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'''Changelings''' are a [[race]] in [[SpliceHack]]. They can [[polymorph]] into monsters by [[chatting]] with them, but do not regenerate hit points unless polymorphed.
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'''Changelings''' are a [[race]] in [[SpliceHack]]. Their gameplay revolves around [[polymorph]].
 
They can be [[Archaeologist]]s, [[Dancer]]s, [[Cartomancer]]s, [[Convict]]s, [[Dragonmaster]]s, [[Healer]]s, [[Monk]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Pirate]]s, [[Rogue]]s, or [[Wizard]]s.  
 
They can be [[Archaeologist]]s, [[Dancer]]s, [[Cartomancer]]s, [[Convict]]s, [[Dragonmaster]]s, [[Healer]]s, [[Monk]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Pirate]]s, [[Rogue]]s, or [[Wizard]]s.  
  
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== Shapeshifting ==
 
== Shapeshifting ==
The most unique part of playing as a changeling is the ability to transform into other creatures. Any time that the player chats with a monster, they will receive a prompt to transform into that creature. Answering affirmatively will polymorph the player into that creature.
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The most unique part of playing as a changeling is the ability to transform into other creatures. Changelings can only polymorph into monsters on their list of known forms. Any time that the player chats with a monster, that monster is added to their list of known forms.
  
Transforming requires [[energy]] greater than or equal to the level of the monster that the player is attempting to transform into, and a successful transformation reduces the player's energy by the level of the monster, then divides it in two.
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Upon controlled polymorphing, a changeling is presented with a list of known forms. The changeling may only polymorph into one of these known forms. Should they do so, their knowledge of that form fades, and they will have to talk to that type of monster again in order to be able to polymorph into it again.
  
When in their natural form, changelings cannot passively regenerate hit points. As such, it is generally crucial for a changeling player to remain in a polymorph form whenever possible.
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Changelings are able to polymorph into any creature on their list of known forms, regardless of whether that creature is considered a valid polymorph form for other races.
  
 
== Iron Vulnerability ==
 
== Iron Vulnerability ==
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== Techniques ==
 
== Techniques ==
 
* '''[[liquid_leap|Liquid Leap:]]''' Allows changelings to transform into acid and leap a short distance, passing through creatures and burning those in their path.
 
* '''[[liquid_leap|Liquid Leap:]]''' Allows changelings to transform into acid and leap a short distance, passing through creatures and burning those in their path.
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* '''Alternate Form:''' Allows the changeling to instantly polymorph.
  
 
[[Category: SpliceHack]]
 
[[Category: SpliceHack]]

Revision as of 18:17, 24 September 2020

Changelings are a race in SpliceHack. Their gameplay revolves around polymorph. They can be Archaeologists, Dancers, Cartomancers, Convicts, Dragonmasters, Healers, Monks, Priests, Pirates, Rogues, or Wizards.

Abilities

Str Dex Con Int Wis Cha
18 18 18 18 20 18

Shapeshifting

The most unique part of playing as a changeling is the ability to transform into other creatures. Changelings can only polymorph into monsters on their list of known forms. Any time that the player chats with a monster, that monster is added to their list of known forms.

Upon controlled polymorphing, a changeling is presented with a list of known forms. The changeling may only polymorph into one of these known forms. Should they do so, their knowledge of that form fades, and they will have to talk to that type of monster again in order to be able to polymorph into it again.

Changelings are able to polymorph into any creature on their list of known forms, regardless of whether that creature is considered a valid polymorph form for other races.

Iron Vulnerability

Like elves, changelings are vulnerable to iron, and will take damage when interacting with it.

Techniques

  • Liquid Leap: Allows changelings to transform into acid and leap a short distance, passing through creatures and burning those in their path.
  • Alternate Form: Allows the changeling to instantly polymorph.