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In [[SLASH'EM]], the '''Wallet of Perseus''' is an unaligned artifact whose base type is a [[bag of holding]].  It works like any other bag of holding, only better.  With the given [[BUC]] status below, where '''x''' is the combined normal [[weight]] of all [[item]]s in the Wallet, the Wallet's actual weight will be:
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The '''Wallet of Perseus''' is an unaligned [[artifact]] in [[SLASH'EM]]. Its base type is a [[bag of holding]], and it works the same as any other bag of holding, but has improved [[weight]] reduction.
  
* ''Blessed'' ('''x''' + 5) / 6
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Despite its name, the Wallet of Perseus has no affiliation with the statue of [[Perseus]] on [[Medusa's Island]].
* ''Uncursed'' ('''x''' + 2) / 3
 
* ''Cursed'' 4'''x'''
 
  
A blessed bag of holding uses the above formula, but divides its weight by 4 not 6, so the Wallet of Perseus can hold roughly 50% more than a regular bag of holding. For players who like to carry a lot of items, this is an ''extremely'' useful artifact, though obviously not one which directly aids in survivability. For some characters (depending on play style and early game needs), it may even be worth spending a second or third wish to acquire.
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==Generation==
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The Wallet of Perseus cannot be randomly generated,<ref>See [[SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2/mkobj.c]], only weapons and armor have a chance of being made into artifacts</ref> and is only obtainable through [[wish]]ing, [[bones]], or [[sacrifice]]. Since it is an unaligned artifact, any player can receive it at an [[altar]], but it will never be the first gift given.
  
The Wallet is destroyed by inserting a [[wand of cancellation]] or a [[bag of tricks]], so being careless with either of those around it is a very [[bad idea]]. Unfortunately, when cursed, it quadruples the weight of items inside: it will very likely be too heavy to lift. Therefore, you should always have a wand of cancellation around to uncurse it.
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==Effects==
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The Wallet of Perseus effectively reduces the weight of all items inside it by {{frac|3}} if uncursed, compared to {{frac|2}} with its base item; when blessed, the weight of its contents is reduced to {{frac|6}} compared to {{frac|4}} from a blessed bag of holding. Essentially, the Wallet of Perseus can hold roughly 50% more than a regular bag of holding when non-cursed; however, a cursed Wallet will ''quadruple'' the weight of its contents, double that of a cursed bag of holding.  
  
It is certainly a must-have for every self-respecting thief. Consider: After a successful assault, you can strip [[Fort Ludios]] down to its brick-and-mortar of all its items and loot, including the [[landmine]]s, in about 3 trips. Or you can abscond with ol' One-Eyed Sam's marginally useful loot all in one shot without even being encumbered. And in the early to mid game, you can usually move your home base including all your valuables in just one trip.  No [[Rogue]], at least, ever leaves home without his Wallet.
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Like any bag of holding, the Wallet of Persues will be destroyed if a [[wand of cancellation]] or a [[bag of tricks]] is inserted.
  
Note that despite its name, the Wallet of Perseus has no affiliation with the statue of [[Perseus]] on [[Medusa's Island]].  It also can never be randomly generated.<ref>See [[SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2/mkobj.c]], only weapons and armor have a chance of being made into artifacts</ref> The only ways to obtain it are through [[wish]]ing, [[bones]], or [[sacrifice]]. Since it is an unaligned artifact, any player can receive it at an altar, but it will never be the first gift given.
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==Strategy==
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While not essential to survivability, [[Rogues]] and pack rats will find this an ''extremely'' useful artifact. Depending on play style and early game needs, it may even be worth spending a second or third wish to acquire. In the early to mid-game, transporting your stash with the Wallet of Perseus will only take a single trip.
  
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After a successful assault on [[Fort Ludios]], the Wallet enables players to strip the level all its items and loot, including the [[landmine]]s, in about 3 trips. A particularly daring player can abscond with One-Eyed Sam's marginally useful loot a single excursion one shot without even being encumbered.
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Though being careless with it is a [[bad idea]], keeping a wand of cancellation in a sack is worthwhile in the event you need to uncurse it.
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==References==
 
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Revision as of 00:27, 21 January 2020

(   Wallet of Perseus   Bag.png
Base item bag of holding
Affiliation unaligned
When carried Changes weight of items inside:
When applied Put in or remove items
When invoked none
Base price 10000 zm
Weight 15

The Wallet of Perseus is an unaligned artifact in SLASH'EM. Its base type is a bag of holding, and it works the same as any other bag of holding, but has improved weight reduction.

Despite its name, the Wallet of Perseus has no affiliation with the statue of Perseus on Medusa's Island.

Generation

The Wallet of Perseus cannot be randomly generated,[1] and is only obtainable through wishing, bones, or sacrifice. Since it is an unaligned artifact, any player can receive it at an altar, but it will never be the first gift given.

Effects

The Wallet of Perseus effectively reduces the weight of all items inside it by 13 if uncursed, compared to 12 with its base item; when blessed, the weight of its contents is reduced to 16 compared to 14 from a blessed bag of holding. Essentially, the Wallet of Perseus can hold roughly 50% more than a regular bag of holding when non-cursed; however, a cursed Wallet will quadruple the weight of its contents, double that of a cursed bag of holding.

Like any bag of holding, the Wallet of Persues will be destroyed if a wand of cancellation or a bag of tricks is inserted.

Strategy

While not essential to survivability, Rogues and pack rats will find this an extremely useful artifact. Depending on play style and early game needs, it may even be worth spending a second or third wish to acquire. In the early to mid-game, transporting your stash with the Wallet of Perseus will only take a single trip.

After a successful assault on Fort Ludios, the Wallet enables players to strip the level all its items and loot, including the landmines, in about 3 trips. A particularly daring player can abscond with One-Eyed Sam's marginally useful loot a single excursion one shot without even being encumbered.

Though being careless with it is a bad idea, keeping a wand of cancellation in a sack is worthwhile in the event you need to uncurse it.

References

  1. See SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2/mkobj.c, only weapons and armor have a chance of being made into artifacts