Manipulate ability - Revision history

EYSTDR at 01:09, 28 July 2023

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	'''Student'''		'''Student'''
	*Must be an Empath.		*Must be an Empath.
	*Must have at least 50 ranks of effective [[Empathy skill\|Empathy]] (can be boosted via a <tt>[[Link_ability\|LINK]]</tt> or any other Empathy booster).		*Must have at least 10 ranks of effective [[Empathy skill\|Empathy]] (can be boosted via a <tt>[[Link_ability\|LINK]]</tt> or any other Empathy booster).

	====Syntax for teaching====		====Syntax for teaching====

TK-421 at 20:39, 28 January 2021

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	==Factors in the success of manipulation==		==Factors in the success of manipulation==
			Determining whether you can manipulate a creature occurs in a two-step process.

			The first step -- let's call it the "skill contest" -- pits your {{skill\|Empathy\|empathy}} and [[Charisma (stat)\|charisma]] against the creature's level to determine whether you have the empathic power to manipulate the creature at all. (Being [[Empathic shock\|empathically shocked]] penalizes you for the purpose of the "skill check." The more shock you have, the greater the penalty -- at 100% shock, you cannot manipulate at all.)

			If you win the skill contest, a second analysis -- let's call it the "concentration cost" -- determines whether you can focus on maintaining the link. This cost analysis considers the creature's level, your empathy ranks, and your [[concentration]]. (Recall that concentration is a function of [[Discipline (stat)\|discipline]], [[Intelligence (stat)\|intelligence]], and [[Stamina (stat)\|stamina]].)

			There is also a bit of a random factor, so if you are on the cusp of being able to manipulate one or two creatures, you may not succeed 100% of the time.

	*'''Concentration''': ability to initiate and maintain the manipulation link		*'''Concentration''': ability to initiate and maintain the manipulation link
	*'''Empathy skill''': determines which creatures you can manipulate		*'''Empathy skill''': determines which creatures you can manipulate

HAIJUN: /* Learning to manipulate */

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Learning to manipulate

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	==Learning to manipulate==		==Learning to manipulate==
	The manipulate ability must be taught by a fellow player Empath who is able to teach it. (In the ~~Platnium~~ and Fallen instances of the game this ability can be learned from the NPC [[Nadigo]].)<br>		The manipulate ability must be taught by a fellow player Empath who is able to teach it. (In the Platinum and Fallen instances of the game this ability can be learned from the NPC [[Nadigo]].)<br>
	====Requirements====		====Requirements====
	'''Teacher'''		'''Teacher'''

FLINT-TIPPED: /* Requirements */

2016-08-15T01:21:05Z

Requirements

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	*Must be an Empath.		*Must be an Empath.
	*Must be at least 40th circle.		*Must be at least 40th circle.
	*Must have at least 200 ranks of effective [[Empathy skill\|Empathy]] (can be boosted via a <tt>[[Link_ability\|LINK]]</tt>~~, [[Constellation Jewelry]],~~ or any other Empathy booster).		*Must have at least 200 ranks of effective [[Empathy skill\|Empathy]] (can be boosted via a <tt>[[Link_ability\|LINK]]</tt> or any other Empathy booster).
	'''Student'''		'''Student'''
	*Must be an Empath.		*Must be an Empath.
	*Must have at least 50 ranks of effective [[Empathy skill\|Empathy]] (can be boosted via a <tt>[[Link_ability\|LINK]]</tt>~~, [[Constellation Jewelry]],~~ or any other Empathy booster).		*Must have at least 50 ranks of effective [[Empathy skill\|Empathy]] (can be boosted via a <tt>[[Link_ability\|LINK]]</tt> or any other Empathy booster).

	====Syntax for teaching====		====Syntax for teaching====
	*Teacher and Student enter combat.		*Teacher and Student enter combat.

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2016-08-01T19:33:27Z

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
			*Manipulated creatures do not count towards an areas creature limit, and do not negatively impact creature spawn. <ref>[[Post:Small Manipulate-Related Update - 06/26/2016 - 16:49]]</ref>
	*More than one Empath can manipulate the same creature at once. This will cause the creature to be friendly to both Empaths, and will teach empathy to both (if each Empath would otherwise learn from that creature.)		*More than one Empath can manipulate the same creature at once. This will cause the creature to be friendly to both Empaths, and will teach empathy to both (if each Empath would otherwise learn from that creature.)
	*Once successful, the manipulation will remain active for several minutes, or until the creature dies or de-gens. It can be be stopped early with MANIPULATE STOP <creature/all/everything>		*Once successful, the manipulation will remain active for several minutes, or until the creature dies or de-gens. It can be be stopped early with MANIPULATE STOP <creature/all/everything>
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	*Manipulation has a generous teaching range compared to similar abilities at mid and high ranks. Prior to 100 Empathy ranks the teaching range is not as generous.		*Manipulation has a generous teaching range compared to similar abilities at mid and high ranks. Prior to 100 Empathy ranks the teaching range is not as generous.

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Factors in the success of manipulation

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	*'''Concentration''': ability to initiate and maintain the manipulation link		*'''Concentration''': ability to initiate and maintain the manipulation link
	*'''Empathy skill''': determines which creatures you can manipulate		*'''Empathy skill''': determines which creatures you can manipulate
	*[[Charisma]]		*[[Charisma]]: Assists in manipulating creatures a minor amount.
	*'''Type of creature''': The undead cannot be manipulated. Evil or cursed creatures can sometimes be manipulated.		*'''Type of creature''': The undead cannot be manipulated. Evil or cursed creatures can sometimes be manipulated.

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	*'''Concentration''': ability to initiate and maintain the manipulation link		*'''Concentration''': ability to initiate and maintain the manipulation link
	*'''Empathy skill''': determines which creatures you can manipulate		*'''Empathy skill''': determines which creatures you can manipulate
			*[[Charisma]]
	*'''Magic ability''' (average or raw?): used to overcome the creature's magic resistance
	*'''Creature's Magic Resistance'''
	*[[Stats]] ([[Intelligence]], [[Charisma]], and possibly others)
	*'''Type of creature''': The undead cannot be manipulated. Evil or cursed creatures can sometimes be manipulated.		*'''Type of creature''': The undead cannot be manipulated. Evil or cursed creatures can sometimes be manipulated.

ISHARON at 04:03, 15 July 2015

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	'''Manipulation''' is an [[guild association is::Empath\|Empath guild]] ability which causes most [[:Category:~~Bestiary~~\|critters]] to regard the Empath as a friend or non-threat. Influenced creatures will cease most hostile actions towards the Empath, and may even attack other creatures. Evil or undead creatures, on the other hand, will become enraged and focus on the Empath as an enemy.		'''Manipulation''' is an [[guild association is::Empath\|Empath guild]] ability which causes most [[:Category:Hunting_ladders\|critters]] to regard the Empath as a friend or non-threat. Influenced creatures will cease most hostile actions towards the Empath, and may even attack other creatures. Evil or undead creatures, on the other hand, will become enraged and focus on the Empath as an enemy.

	==History==		==History==

CARAAMON at 16:07, 2 February 2015

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ABSOLON at 09:41, 25 December 2014

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	For several weeks, Empaths began receiving visions of various things whenever they entered the dying state: the back of a turtle, the feeling of tossing waves, an oddly shifting figure moving toward them with concern. These visions culminated in Empaths being called to the island of [[Aesry]] where they met [[Trylaine]], who was one of the [[First Empaths]]. Trylaine taught the ability to several of the Empaths that arrived and taught them how they may pass the ability along to others.		For several weeks, Empaths began receiving visions of various things whenever they entered the dying state: the back of a turtle, the feeling of tossing waves, an oddly shifting figure moving toward them with concern. These visions culminated in Empaths being called to the island of [[Aesry]] where they met [[Trylaine]], who was one of the [[First Empaths]]. Trylaine taught the ability to several of the Empaths that arrived and taught them how they may pass the ability along to others.

	==Learning to ~~Manipulate~~==		==Learning to manipulate==
	The manipulate ability must be taught by a fellow player Empath who is able to teach it. (In the Platnium and Fallen instances of the game this ability can be learned from the NPC [[Nadigo]].)<br>		The manipulate ability must be taught by a fellow player Empath who is able to teach it. (In the Platnium and Fallen instances of the game this ability can be learned from the NPC [[Nadigo]].)<br>
	====Requirements====		====Requirements====
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	*Must be an Empath.		*Must be an Empath.
	*Must have at least 50 ranks of effective [[Empathy skill\|Empathy]] (can be boosted via a <tt>[[Link_ability\|LINK]]</tt>, [[Constellation Jewelry]], or any other Empathy booster).		*Must have at least 50 ranks of effective [[Empathy skill\|Empathy]] (can be boosted via a <tt>[[Link_ability\|LINK]]</tt>, [[Constellation Jewelry]], or any other Empathy booster).
	====Syntax for ~~Teaching~~====		====Syntax for teaching====
	*Teacher and Student enter combat.		*Teacher and Student enter combat.
	*Teacher: {{com\|MANIPULATE}} <tt>FRIENDSHIP <STUDENT></tt>		*Teacher: {{com\|MANIPULATE}} <tt>FRIENDSHIP <STUDENT></tt>
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	Student: You suddenly grasp what {teacher} has done and comprehend the general method whereby you might be able to manipulate friendship yourself.		Student: You suddenly grasp what {teacher} has done and comprehend the general method whereby you might be able to manipulate friendship yourself.

	==How to ~~Manipulate~~==		==How to manipulate==
	The syntax is <tt>MANIPULATE FRIENDSHIP <CREATURE></tt>.<br>		The syntax is <tt>MANIPULATE FRIENDSHIP <CREATURE></tt>.<br>
	<br> There are several possible outcomes:<br>		<br> There are several possible outcomes:<br>
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	====What ~~Can~~ be ~~Manipulated~~====		====What can be manipulated====
	In general, only combat creatures can be manipulated. Creatures such as familiars and shadowlings, which are not part of the normal combat system, cannot be manipulated. NPCs such as guards, shopkeepers, and guild leaders cannot be manipulated.		In general, only combat creatures can be manipulated. Creatures such as familiars and shadowlings, which are not part of the normal combat system, cannot be manipulated. NPCs such as guards, shopkeepers, and guild leaders cannot be manipulated.

	Constructs cannot be manipulated due to lacking a life essence. Similarly, undead cannot be manipulated due to the corruption of their life essence.		Constructs cannot be manipulated due to lacking a life essence. Similarly, undead cannot be manipulated due to the corruption of their life essence.

	==Factors in the ~~Success~~ of ~~Manipulation~~==		==Factors in the success of manipulation==
	*'''Concentration''': ability to initiate and maintain the manipulation link		*'''Concentration''': ability to initiate and maintain the manipulation link
	*'''Empathy skill''': determines which creatures you can manipulate		*'''Empathy skill''': determines which creatures you can manipulate
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	*'''Type of creature''': The undead cannot be manipulated. Evil or cursed creatures can sometimes be manipulated.		*'''Type of creature''': The undead cannot be manipulated. Evil or cursed creatures can sometimes be manipulated.

	==Empathy ~~Hard~~ ~~Caps~~==		==Empathy hard caps==

	You can learn a decent amount of [[Empathy skill\|Empathy]] from manipulating a creature, provided that there is some challenge. (The amount of experience is somewhere between health-walking and healing.) If your empathy ''grossly'' exceeds the combats of the thing you're manipulating, the act will not be sufficiently challenging to teach empathy. The range is very generous compared to other skills such as weapons or armor.<br>		You can learn a decent amount of [[Empathy skill\|Empathy]] from manipulating a creature, provided that there is some challenge. (The amount of experience is somewhere between health-walking and healing.) If your empathy ''grossly'' exceeds the combats of the thing you're manipulating, the act will not be sufficiently challenging to teach empathy. The range is very generous compared to other skills such as weapons or armor.<br>
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	:Player reported Empathy caps can be found on individual creature pages in the [[Bestiary_Level_List\|Bestiary]]. These pages should list the skill required to manipulate one and then later two creatures at once as well as the teaching cap. Much of the manipulation data is incomplete due to recent changes to the ability.		:Player reported Empathy caps can be found on individual creature pages in the [[Bestiary_Level_List\|Bestiary]]. These pages should list the skill required to manipulate one and then later two creatures at once as well as the teaching cap. Much of the manipulation data is incomplete due to recent changes to the ability.

	==== 'New' ~~Manipulation~~ ====		==== 'New' manipulation ====
	In 2011, the manipulate ability received significant changes from its original form. Returning empaths will find the updates have made the ability more user friendly and useful.		In 2011, the manipulate ability received significant changes from its original form. Returning empaths will find the updates have made the ability more user friendly and useful.

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