Errata (r52)

[Rhialto]

Just a few minor things I noticed, to help with the next release.
Will post more if I find any.

p. 11 - the sample character has no hitpoints

p. 39 - shield spell has no duration

p. 48 - doppelganger lists damage as d12 + special but has no special attack listed in the description

p. 50 - of all the dragons, only black dragon have listed their breath weapon under attack and damage

p. 103 - vorpal sword text
... if the number needed to hit is exceeded by 2 points, or is a natural 18 to 20, the sword has cut off the head of the foe.
should probably be
... if the number needed to hit is exceeded by 2 points, or the die roll is a natural 18 to 20, the sword has cut off the head of the foe.
as for the sword of sharpness

p. 131 - the healing ability for intelligent swords is listed as
1 point/6 turns or 6 points/day
in the table and as
7 points per day at a rate of 1 point per combat round
in the main text

[Rhialto]

p. 47 - crocodile is listed as having AC 15, which seems a bit wimpy.

[TomT11]

On the 6th level Magic-User spell list, four spells are missing (they are included in the spell descriptions, just not on the master list on page 21). Any chance of getting a revised PDF with the list updated?

Missing 6th level spells:

Stone to Flesh
Reincarnation
Projected Image
Repulsion

[Solomoriah]

Well, you've found an error. Congrats!

I'll get a new release together sometime... there's not that much that needs to be updated, so I haven't been rushing it at all.

[NewbieSalmon]

Instead of creating another thread, I'll just ask my questions here. I don't mean to derail.

- On page 2(6), depending on the INT score, you have a minimum and maximum amount of spells that you can memorize per spell level (Just a side note, but I think it would cause less confusion if the sentence is: "Again, per spell level"). Given that, is an M-U forced to memorize a number of spells to satisfy the MIN value? Doesn't sound right to me. I suppose you can fill it with Magic Missile and what not, practically mitigating the MIN value positively, which is its purpose, but I would like to know the design decision behind this.

- Throughout the book, the "Level" of a magic caster is designated as "Level of ability". Am I missing something? I can't wrap my head around why it can't just say "Level", cause "Spell Level" and plain "Level" is clearly segregated into different terms.

[Solomoriah]

Instead of creating another thread, I'll just ask my questions here. I don't mean to derail.

- On page 2(6), depending on the INT score, you have a minimum and maximum amount of spells that you can memorize per spell level (Just a side note, but I think it would cause less confusion if the sentence is: "Again, per spell level"). Given that, is an M-U forced to memorize a number of spells to satisfy the MIN value? Doesn't sound right to me. I suppose you can fill it with Magic Missile and what not, practically mitigating the MIN value positively, which is its purpose, but I would like to know the design decision behind this.

Learn, not memorize. Go back to the back of the book and read Acquisition of Spells starting on page 133.

- Throughout the book, the "Level" of a magic caster is designated as "Level of ability". Am I missing something? I can't wrap my head around why it can't just say "Level", cause "Spell Level" and plain "Level" is clearly segregated into different terms.

It's a traditional form of expression. Understand, Iron Falcon is far more "traditional" than Basic Fantasy.

[NewbieSalmon]

Learn, not memorize. Go back to the back of the book and read Acquisition of Spells starting on page 133.

I see. I've got it all mixed up. Nonetheless, doesn't it still mean that the minimum number forces the user to attempt learning/knowing that amount of spell levels? Practically though, this never happens, as you'd want to have as much as you can.

[Solomoriah]

No "forcing" to it.

If you're using the extended spell lists interpretation, then each time a magic-user gains access to a new level of spells, the player rolls for each and every spell in the list, as explained in the section I pointed you to. If you're using limited spell lists, they roll when they find or buy access to a new spell, and only after trying all spells (or meeting the maximum) do you allow rerolling (if the minimum isn't met).

[starmonkey]

Reading through IF at the moment. It's enjoyably concise!

P2) "Intelligence is the prime requisite of magic-users. It includes general knowledge, memory, learning, and creating ability."

Should that be "creative ability" instead?

[Solomoriah]

Probably. Good catch!