User Guide

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Basic Info and Statistics
The top of the screen shows your Name, Age and Sex.
On the right side, below that information, are your
current primary statistics.
Immediately below that information is an
important little box that contains your current
level, experience point total, and the experience
required to gain the next level. Since increasing
your level will improve your skills, and
occasionally give you access to new abilities
called Perks (see page 101 for more information on
those vital and nifty powers), you should monitor
this area closely. It may be worth it to waste an
additional rat (animal, human or otherwise) in
order to get those last 20 points of XP.
Level - Your current experience level. The higher
the better. Increasing your level is some times
called “leveling”, which you can do to entire towns
if you are of high enough level.
EXP - Your current experience point total. You
gain experience from solving problems, completing
quests, using your skills successfully, and of
course, killing Those That Stand In Your Way. The
higher your current level, the more XP it takes to
increase levels. (The next bit of info will show
you how much experience you need.)
Next Level - The total amount of experience you need
before you gain a level of experience. If you’ve seen
the movie, “A Bridge Too Far,” you will understand
what it is like to look at this value sometimes.
Hit Points and Medical Information
Your current and maximum hit points will be shown
in this area. Remember, when your current hit
points get too low, you are in danger of dying an
early (or just unlucky) death. Be prepared, keep
healing items ready and use your healing skills as
often as possible.