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== Basic Information ==
*New questions
=== # What is Over? ===
# questions with more information or changed answers
Over is a roguelike roleplaying game. Roguelike games are similar to other  
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Section 1. Basic Information  
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#1.1: What is Over?  
A: Over is a roguelike roleplaying game. Roguelike games are similar to other  
rpgs except for the fact that you only control one person instead of a party.  
rpgs except for the fact that you only control one person instead of a party.  
Roguelike games also do not have excellent graphics and more energy is devoted  
Roguelike games also do not have excellent graphics and more energy is devoted  
to the story.  Over probably has the best graphics of all the other Rougelike  
to the story.  Over probably has the best graphics of all the other Rougelike  
games. Roguelike games also tend to be free.:)   
games. Roguelike games also tend to be free.:)   


1.1.1: What is the latest version of Over?  
==== What is the latest version of Over? ====
A: The latest version of Over is version 0.09  
The latest version of Over is version 0.09  


#1.1.2: What are the Over websites?  
==== # What are the Over websites? ====
A: You can find the latest version of the FAQ at  
You can find the latest version of the FAQ at http://members.aol.com/TDavis3407/over.html  
http://members.aol.com/TDavis3407/over.html  


The official over website is at http://crash.ihug.co.nz/~jbarrow  
The official over website is at http://crash.ihug.co.nz/~jbarrow  
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where you can send suggestions about over.  
where you can send suggestions about over.  


1.2: Where can I participate in discussions about Over?  
=== Where can I participate in discussions about Over? ===
A: The newsgroup rec.games.rougelike.misc. If you want the OVER maintainer to  
The newsgroup rec.games.rougelike.misc. If you want the OVER maintainer to  
read those posts.  You should email it to him also.  I've found that he usually  
read those posts.  You should email it to him also.  I've found that he usually  
responds to questions within a day.  
responds to questions within a day.  


1.3:  How come I never get any updates any more for that email listing I joined  
=== How come I never get any updates any more for that email listing I joined off of Jeff Barrow's homepage? ===
off of Jeff Barrow's homepage?  
Jeff Barrow lost that list.  I'm not sure if it's still up.  Updates from  
A:  Jeff Barrow lost that list.  I'm not sure if it's still up.  Updates from  
now on will most likely be posted on the roguelike homepage and the  
now on will most likely be posted on the roguelike homepage and the  
rec.roguelike.misc newsgroup.  
rec.roguelike.misc newsgroup.  


#1.4:  Is development for Over still active?  
=== # Is development for Over still active? ===
A:  It's been Over a year since the game has been updated. Jeff has said that  
It's been Over a year since the game has been updated. Jeff has said that  
he is still working on the game.  Hopefully, the web page will be updated soon  
he is still working on the game.  Hopefully, the web page will be updated soon  
as to give people a sign.  
as to give people a sign.  


1.5: Wizards suck! What's the point of using them?  
=== Wizards suck! What's the point of using them? ===
A: The designer intended to give Wizards a random assortment of scrolls and  
The designer intended to give Wizards a random assortment of scrolls and  
potions but forgot(again).  I reminded him this time so he shouldn't forget.  
potions but forgot(again).  I reminded him this time so he shouldn't forget.  
Also, Wizards start out with the highest intelligence in the game which  
Also, Wizards start out with the highest intelligence in the game which  
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helps offset their initial weaknesses.  
helps offset their initial weaknesses.  


1.6.1: How come if I drink a potion twice it doesn't have the same effect?  
=== Item related questions ===
A: Some potions have the same color. Jeff probably did this so you couldn't  
==== How come if I drink a potion twice it doesn't have the same effect? ====
Some potions have the same color. Jeff probably did this so you couldn't  
just write down what the potion did and avoid it if the effects were bad or  
just write down what the potion did and avoid it if the effects were bad or  
drink it again if the effects were good.  If you want to know what will happen  
drink it again if the effects were good.  If you want to know what will happen  
when you drink a potion you'll have to identify it.  
when you drink a potion you'll have to identify it.  


1.6.2: How come there are so many items in over?  
==== How come there are so many items in over? ====
A:  Lots of items never hurts.  Also a the different character classes have  
Lots of items never hurts.  Also a the different character classes have  
their tools of the trade, which all have to be included. Variety
their tools of the trade, which all have to be included.


1.7.1: Who should I email if I have any questions or comments for the FAQ?  
=== Maintainers ===
A: TDavis3...@aol.com  
==== Who should I email if I have any questions or comments for the FAQ? ====
TDavis3407@aol.com  


1.7.2: Who is the Over maintainer?  
==== Who is the Over maintainer? ====
A: His name is Jeff and is email address is jbar...@ihug.co.nz.  
His name is Jeff and is email address is jbarrow@ihug.co.nz.  


1.7.3:  What about that other guy who maintains the unofficial web page?  
==== What about that other guy who maintains the unofficial web page? ====
A:  Halom...@aol.com  
Halomist@aol.com  


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== Strategy Information ==
2. Strategy Information  
=== What kind of information is in the Strategy section? ===
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Currently there is a listing of the character classes and their advantages.  
 
2.1: What kind of information is in the Strategy section?  
A: Currently there is a listing of the character classes and their advantages.  
There are also strategies to keep yourself alive.  These strategies may contain  
There are also strategies to keep yourself alive.  These strategies may contain  
vague references to specific levels.  If you don't want to know that  
vague references to specific levels.  If you don't want to know that  
information turn back now.  It only gets worse.  
information turn back now.  It only gets worse.  


2.2: How can I keep myself alive?  
=== How can I keep myself alive? ===
A: When you start out you get 8 hitpoints. Here's a tactic that will help you  
When you start out you get 8 hitpoints. Here's a tactic that will help you  
survive. Whenever you are surronded by tons of enemies use a teleport scroll  
survive. Whenever you are surronded by tons of enemies use a teleport scroll  
and pray you teleport to an area with less monsters. This has actually saved  
and pray you teleport to an area with less monsters. This has actually saved  
my live. The last game I tried this tactic in my character advanced to level  
my live. The last game I tried this tactic in my character advanced to level 7.  
7.  


2.3:  What are some basic strategies?  
=== What are some basic strategies? ===
A:  Wait for monsters to come to you.   Rabbits and rats will not come  
Wait for monsters to come to you. Rabbits and rats will not come  
torwards you.  Always kill the harder monster first if you're surronded. In  
torwards you.  Always kill the harder monster first if you're surronded. In  
deep levels you will get surronded by lots of large monsters.  On deeper levels  
deep levels you will get surronded by lots of large monsters.  On deeper levels  
more important to have a higher AC than WC. Try to get it to 22-26 so they  
more important to have a higher AC than WC. Try to get it to 22-26 so they  
don't hit as much while you whack them with your one-handed weapon.  
don't hit as much while you whack them with your one-handed weapon.  


2.4: What classes are there in Over?  
=== What classes are there in Over? ===
A:  You can choose from Madman, Caveman, Ninja, Fighter, Barbarian, Wizard,  
You can choose from Madman, Caveman, Ninja, Fighter, Barbarian, Wizard,  
Medic, Cleric, Jester, and Spy.  
Medic, Cleric, Jester, and Spy.  


2.5:  I'm doing great. Unfortunately on one level I faced an item lull. And  
=== I'm doing great. Unfortunately on one level I faced an item lull. ===
now I'm worried that I won't be able to face the monsters on the next level  
... And now I'm worried that I won't be able to face the monsters on the next level without the necessary items?
without the necessary items?  
 
A:  Well you have two choices you can either pray that at the next level you  
Well you have two choices you can either pray that at the next level you  
don't climb the stairs next to a horde of monsters or you can spend sometime  
don't climb the stairs next to a horde of monsters or you can spend sometime  
whacking at creatures on the level you're at. I suggest you do both.  
whacking at creatures on the level you're at. I suggest you do both.  
2.6: What advantages are there for the various classes?  
 
Note:  Starting AC and WC values are the values that you get with the  
=== What advantages are there for the various classes? ===
preequiped items.  
Note:  Starting AC and WC values are the values that you get with the preequiped items.  
A: Cleric  
 
Strength 8  
* Cleric  
Intelligence 14  
:Strength 8  
Dexterity 8  
:Intelligence 14  
Mace  
:Dexterity 8  
Softleather  
:Mace  
Starting WC: 6  
:Softleather  
Starting AC: 2  
:Starting WC: 6  
:Starting AC: 2  
Strategy:  Clerics have the second highest intelligence.  They are fairly  
Strategy:  Clerics have the second highest intelligence.  They are fairly  
strong and fast.  They're low AC at the beginning might prove to be a problem.  
strong and fast.  They're low AC at the beginning might prove to be a problem.  
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their intelligence you should try to drink just about every potion you find.  
their intelligence you should try to drink just about every potion you find.  


Caveman  
* Caveman  
Strength 18  
:Strength 18  
Intelligence 3  
:Intelligence 3  
Dexterity 9  
:Dexterity 9  
Rock  
:Rock  
Large Club  
:Large Club  
Starting WC: 6  
:Starting WC: 6  
Starting AC: 0  
:Starting AC: 0  
Strategies:  Cavemen have the lowest intelligence.  You will want to avoid  
Strategies:  Cavemen have the lowest intelligence.  You will want to avoid  
drinking potions until around level 5 or 6 where you need to start taking  
drinking potions until around level 5 or 6 where you need to start taking  
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Get decent armor fast.  
Get decent armor fast.  


Spy  
* Spy  
Strength 8  
:Strength 8  
Intelligence 10  
:Intelligence 10  
Dexterity 13  
:Dexterity 13  
Dirk  
:Dirk  
Trenchcoat  
:Trenchcoat  
Buckler  
:Buckler  
Starting WC: 4  
:Starting WC: 4  
Starting AC: 3  
:Starting AC: 3  
Strategies:  Spys have the highest total stat points 8 + 13 + 10 = 31.  
Strategies:  Spies have the highest total stat points 8 + 13 + 10 = 31.  
Everyone else has 30.  The also have the second highest dexterity by only one  
Everyone else has 30.  The also have the second highest dexterity by only one  
point.  And a decent intelligence.  And very respectable items.  I think that  
point.  And a decent intelligence.  And very respectable items.  I think that  
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as I can see.  
as I can see.  


Jester  
* Jester  
Strength 8  
:Strength 8  
Intelligence 8  
:Intelligence 8  
Dexterity 14  
:Dexterity 14  
Stick  
:Stick  
Jester Suit  
:Jester Suit  
Jester Cap  
:Jester Cap  
Starting WC: 1  
:Starting WC: 1  
Starting AC: 2  
:Starting AC: 2  
Strategies:  Jesters have the best dexterity.  Dexterity is the best stat IMHO.  
Strategies:  Jesters have the best dexterity.  Dexterity is the best stat IMHO.  
Becuase it is both used to determine what you can hit and how well you can  
Becuase it is both used to determine what you can hit and how well you can  
dodge.  Unfortunately it's only one point higher than a spy's.  And they're  
dodge.  Unfortunately it's only one point higher than a spy's.  And they're  
starting equipment is as bad as wizards. Skip this class and if you want to  
starting equipment is as bad as wizards. Skip this class and if you want to  
play with a high dexterity class stick with a spy.  
play with a high dexterity class stick with a spy.  


Medic  
* Medic  
Strength 9  
:Strength 9  
Intelligence 11  
:Intelligence 11  
Dexterity 10  
:Dexterity 10  
Scalpel  
:Scalpel  
Labcoat  
:Labcoat  
Starting WC: 1  
:Starting WC: 1  
Starting AC: 1  
:Starting AC: 1  
Strategies: These guys have the worst starting equipment. And there stats are  
Strategies: These guys have the worst starting equipment. And there stats are  
just about the same as madmen.  Forget about them. If you want a character  
just about the same as madmen.  Forget about them. If you want a character  
that is equal in all three stats play madmen.  
that is equal in all three stats play madmen.  


Wizard  
* Wizard  
Strength 6  
:Strength 6  
Intelligence 18  
:Intelligence 18  
Dexterity 6  
:Dexterity 6  
Dagger  
:Dagger  
Cloth Armor  
:Cloth Armor  
Starting AC: 1  
:Starting AC: 1  
Starting WC: 1  
:Starting WC: 1  
Strategies:  Awful starting equipment.  High intelligence.  I reccommend  
Strategies:  Awful starting equipment.  High intelligence.  I reccommend  
skipping this class and playing clerics.  Clerics have lower intelligence but  
skipping this class and playing clerics.  Clerics have lower intelligence but  
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on par with the wizard.  
on par with the wizard.  


Fighter  
* Fighter  
Strength 14  
:Strength 14  
Intelligence 8  
:Intelligence 8  
Dexterity 8  
:Dexterity 8  
Longsword  
:Longsword  
Ring Mail  
:Ring Mail  
Small Shield  
:Small Shield  
Starting WC: 8  
:Starting WC: 8  
Starting AC: 7  
:Starting AC: 7  
Strategies:  Fighters have the best starting equipment.  And the second highest  
Strategies:  Fighters have the best starting equipment.  And the second highest  
strength.  These guys are good until you want to star drinking potions and then  
strength.  These guys are good until you want to star drinking potions and then  
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the beginning but get harder as the game progresses.  
the beginning but get harder as the game progresses.  


Barbarian  
* Barbarian  
Strength 14  
:Strength 14  
Intelligence 6  
:Intelligence 6  
Dexterity 10  
:Dexterity 10  
Waraxe  
:Waraxe  
Softleather  
:Softleather  
Starting WC: 6  
:Starting WC: 6  
Starting AC: 1  
:Starting AC: 1  
Strategies:  These guys are more war like fighters with less intelligence and  
Strategies:  These guys are more war like fighters with less intelligence and  
less equipment.  They make up for it with higher dexterity.  They feel the same  
less equipment.  They make up for it with higher dexterity.  They feel the same  
as fighters except it's even harder for them than fighters later in the game.  
as fighters except it's even harder for them than fighters later in the game.  


Madman  
* Madman  
Strength 10  
:Strength 10  
Intelligence 10  
:Intelligence 10  
Dexterity 10  
:Dexterity 10  
Breadknife  
:Breadknife  
Rusty Ringmail  
:Rusty Ringmail  
Party hat  
:Party hat  
Starting WC: 3  
:Starting WC: 3  
Starting AC: 5  
:Starting AC: 5  
Strategies:  These guys have balanced stats in all regards and pretty good  
Strategies:  These guys have balanced stats in all regards and pretty good  
equipment.  Excellent class.  
equipment.  Excellent class.  


Ninja  
* Ninja  
Strength 15  
:Strength 15  
Intelligence 5  
:Intelligence 5  
Dexterity 10  
:Dexterity 10  
Ninja Coif  
:Ninja Coif  
Nunchaku  
:Nunchaku  
Starting WC: 8  
:Starting WC: 8  
Starting AC: 6  
:Starting AC: 6  
Strategies:  High strength.  Good dexterity.  Low intelligence.  Rocking stats.  
Strategies:  High strength.  Good dexterity.  Low intelligence.  Rocking stats.  
Good equipment.  Unfortunately, there starting weapon is two handed.  I don't  
Good equipment.  Unfortunately, there starting weapon is two handed.  I don't  
like two handed weapons.  These guys are good for fighting.  As with all  
like two handed weapons.  These guys are good for fighting.  As with all  
fighter classes you will struggle later because of their lack of ability to  
fighter classes you will struggle later because of their lack of ability to  
identify potions well.  
identify potions well.  


2.4.2: Can you give me strategies for the various classes?  
==== Can you give me strategies for the various classes? ====
A:  Yes. There are basically four groups balanced classes(basically equal in  
Yes. There are basically four groups balanced classes (basically equal in  
all three stats), high intelligence, high strength, and high dexterity.  A high  
all three stats), high intelligence, high strength, and high dexterity.  A high  
intelligence class will obviously try to try drink every single potion that  
intelligence class will obviously try to try drink every single potion that  
comes along.  You might lose some stats but eventually(if you can survive)  
comes along.  You might lose some stats but eventually (if you can survive)  
you'll figure out what every potion does.  That's a huge advantage.  High  
you'll figure out what every potion does.  That's a huge advantage.  High  
strength obviously helps in bashing monsters quickly.  You might want to use a  
strength obviously helps in bashing monsters quickly.  You might want to use a  
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still doing small damage now and then.  
still doing small damage now and then.  


2.5:  What are the caluculations for everything in over?  
=== What are the caluculations for everything in over? ===
A:  To hit is a check of your WC against target AC, with modifiers for  
To hit is a check of your WC against target AC, with modifiers for  
randomness, strength & dex and potion effects, damage is the difference in  
randomness, strength & dex and potion effects, damage is the difference in  
the calculation modified by strength.  This is a straight intelligence check -  
the calculation modified by strength.  This is a straight intelligence check -  
A higher intelligence = higher chance of indentifying.  
A higher intelligence = higher chance of indentifying.  


2.6:  Does the weapon type make a difference in any calculations or is WC the  
=== Does the weapon type make a difference in any calculations or is WC the only thing that matters? ===
only thing that matters?  
For the most part (and in 0.08 and earlier) WC is the only important thing  
A:  For the most part (and in 0.08 and earlier) WC is the only important thing  
- however some of the higher WC weapons are 2 handed, so this limits the armour  
- however some of the higher WC weapons are 2 handed, so this limits the armour  
potential.  
potential.  


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== Spoiler Information ==
3. Spoiler Information  
=== # What kind of stuff can I find in spoiler information? ===
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Currently all there is is a listing of the AC and WC of all the normal items  
 
#3.1: What kind of stuff can I find in spoiler information?  
A: Currently all there is is a listing of the AC and WC of all the normal items  
in the game.  If you don't want that information turn back now.  Cheat keys  
in the game.  If you don't want that information turn back now.  Cheat keys  
would be listed here if any existed.  
would be listed here if any existed.  


3.2: What is the WC and AC value of all the standard types of weapons and armor  
=== What is the WC and AC value of all the standard types of weapons and armor in the game? ===
in the game?  
==== WEAPONS ====
A:
<table>
 
<tr><td>ITEM</td><td>WC</td><td>HANDS</td></tr>
WEAPONS            WC     Hands   
<tr><td>Stick</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr>
Stick                     01      01           
<tr><td>Rock</td><td>2</td><td>1</td></tr>
Rock                     02      01     
<tr><td>Cutting Tool</td><td>2</td><td>1</td></tr>
Cutting Tool           02      01
<tr><td>Credit Card</td><td>2</td><td>1</td></tr>
Credit Card           02      01
<tr><td>Bread Knife</td><td>3</td><td>1</td></tr>
Bread Knife           03      01
<tr><td>Scalpel</td><td>3</td><td>1</td></tr>
Scalpel                 03      01
<tr><td>Dagger</td><td>4</td><td>1</td></tr>
Dagger                 04      01
<tr><td>Small Club</td><td>4</td><td>1</td></tr>
Small Club             04      01
<tr><td>Dirk</td><td>4</td><td>1</td></tr>
Dirk                       04      01
<tr><td>BlackJack</td><td>4</td><td>1</td></tr>
Blackjack              04      01
<tr><td>Long Dagger</td><td>5</td><td>1</td></tr>
Long Dagger           05      01
<tr><td>Truncheon</td><td>5</td><td>1</td></tr>
Truncheon             05      01
<tr><td>Mace</td><td>6</td><td>1</td></tr>
Mace                     06      01
<tr><td>Short Sword</td><td>6</td><td>1</td></tr>
Short Sword         06      01
<tr><td>Sai</td><td>6</td><td>1</td></tr>
Sai                         06      01
<tr><td>Spear</td><td>6</td><td>1</td></tr>
Spear                   06      01
<tr><td>Large Club</td><td>6</td><td>2</td></tr>
Large Club             06      02
<tr><td>Whip</td><td>6</td><td>1</td></tr>
Whip                     06      01
<tr><td>Crowbar</td><td>6</td><td>2</td></tr>
Crowbar               06      02
<tr><td>Flail</td><td>7</td><td>1</td></tr>
Flail                       07      01
<tr><td>Iron Rod</td><td>7</td><td>1</td></tr>
Iron Rod                 07      01
<tr><td>Long Sword</td><td>8</td><td>1</td></tr>
Long Sword           08      01
<tr><td>Hammer</td><td>8</td><td>1</td></tr>
Hammer                 08      01
<tr><td>Waraxe</td><td>8</td><td>1</td></tr>
Waraxe               08      01
<tr><td>Wakizashi</td><td>8</td><td>1</td></tr>
Wakizashi             08      01
<tr><td>Nunchaku</td><td>8</td><td>2</td></tr>
Nunckaku              08      02
<tr><td>Morning Star</td><td>8</td><td>1</td></tr>
Morning Star         08      01
<tr><td>War Hammer</td><td>10</td><td>1</td></tr>
Warhammer        10     01
<tr><td>Battle Axe</td><td>10</td><td>2</td></tr>
Battle Axe             10     02
<tr><td>Sabre</td><td>10</td><td>1</td></tr>
Sabre                   10     01
<tr><td>Katana</td><td>10</td><td>2</td></tr>
Katana                   10     02
<tr><td>Trident</td><td>10</td><td>2</td></tr>
Trident                 10     02
<tr><td>Pike</td><td>12</td><td>2</td></tr>
Pike                     12     02
<tr><td>2 Handed Sword</td><td>12</td><td>2</td></tr>
2 Handed Sword 12     02
<tr><td>2 Handed Axe</td><td>14</td><td>2</td></tr>
2 Handed Axe       14     02
<tr><td>2 Handed Hammer</td><td>14</td><td>2</td></tr>
2 Handed Hammer 14     02
</table>
 
==== ARMOUR ====
ARMOUR                   AC  
<table>
Hawaiian Shirt         00
<tr><td>ITEM</td><td>AC</td></tr>
Cloth Armour             01
<tr><td>Hawaiian Shirt</td><td>0</td></tr>
Jester Suit                 01
<tr><td>Cloth Armour</td><td>1</td></tr>
Labcoat                    01
<tr><td>Jester Suit</td><td>1</td></tr>
Suit                         01
<tr><td>Lab Coat</td><td>1</td></tr>
Soft Leather             02
<tr><td>Suit</td><td>1</td></tr>
Trenchcoat               02
<tr><td>Soft Leather</td><td>2</td></tr>
Normal Leather         03
<tr><td>Trenchcoat</td><td>2</td></tr>
Hard Leather             04
<tr><td>Normal Leather</td><td>3</td></tr>
Elf Leather                 05
<tr><td>Hard Leather</td><td>4</td></tr>
Rusty Ringmail           05
<tr><td>Elf Leather</td><td>5</td></tr>
Ring Mail                   06
<tr><td>Rusty Ringmail</td><td>5</td></tr>
Ninja Garb                 06
<tr><td>Ring Mail</td><td>6</td></tr>
BP Vest                   06
<tr><td>Ninja Garb</td><td>6</td></tr>
Scale Armour           07
<tr><td>BP Vest</td><td>6</td></tr>
Chainmail                 08
<tr><td>Scale Armour</td><td>7</td></tr>
Samurai Armour       08
<tr><td>Chainmail</td><td>8</td></tr>
Platemail                   09
<tr><td>Samurai Armour</td><td>8</td></tr>
Dwarven Chainmail 09
<tr><td>Platemail</td><td>9</td></tr>
Elven Chainmail         09
<tr><td>Dwarven Chainmail</td><td>9</td></tr>
Banded Mail             09
<tr><td>Elven Chainmail</td><td>9</td></tr>
Splint Mail                 09
<tr><td>Banded Mail</td><td>9</td></tr>
Full Plate                   10  
<tr><td>Splint Mail</td><td>9</td></tr>
Troll Hide                   10  
<tr><td>Full Plate</td><td>10</td></tr>
Silver Plate               11  
<tr><td>Troll Hide</td><td>10</td></tr>
Dragon Plate             12  
<tr><td>Silver Plate</td><td>11</td></tr>
Holy Plate                 12  
<tr><td>Dragon Plate</td><td>12</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Holy Plate</td><td>12</td></tr>
CAPS & HELMETS  
</table>
Paper Hat               00
==== CAPS & HELMETS ====
Party Hat               00
<table>
Turban                   01
<tr><td>ITEM</td><td>AC</td></tr>
Jester Cap             01
<tr><td>Paper Hat</td><td>0</td></tr>
Cloth Cap               01
<tr><td>Party Hat</td><td>0</td></tr>
Leather Cap             02
<tr><td>Turban</td><td>1</td></tr>
Tin Helmet               03
<tr><td>Jester Cap</td><td>1</td></tr>
Ninja Coif               03
<tr><td>Cloth Cap</td><td>1</td></tr>
Hard Hat                 03
<tr><td>Leather Cap</td><td>2</td></tr>
Iron Helm               04
<tr><td>Tin Helmet</td><td>3</td></tr>
Winged Helmet       04
<tr><td>Ninja Coif</td><td>3</td></tr>
Horned Helm         04
<tr><td>Hard Hat</td><td>3</td></tr>
War Helm               05
<tr><td>Iron Helm</td><td>4</td></tr>
Visored Helm         05
<tr><td>Winged Helmet</td><td>4</td></tr>
Bamboo Helm         05
<tr><td>Horned Helm</td><td>4</td></tr>
Titan Helm               10  
<tr><td>War Helm</td><td>5</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Visored Helm</td><td>5</td></tr>
SHIELDS
<tr><td>Bamboo Helm</td><td>5</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Titan Helm</td><td>10</td></tr>
Small Shield            01
</table>
Buckler                    01
Large Shield            02
Tower Shield          03
Bronze Shield          04
Golden Shield          04
Jade Shield              05
Sun Shield              09


#3.3:  What are the cheat keys for over?  
==== SHIELDS ====
A:  No.  
<table>
<tr><td>ITEM</td><td>AC</td></tr>
<tr><td>Small Shield</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td>Buckler</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td>Large Shield</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td>Tower Shield</td><td>3</td></tr>
<tr><td>Bronze Shield</td><td>4</td></tr>
<tr><td>Golden Shield</td><td>4</td></tr>
<tr><td>Jade Shield</td><td>5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Sun Shield</td><td>9</td></tr>
</table>
=== # What are the cheat keys for over? ===
No cheat codes exist.  


3.4:  Are there any secret classes in over?  
=== Are there any secret classes in over? ===
A:  Yes. In the character class selection screen. Keep pressing down until no  
Yes. In the character class selection screen. Keep pressing down until no  
class is highlighted then press enter.  This character class sucks and has no  
class is highlighted then press enter.  This character class sucks and has no  
items in his inventory or any stats. This is a more of a bug than a secret  
items in his inventory or any stats. This is a more of a bug than a secret  
character.</pre>
character.

Revision as of 13:34, 2 October 2009

--- Over Faq 1.1.6b ---

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Basic Information

# What is Over?

Over is a roguelike roleplaying game. Roguelike games are similar to other rpgs except for the fact that you only control one person instead of a party. Roguelike games also do not have excellent graphics and more energy is devoted to the story. Over probably has the best graphics of all the other Rougelike games. Roguelike games also tend to be free.:)

What is the latest version of Over?

The latest version of Over is version 0.09

# What are the Over websites?

You can find the latest version of the FAQ at http://members.aol.com/TDavis3407/over.html

The official over website is at http://crash.ihug.co.nz/~jbarrow

Spoilers on Monsters, Weapons, and Armor are available at http://www.geocities.com/Area51/rampart/1084/over.html There is also a survery where you can send suggestions about over.

Where can I participate in discussions about Over?

The newsgroup rec.games.rougelike.misc. If you want the OVER maintainer to read those posts. You should email it to him also. I've found that he usually responds to questions within a day.

How come I never get any updates any more for that email listing I joined off of Jeff Barrow's homepage?

Jeff Barrow lost that list. I'm not sure if it's still up. Updates from now on will most likely be posted on the roguelike homepage and the rec.roguelike.misc newsgroup.

# Is development for Over still active?

It's been Over a year since the game has been updated. Jeff has said that he is still working on the game. Hopefully, the web page will be updated soon as to give people a sign.

Wizards suck! What's the point of using them?

The designer intended to give Wizards a random assortment of scrolls and potions but forgot(again). I reminded him this time so he shouldn't forget. Also, Wizards start out with the highest intelligence in the game which seriously helps to identify the potion you just drank. This helps a lot and helps offset their initial weaknesses.

Item related questions

How come if I drink a potion twice it doesn't have the same effect?

Some potions have the same color. Jeff probably did this so you couldn't just write down what the potion did and avoid it if the effects were bad or drink it again if the effects were good. If you want to know what will happen when you drink a potion you'll have to identify it.

How come there are so many items in over?

Lots of items never hurts. Also a the different character classes have their tools of the trade, which all have to be included.

Maintainers

Who should I email if I have any questions or comments for the FAQ?

TDavis3407@aol.com

Who is the Over maintainer?

His name is Jeff and is email address is jbarrow@ihug.co.nz.

What about that other guy who maintains the unofficial web page?

Halomist@aol.com

Strategy Information

What kind of information is in the Strategy section?

Currently there is a listing of the character classes and their advantages. There are also strategies to keep yourself alive. These strategies may contain vague references to specific levels. If you don't want to know that information turn back now. It only gets worse.

How can I keep myself alive?

When you start out you get 8 hitpoints. Here's a tactic that will help you survive. Whenever you are surronded by tons of enemies use a teleport scroll and pray you teleport to an area with less monsters. This has actually saved my live. The last game I tried this tactic in my character advanced to level 7.

What are some basic strategies?

Wait for monsters to come to you. Rabbits and rats will not come torwards you. Always kill the harder monster first if you're surronded. In deep levels you will get surronded by lots of large monsters. On deeper levels more important to have a higher AC than WC. Try to get it to 22-26 so they don't hit as much while you whack them with your one-handed weapon.

What classes are there in Over?

You can choose from Madman, Caveman, Ninja, Fighter, Barbarian, Wizard, Medic, Cleric, Jester, and Spy.

I'm doing great. Unfortunately on one level I faced an item lull.

... And now I'm worried that I won't be able to face the monsters on the next level without the necessary items?

Well you have two choices you can either pray that at the next level you don't climb the stairs next to a horde of monsters or you can spend sometime whacking at creatures on the level you're at. I suggest you do both.

What advantages are there for the various classes?

Note: Starting AC and WC values are the values that you get with the preequiped items.

  • Cleric
Strength 8
Intelligence 14
Dexterity 8
Mace
Softleather
Starting WC: 6
Starting AC: 2

Strategy: Clerics have the second highest intelligence. They are fairly strong and fast. They're low AC at the beginning might prove to be a problem. But just keep trying and eventually you'll get a decent suit of armor. With their intelligence you should try to drink just about every potion you find.

  • Caveman
Strength 18
Intelligence 3
Dexterity 9
Rock
Large Club
Starting WC: 6
Starting AC: 0

Strategies: Cavemen have the lowest intelligence. You will want to avoid drinking potions until around level 5 or 6 where you need to start taking chances to survive. They also have the lowest armor class at the beginning. Get decent armor fast.

  • Spy
Strength 8
Intelligence 10
Dexterity 13
Dirk
Trenchcoat
Buckler
Starting WC: 4
Starting AC: 3

Strategies: Spies have the highest total stat points 8 + 13 + 10 = 31. Everyone else has 30. The also have the second highest dexterity by only one point. And a decent intelligence. And very respectable items. I think that spys are the best class. They're very balanced and have no weaknesses as far as I can see.

  • Jester
Strength 8
Intelligence 8
Dexterity 14
Stick
Jester Suit
Jester Cap
Starting WC: 1
Starting AC: 2

Strategies: Jesters have the best dexterity. Dexterity is the best stat IMHO. Becuase it is both used to determine what you can hit and how well you can dodge. Unfortunately it's only one point higher than a spy's. And they're starting equipment is as bad as wizards. Skip this class and if you want to play with a high dexterity class stick with a spy.

  • Medic
Strength 9
Intelligence 11
Dexterity 10
Scalpel
Labcoat
Starting WC: 1
Starting AC: 1

Strategies: These guys have the worst starting equipment. And there stats are just about the same as madmen. Forget about them. If you want a character that is equal in all three stats play madmen.

  • Wizard
Strength 6
Intelligence 18
Dexterity 6
Dagger
Cloth Armor
Starting AC: 1
Starting WC: 1

Strategies: Awful starting equipment. High intelligence. I reccommend skipping this class and playing clerics. Clerics have lower intelligence but carry slightly more strength and dexterity. And what do you need potions for to raise strength and dexterity. Eventually the clerics intelligence will be on par with the wizard.

  • Fighter
Strength 14
Intelligence 8
Dexterity 8
Longsword
Ring Mail
Small Shield
Starting WC: 8
Starting AC: 7

Strategies: Fighters have the best starting equipment. And the second highest strength. These guys are good until you want to star drinking potions and then they don't memorize the potion enough times to make a sip worthwhile. Easy at the beginning but get harder as the game progresses.

  • Barbarian
Strength 14
Intelligence 6
Dexterity 10
Waraxe
Softleather
Starting WC: 6
Starting AC: 1

Strategies: These guys are more war like fighters with less intelligence and less equipment. They make up for it with higher dexterity. They feel the same as fighters except it's even harder for them than fighters later in the game.

  • Madman
Strength 10
Intelligence 10
Dexterity 10
Breadknife
Rusty Ringmail
Party hat
Starting WC: 3
Starting AC: 5

Strategies: These guys have balanced stats in all regards and pretty good equipment. Excellent class.

  • Ninja
Strength 15
Intelligence 5
Dexterity 10
Ninja Coif
Nunchaku
Starting WC: 8
Starting AC: 6

Strategies: High strength. Good dexterity. Low intelligence. Rocking stats. Good equipment. Unfortunately, there starting weapon is two handed. I don't like two handed weapons. These guys are good for fighting. As with all fighter classes you will struggle later because of their lack of ability to identify potions well.

Can you give me strategies for the various classes?

Yes. There are basically four groups balanced classes (basically equal in all three stats), high intelligence, high strength, and high dexterity. A high intelligence class will obviously try to try drink every single potion that comes along. You might lose some stats but eventually (if you can survive) you'll figure out what every potion does. That's a huge advantage. High strength obviously helps in bashing monsters quickly. You might want to use a two handed weapon so they do more damage. And high dexterity is only available through the Jester(although a thief might be included in future versions). A good Jester strategy is to keep your armor class as high as possible while still doing small damage now and then.

What are the caluculations for everything in over?

To hit is a check of your WC against target AC, with modifiers for randomness, strength & dex and potion effects, damage is the difference in the calculation modified by strength. This is a straight intelligence check - A higher intelligence = higher chance of indentifying.

Does the weapon type make a difference in any calculations or is WC the only thing that matters?

For the most part (and in 0.08 and earlier) WC is the only important thing - however some of the higher WC weapons are 2 handed, so this limits the armour potential.

Spoiler Information

# What kind of stuff can I find in spoiler information?

Currently all there is is a listing of the AC and WC of all the normal items in the game. If you don't want that information turn back now. Cheat keys would be listed here if any existed.

What is the WC and AC value of all the standard types of weapons and armor in the game?

WEAPONS

ITEMWCHANDS
Stick11
Rock21
Cutting Tool21
Credit Card21
Bread Knife31
Scalpel31
Dagger41
Small Club41
Dirk41
BlackJack41
Long Dagger51
Truncheon51
Mace61
Short Sword61
Sai61
Spear61
Large Club62
Whip61
Crowbar62
Flail71
Iron Rod71
Long Sword81
Hammer81
Waraxe81
Wakizashi81
Nunchaku82
Morning Star81
War Hammer101
Battle Axe102
Sabre101
Katana102
Trident102
Pike122
2 Handed Sword122
2 Handed Axe142
2 Handed Hammer142

ARMOUR

ITEMAC
Hawaiian Shirt0
Cloth Armour1
Jester Suit1
Lab Coat1
Suit1
Soft Leather2
Trenchcoat2
Normal Leather3
Hard Leather4
Elf Leather5
Rusty Ringmail5
Ring Mail6
Ninja Garb6
BP Vest6
Scale Armour7
Chainmail8
Samurai Armour8
Platemail9
Dwarven Chainmail9
Elven Chainmail9
Banded Mail9
Splint Mail9
Full Plate10
Troll Hide10
Silver Plate11
Dragon Plate12
Holy Plate12

CAPS & HELMETS

ITEMAC
Paper Hat0
Party Hat0
Turban1
Jester Cap1
Cloth Cap1
Leather Cap2
Tin Helmet3
Ninja Coif3
Hard Hat3
Iron Helm4
Winged Helmet4
Horned Helm4
War Helm5
Visored Helm5
Bamboo Helm5
Titan Helm10

SHIELDS

ITEMAC
Small Shield1
Buckler1
Large Shield2
Tower Shield3
Bronze Shield4
Golden Shield4
Jade Shield5
Sun Shield9

# What are the cheat keys for over?

No cheat codes exist.

Are there any secret classes in over?

Yes. In the character class selection screen. Keep pressing down until no class is highlighted then press enter. This character class sucks and has no items in his inventory or any stats. This is a more of a bug than a secret character.