Design Overview
Entry Last Update:
March 28, 2026
Source Doc:
work_in_progress/general/skills/identify_weapon_quality_system.md
Tier:
wip
Last Synced:
March 28, 2026
Summary: Identify Weapon Quality reports estimated forged value, weight, and repair status for weapon items.
Notes:
Resolution scales from skill plus INT/PER against item complexity, with better margin reducing estimate error.
Expected output retains legacy identify sentence format used in logs and manuals.
Delay target is 10-20s with one use gain per valid identify action.
Player Overview
Description: Ability which allows the user to learn the value of Weapons and whether they have been repaired or not
Who Can Learn It: Everyone
What It is Supposed to Do: Detect the value of Weapons and if they've been repaired
What it Does: Estimates the value of the Weapon and detects if it's been repaired
Activation: Identify (Weapon)
Usefulness (Low Levels): Often gives a wrong estimate of the value, but correct on repaired or not
Usefulness (Mid Levels): Often gives a wrong estimate of the value, but correct on repaired or not
Usefulness (High Levels): Always gives a correct estimate of the value, correct on repaired or not
How to Practice: Grab some Weapon and identify it over and over. Experience is only gained for correct estimate.
Tips: Often a useful skill to practice while talking or waiting for something
Unconfirmed Rumors (May or May Not Be True): None
Notes:
(May or May Not Be True): Puts you in delay for 30 seconds
ID Weapons