While a Tengu mage can prefer the increased magical capabilities from this hat, it comes at a serious downside.
+* Flying [[Tengu]] have an inherent speed bonus, which cancels out the hat. Having faster-than-normal speed will prevent [[attacks of opportunity]], allowing you to retreat from 10 ("normal") speed enemies. So, while a Tengu mage may prefer the increased magical capabilities from this hat, it comes at a notable downside.
-: Similarly, [[Armataur]]s wearing the [[lightning scales]] move fast; having ponderousness puts them back at normal speed.
+**Similarly, [[Armataur]]s wearing the [[lightning scales]] move fast; having ponderousness puts them back at normal speed.
-* [[Spriggan]]s can still outrun an average-speed monster, ponderous or not. However, they lose the ability to outrun a [[haste]]d average-speed monster, and they'll become slower than a few monsters (such as [[juggernaut]]s, [[the Royal Jelly]], and [[orbs of fire]]).
+* [[Spriggan]]s can still outrun normal-speed monsters - but they lose the ability to run a [[haste]]d normal-speed monster. Also, they become slower than a few specific enemies (such as [[juggernaut]]s, [[the Royal Jelly]], and [[orbs of fire]]).
 True to its lore, the hat of Pondering is sometimes found on [[Gastronok]] (10% chance).

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 Characters which are faster or slower than usual will often benefit more from the Hat of Pondering:
-* As mentioned above, [[Cheibriados]] worshippers, [[barachim]], and [[naga]]s are already slower than usual; they don't mind being slower nearly as much.
+* As mentioned above, [[Cheibriados]] worshippers, [[barachim]], and [[naga]]s are already slower than usual; they don't mind being slower (as much).
-* Flying [[Tengu]] have an inherent speed bonus, which is cancelled by this hat. Having faster-than-normal speed will counteract [[attacks of opportunity]], allowing you to retreat from 10 ("normal") speed enemies. While a tengu mage can prefer the increased magical capabilities from this hat, it comes at a serious downside.
+* Flying [[Tengu]] have an inherent speed bonus, which is cancelled out by this hat. Having faster-than-normal speed will prevent [[attacks of opportunity]], allowing you to retreat from 10 ("normal") speed enemies. While a tengu mage can prefer the increased magical capabilities from this hat, it comes at a serious downside.
-: Similarly, [[Armataur]]s wearing the [[lightning scales]] move fast; wearing this hat puts them back at normal speed.
+: Similarly, [[Armataur]]s wearing the [[lightning scales]] move fast; having ponderousness puts them back at normal speed.
 * [[Spriggan]]s can still outrun an average-speed monster, ponderous or not. However, they lose the ability to outrun a [[haste]]d average-speed monster, and they'll become slower than a few monsters (such as [[juggernaut]]s, [[the Royal Jelly]], and [[orbs of fire]]).