RandomBand

Current version: 0.4.1 (2nd April 2005)

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Randomband 0.4.1 (2nd April 2005)

System / Comments Compiled by Size Date

Source code Kenneth Strom 1787 kByte 2nd April 2005

Windows Kenneth Strom 2276 kByte 17th April 2005

Randomband 0.3.3 (22nd May 2003)

System / Comments Compiled by Size Date

RISC OS Antony Sidwell 1030 KByte 25th July 2003

Randomband 0.3.0 (15th March 2003)

System / Comments Compiled by Size Date

Amiga (Mirror) Bablos 1052 kByte 15th March 2003

Mac (PPC) (Mirror) Scot Meyer 1535 kByte 20th March 2003

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About this variant (written by Kenneth Strom)

RandomBand will have random monsters generated each new game, but that will take a while to implement properly. If you have any ideas, look in the lib\edit directory for the randbase, randtype and r_unique files to see some of what will be used. I am always looking for new ideas to use for random monster generation.

Some of the big changes...

Randarts - No set artifact list, everyone will be a randart.
Glowstones - perma light (shifting radius) and activate for one of numerous ball spells. These were added to make sure that some randart lights were generated.
Chi Warrior / Chi Magic - More of an experiment trying to figure out what was needed to get new magic, and classes working. They are pretty decent fighters and have some very powerful magic, but usually have to rely on fortification in the early game to survive.
Dungeons - Maximum size has been increased, but normal level start small at the top and get bigger as you go down.
Item Durabilty - Still working on this but most is implemented. Basically everything has a value from (J) Junk to (M) Mint. This is pretty much and index of the hit points of the object. Each object has a different value, and you will see deterioration. Artifacts wear out just like normal equipment, but it takes a lot longer. Also, anything with a normal AC value or a +AC value can absorb attack damage. This usually won't stop all of the attack unless you have some really powerfully enchanted items, but it can reduce damage easily. The reduction in damage goes against the durability of the item deteriorating it faster. Digging with a non-digging item can quickly erode the quality of the weapon and end up disintegrating it if used too much. (Note : No way to repair anything exists yet, there will be in future versions.)
Combat - Combat was switched to (# Dice D Dice Sides) + (To D bonuses)
Deadliness now play a more important role of determining chance of critical hits.
Mage Sensing - Works like Warriors normal pseudo sensing but works on potions, wands, staves, scroll, rings and amulets.

Randomband 0.4.1 (2nd April 2005)
System / Comments	Compiled by	Size	Date
Source code	Kenneth Strom	1787 kByte	2nd April 2005

Windows	Kenneth Strom	2276 kByte	17th April 2005


Randomband 0.3.3 (22nd May 2003)
System / Comments	Compiled by	Size	Date
RISC OS	Antony Sidwell	1030 KByte	25th July 2003


Randomband 0.3.0 (15th March 2003)
System / Comments	Compiled by	Size	Date
Amiga (Mirror)	Bablos	1052 kByte	15th March 2003

Mac (PPC) (Mirror)	Scot Meyer	1535 kByte	20th March 2003