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Revision: 22005
          http://sourceforge.net/p/crossfire/code/22005
Author:   silvernexus
Date:     2021-02-25 22:04:39 +0000 (Thu, 25 Feb 2021)
Log Message:
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Make use magic item scrolls actually spawn.
This way, barbarians can actually learn the skill.

Modified Paths:
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    arch/trunk/ChangeLog
    arch/trunk/treasures.trs

Modified: arch/trunk/ChangeLog
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--- arch/trunk/ChangeLog	2021-02-25 19:00:35 UTC (rev 22004)
+++ arch/trunk/ChangeLog	2021-02-25 22:04:39 UTC (rev 22005)
@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+Adjust the spawn rate for literacy and use magic item scrolls.
+literacy chance 15 -> 8, use magic item chance 1 -> 8.
+Since barbarians no longer get UMI out-of-the-box, there
+needs to be a reasonable chance to get it.
+treasures.trs
+Daniel Hawkins 2021-02-25
+
 Adjust the value on spell rings to not be insanely expensive.
 spell/Wand/spell_ring.arc
 Daniel Hawkins 2021-02-25

Modified: arch/trunk/treasures.trs
===================================================================
--- arch/trunk/treasures.trs	2021-02-25 19:00:35 UTC (rev 22004)
+++ arch/trunk/treasures.trs	2021-02-25 22:04:39 UTC (rev 22005)
@@ -131,8 +131,11 @@
     chance 8
   more
 # levitation is not something to be learned
+# Everyone but barbarians start with literacy.
+# And the libraries have a skill scroll there every time.
+# So we can reduce this a little without too much issue.
   arch scroll_literacy
-    chance 15
+    chance 8
   more
 # not knowledge per se, but is a random skill
   arch lockpicks
@@ -189,9 +192,9 @@
   arch scroll_two_handed_weapons
     chance 10
   more
-# use magic is a native ability, but give slight chance for unclassed players
+# Barbarians lack use magic item. So they should have a viable path to get this.
   arch scroll_use_magic_item
-    chance 1
+    chance 8
   more
   arch scroll_woodsman
     chance 10

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