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== Composition of Decks == | == Composition of Decks == | ||
| + | Decks are made up of subunits that are also called decks, which are made up of a range of possible effects that are called [[Cards|cards]]. | ||
===Archetype decks=== | ===Archetype decks=== | ||
| − | Archetype decks are the arrangements of the various [[cards]] from which the "physical decks | + | Archetype decks are the arrangements of the various [[cards]] from which the "physical" decks (those that a character can possess and evoke) are built. They have been called "virtual" decks, but that is something of a misnomer since the physical decks, being themselves made up of the archetypes, would more appropriately be termed virtual. These core decks are called archetypes in the code, so that nomenclature resolves the conundrum nicely. Some of these archetype decks, by virtue of their being the only component archetype of a physical deck, can be found in the dungeons, and are sometimes called "pure" decks. The others are sometimes called "mixed decks." Not all single-source decks can be found by players. The decks of [[Deck of oddities|oddities]] and [[Deck of punishment|punishment]] are never found as items. |
| − | Below are two tables that explicate the matter more broadly. The physical decks are composed of a changing list of archetype decks. These deck compositions are the subject of the first table. The archetype decks are themselves composed of changing lists of cards. These card compositions of the archetype decks are the subject of the second table. Together, they describe exactly how all cards and decks are related. | + | Below are two tables that explicate the matter more broadly. The physical decks are composed of a changing list of archetype decks. These deck compositions are the subject of the first table. The archetype decks are themselves composed of changing lists of cards. These card compositions of the archetype decks are the subject of the second table. Together, they describe exactly how all cards and decks are related. A separate [[Cards#Card_availability|card availability]] table under the cards topic also illustrates the relationships from the opposite direction. |
Prior to [[0.15]], there was relative stability in these structures, but the changes beginning with [[0.15]] have literally shuffled the decks to a large extent. | Prior to [[0.15]], there was relative stability in these structures, but the changes beginning with [[0.15]] have literally shuffled the decks to a large extent. | ||
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Revision as of 00:00, 1 December 2014
Decks are magical devices which are used by wielding and evoking them. This draws a random card from the deck to produce a certain effect. Each deck comes with 4-13 cards.
Contents
Composition of Decks
Decks are made up of subunits that are also called decks, which are made up of a range of possible effects that are called cards.
Archetype decks
Archetype decks are the arrangements of the various cards from which the "physical" decks (those that a character can possess and evoke) are built. They have been called "virtual" decks, but that is something of a misnomer since the physical decks, being themselves made up of the archetypes, would more appropriately be termed virtual. These core decks are called archetypes in the code, so that nomenclature resolves the conundrum nicely. Some of these archetype decks, by virtue of their being the only component archetype of a physical deck, can be found in the dungeons, and are sometimes called "pure" decks. The others are sometimes called "mixed decks." Not all single-source decks can be found by players. The decks of oddities and punishment are never found as items.
Below are two tables that explicate the matter more broadly. The physical decks are composed of a changing list of archetype decks. These deck compositions are the subject of the first table. The archetype decks are themselves composed of changing lists of cards. These card compositions of the archetype decks are the subject of the second table. Together, they describe exactly how all cards and decks are related. A separate card availability table under the cards topic also illustrates the relationships from the opposite direction.
Prior to 0.15, there was relative stability in these structures, but the changes beginning with 0.15 have literally shuffled the decks to a large extent.
Composition of physical decks by archetypes and version
Composition of archetype decks by cards and version
General notes
Scroll of identify reveals both the deck type and the current top card. If you have excess Identify scrolls, you can use the spares on useful Legendary decks as needed to keep the top card identified. Dangerous cards can then be peeled off in safe circumstances with defensive gear/allies/stairs/etc.
If you want to ID an unknown deck by drawing from it, take the following precautions. (You will probably need at least two draws to identify a deck.)
- Be at full health (Torment)
- Stand on solid ground (Water), and not at a chokepoint for the level (Tomb).
- If you'd have trouble getting out of a Tomb, stand next to something mobile (monster or ally) or destructible (plant, fungus, bush). A closed door will do as well.
- Have at least one monster around, preferably a couple. (Damnation).
- Make sure you have room to send a Fireball or Orb(s) off to a safe distance.
- If you have access to Abjuration, keep that handy in case of hostile summons.
- You may want to equip resistances, Sustain Abilities, Clarity, and have remedies for poison and mutation. (Venom, Helix, Potion, Wild Magic).
See also
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