Any idea what the background history messages do?

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Hi fellow ADOM-addicts ;-)

I've been constructing a character roller script (yeah, I know
it's a bit cheaty, but I didn't have the patience to roll
manually), and I noticed the background messages seem to have
some impact on your starting stats; Has anyone figured out what
these messages mean?

They seem to occur as 4 fixed message-types, with a limited set
of options. I've included them below (note, this is no spoiler
in itself because I've _no_ idea what they do) :

= Line 1 - Parents =

Your parents belong to the lower class. They were honest
hard-working people, who did everything to enable you to live a
comfortable and fine life. They were not very successful.
Your parents are travelling adventurers. Both are competent,
talented and doing very well.
Your father is a guildmaster. Your family generally is rather
wealthy and well-known in your home town.
Your mother is a mighty enchantress. She is unmarried. Your
father
is living in the vicinity of your mother's tower. He is a humble
shepherd.
Your parents belong to the nobility. They are rich, respected,
wealthy and own more than they can count.

= Line 2 - Childhood =

In your childhood you were tortured by your cruel parents. They
seemed to thoroughly hate and despise you.
As a young child you were often alone. You did not have any
friends. You do not like to remember those times. They were very sad.
As a child you had to survive pretty harsh times since your
parents
seemed to have run out of luck. Their wealth was ever-declining and
times
were very hard.
As a child your parents cared a lot for you. Despite all
circumstances you enjoyed a happy and fine childhood.
As a child you lived through happy days. Your parents tried to
ease
your life as much as possible and gave you a lot of comfort.
In your childhood you were a credit to your family. Your people
loved you and enjoyed your presence.
In your childhood you were fascinated by your environment and
the
everchanging wonders of the world. You were a very curious and
adventurous
child.
During your childhood one of your uncles taught you a lot of
things
about the history of your people. Your vast knowledge on the legends
and
the lore of your people made you very popular with your friends
because of
all the exciting stories you knew.

= Line 3 - Youth =

In your youth you became seriously ill and suffered for many
years.
When your disease finally was cured you were left weakened, both
physically and spiritually, and bereft of the joys of youth.
During your youth you were very lazy. You slept a lot and
didn't
care too much for your duties and tasks. Your parents were not very
happy
with you.
In your youth you enjoyed competition against others to the
fullest. You were a very active kid.
During your youth you had a lot of fun playing with other kids
of
your age. You always were a natural leader and the center of interest.
As a youth you spent a lot of time in the wilds exploring woods
and
generally enjoying your freedom. You had a lot of fun and learned to
value
the treasures of nature.
As a kid you often watched the adult adventurers preparing for
new
exciting journeys. They sparked your imagination.

= Line 4 - Yough adult =

As a young adult you left your home because of trouble with
your
parents. They opposed your plans for the future without understanding
your
wishes. Thus you decided to live on your own. You wandered through the
country for many years, growing older and wiser and learning many
things.
Your young adulthood was characterized by hard and long work.
You
had decided to study under a renowned master. To your great
disappointment
you had to find out, that he was a hard, unjust and tyrannic man,
embittered by his old age. Your apprentice years were quite terrible.
As a young adult you spent a lot of time searching for a deeper
meaning and purpose in your life. You pondered and pondered but
nothing
truly sparked your interest. Finally, after many many hours, you made
a
decision.
As a young adult you were a credit to your family. Your parents
supported your plans and were very understanding. They tried to help
you
along your way with all means at their disposal.
Your path was always clearly lying before you. You knew about
your
destiny since your earliest years and fortunately your grandfather
supported your wishes. You managed to find a competent trainer and
began
your studies.
Your life as a young adult was characterized by steady
determination. Your goal lay clearly ahead of you and you never
strayed
from your path.

Maybe this could be elaborated upon in the GB ?

T.i.a!

Patrick van Logchem
 
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Patrick van Logchem wrote:
> Hi fellow ADOM-addicts ;-)
>
> I've been constructing a character roller script (yeah, I know
> it's a bit cheaty, but I didn't have the patience to roll
> manually), and I noticed the background messages seem to have
> some impact on your starting stats; Has anyone figured out what
> these messages mean?

There used to be a website that contained the effects (obtained through
statistical analysis) but it disappeared years ago and I haven't seen
anyone confess to having saved this information.


Teemu
 
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Teemu Kokki wrote:
> Patrick van Logchem wrote:
>
>> Hi fellow ADOM-addicts ;-)
>>
>> I've been constructing a character roller script (yeah, I know
>> it's a bit cheaty, but I didn't have the patience to roll
>> manually), and I noticed the background messages seem to have
>> some impact on your starting stats; Has anyone figured out what
>> these messages mean?
>
>
> There used to be a website that contained the effects (obtained through
> statistical analysis) but it disappeared years ago and I haven't seen
> anyone confess to having saved this information.

Ye gods, that's alot of permutations for which to get statistics. It
sure is nice that we have computers to do that sort of thing for us.

-Ryan
 
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On 2005-08-25, Patrick van Logchem <pvanlogchem@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi fellow ADOM-addicts ;-)
>
> I've been constructing a character roller script (yeah, I know
> it's a bit cheaty, but I didn't have the patience to roll
> manually), and I noticed the background messages seem to have
> some impact on your starting stats; Has anyone figured out what
> these messages mean?
>
> They seem to occur as 4 fixed message-types, with a limited set
> of options. I've included them below (note, this is no spoiler
> in itself because I've _no_ idea what they do) :

There's another set of messages for barbarians, by the way. I don't
think they correspond - there only seem to be two parent messages,
for instance. In fact, there seem to be only two for each slot:

- Parents -
Your father was an accomplished hunter and warrior. You were well-
respected and comparatively wealthy.

Your mother was a wise shaman and healer. You didn't know your
father and his origins seem to be very mysterious.

- Childhood -
As a child you were not accepted by the other children of your
tribe. Your childhood was sad and lonely.

As a child you were very active and imitated the hunters and
warriors of your tribe at all opportunities.

- Youth -
During your youth you traveled to nearby tribes and traded with them.
You met many strangers and learned a lot about the outside world.

In your youth you strived very hard to become the best warrior in
your tribe. You watched, learned and became very strong and nimble.

- Young adulthood -
As a young adult you more and more separated from the more traditional
members of your tribe. Your desire to see the outside world became
overwhelming.

As a young adult your family was killed in a raid. You became
embittered and filled with the desire for revenge.

njm