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 Updated June 8, 2022 - Oracle tutorial updated to give specific stat recommendations and also add an offensive spell to ease getting through Kilgore Keep\\ Updated June 8, 2022 - Oracle tutorial updated to give specific stat recommendations and also add an offensive spell to ease getting through Kilgore Keep\\
 Updated Nov 9, 2023 - Changed thief build to duelist style\\ Updated Nov 9, 2023 - Changed thief build to duelist style\\
 +Updated Dec 13, 2023 - Slight tweaks to Oracle guide to align with updated spell lists\\
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 **Note to everyone**: This tutorial should be periodically reviewed and updated to account for MUD changes. **Note to everyone**: This tutorial should be periodically reviewed and updated to account for MUD changes.
  
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 Head north from the Offestry main square until you reach a meadow.  \\ Head north from the Offestry main square until you reach a meadow.  \\
 ''wear robe'' if you haven't already.\\ ''wear robe'' if you haven't already.\\
-''ms1'' to cast monster summoning 1, and some prisms should appear. \\+''ms1'' to cast monster summoning 1, and some animal should appear. \\
 They should grow to double normal size and begin to glow.  If not, you need to ''hardenedminions''.\\ They should grow to double normal size and begin to glow.  If not, you need to ''hardenedminions''.\\
 ''dispell'' will let you see what spells are active and how long you have remaining on the spell's duration. ''dispell'' will let you see what spells are active and how long you have remaining on the spell's duration.
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         - ''master spiritual ally'', ''alias ally cast spiritual ally'', ''alias com command ally to $*''         - ''master spiritual ally'', ''alias ally cast spiritual ally'', ''alias com command ally to $*''
         - this lets us summon a spiritual ally, which is a powerful summons that we can command to do things for us.  ''help spiritual ally''         - this lets us summon a spiritual ally, which is a powerful summons that we can command to do things for us.  ''help spiritual ally''
-        - it is an excellent and versatile spell.  You can command your ally to ''protect'' you, for additional defense above what your prisms do.  You can use it scout areas ahead of you and trip traps that may be blocking exits.  With your high cha, monsters are unlikely to attack you, so you can command your ally to attack them first if you're not sure how strong they are.  Try out different commands and see what works with it.  +        - it is an excellent and versatile spell.  You can command your ally to ''protect'' you, for additional defense above what your summoned animals can do.  You can use it scout areas ahead of you and trip traps that may be blocking exits.  With your high cha, monsters are unlikely to attack you, so you can command your ally to attack them first if you're not sure how strong they are.  Try out different commands and see what works with it.  
     - another good level 4 spell is freedom of movement     - another good level 4 spell is freedom of movement
         - if you get stunned, use ''freeme'' to try to unstun yourself.         - if you get stunned, use ''freeme'' to try to unstun yourself.
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         - this gives us some bonuses while in combat.         - this gives us some bonuses while in combat.
     - with an area effect spell, we can use the throw command (explained below) to bring larger numbers of monsters into the room with us at once, and hit them with our area spell.  This will make gaining xp faster.  Try it in Yntala forest.     - with an area effect spell, we can use the throw command (explained below) to bring larger numbers of monsters into the room with us at once, and hit them with our area spell.  This will make gaining xp faster.  Try it in Yntala forest.
-        - watch out for your prisms vanishing, that means you'll need to cast another monster summoning soon.+        - watch out for your animals dying, that means you'll need to cast another monster summoning soon.
         - use serenity on groups, falling back on wave of pain when there is only one enemy left or when you run out of level 5 spells.         - use serenity on groups, falling back on wave of pain when there is only one enemy left or when you run out of level 5 spells.
  
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     - we get the option to multiclass here, but we're going to stick with oracle to finish out the spell progression     - we get the option to multiclass here, but we're going to stick with oracle to finish out the spell progression
     - we receive a new spellcraft feat, I picked ''feats spellcraft greater spell penetration''     - we receive a new spellcraft feat, I picked ''feats spellcraft greater spell penetration''
-    - we also receive another level 5 spell, I picked ''master monster summoning v'' because we have enough damage spells (one area and one targeted is really all you need) at level 5 and our level 1 prisms are getting beaten up by more powerful and numerous monsters we're fighting.+    - we also receive another level 5 spell, I picked ''master monster summoning v'' because we have enough damage spells (one area and one targeted is really all you need) at level 5 and our level 1 animal is getting beaten up by more powerful and numerous monsters we're fighting.
     - ''alias ms5 cast monster summoning v''     - ''alias ms5 cast monster summoning v''
     - remember if you're out of level 5 spells and your fodder gets destroyed/dispelled, to fall back on ''ms1''.     - remember if you're out of level 5 spells and your fodder gets destroyed/dispelled, to fall back on ''ms1''.
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 Yntala is really meant for characters leveled to the teens, but we can take it at level 8-9 with our fodder (I was able to do it at 6 straight out of offestry so a newbie at level 8-9 should be ok) if we're careful. Yntala is really meant for characters leveled to the teens, but we can take it at level 8-9 with our fodder (I was able to do it at 6 straight out of offestry so a newbie at level 8-9 should be ok) if we're careful.
     - our high cha means nothing will automatically attack us     - our high cha means nothing will automatically attack us
-    - make sure your monster summoning has duration and your prisms, ally, and weapon aren't too damaged before getting into a fight: ''con target'' to see their health+    - make sure your monster summoning has duration and your fodder and ally aren't too damaged before getting into a fight: ''con target'' to see their health
     - dispell and recast them if they're too beaten up or if the duration is about to expire.     - dispell and recast them if they're too beaten up or if the duration is about to expire.
     - don't forget your AOE shield (shield of dawn).     - don't forget your AOE shield (shield of dawn).
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  - Level 11: We have the option to multiclass at level 11, but we stick with thief, because this is a thief guide.  The goal here is to get to level 21 and break into shadowdancer prestige class.  \\  - Level 11: We have the option to multiclass at level 11, but we stick with thief, because this is a thief guide.  The goal here is to get to level 21 and break into shadowdancer prestige class.  \\
  - Level 12: We pick up another stat point, and we add 1 to strength (we will go to 24 base).  We also get a new feat, and we pick up powerattack, which is a prerequisite for cornugon smash and shatter defenses.  \\  - Level 12: We pick up another stat point, and we add 1 to strength (we will go to 24 base).  We also get a new feat, and we pick up powerattack, which is a prerequisite for cornugon smash and shatter defenses.  \\
- - Level 13: We pick up Use Magic Device, which allows us to read scrolls without the spellcraft skill.  Experiment using the ones you find as random drops, and learn where the magic shops are so you can purchase scrolls when you need them.  Pick up a scroll case so you can carry many scrolls without taking up your entire inventory.  Useful scrolls are also available at the thief guild fences, so be sure to build up some account balances by fencing items and laundering gold.  Spells set their caster level to your thief level when you pick them up, so you'll want to update them from time to time as you advance.  FYI, unless you advance levels before using them, you will need an int modifier of 1 less than the spell level on the scroll to cast them without fail.  See help magical devices for more details.\\+ - Level 13: We pick up Use Magic Device, which allows us to read scrolls without the spellcraft skill.  Experiment using the ones you find as random drops, and learn where the magic shops are so you can purchase scrolls when you need them.  Pick up a scroll case so you can carry many scrolls without taking up your entire inventory.  Useful scrolls are also available at the thief guild fences, so be sure to build up some account balances by fencing items and laundering gold.  Spells set their caster level to your thief level when you pick them up, so you'll want to update them from time to time as you advance.  FYI, unless you advance levels before using them, you will need an int modifier of 1 less than the spell level on the scroll to cast them without fail.  See help [[magical devices]] for more details.\\
  - Level 14: We pick up scramble, which is another defensive passive feat, that lets us dodge some attacks. \\  - Level 14: We pick up scramble, which is another defensive passive feat, that lets us dodge some attacks. \\
  - Level 15: I got cornugon smash which uses our influence (intimidation) to cause victims to be shaken.  \\  - Level 15: I got cornugon smash which uses our influence (intimidation) to cause victims to be shaken.  \\
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