| name | wiki_verify_artifacts |
| description | Instructions for comparing artifacts in GnollHackWiki with the GnollHack C code data structures (artifact) to spot mistakes in the documentation. |
Verifying Artifacts
When verifying artifacts on the GnollHackWiki against the GnollHack C code, compare the artifact's documentation with struct artifact defined in include/artifact.h and the data in src/artilist.c.
Important Rules
- NEVER compare item weights. Do not check or update weight on the wiki.
- Pay attention to which kind of data is present in
struct artifact.
What to Compare
1. Base Properties
- Base Item: Check the
otyp to ensure the artifact is based on the correct item (e.g., LONG_SWORD).
- Cost: Compare the listed artifact price with the
cost field.
- Alignment: Check the
alignment field (e.g., A_LAWFUL, A_NEUTRAL, A_CHAOTIC, A_NONE).
- Material: Compare with the
material field.
2. Combat Bonuses
- To-Hit Bonus: Compare with
tohit_dice, tohit_diesize, and tohit_plus.
- Extra Damage: Check the
attk struct (attk.damn, attk.damd, etc.) for any extra damage dice added when the artifact hits the right target.
- Special Attacks: Look at
aflags (e.g., AF_BEHEAD, AF_BISECT, AF_DRLI) and aflags2 for extra combat effects.
3. Special Effects
- Wielded/Worn Effects: Compare
spfx (e.g., SPFX_ESP, SPFX_REGEN, SPFX_STLTH, SPFX_HSPDAM).
- Carried Effects: Compare
cspfx (effects conferred just by carrying).
- Invoked Powers: Compare
inv_prop for powers activated by invoking the artifact (e.g., ARTINVOKE_HEALING). Check inv_duration_dice and repower_time (cooldown).
How to Verify
- Locate the artifact in
src/artilist.c.
- Map the fields to the
struct artifact definition.
- Check the wiki page for discrepancies based on the list above.
