TILEMASTER2004 DATA V1
SCRIPT: 70
0 CM "This is a brown, well-worn book.  On the cover is the title:" -NL -NL "Book of Weaponry" -NL "By Rildray of Seaport" -NL "Scribed by Dreendan of Seaport" -NL -NL "Read it? "
0 Verify 1
0 BREAK
1 AddKeyWords 1 10 2 20 3 30 4 40
2 CM -NL "Book of Weaponry" -NL "By Rildray of Seaport" -NL "Scribed by Dreendan of Seaport" -NL -NL
0 M "Table of Contents"
0 M "1: Hand-to-hand weapons"
0 M "2: Ranged weapons"
0 M "3: Armor"
0 M "4: Shields"
0 M "Read which chapter? (return to exit)"
0 DoStringInput -PROMPT -IMESSAGE "That is not a valid option." -IPAUSE -ITAG 2
3 M "You close the book."
0 BREAK
10 CM -NL "Hand-to-hand weapons" -NL -NL
0 CM "Here is a list of hand-to-hand weapons, in order from what I've found to be the least effective to the most effective.  Magic weapons are another matter entirely, and not dealt with here." -NL -NL
0 Pause
0 CM "Club: Any stout and relatively well-balanced bludgeoning weapon.  Since these are easy to construct, they are favored by the more savage monsters and men.  They work about as well as a dagger, but are heavier." -NL -NL
0 CM "Dagger: A small, sharp weapon.  While it has some similarities to a large knife, this is NOT a knife, but a larger weapon intended specifically for combat, not a cutting tool." -NL -NL
0 CM "Staff: A decent staff isn't just a walking stick, but a well-balanced weapon made for combat.  It is also sometimes called a quarterstaff.  It is a favorite weapon for wizards since they work well but aren't too hard to use.  It requires two hands." -NL -NL
0 CM "Mace: A handle attached to a large, round object intended for bludgeoning.  This is essentially an extremely well-constructed club.  It is a traditional weapon for clerics who have to go into combat." -NL -NL
0 CM "Spear: A long handle tipped by a sharp point.  Many savage monsters and men use poorly-constructed spears.  However, well-constructed spears are well-balanced and fitted with a metal point.  They require two hands." -NL -NL
0 CM "Rapier: A small sword that is a bit easier to use than a standard sword.  It is a favorite weapon for those who have only some limited training in weapons.  It doesn't work much better than a spear, but only requires one hand." -NL -NL
0 CM "Flail: Similar to a mace with the handle attached to the top by a chain rather than directly.  The weapon is swung around, giving the top of it a lot of power.  This is based on the farming tool, but refined for combat." -NL -NL
0 CM "Battle Axe: This is an axe specifically constructed for combat, not a chopping tool.  It is an extremely powerful weapon that tends to be favored by warriors who focus on a strongly offensive style using strength and raw damage." -NL -NL
0 CM "Sword: The weapon most favored by the majority of warriors.  Using a sword most effectively requires a lot of training, but it is well-worth it." -NL -NL
0 CM "Halberd: A polearm weapon that appears somewhat like an axe with an extremely long handle.  It is a difficult weapon to use, but extremely powerful.  It requires two hands." -NL -NL
0 Pause
0 GOTO 2
20 CM -NL "Ranged weapons" -NL -NL
0 CM "Here is a list of ranged weapons, in order from what I've found to be the least effective to the most effective.  Magic ranged weapons and ammunition are another matter entirely, and not dealt with here." -NL -NL "All of these require ammunition.  The need to reload them means that even those that can be fired with one hand actually still require two hands." -NL -NL
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0 CM "Sling: A weapon that is used to fling projectiles at an enemy, specifically small stones that are round and heavy called sling bullets.  A common mistake for the untrained is that a sling is NOT the same weapon as a slingshot.  A sling is spun overhead to build up speed, not launched by pulling it back.  The advantage of the sling is that it is very inexpensive and easier to use than many other ranged weapons.  Further, you can put some of your strength behind it to do additional damage, unlike many other ranged weapons.  However, the range and basic effectiveness of the weapon is less than that of other weapons." -NL -NL
0 CM "Short Bow: The bow and arrow is a standard, well-known, and very well-respected weapon.  Using a bow is a true artform.  The short bow is the cheapest bow available.  The disadvantage is a shorter range, as the name indicates." -NL -NL
0 CM "Long Bow: An improvement on the short bow, this larger version allows for a much longer range." -NL -NL
0 CM "Crossbow: This appears somewhat like a bow turned sideways, and it is pulled back with a crank.  It uses quarrels instead of arrows.  It is easier to use than a bow and is very effective, doing a lot of damage.  The long bow has a better range, however." -NL -NL
0 Pause
0 GOTO 2
30 CM -NL "Armor" -NL -NL
0 CM "Here is a list of armor, in order from what I've found to be the least effective to the most effective.  Magic armor is another matter entirely, and not dealt with here." -NL -NL "The most common types of armor include: Leather, Chainmail, Scalemail, Platemail" -NL -NL "Less-common armor includes: Hide, Studded Leather, Ringmail, Light Plate"  -NL -NL
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0 CM "Hide: These are layers of reinforced animal hides.  It is favored by the more savage monsters and men, as it is the easiest armor to construct.  However, it is somewhat uncommon with most warriors because leather armor is relatively inexpensive and much more effective." -NL -NL
0 CM "Leather: This armor is created from leather, but hardened and reinforced.  The term is sometimes confused with soft leather clothing, which is not even effective armor." -NL -NL
0 CM "Studded Leather: This less-common version of leather armor has studs attached to it, which makes it somewhat more effective, but it is also heavier and more expensive.  Most warriors tend to favor either the lower cost of leather armor or the greater effectiveness of chainmail." -NL -NL
0 CM "Chainmail: This is a very common, well-known, and well-respected armor.  It is constructed from a number of small metal rings connected together into a flexible metal layer." -NL -NL
0 CM "Ringmail: This uncommon armor is constructed from a number of small rings reinforcing leather armor." -NL -NL
0 CM "Scalemail: This strong armor is constructed from a number of overlapping scales, and is said to have taken its inspiration from dragons." -NL -NL
0 CM "Light Plate: Platemail is the strongest armor available, but very heavy and expensive.  This less-common version compromises with less overall thickness and suite components in order to lighten it and decrease the price, but at the cost of a decrease in effectiveness." -NL -NL
0 CM "Platemail: Platemail is the strongest armor available, but very heavy and very expensive." -NL -NL
0 Pause
0 GOTO 2
40 CM -NL "Shields" -NL -NL
0 CM "Here is a list of shields, in order from what I've found to be the least effective to the most effective.  Magic shields are another matter entirely, and not dealt with here." -NL -NL  "It may seem obvious, but remember that it is not possible to use a weapon that requires two hands at the same time as a shield." -NL -NL
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0 CM "Wooden Shield: This is the most simple shield available.  While it has the advantage of being fairly light and inexpensive, it isn't as strong as the metal shields." -NL -NL
0 CM "Small Shield: This is the lightest metal shield available.  While it is an improvement over the wooden shield, heavier shields offer a better defense." -NL -NL
0 CM "Medium Shield: This could also be called a standard shield, as it is a good balance between weight, defense, and cost, and therefore the shield of choice for countless warriors." -NL -NL
0 CM "Large Shield: This shield is a bit large and cumbersome, but is very effective." -NL -NL
0 CM "Tower Shield: This huge shield is very large and cumbersome, but boasts the greatest defense of any mundane shield available." -NL -NL
0 Pause
0 GOTO 2
