Difference between pages "Polymorph" and "Wishing"

From IvanWiki
(Difference between pages)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m
 
m
 
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{Spoiler}}
 
{{Spoiler}}
  
−
Polymorphing transforms items into diferent items and your character or monsters into different monsters. For example, a rock can be polymorphed into a scroll, and a human can be polymorphed into a buffalo. There are various methods how to polymorph and how to control it.
+
Wishing is an opportunity to be granted any item of the player's choice.  
  
−
Drinking from [[Fountain|fountains]] or stepping through magic gas (released by [[Magic Mushroom]]s or [[Staff of wondrous smells]]) can possibly polymorph you or give you PolyControl and/or Polymorphing intrinsics.
+
== Getting a wish ==
  
−
==Items==
+
There are several ways to obtain a wish, including:
  
−
===Wand of Polymorph===
+
* Reading a [[Scrolls|scroll of wishing]]
  
−
You can polymorph creatures (including yourself), items, and altars with a [[Wand|wand of polymorph]].
+
* Rubbing an [[Light source|oil lamp]]
  
−
Zapping a wand of polymorph will polymorph any objects or creatures within a 5 block range. Up to five items on each block (the five closest to the ground) will be polymorphed. Some items cannot be created through this method, such as [[Scroll|scrolls of charging]]. Some creatures, mainly the named creatures, cannot be polymorphed.
+
* Drinking from a [[Fountains|fountain]]
  
−
Applying or otherwise destroying a wand of polymorph will polymorph any objects or creatures in a 3x3 grid centered on the wand.
+
* Using (X) command in wizmode
  
−
===Ring of Polymorph===
+
== What to wish for ==
  
−
Wearing a [[Ring|ring of polymorph]] will cause the character to polymorph randomly. However, it does not give the character PolyControl, so it is risky to wear one on its own.
+
IVAN has a lot of items but the following are extremely useful and rare enough to be a good idea for a wish. The data is accurate for v0.50.
  
−
===Chameleon Whip===
+
* [[Scroll of Change Material]]: This is a great way of improving your gear and limbs. Which [[materials]] you can wish for depends on your [[intelligence]]; thus you may wish to [[polymorph]] to a more intelligent [[Monsters|monster]] before using this. Good materials include eg. [[Phoenix Feather]], [[Mithril]] and [[Octiron]].
  
−
A [[Whips|chameleon whip]] will sometimes have the effect of polymorphing the creature which is it hits.
+
* [[Scrolls|Scroll of Taming]]: There is nothing like a good [[Pets|pet]] but do not try to use this on any quest monster.
  
−
==Monsters==
+
* [[Wand of Cloning]]: These by themselves are not useful, but if you do have some other useful item to clone, this is worth its weight in gold. With one charge you can clone a pile of five items. Note that certain items like wands of cloning, scrolls of wishing or scrolls of charging cannot be cloned because this could be abused. It is therefore sometimes wise to drop more than five items in pile in case the game doesn't allow some to be cloned. If you have a powerful pet like [[Ivan]] or a [[mammoth]], you may lure it above the items so it will be cloned, too. You can also stand on the item pile and zap yourself, in which case you will be copied along with the stack. Note that when cloning a pet or yourself, the clone will be born without any equipment and only four items under it will be copied.
  
−
The only creature that polymorphs on its own is the [[Chameleon]]. Chameleons will polymorph when they feel threatened, and can polymorph into any non-named monster.
+
* [[Wand of Ressurection]]: If you have managed to get a unique monster as a pet, this may be extremely useful. It may also be used to quickly replace lost limbs.
  
−
However, eating the corpses of [[Carnivorous Mutant Bunny|mutant bunnies]], [[Mutant Ass|mutant asses]] or chameleons will polymorph the player. Eating [[Giant Mushroom|giant mushrooms]] will occasionally have this effect.
+
* [[Cloak]] or [[Ring]] of [[Invisibility]]: Invisibility is a great tactical advantage, but it also causes much more dangerous monsters to be generated.
  
−
==PolyControl==
+
* [[Rings|Ring]] of [[Polymorph|Polymorph Control]]: Very useful if you happen to have a way of polymorphing. Note that being very powerful may cause tough monsters like [[Dark Mage]]s to spawn, which is not nice if you encounter them after you have returned to your original form.
  
−
PolyControl is a state which allows the character to choose which creature they polymorph into. The easiest way to be permanently in this state is to wear a [[Ring|Ring of PolyControl]]. You can also temporarily have PolyControl by eating a magical mushroom or drinking from a fountain. Wielding [[Valpurus]]'s [[Justifier]] will also bestow PolyControl on the character.
+
* [[Amulets|Amulet of Life Saving]]: Basically gives you a second life. That's a *lot*.
 +
 +
* [[Musical Instrument|Magical Whistle]]: Handling more than two pets is almost impossible without this.
  
−
Whenever you polymorph with a PolyControl active, you will be prompted to choose which creature to polymorh into. Pressing Ecs or choosing ''human'' will cancel the polymorph, as you are human by default. Otherwise, you have to see a creature al least once to be able to assume its form, as well as your [[Intelligence]] have to be sufficient. See individual [[Monsters|creature entries]] for PolyControl requirements.
+
* [[:Category:Artifacts|Artifact weapon]] or [[thunder hammer]]: Way more powerful than normal weapons. Some also grants various [[Status Effects|magical effects]]. It is sometimes wiser to wish for a broken weapon instead of an intact one, since the game often generates better [[materials]] for broken items to compensate the need of repairing. Note that not all artefacts are wishable, so you may be forced to wish for a different item if you pick one of these. Those wishable include:
 +
**[[Mjolak]]
 +
**[[Turox]]
 +
**[[Saal'Thul]]
 +
**[[Vermis]]
  
−
It is not possible to control [[Polypiling|polymorphing of items]].
+
* [[Holy Banana of Oily Orpiv]]: Has terrific explosive power which can aid you in boss battles. Also trains all [[attributes]] when eaten. Be sure to store this in a hard container like [[Container|strongbox]], because if it explodes in your inventory, you're in BIG trouble.
  
−
==Polymorphitis==
+
* [[Body armor|Armor of Great Health]]: If you have scrolls of enchant armor, this gives a huge boost to your [[HP]]s. Again, a broken one may have a better material, but usually you want to use a scroll of change material for this one, anyway.
  
−
''An uncomfortable uncertainty of who you really are overwhelms you.''
+
* [[Belts|Belt of Levitation]]: You're flying as long as you have this equipped. Makes you tougher to hit and nearly immune to [[Trap|bear traps and mines]]. Make sure something doesn't step on a mine if you're near one, though; you can still be hit by the blast.
  
−
Polymorphitis is a [[Status Effects|status]] that forces you to polymorph into a monster at random. If you do not have a means of polycontrol, the monster you transform into will also be random - although there is a higher chance of you polymorphing into something with better stats than yours than something with worse stats.<br>
+
== What not to wish for ==
−
If you do have a means of polycontrol, you will be prompted to select a form to take whenever your polymorphitis triggers - though what you can polymorph into will now be limited by your INT.
 
  
−
==Lycanthropy==
+
* Money: You get [[Valuables|50 million roubles]] which sells for just 2 gold pieces.
  
−
Lycanthropy is a special form of polymorph associated with [[Werewolf|werewolves]]. It will randomly turn you into a werewolf, but can be controlled with PolyControl.
 
−
 
−
[[Category:Character Attributes]]
 
 
[[Category:Game Mechanics]]
 
[[Category:Game Mechanics]]

Revision as of 08:13, 15 October 2014

Spoiler Warning: This page contains spoilers which may affect your IVAN experience negatively


Wishing is an opportunity to be granted any item of the player's choice.

Getting a wish

There are several ways to obtain a wish, including:

  • Using (X) command in wizmode

What to wish for

IVAN has a lot of items but the following are extremely useful and rare enough to be a good idea for a wish. The data is accurate for v0.50.

  • Scroll of Taming: There is nothing like a good pet but do not try to use this on any quest monster.
  • Wand of Cloning: These by themselves are not useful, but if you do have some other useful item to clone, this is worth its weight in gold. With one charge you can clone a pile of five items. Note that certain items like wands of cloning, scrolls of wishing or scrolls of charging cannot be cloned because this could be abused. It is therefore sometimes wise to drop more than five items in pile in case the game doesn't allow some to be cloned. If you have a powerful pet like Ivan or a mammoth, you may lure it above the items so it will be cloned, too. You can also stand on the item pile and zap yourself, in which case you will be copied along with the stack. Note that when cloning a pet or yourself, the clone will be born without any equipment and only four items under it will be copied.
  • Wand of Ressurection: If you have managed to get a unique monster as a pet, this may be extremely useful. It may also be used to quickly replace lost limbs.
  • Cloak or Ring of Invisibility: Invisibility is a great tactical advantage, but it also causes much more dangerous monsters to be generated.
  • Ring of Polymorph Control: Very useful if you happen to have a way of polymorphing. Note that being very powerful may cause tough monsters like Dark Mages to spawn, which is not nice if you encounter them after you have returned to your original form.
  • Magical Whistle: Handling more than two pets is almost impossible without this.
  • Artifact weapon or thunder hammer: Way more powerful than normal weapons. Some also grants various magical effects. It is sometimes wiser to wish for a broken weapon instead of an intact one, since the game often generates better materials for broken items to compensate the need of repairing. Note that not all artefacts are wishable, so you may be forced to wish for a different item if you pick one of these. Those wishable include:
  • Holy Banana of Oily Orpiv: Has terrific explosive power which can aid you in boss battles. Also trains all attributes when eaten. Be sure to store this in a hard container like strongbox, because if it explodes in your inventory, you're in BIG trouble.
  • Armor of Great Health: If you have scrolls of enchant armor, this gives a huge boost to your HPs. Again, a broken one may have a better material, but usually you want to use a scroll of change material for this one, anyway.
  • Belt of Levitation: You're flying as long as you have this equipped. Makes you tougher to hit and nearly immune to bear traps and mines. Make sure something doesn't step on a mine if you're near one, though; you can still be hit by the blast.

What not to wish for

Retrieved from "https://attnam.com/ivanwiki/index.php?title=Polymorph&oldid=5712"