• darth_tiktaalik@lemmy.mlOP
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    11 months ago

    An important aspect of roguelikes is simply to know what you have. The colored potions, scrolls and rings all get their effects randomized at the start of every new game and identifying them is huge for your survivability.

    It’s best if you can identify items without using them first, I use the alchemy pots to transform identify scrolls into the version that randomly identifies four at a time for this reason.

    Also, use the feature that lets you identify hidden doors on at least the walls of a floor’s entrance and exit, hidden rooms can contain valuables like potions.

    Every region(themed set of five floors) has a total of three scrolls of upgrade and two potions of strength, make sure to get these before the bosses on the fifth floor of the region.

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      11 months ago

      An update, I’ve managed to make it to the 4th floor and feel like I somewhat know what I’m trying to do now. Previously I walked around and died, now I feel like I have an aim. I’ll keep playing and hopefully get better 🙂

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      11 months ago

      oh, and region one never has hidden rooms on the first floor so don’t use turns searching for those until the second floor of a new run.

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        11 months ago

        Thanks for the help! I’m gonna save your comment and give it another go when I gt a chance, because your tips made me realise I don’t even understand what it is I’m supposed to be trying to do. I just fumble around trying not to die.