Do anks and amulets work?

06-04-2001, 02:56 PM

When I increase my strength with a level increase then my strength stat goes up and also the amount I can carry. When I use an ankh of strength. amulet of holding, or use 'ability' option with the lamp, then the stat goes up, but not the amount I can carry. I haven't been able to tell if using the other ankhs make any differences other than alter the stat number.
I am running the patched version.

Wyvern · 06-04-2001, 03:26 PM

Welcome to the board, LIn!!!!

If the stat goes up - it's working. Never noticed a problem with an increase in strength not increasing how much you can carry. Maybe when you get back to town it will be adjusted?

Anyone else have some thoughts on this?

Wyv

Bear · 06-04-2001, 03:32 PM

I think that carrying capacity is not readjusted until the next
level-up. Carrying capacity for a given character is just their
body weight multiplied by a certain percentage based on strength.
My guess is that the formula is carrying capacity = strength x 5% x body weight
but I haven't played in a while so I can't verify that.

Bear

Fallagar · 06-04-2001, 03:44 PM

Welcome Lin and sorry that I haven't the answer for you.

But, don't use ankhs to early! That's my "tip for the day"

http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/No...ML/005345.html

Fallagar

Mr-Eiz · 06-04-2001, 09:24 PM

How high is your Strength
mine a pixe is 20 and she can carry a lot
once your chers get strength over 18,19,20
you will see your carry go up

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Radek · 06-05-2001, 11:30 AM

Bear is correct as far as the carrying capacity is concerned. It will be updated next level-up. Similar effects happen with other attributes, too. Therefore, the ankhs work. As far as the formula is concerned, I have no experience. Among others, the female carrying capacity seems to be lower than the male one.

Sazerac · 06-05-2001, 11:55 AM

The carrying capacity (CC) formula is based on the character's initial weight. Dwarves, Gourks, and Omphaaz can carry more because they weigh more initially. Humans, Lizzords, Whiskahs, and Elves can carry average-sized loads (Elves low average). Pixies, Gnomes, and Ratlings can't carry worth a cr*p because they're so initially light themselves.

I think a STR of either 16 or 17 means you can carry your weight. 18 or higher means you can carry loads more than your weight, by an increasing proportion of the intial character weight.

-Sazerac

Jafin · 06-05-2001, 04:40 PM

The amount you can carry will change after you either enter town again or reload your save. I'm not sure if it will happen when entering a dungeon but I assume it would.

-Jafin

BTW, welcome to the board!

adam warlock · 06-05-2001, 06:06 PM

a belated welcome from me

don't pay any attention what others say about me... I'm crazy anyway...

06-04-2001, 09:24 PM	#5
Mr-Eiz Drow Warrior Join Date: March 14, 2001 Location: Astoria, New York USA Posts: 297	How high is your Strength mine a pixe is 20 and she can carry a lot once your chers get strength over 18,19,20 you will see your carry go up ------------------ hunger need brain food ...................Hum you got brain for me?? Hi Ho Hi Ho It's of to play we go Eiz [This message has been edited by Mr-Eiz (edited 06-04-2001).]

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06-04-2001, 02:56 PM	#1
LIn Guest Posts: n/a	When I increase my strength with a level increase then my strength stat goes up and also the amount I can carry. When I use an ankh of strength. amulet of holding, or use 'ability' option with the lamp, then the stat goes up, but not the amount I can carry. I haven't been able to tell if using the other ankhs make any differences other than alter the stat number. I am running the patched version.

06-04-2001, 03:26 PM	#2
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	Welcome to the board, LIn!!!! If the stat goes up - it's working. Never noticed a problem with an increase in strength not increasing how much you can carry. Maybe when you get back to town it will be adjusted? Anyone else have some thoughts on this? Wyv

06-04-2001, 03:32 PM	#3
Bear Dungeon Master Join Date: March 16, 2001 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 53	I think that carrying capacity is not readjusted until the next level-up. Carrying capacity for a given character is just their body weight multiplied by a certain percentage based on strength. My guess is that the formula is carrying capacity = strength x 5% x body weight but I haven't played in a while so I can't verify that. Bear

06-04-2001, 03:44 PM	#4
Fallagar Dungeon Master Join Date: May 25, 2001 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 54	Welcome Lin and sorry that I haven't the answer for you. But, don't use ankhs to early! That's my "tip for the day" http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/No...ML/005345.html Fallagar

06-05-2001, 11:30 AM	#6
Radek Red Dragon Join Date: April 3, 2001 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 1,586	Bear is correct as far as the carrying capacity is concerned. It will be updated next level-up. Similar effects happen with other attributes, too. Therefore, the ankhs work. As far as the formula is concerned, I have no experience. Among others, the female carrying capacity seems to be lower than the male one.

06-05-2001, 11:55 AM	#7
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 61 Posts: 7,387	The carrying capacity (CC) formula is based on the character's initial weight. Dwarves, Gourks, and Omphaaz can carry more because they weigh more initially. Humans, Lizzords, Whiskahs, and Elves can carry average-sized loads (Elves low average). Pixies, Gnomes, and Ratlings can't carry worth a cr*p because they're so initially light themselves. I think a STR of either 16 or 17 means you can carry your weight. 18 or higher means you can carry loads more than your weight, by an increasing proportion of the intial character weight. -Sazerac

06-05-2001, 04:40 PM	#8
Jafin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: May 24, 2001 Location: The Lands of Forever Age: 40 Posts: 1,132	The amount you can carry will change after you either enter town again or reload your save. I'm not sure if it will happen when entering a dungeon but I assume it would. -Jafin BTW, welcome to the board!

06-05-2001, 06:06 PM	#9
adam warlock Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: I live inside of my mind..... Age: 54 Posts: 3,234	a belated welcome from me don't pay any attention what others say about me... I'm crazy anyway...

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