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From: Benjamin Reynolds [solonondaroad--earthlink.net]
Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 8:34 AM
To: <Address Masked>
Subject: The Clothes Factor

I was wondering if anyone has catalogued the various clothing items and their effects.
I have found as random treasure these items:
 
Silver Brocaded Bodice
Black Silk Kimono
Black Woolen Breeches
Gold Silk Pantaloons
Red Plaid Kilt
Leather Jerkin
 
Submitted for your approval:
 
I was attempting to get the crystal breastplate but I kept getting Diseased! before I even reached
the armor.  So I continually reloaded, put on my winter wear, and entered the cavern.  This is what
I had on:
 
Snowshoes
Brown Cotton Breeches
Heavy Leather Jacket
Robin's Hood
 
One time I reloaded and forgot to wear my heavy clothing.  I didn't get chilly until I arrived at the
armor.  I made my way to the exit and left.  I wasn't diseased.  This is what I accidentally had on:
 
Winged Sandals
Brown Cotton Breeches
Silver Brocaded Bodice
Robin's Hood
 
Which doesn't make sense, unless the Silver Brocaded Bodice had something to do with it.
It either protects against disease or it protects against the elements.  (maybe both?)
I haven't been diseased while wearing it.  Sometimes I get Roasting! but only after being
admonished by the Great Wyrm or fighting a salamander or small dragon in the Hot Area
on level three only.
 
Anyone have any experiences with the kilt, pantaloons, kimono, or jerkin?  I donated the kimono
because it came from a ronin who didn't like my looks (he was evil, while I'm good).  I was afraid
to wear it because it might be an evil item.  I donated the leather jerkin as well, after wearing it
for a bit (I didn't notice anything special).  I wore the g.s. pantaloons for four days but didn't notice
any differences.  After getting my custom weapon built and enchanted I donated the g.s. pantaloons.
Now I'm experimenting with the red plaid kilt.
 
Is it possible to improperly wear an item of clothing?  For example I replaced robin's hood
with the r. p. kilt and voila:
 
Winged Sandals
Silver Sash
S. B. Bodice
R. P. Kilt
 
Does the kilt being in the fourth slot mean that I am wearing it on my head?  (seriously)
 
Also, I didn't start finding clothes as random treasure until I started donating unworn clothes
(purchased from the D & P).  But this could be a coincidence.  Mostly I donate sandals and
robes.
 
Does the Silver Sash slightly increase one's treasure-finding ability?
Does the Cloak of Levitation do anything else besides increasing one's speed?
 
Ben