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imported>Hordes: /* Desirability */

2024-09-13T14:37:31Z

Desirability

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imported>Hordes: /* Desirability */

2024-09-13T14:37:31Z

Desirability

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imported>Hordes: /* Desirability */

2024-09-13T14:37:31Z

Desirability

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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).		*[[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.		*[[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).		True to its lore, the hat of Pondering is sometimes found on [[Gastronok]] (10% chance).

Hordes at 14:37, 13 September 2024

2024-09-13T14:37:03Z

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	Characters which are faster or slower than usual have unique interactions with the Hat of Pondering:		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.		*[[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).		True to its lore, the hat of Pondering is sometimes found on [[Gastronok]] (10% chance).

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

2024-09-13T11:29:26Z

Desirability: I forgot the lightning scales still exist

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	Characters which are faster or slower than usual have unique interactions with the Hat of Pondering:		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).
			*[[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 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]]).

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

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	==Desirability==		==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:		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).		True to its lore, the hat of Pondering is sometimes found on [[Gastronok]] (10% chance).

imported>Mystic Sailboat: Remove outdated info

2024-09-12T22:10:49Z

Remove outdated info

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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.}}		{{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'''''		[[File:Hat_of_pondering.png]] '''''the +3 hat of Pondering'''''
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	==Desirability==		==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:		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).
	* 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.
	* [[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 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]]).

Hordes at 17:17, 13 October 2023

2023-10-13T17:17:08Z

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	[[Ponderousness]] ego<br>		[[Ponderousness]] ego<br>
	+40 [[Willpower]]<br>		+40 [[Willpower]] (Will+)<br>
	+5 [[Intelligence]]<br>		+5 [[Intelligence]]<br>
	+10 [[MP]]		+10 [[MP]]

	==Desirability==		==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:		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).		* 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).		True to its lore, the hat of Pondering is sometimes found on [[Gastronok]] (10% chance).

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2023-08-23T08:20:05Z

Desirability

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	Characters which are faster or slower than usual have unique interactions with the Hat of Pondering:		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).		* 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 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; 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 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]]).

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2023-06-14T17:47:58Z

Desirability

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	==Desirability==		==Desirability==
	The '''hat of Pondering'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|art-data.txt\|~~1158~~}}</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\|0.30.0\|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.

	Characters which are faster or slower than usual ~~will often benefit more from~~ the Hat of Pondering:		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).		* 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 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.