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Loki: /* Area Build Matrices */

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Area Build Matrices

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	*[[RegionalResourcesMatrix(CoffeeMUD)\|Regional Resources Matrix]] - This matrix shows which resources are closest to which cities, and available from resource vendors in those cities.		*[[RegionalResourcesMatrix(CoffeeMUD)\|Regional Resources Matrix]] - This matrix shows which resources are closest to which cities, and available from resource vendors in those cities.
	*[[AreaQuests(CoffeeMUD)\|Area Quests Matrix]] - This matrix shows which areas have quests of various sorts.		*[[AreaQuests(CoffeeMUD)\|Area Quests Matrix]] - This matrix shows which areas have quests of various sorts.
			*[[PlayerRoles(CoffeeMUD)\|Player Roles Matrix]] - This matrix shows which players have specific roles for the balancing of cities, races and classes in CoffeeMUD.

	=Guides=		=Guides=

Loki: /* Guides */

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Guides

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	\| Currencies, Trains, Pracs, QPs, XP, etc.		\| Currencies, Trains, Pracs, QPs, XP, etc.
	\|}		\|}
			*If you color-code a keyword, consider capitalizing the entire keyword as well, for users who don't use color, and to emphasize that word for users who use a screen-reader. Capitalizing a part of the word results in a strange pronunciation of the word.

	==Loki's Potion Guide==		==Loki's Potion Guide==

Loki: /* Underia */

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Underia

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	[[Paran(Deity)\|Paran]] is the primary deity for the Theran region.		[[Paran(Deity)\|Paran]] is the primary deity for the Theran region.

	===~~Underia~~===		===Domhan Bol===
	The races that dwell beneath the surface are generically referred to as underworlders by the surface dwellers, who often fail to recognize the complex societies the exist without the sun. ~~Underian~~ areas should be subterrainian. Unlike the surface world, the ~~underian~~ areas rarely form alliances greater than a single city, and often cities are at a constant civil war. ~~Underian~~ areas are best suited for races with darkvision, since light will rarely be provided. Delvers, fighters, clerics, mages and thieves are best suited for ~~underian~~ areas.		The races that dwell beneath the surface are generically referred to as underworlders by the surface dwellers, who often fail to recognize the complex societies the exist without the sun. Domhan Bol areas should be subterrainian. Unlike the surface world, the Domhan Bol areas rarely form alliances greater than a single city, and often cities are at a constant civil war. Domhan Bol areas are best suited for races with darkvision, since light will rarely be provided. Delvers, fighters, clerics, mages and thieves are best suited for Domhan Bol areas.

	==Aliens/Hadley`s Hope==		==Aliens/Hadley`s Hope==

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2020-03-07T19:13:01Z

Item Distribution

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	\| Very Powerful		\| Very Powerful
	\| 1.4 * IL > PL => 1.6 * IL		\| 1.4 * IL > PL => 1.6 * IL
	\| 1%		\| 5%
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| Highly Powerful		\| Highly Powerful
	\| 1.2 * IL > PL => 1.4 * IL		\| 1.2 * IL > PL => 1.4 * IL
	\| 1%		\| 10%
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| Average Power		\| Average Power
	\| 1.2 * IL > PL => 0.8 * IL		\| 1.2 * IL > PL => 0.8 * IL
	\| 1%		\| 80%
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| Weak		\| Weak
	\| PL < 0.8 * IL		\| PL < 0.8 * IL
	\| 1%		\| 90%
	\|		\|
	\|}		\|}

	Very low level items (Items below level 10) may bump the Super Powerful category frequently, but need to be balanced very carefully. The expectation is that a player will want to replace each piece at least once every 10 levels. At end-game levels, Super Powerful items should have prop_itembinder to prevent them from being transferred to other characters. In this way, level 91 characters may still "progress" via item upgrades from tougher and tougher challenges.		Very low level items (Items below level 10) may bump the Super Powerful category frequently, but need to be balanced very carefully. The expectation is that a player will want to replace each piece at least once every 10 levels. At end-game levels, Super Powerful items should have prop_itembinder to prevent them from being transferred to other characters. In this way, level 91 characters may still "progress" via item upgrades from tougher and tougher challenges.

Loki at 14:22, 7 March 2020

2020-03-07T14:22:20Z

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	Most mobs should have money less than or equal to their level 10.		Most mobs should have money less than or equal to their level 10.
	Most mobs should have a total equipment cost less than or equal to their level 100.		Most mobs should have a total equipment cost less than or equal to their level 100.

			==Loki's Guide on Item Power Level==
			Character classes are designed with the premise that players will have level-appropriate non-magical equipment in each available wear location as they level. Builder-created items can overcome the normal balance of MUD mechanics by modifying aspects of items to create very powerful items. This can have many detrimental effects to overall gameplay, despite players enjoying the added boost to their specific character:
			*Player crafted items from Artisans, Arcanists and others become less valuable, and those classes cannot compete with other classes.
			*Certain playstyles are encouraged (only using wands, for example) which limits the diversity of the MUDworld.
			As such, items should maintain a balance while still striking a desirability of attaining better quality items.
			===Power Level Formula===
			When an armor or weapon is created, the MUD tries to balance the power level to be equal to the item level. This is attained in several ways:
			*In command line, whenever the item level is changed from level 0 to the correct level, the MUD will automatically scale the items characteristics to a level-appropriate piece of gear based on Appendix C of the Archon's Guide.
			*In the MUDGrinder, the RESCORE button next to the item's level will force this same check.
			Other items should balance their utility based off of this concept. Potions and scrolls should limit their utility accordingly; low level wands should not be created with high-level spells; Rideables should balance any abilities they provide, etc. When in doubt of the power/benefit of a modifier, check the Archon's Guide Appendix C for some comparative values.
			===Item Distribution===
			Each area should contain level-appropriate items, meaning that the level of the items should be within the range of levels of the mobs. The power level of the items may vary somewhat, and more powerful items should have a limited distribution so that players are encouraged to explore ALL areas, not just areas with the best gear. The following table outlines the recommended distribution (as a percentage of total items in the area) for items of specific power levels. The abbreviations IL for item's level, and PL for the item's power level are used to make the table more readable.
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			\|-
			! Power Ranking
			! Power Level Formula
			! Maximum Distribution
			! Notes
			\|-
			\| Super Powerful
			\| PL => 2.0 * IL
			\| 0.5%
			\| Only use for IL<10 or IL=91
			\|-
			\| Extremely Powerful
			\| 1.6 * IL > PL => 1.8 * IL
			\| 1%
			\|
			\|-
			\| Very Powerful
			\| 1.4 * IL > PL => 1.6 * IL
			\| 1%
			\|
			\|-
			\| Highly Powerful
			\| 1.2 * IL > PL => 1.4 * IL
			\| 1%
			\|
			\|-
			\| Average Power
			\| 1.2 * IL > PL => 0.8 * IL
			\| 1%
			\|
			\|-
			\| Weak
			\| PL < 0.8 * IL
			\| 1%
			\|
			\|}

			Very low level items (Items below level 10) may bump the Super Powerful category frequently, but need to be balanced very carefully. The expectation is that a player will want to replace each piece at least once every 10 levels. At end-game levels, Super Powerful items should have prop_itembinder to prevent them from being transferred to other characters. In this way, level 91 characters may still "progress" via item upgrades from tougher and tougher challenges.

Loki: /* Area Build Matrices */

2020-01-19T04:45:19Z

Area Build Matrices

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	*[[SpecialFeaturesMatrix(CoffeeMUD)\|Special Features Matrix]] - This matrix will show which areas advance key CoffeeMUD systems including: Conquest, Traps, Special Mobs, Ranged Mobs, Area Intro Quests, Quests, Unique items		*[[SpecialFeaturesMatrix(CoffeeMUD)\|Special Features Matrix]] - This matrix will show which areas advance key CoffeeMUD systems including: Conquest, Traps, Special Mobs, Ranged Mobs, Area Intro Quests, Quests, Unique items
	*[[RegionalResourcesMatrix(CoffeeMUD)\|Regional Resources Matrix]] - This matrix shows which resources are closest to which cities, and available from resource vendors in those cities.		*[[RegionalResourcesMatrix(CoffeeMUD)\|Regional Resources Matrix]] - This matrix shows which resources are closest to which cities, and available from resource vendors in those cities.
			*[[AreaQuests(CoffeeMUD)\|Area Quests Matrix]] - This matrix shows which areas have quests of various sorts.

	=Guides=		=Guides=

Loki at 19:21, 13 July 2019

2019-07-13T19:21:03Z

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	[[Kortamus(Deity)\|Kortamus]] is the primary deity for the Dark Continent.		[[Kortamus(Deity)\|Kortamus]] is the primary deity for the Dark Continent.

	===~~Elflandish~~===		===Ven'rasyl===
	~~Elflandia~~ is the north-central section of the western most continent on AlraMidgaardia. ~~Elflandish~~ areas should be focused on woodland creatures and elves. These forest extend from the frigid north of the continent to the temperate middle of the continent. Civilized areas are often beautiful testiments to coexistence with nature. Druids, Mages, Thieves and Rangers would find the most rewards from these areas.		Ven'rasyl is the north-central section of the western most continent on AlraMidgaardia. Ven'rasyl areas should be focused on woodland creatures and elves. These forest extend from the frigid north of the continent to the temperate middle of the continent. Civilized areas are often beautiful testiments to coexistence with nature. Druids, Mages, Thieves and Rangers would find the most rewards from these areas.

	[[Bella(Deity)\|Bella]] is the primary deity for the ~~Elflandish~~ region.		[[Bella(Deity)\|Bella]] is the primary deity for the Ven'rasyl region.

	===Ocfollia===		===Ocfollia===

Loki: /* Guides */

2019-06-23T14:33:56Z

Guides

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	Potions and Pills (the edible potion) can provide players with temporary affects as if the ability from the potion were cast on the player by a caster of the potion's level. As such, the potion level does not need to be equal to the ability's qualifying level of a particular class, although the more powerful abilities should only be placed on higher level potions.		Potions and Pills (the edible potion) can provide players with temporary affects as if the ability from the potion were cast on the player by a caster of the potion's level. As such, the potion level does not need to be equal to the ability's qualifying level of a particular class, although the more powerful abilities should only be placed on higher level potions.
	*The general rule of thumb is that a potion should be 5 levels higher than the LOWEST qualifying level of the ability it casts.		*The general rule of thumb is that a potion should be 5 levels higher than the LOWEST qualifying level of the ability it casts.
	*The cost of a potion should be based on the ~~abilities~~ lowest qualifying level (Q), the potion's level (L) and sips available (S):		*The cost of a potion should be based on the ability's lowest qualifying level (Q), the potion's level (L) and sips available (S):
	*FinalCost=QQL(0.9+0.1*S)		*FinalCost=QQL(0.9+0.1*S)
	*For potions which cast multiple affects, calculate each affect separately, then add all costs together and multiply by the total number of affects.		*For potions which cast multiple affects, calculate each affect separately, then add all costs together and multiply by the total number of affects.
	*Keep in mind the final cost of the potion and how this affects the global economy as players will farm expensive items for resale.		*Keep in mind the final cost of the potion and how this affects the global economy as players will farm expensive items for resale.

			==Loki's Scroll Guide==
			Scrolls have a more limited use than potions since it requires an ability to use a scroll (and the scroll must be held), and as such, their price should reflect their utility.
			*The general rule of thumb is that the level of a scroll should be at least the level of the LOWEST qualifying level of the ability it casts.
			*The cost of a scroll is based on the abilty's lowest qualifying level (Q), the scroll's level (L) and the number of charges (C):
			*FinalCost=QQLC/10
			*For scrolls with multiple spells, simply add all the costs together.


	==Loki's Guide on MOB Wealth==		==Loki's Guide on MOB Wealth==

Loki: /* Loki's Potion Guide */

2019-06-23T14:23:00Z

Loki's Potion Guide

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	Potions and Pills (the edible potion) can provide players with temporary affects as if the ability from the potion were cast on the player by a caster of the potion's level. As such, the potion level does not need to be equal to the ability's qualifying level of a particular class, although the more powerful abilities should only be placed on higher level potions.		Potions and Pills (the edible potion) can provide players with temporary affects as if the ability from the potion were cast on the player by a caster of the potion's level. As such, the potion level does not need to be equal to the ability's qualifying level of a particular class, although the more powerful abilities should only be placed on higher level potions.
	*The general rule of thumb is that a potion should be 5 levels higher than the LOWEST qualifying level of the ability it casts.		*The general rule of thumb is that a potion should be 5 levels higher than the LOWEST qualifying level of the ability it casts.
	*The cost of a potion should be based on the abilities lowest qualifying level (Q~~), casting cost (C~~), the potion's level (L) and sips available (S):		*The cost of a potion should be based on the abilities lowest qualifying level (Q), the potion's level (L) and sips available (S):
	*FinalCost=QCL(0.9+0.1*S)		*FinalCost=QQL(0.9+0.1*S)
	*For potions which cast multiple affects, calculate each affect separately, then add all costs together and multiply by the total number of affects.		*For potions which cast multiple affects, calculate each affect separately, then add all costs together and multiply by the total number of affects.
	*Keep in mind the final cost of the potion and how this affects the global economy as players will farm expensive items for resale.		*Keep in mind the final cost of the potion and how this affects the global economy as players will farm expensive items for resale.

Loki: /* Guides */

2019-06-23T14:20:18Z

Guides

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	*For potions which cast multiple affects, calculate each affect separately, then add all costs together and multiply by the total number of affects.		*For potions which cast multiple affects, calculate each affect separately, then add all costs together and multiply by the total number of affects.
	*Keep in mind the final cost of the potion and how this affects the global economy as players will farm expensive items for resale.		*Keep in mind the final cost of the potion and how this affects the global economy as players will farm expensive items for resale.

			==Loki's Guide on MOB Wealth==
			In general, MOBs should not provide a huge amount of wealth to players, and money should not just be laying around waiting for players to take it.
			Most mobs should have money less than or equal to their level 10.
			Most mobs should have a total equipment cost less than or equal to their level 100.