Alternate items: Difference between revisions

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Alternate items, also known as item sets, are a group of similar, but distinct items. Items within a given set are mutually exclusive; only one will generate in any given game. Backgrounds ignore this mechanic and will come with their designated items, no matter if they actually spawn in the dungeon proper.

Scrolls

Summoning - summon creatures

Wands

Beam - highly damaging bolt

Blast - never misses, 3x3 area

Hex - status, checks willpower

Evocables

Elemental - Wide area of effect

History

Prior to 0.30, elemental evocables didn't alternate. Also, the scroll of butterflies alternated with the scroll of fog.
This mechanic was introduced in 0.29.

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-'''Alternate items''', also known as '''item sets''', are a mechanic used to implement multiple otherwise similar, but seperate items. Items within a given set are mutually exclusive; only one will generate in any given game. [[Background]]s ignore this mechanic and will come with their designated items, no matter if they actually spawn in the dungeon proper.
+'''Alternate items''', also known as '''item sets''', are a group of similar, but distinct items. Items within a given set are mutually exclusive; only one will generate in any given game. [[Background]]s ignore this mechanic and will come with their designated items, no matter if they actually spawn in the dungeon proper.
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