Nightmare has implemented a new system of skills to compliment the old system of stats. This new system follows from the concept that their are certian unchanging facts about and individual that come from their racial heritage. These are the stats so familiar to muds. You may roll stats 3 times, but you still face the same penalties on each roll based on the race you have chosen. Skills are studied and mastered. Depending on the class you choose, you will spend your time studying individual skills to become as good at your class as one may become. Unfortunately, no class is able to master all skills. You master skills by gaining experience and studying the skills. skills divide into 4 categories: combat weapons deception magic ___________________________________________________________________________ melee knife bargaining healing attack blade stealing magic attack defense blunt murder magic defense double wielding projectile locks faith two handed stealth conjuring see <help category> for more on each skill