IMAWAL - Revision history

Personman at 06:17, 14 January 2021

2021-01-14T06:17:20Z

Choongmyoung: /* Strategy */

2018-07-29T16:25:28Z

‎Strategy

Choongmyoung: /* Strategy */

2018-07-29T15:19:12Z

‎Strategy

Zayyeh at 10:21, 18 February 2016

2016-02-18T10:21:01Z

Tinker: /* Complex Mechanics */ Confirmed interaction with Mystic Balance

2016-02-17T20:02:33Z

‎Complex Mechanics: Confirmed interaction with Mystic Balance

Tinker: re-wrote section, correcting outdated mechanics references

2016-02-17T19:27:23Z

re-wrote section, correcting outdated mechanics references

Tinker: /* Complex Mechanics */ Added an example as the last paragraph to elaborate the math.

2014-10-29T11:54:58Z

‎Complex Mechanics: Added an example as the last paragraph to elaborate the math.

Gakato: alphapages should have the note that they are about the alpha game, not the other way round

2014-04-09T16:46:23Z

alphapages should have the note that they are about the alpha game, not the other way round

Darvin: /* Unlocking the glyph */

2013-12-12T00:45:54Z

‎Unlocking the glyph

Darvin: /* Unlocking the glyph */

2013-12-12T00:45:44Z

‎Unlocking the glyph

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 It can be cast on an empty space, spawning a regular wall on that tile. This use only costs 3 Mana Points to cast (unless under the effects of Mystera's Mystic Balance, in which case it costs 5). Note that the spell can only be triggered when the player has 5 or more mana, even if the intention is to cast it on an empty tile. Casting it on empty space won't grant you the XP-bonus, however, and will anger Binlor.
-If cast on any monster (including plants and other monsters with {{t|No Experience}}), it will turn that monster into a statue, and provide the {{t|Experience Boost}} player buff (the next XP-valuable monster the player kills will receive an +50% XP bonus to the monster's base XP value, and the regular Bonus XP from killing a higher-level monster). Petrifying enemies does not count as a kill and rewards you 0 XP. Statues are similar to normal walls; the player cannot pass through them and they can be destroyed by anything that destroys normal walls, such as {{s|ENDISWAL}}, {{s|PISORF}}, or knockback.
+If cast on any monster (including plants and other monsters with {{t|No Experience}}), it will turn that monster into a statue, and provide the {{t|Experience Boost}} player buff (the next XP-valuable monster the player kills will receive an +50% XP bonus to the monster's base XP value, and the regular Bonus XP from killing a higher-level monster). This bonus does not stack. Petrifying enemies does not count as a kill and rewards you 0 XP. Statues are similar to normal walls; the player cannot pass through them and they can be destroyed by anything that destroys normal walls, such as {{s|ENDISWAL}}, {{s|PISORF}}, or knockback.
 If cast on an XP-valuable monster, it will have the following extra effects:

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 Generally, the glyph should be used sparingly if there are no non-XP-valuable monsters , as removing too much popcorn can leave players at a disadvantage later on. It is also very easy to block off sections of the map by petrifying enemies in hallways and tight spaces.
-One advanced strategy of gaining XP is a level-up catapult with IMAWAL. Casting IMAWAL on a slowed enemy is one of the only few ways to gain XP for non-goblins. Normally it requires to kill an enemy to level up which means getting IMAWAL XP bonus is difficult for a level catapult assisted big hunt. But if you can make your XP bar just 1 short of level-up, you can use IMAWAL to level up and fully gain the juicy +50% bonus.
+One advanced strategy of gaining XP is a level-up catapult with '''IMAWAL'''. Casting IMAWAL on a slowed enemy is one of the only few ways to gain XP for non-goblins without killing monsters. Normally it requires to kill an enemy to level up which means getting IMAWAL XP bonus is difficult for a level catapult assisted big hunt. But if you can make your XP bar just 1 short of level-up, you can use IMAWAL to level up and fully gain the juicy +50% bonus.
 '''IMAWAL''' is also one of the few ways to gain piety with {{g|The_Earthmother}}. Since all of her boons spawn plants, you can petrify them for piety. While petrifying plants only gives you half the piety, it allows you to save your popcorn.

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	Generally, the glyph should be used sparingly if there are no non-XP-valuable monsters , as removing too much popcorn can leave players at a disadvantage later on. It is also very easy to block off sections of the map by petrifying enemies in hallways and tight spaces.		Generally, the glyph should be used sparingly if there are no non-XP-valuable monsters , as removing too much popcorn can leave players at a disadvantage later on. It is also very easy to block off sections of the map by petrifying enemies in hallways and tight spaces.
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		+	One advanced strategy of gaining XP is a level-up catapult with IMAWAL. Casting IMAWAL on a slowed enemy is one of the only few ways to gain XP for non-goblins. Normally it requires to kill an enemy to level up which means getting IMAWAL XP bonus is difficult for a level catapult assisted big hunt. But if you can make your XP bar just 1 short of level-up, you can use IMAWAL to level up and fully gain the juicy +50% bonus.

	'''IMAWAL''' is also one of the few ways to gain piety with {{g\|The_Earthmother}}. Since all of her boons spawn plants, you can petrify them for piety. While petrifying plants only gives you half the piety, it allows you to save your popcorn.		'''IMAWAL''' is also one of the few ways to gain piety with {{g\|The_Earthmother}}. Since all of her boons spawn plants, you can petrify them for piety. While petrifying plants only gives you half the piety, it allows you to save your popcorn.

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 {{{tpl|GlyphInfobox}}}
 |Name=IMAWAL
 |ManaCost=5
 |Effects=

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 IMAWAL cannot be cast on bosses or mini-bosses (for example the monsters in the towers of Gaan-Telet).
-It can be cast on an empty space, spawning a regular wall on that tile. This use refunds 2 Mana Points (unless under the effects of Mystera's Mystic Balance). (verification needed)  Casting it on empty space won't grant you the XP-bonus, however, and will anger Binlor.
+It can be cast on an empty space, spawning a regular wall on that tile. This use only costs 3 Mana Points to cast (unless under the effects of Mystera's Mystic Balance, in which case it costs 5). Note that the spell can only be triggered when the player has 5 or more mana, even if the intention is to cast it on an empty tile. Casting it on empty space won't grant you the XP-bonus, however, and will anger Binlor.
 If cast on any monster (including plants and other monsters with {{t|No Experience}}), it will turn that monster into a statue, and provide the {{t|Experience Boost}} player buff (the next XP-valuable monster the player kills will receive an +50% XP bonus to the monster's base XP value, and the regular Bonus XP from killing a higher-level monster). Petrifying enemies does not count as a kill and rewards you 0 XP. Statues are similar to normal walls; the player cannot pass through them and they can be destroyed by anything that destroys normal walls, such as {{s|ENDISWAL}}, {{s|PISORF}}, or knockback.

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 == Complex Mechanics ==
-Statues are similar to normal walls; the player cannot pass through them and they can be destroyed by anything that destroys normal walls, such as {{s|ENDISWAL}}, {{s|PISORF}}, or knockback. Stone Statues leave a pile of 1 gold under them, that can only be retrieved upon destruction of the statue.
+IMAWAL cannot be cast on bosses or mini-bosses (for example the monsters in the towers of Gaan-Telet).
-Petrifying enemies does not count as a kill and rewards you 0 XP, however petrifying slowed enemies will still grant the bonus 1 XP you would have gained from a regular kill.
+It can be cast on an empty space, spawning a regular wall on that tile. This use refunds 2 Mana Points (unless under the effects of Mystera's Mystic Balance). (verification needed)  Casting it on empty space won't grant you the XP-bonus, however, and will anger Binlor.
-Petrifying any enemy or plant it will grant you a '''50% XP bonus''' on your next kill and also '''remove one stack of curse'''. It is also possible to petrify plants or no-experience anemies for these effects.
+If cast on any monster (including plants and other monsters with {{t|No Experience}}), it will turn that monster into a statue, and provide the {{t|Experience Boost}} player buff (the next XP-valuable monster the player kills will receive an +50% XP bonus to the monster's base XP value, and the regular Bonus XP from killing a higher-level monster). Petrifying enemies does not count as a kill and rewards you 0 XP. Statues are similar to normal walls; the player cannot pass through them and they can be destroyed by anything that destroys normal walls, such as {{s|ENDISWAL}}, {{s|PISORF}}, or knockback.
-This bonus applies to the next enemy or plant you kill, regardless of whether it is XP valuable, meaning that it is possible to waste this bonus. This bonus is the last multiplier in XP calculations and applies to any additional XP from the slow effect or for killing an enemy above your level.
+If cast on an XP-valuable monster, it will have the following extra effects:
-ie. Total XP = (Standard XP + any bonus XP) * 1.5
+The XP bonus applies to the next XP-valuable enemy you kill, however is used up even if the bonus is zero (i.e. killing a Level 1 monster). This bonus comes after the Bonus XP received due to killing a higher-level monster, however does not multiply the flat XP bonus from Learning or Slow.
-It is possible to cast '''IMAWAL''' on empty space, spawning a regular wall. Casting it on empty space won't grant you the XP-bonus, however, and will anger Binlor.
+ie. Total XP = (Standard XP + level-difference bonus XP) * 1.5 + other bonus XP (learning, slow)
-'''Example:''' Assume that a Level 2 hero kills a slowed Level 5 monster, just after having cast IMAWAL on something. He would gain a total of 21 experience points: 5 regular experience thanks to the monster's level; 8 bonus experience for the level difference; 1 bonus experience because of the slow; plus another 7 bonus experience thanks to the petrification, calculated as 50% of (5+8+1).
+'''Example:''' Assume that a Level 2 hero kills a slowed Level 5 monster, just after having cast IMAWAL on a monster. He would gain a total of 20 experience points: 5 regular experience thanks to the monster's level; 8 bonus experience for the level difference; 6 bonus experience thanks to the petrification, calculated as 50% of (5+8); and another 1 bonus experience because of the slow.
 == Unlocking the glyph ==

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	It is possible to cast '''IMAWAL''' on empty space, spawning a regular wall. Casting it on empty space won't grant you the XP-bonus, however, and will anger Binlor.		It is possible to cast '''IMAWAL''' on empty space, spawning a regular wall. Casting it on empty space won't grant you the XP-bonus, however, and will anger Binlor.

		+	'''Example:''' Assume that a Level 2 hero kills a slowed Level 5 monster, just after having cast IMAWAL on something. He would gain a total of 21 experience points: 5 regular experience thanks to the monster's level; 8 bonus experience for the level difference; 1 bonus experience because of the slow; plus another 7 bonus experience thanks to the petrification, calculated as 50% of (5+8+1).

	== Unlocking the glyph ==		== Unlocking the glyph ==

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 {{{tpl|GlyphInfobox}}}
 |Name=IMAWAL

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 The '''IMAWAL''' glyph starts unlocked.
-A free IMAWAL glyph is provided when you worship the {{g|Earthmother}}. It will not spawn if you convert to Earthmother from another god.
+A free IMAWAL glyph is provided when you worship the {{g|The Earthmother}}. It will not spawn if you convert to Earthmother from another god.
 == Strategy ==