Item
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| Description | A gigantic red book filled with all the secrets of the universe in dense, mathematical notation. |
| Type | Usable (Not Consumed On Use) |
| Use | (See below) |
| Requires | 1 Energy |
| Effects | (See below) |
Sources
Buy from University Bookstore in Metroplex U for 100 credits
Buy from the Student Selling Books in The Quad for 40 credits
Uses
(Normally)You try to make your way through it, but end up crashing out face first on the book. You feel a little smarter for trying, but mostly got a good nap.
You've earned 1 XP in Perception
You regain 10 hit points!
(Or if you have not yet read the book today and have at least two Energy of Pep in your step active - Sugar Rush does not work)
You try to make your way through it. The book is pretty damned challenging, but you make some serious headway. After a while, your brain just stops processing information and you have to take a break.
You've earned 2 XP in Perception
(Or if you have not yet read the book today and have Studious Nature or Focused Perception active
You soak up information from the book. It's really pretty fascinating.
You don't feel like you get it yet, but you're definitely making progress.
You've earned 1 XP in Perception
You've earned 1 XP in Will
(Or if you read it again the same day)
You don't feel quite ready to absorb another dose of that. You end up zoning out pretty quickly.
You're not honestly even sure if you slept, but time just vanished.
You regain 10 hit points!
(Or after 3 days if used consistently with either Studious Nature or Pep in Your Step or Focused Perception)
You finally made it through! It was a hard slog, but you did it!
You're still not sure you really get it deep down, but you have a pretty solid understanding of the material.
You've gained 6 XP Will
You've learned a new skill: Quantum Mechanics
(If you have used an orange juice sample on a previous day)
This book is fascinating! You read through it in a sitting and feel like there's still more out there.
You've learned a new Skill: Quantum Mechanics
(After you already have the Quantum Mechanics skill)
Don't have much left to learn from this one. Maybe there's a sequel somewhere.
You do go through a chapter for old time's sake, though.
You've earned 1 XP in Will
You regain 10 hit points!
(After you already have the Quantum Mechanics skill)
Don't have much left to learn from this one. Maybe there's a sequel somewhere.
You do go through a chapter for old time's sake, though.
You've earned 1 XP in Perception
You've earned 1 XP in Will
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This item is not a component for any kind of crafting. |
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