Verifying Artifacts

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wiki_verify_artifacts	Instructions for comparing artifacts in GnollHackWiki with the GnollHack C code data structures (artifact) to spot mistakes in the documentation.

When verifying artifacts on the GnollHackWiki against the GnollHack C code, compare the artifact's documentation with struct artifact defined in include/artifact.h and the data in src/artilist.c.

Important Rules

• NEVER compare item weights. Do not check or update weight on the wiki.
• Pay attention to which kind of data is present in struct artifact.

What to Compare

1. Base Properties

• Base Item: Check the otyp to ensure the artifact is based on the correct item (e.g., LONG_SWORD).
• Cost: Compare the listed artifact price with the cost field.
• Alignment: Check the alignment field (e.g., A_LAWFUL, A_NEUTRAL, A_CHAOTIC, A_NONE).
• Material: Compare with the material field.

2. Combat Bonuses

• To-Hit Bonus: Compare with tohit_dice, tohit_diesize, and tohit_plus.
• Extra Damage: Check the attk struct (attk.damn, attk.damd, etc.) for any extra damage dice added when the artifact hits the right target.
• Special Attacks: Look at aflags (e.g., AF_BEHEAD, AF_BISECT, AF_DRLI) and aflags2 for extra combat effects.

3. Special Effects

• Wielded/Worn Effects: Compare spfx (e.g., SPFX_ESP, SPFX_REGEN, SPFX_STLTH, SPFX_HSPDAM).
• Carried Effects: Compare cspfx (effects conferred just by carrying).
• Invoked Powers: Compare inv_prop for powers activated by invoking the artifact (e.g., ARTINVOKE_HEALING). Check inv_duration_dice and repower_time (cooldown).

How to Verify

1. Locate the artifact in src/artilist.c.
2. Map the fields to the struct artifact definition.
3. Check the wiki page for discrepancies based on the list above.