Re: CF: how's "chance of learn skill" calculated

[(Walter Misar)]

> Then the naming of scrolls are so confusing. How is a in-experienced
> play to know that a ``scroll of lerdgeman'' (sorry I can't spell ;-)
> is needed to gain wizardry.  then one time I read a scroll, didn't see
> and effects so I sold it. Only to find out later I suddenly had a
> ``sense magic'' skill. (Very darn useful skill!!!)

It would be nice if identified skill scrolls show what skill they will teach.

>  If you only have a spell point max of 2 (I=14) and a talisman, what
>     spell can I actually cast to get experience? I have learnt quite
>     a few first level spells (all I can find) but can't actually cast
>     any of them!   
     
Try boosting your power stat (potion, ring ...).

>     This is not good. I am above average intelegence, I should have
>     at least a good chance of casting one or two basic spells, even
>     if uses up all my power.

Getting above the first level is indeed painful (and not obvious for beginners)
for wizardy and praying.

	Walter

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