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The name is used to determine both the base stats, and which of the two statistics are used to grow more quickly. | The name is used to determine both the base stats, and which of the two statistics are used to grow more quickly. | ||
Only the first four characters in the player's name affect stats, and only if they are not blank. | Only the first four characters in the player's name affect stats, and only if they are not blank. To determine the result, look on the table to the right for a given character, and select the top-most row to get the "number" of a given letter (either a number itself, or from "a" to "f", the numbers 10 through 15.) Add them, and divide the result by 16; the remainder is used to determine the stats. | ||
The usually preferred remainder, 12 for STR/HP, is obtained simply by naming your character "!". | The usually preferred remainder, 12 for STR/HP, is obtained simply by naming your character "!". "J" is another popular choice, as it yields a remainder of 13. Another very good one, 14, is obtained from "L", for STR/AGI, giving more first-strikes, among others. The other great choices have the remainder within the range 12 through 15. | ||
== Effect of statistics == | == Effect of statistics == | ||
The base attack power is equal to the character's strength, and is modified by the weapon the player is using. | The base attack power is equal to the character's strength, and is modified by the weapon the player is using. | ||
The base defense power is equal to one half of the character's agility. | The base defense power is equal to one half of the character's agility. It is modified by the armor and shield carried by the character. | ||
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