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If you use an item with limited uses in a [[shop]] before paying for it and in the presence of a [[shopkeeper]], you will be charged a [[usage fee]]<ref>{{sourcecode|shk.c|3922}} usage fee</ref>. This includes items with [[charge]]s, [[spellbook]]s and non-permanent [[light source]]s. | If you use an item with limited uses in a [[shop]] before paying for it and in the presence of a [[shopkeeper]], you will be charged a [[usage fee]]<ref>{{sourcecode|shk.c|3922}} usage fee</ref>. This includes items with [[charge]]s, [[spellbook]]s and non-permanent [[light source]]s. | ||
− | ==Messages associated with usage fees== | + | == Messages associated with usage fees == |
− | + | {|class="prettytable" | |
− | + | |- | |
− | + | ! Message | |
+ | ! Item Type | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ''"This is no free library, cad!"'' | ||
+ | | [[spellbook]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ''"That will cost you (n) zorkmids (Yendorian Fuel Tax)."'' | ||
+ | | [[potion of oil]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ''"Usage fee, (n) zorkmids."'' | ||
+ | | all other items | ||
+ | |} | ||
Each of these messages has a one-in-three chance of being prefaced with "Hey!" or "Ahem." | Each of these messages has a one-in-three chance of being prefaced with "Hey!" or "Ahem." |
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If you use an item with limited uses in a shop before paying for it and in the presence of a shopkeeper, you will be charged a usage fee[1]. This includes items with charges, spellbooks and non-permanent light sources.
Messages associated with usage fees
Message | Item Type |
---|---|
"This is no free library, cad!" | spellbook |
"That will cost you (n) zorkmids (Yendorian Fuel Tax)." | potion of oil |
"Usage fee, (n) zorkmids." | all other items |
Each of these messages has a one-in-three chance of being prefaced with "Hey!" or "Ahem."
Fees
Usages fees are a percentage (rounded down) of the item's normal cost:
Item class | Usage Fee | Notes |
---|---|---|
Magic lamp | See below | See below |
Magic marker | 50% | No matter how many charges are used, or even if the use was successful |
Bag of tricks Horn of plenty |
20% | |
Can of grease Tinning kit Expensive camera |
10% | |
All other chargeable tools Wands |
25% | Only if the item had any charges |
Spellbook | 80% | |
Potion of oil | 20% |
The usage fee of a magic lamp depends on how it is used:
- 'a'pplying it will be charged as if it had the price of an oil lamp
- #rubbing it will, if a djinni is released, have a usage fee of 133%
Strategy
In general, it is preferable to buy the item first (credit_cloning), or even buy&use&sell it. One exception are low-level spellbooks: By the time the spell expires, your character is most likely either dead or stinking rich.
References
- ↑ shk.c, line 3922 usage fee