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The first Over FAQ.
Posted to rec.games.roguelike.misc by TDavis3407.
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Section 1. Basic Information
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Q: What is the latest version of Over?
A: The latest version of Over is version 0.7

Q: What is the over website?
A:  http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/3875/
Q: Where can I participate in discussions about Over?
A: The newsgroup rec.games.rougelike.misc.

Q: Why can't I choose my own character class?
A: Currently your class is randomly distributed.  You will get to choose
your class in version 0.8.

Q: How come I'm only getting half of the classes I'm supposed to be
getting?
A: This is a bug in 0.7. You can only get the other classes by not typing
the name.  This bug will be made obselete with version 0.8 because you
will get to choose your own class.

Q: Wizards suck! What's the point of using them?
A: The designer intended to give Wizards a random assortment of scrolls
and potions but forgot.  Also, Wizards start out with the highest
intelligence in the game which seriously helps to identify the potion you
just drank.

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

Q: Who is the Over maintainer?
A: His name is Jeff and is email address is Jeff@tpnet.co.nz

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2. Strategy Information
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Q: What kind of information is in the Strategy section?
A: Currently there is a listing of the character classes and their
advantages.  If you don't want to know that information turn back now.  It
only gets worse.

Q: What classes are there in Over?

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

Q: What advantages are there for the various classes?

A: Cleric 
Strength 8
Intelligence 14
Dexterity 8
Mace
Softleather 

Caveman
Strength 18
Intelligence 3
Dexterity 9
Rock 
Large Club

Spy
Strength 8
Intelligence 10
Dexterity 13
Dirk WC 4
Trenchcoat
Buckler 

Jester
Strength 8
Intelligence 8
Dexterity 14
Stick WC 1
Jester Suit 
Jester Cap 

Medic 
Strength 9
Intelligence 11
Dexterity 10
Scalpel
Labcoat 

Wizard
Strength 6
Intelligence 18
Dexterity 6
Dagger 
Cloth Armor 

Fighter
Strength 14
Intelligence 8
Dexterity 8
Longsword 
Ring Mail 
Small Shield 

Barbarian
Strength 14
Intelligence 6
Dexterity 10
Waraxe 
Softleather 

Madman
Strength 10
Intelligence 10
Dexterity 10
Breadknife 
Rusty Ringmail 
Party hat 

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3. Spoiler Information
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Q: 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. 
Hopefully next version of the Over FAQ I will have a monster guide too.

Q: What is the WC and AC value of all the standard times of the game?
A:
WEAPONS
                       WC     Hands

stick                  01      01
rock                   02      01
bread knife            03      01
dagger                 04      01
mace                   06      01
long sword             08      01
long dagger            05      01
hammer                 08      01
warhammer              10      01
waraxe                 08      01
battle axe             10      02
pike                   12      02
flail                  07      01
sabre                  10      01
short sword            06      01
2 handed sword         12      02
2 handed axe           14      02
2 handed hammer        14      02
katana                 10      02
wakizashi              08      01
sai                    06      01
nunckaku               08      02
morning star           08      01
spear                  06      01
iron rod               07      01
trident                10      02
small club             04      01
large club             06      02
dirk                   04      01
whip                   06      01
blackjack              04      01
scalpel                03      01
cutting tool           02      01
crowbar                06      02
credit card            02      01
truncheon              05      01


ARMOUR
                       AC

cloth armour           01
soft leather           02
normal leather         03
hard leather           04
elf leather            05
ring mail              06
scale armour           07
chainmail              08
platemail              09
full plate             10
Samurai armour         08
rusty ringmail         05
Dwarven chainmail      09
Elven chainmail        09
troll hide             10
banded mail            09
splint mail            09
holy plate             12
jester suit            01
Ninja garb             06
Hawaiian shirt         00
trenchcoat             02
labcoat                01
BP vest                06
suit                   01

CAPS & HELMETS

leather cap            02
cloth cap              01
paper hat              00
iron helm              04
tin helmet             03
winged helmet          04
party hat              00
jester cap             01
Ninja coif             03
visored helm           05
horned helm            04
bamboo helm            05
hard hat               03
turban                 01

SHIELDS

small shield           01
large shield           02
tower shield           03
buckler                01
sun shield             09
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