games-pc might & magic-swords of xeen ユーザーズマニュアル
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When you begin Swords of Xeen, you will be presented with a
choice of playing the game in Warrior mode or Adventuring
mode. The game will be less combat intensive in Adventuring
mode. Once you make this decision you will be unable to
change it until you start a completely new game.
choice of playing the game in Warrior mode or Adventuring
mode. The game will be less combat intensive in Adventuring
mode. Once you make this decision you will be unable to
change it until you start a completely new game.
If you are new to the world of computer role-playing games
(CRPGs), you’ll want to read the rest of this section before
you get started. If you just can’t wait, you can jump right
into the game and use the reference card to help you along.
(CRPGs), you’ll want to read the rest of this section before
you get started. If you just can’t wait, you can jump right
into the game and use the reference card to help you along.
In Swords of Xeen, you (the player) will be represented by six
characters in a party. You will begin the game with a set of
default characters just outside of the Tavern. The Tavern is the
place you go to when you want to rearrange your party, create
new characters, get rumors and advice, and buy food. If you
want to make your own characters, go to the Tavern.
characters in a party. You will begin the game with a set of
default characters just outside of the Tavern. The Tavern is the
place you go to when you want to rearrange your party, create
new characters, get rumors and advice, and buy food. If you
want to make your own characters, go to the Tavern.
Each character will have a name, profession, and statistics
assigned to it that represent its capabilities, such as strength
and intelligence. Perhaps the most important statistic for all
characters is hit points. Hit points represent how much
personal damage a character can withstand before falling
unconscious. If your character’s hit points fall below zero, he
will go unconscious. If the character is hit while unconscious,
he will die. A character can start with anywhere from 1 to about
40 hit points. Since the average sword blow will do about 6 hit
points, a weak character could fall with only one or two blows.
assigned to it that represent its capabilities, such as strength
and intelligence. Perhaps the most important statistic for all
characters is hit points. Hit points represent how much
personal damage a character can withstand before falling
unconscious. If your character’s hit points fall below zero, he
will go unconscious. If the character is hit while unconscious,
he will die. A character can start with anywhere from 1 to about
40 hit points. Since the average sword blow will do about 6 hit
points, a weak character could fall with only one or two blows.
The next most important statistic is your character’s level.
As you play the game, your characters will gain experience
As you play the game, your characters will gain experience