User:Aldyron/Sandbox/Template Quest phantom

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Usage

Phantom templates are not for normal use: they are employed by DPL queries to mix, remix and format parameters from its "parent" template and possibly some metadata.

• For the theory, see DPL:Manual - DPL parameters: Controlling output volume - include.
• For the practice, use the search facility on the DPL wiki to search for "phantom".

Temporary scratchpad

Nota bene: outdated (but not useless) None of the following is useful to this phantom template any more since Technical 13 (Contribs • Message • Email) edited Template:Quest on 9 April 2014: now each XP value has its own parameter. I'll leave this information here for the moment because it's interesting from the programmer's and the debugger's points of view, because it could help shoot some other nightmarish troubles, and because I'm shamelessly lazy. As soon as I'm ready, I'll move it where it belongs.

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|epicxp={{xpcolors|solo=15,515|normal=20,879|hard=21,233|elite=21,586}}
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Special characters are entities!

STX----{{The Secret of the Storm Horns}} ''You know two things: that a disgruntled Frost Giant named Rungnir may be ready to turn against the Netherese, and that he can be found INSIDE a glacier.'' {{Quest | name = A Break in the Ice | adpack = Shadowfell Conspiracy | level = 19 &#32----ETX

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STX----{{The Secret of the Storm Horns}} ''You know two things: that a disgruntled Frost Giant named Rungnir may be ready to turn against the Netherese, and that he can be found INSIDE a glacier.'' {{Quest | name = A Break in the Ice | adpack = Shadowfell Conspiracy | level = 19 | epic = 27 | duration = long | solo = 3973 | normal = 6864 | hard = 7106 | elite = 7347 | ecasual = 15290 | enormal = 26203 | ehard = 26923 | eelite = 27643 | loc = Mountain Glacier | bestower = Renton Finne | npc = Renton Finne | zone = Eveningstar | patron = The Harpers | favor = 7 | free = no | mappic = A Break In The Ice - Map.jpg | maplegend = yes | mappic note = | loadingpic = L Break In the Ice.jpg | overview = The Harpers have made contact with a Frost Giant in the Storm Horns named Rungnir. Apparently Rungnir is disgruntled with his position in the emerging monster army. Harper Renton Finne believes that the right conversation with Rungnir could reveal the true scheme behind the formation of the monster army. He also believes that Rungnir could be used to drive apart the various factions within the army. So, Renton Finne has hired you to speak with Rungnir and see what can be done. First, you must find Rungnir at the '''Mountain Glacier''', near the top peaks of [[the Storm Horns]]. | objective_1 = Locate Rungnir the Frost Giant | objective_2 = Persuade Rungnir over to the cause | objective_3 = Collect Rungnir's battle-trappings ''(collect 6)'' | objective_4 = Bring Rungnir his battle-trappings | objective_5 = Meet Rungnir in the Great Chamber | objective_6 = Defeat the Wizard Tharno | objective_7 = Defeat Rungnir | optional_1 = Find the rest of Rungnir's battle-trappings ''(collect another 5)'' | opt_percent_1 = 29.6 | optional_2 = Defeat the Ice Elemental | opt_percent_2 = 10 | optional_3 = Negotiate with the Orc warband | opt_percent_3 = 10 | traps = None | expect = * overlaying floors * closed drawbridges (with levers) * collapsing floors (points of no return) * secret doors, which chamber behind them leaves no trace on the map | misc = [[File:A Break In The Ice - Frozen barrels and crates.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Even the barrels and crates are frozen in the chilling environment of this quest.]] * To find '''all''' Rungnir's battle-trappings for the optional objective, you will need some skill: ** One item is behind a locked lever. A wand of [[Knock]] is enough on Epic Normal. ([[DDO information project/Traps and locks/27#A_Break_In_the_Ice_.28Epic.29|Lock DC]]) ** One is behind a secret door ([[DDO information project/Spot_and_Search/19#A_Break_In_the_Ice|Secret door DCs]]). ** Marlukk holds one in the north-eastern room. You can negotiate (Bluff, Intimidate, or Perform, see table at the bottom) or fight. ** The battle-trapping in the east-most room is guarded by ice elementals. Several spawn simultaneously, often attacking you with few Otiluke's Freezing Spheres at the same time. That can be dangerous on higher difficulty settings. Some spawn within walls, making it difficult to hurt them without magic. Hirelings, summons, and charmed monsters don't seem to see them – they don't attack them. Eventually, elementals leave the wall and can be targeted normally. ** Hirelings can also be used to successfully retrieve battle-trappings; if you focus on the battle-trapping, command the Hireling to interact. The Hireling will usually try to reach the battle-trapping, which can be useful if you cannot clearly see the path to its location, but have it in focus. ** There are a total of 11 battle-trappings: Axe-grip, Gambeson, Birnie, Cross-Garters, Helm-horn Irons, Plackart, Beard-Brace, Greave-Straps, Gardbrace, Spaulder and Loincloth Stays. * In the final battle, Rungnir helps you fight Tharno. Unfortunately, they do pitiful damage to each other. After a while, Tharno summons a few ice elementals to help him. When Tharno dies, the remaining elementals disappear and Rungnir attacks the party. * If Rungnir is defeated in the battle with Tharno, the quest may become impossible to complete: you are warned to leave the glacier, and then nothing further occurs. * Glitch: If you have human monster manual HP display unlocked, when you quickly switch focus between Tharno and Rungnir, you can occasionally also see Rungnir's HP (epic normal solo (plus hire): Tharno 25k, Rungnir 57k/epic hard solo: Tharno 44k, Rungnir 123,748hp). {{:A Break In the Ice/Skill DC}} | aggression = 33 | onslaught = 67 | conquest = 100 | observance = 1 | mischief = 56 | vandal = 73 | ransack = 89 | chest = '''3''' ** 2 End-chests ** 1 optional chest for finding the rest of Rungnir's battle-trappings | collectable1 = {{Node|Adventurer's Pack|behind the waterfall to the north near the first drawbridge)}} | collectable2 = {{Node|Adventurer's Pack|just before the drawbridge that closes in front of you}} | collectable3 = {{Node|Bones|in the tunnel after the collapse}} | collectable4 = {{Node|Bones|with Marlukk}} | collectable5 = {{Node|Bones|behind the locked bridge (with Rungnir's Spaulder)}} | npcreward = standard and all of: {{Named items category|category=A Break In the Ice reward items}} | unique = yes }}----ETX

STX----{{The Secret of the Storm Horns}} ''You know two things: that a disgruntled Frost Giant named Rungnir may be ready to turn against the Netherese, and that he can be found INSIDE a glacier.'' {{Quest | name = A Break in the Ice | adpack = Shadowfell Conspiracy | level = 19 | epic = 27 | duration = long | solo = 3973 | normal = 6864 | hard = 7106 | elite = 7347 | ecasual = 15290 | enormal = 26203 | ehard = 26923 | eelite = 27643 | loc = Mountain Glacier | bestower = Renton Finne | npc = Renton Finne | zone = Eveningstar | patron = The Harpers | favor = 7 | free = no | mappic = A Break In The Ice - Map.jpg | maplegend = yes | mappic note = | loadingpic = L Break In the Ice.jpg | overview = The Harpers have made contact with a Frost Giant in the Storm Horns named Rungnir. Apparently Rungnir is disgruntled with his position in the emerging monster army. Harper Renton Finne believes that the right conversation with Rungnir could reveal the true scheme behind the formation of the monster army. He also believes that Rungnir could be used to drive apart the various factions within the army. So, Renton Finne has hired you to speak with Rungnir and see what can be done. First, you must find Rungnir at the '''Mountain Glacier''', near the top peaks of [[the Storm Horns]]. | objective_1 = Locate Rungnir the Frost Giant | objective_2 = Persuade Rungnir over to the cause | objective_3 = Collect Rungnir's battle-trappings ''(collect 6)'' | objective_4 = Bring Rungnir his battle-trappings | objective_5 = Meet Rungnir in the Great Chamber | objective_6 = Defeat the Wizard Tharno | objective_7 = Defeat Rungnir | optional_1 = Find the rest of Rungnir's battle-trappings ''(collect another 5)'' | opt_percent_1 = 29.6 | optional_2 = Defeat the Ice Elemental | opt_percent_2 = 10 | optional_3 = Negotiate with the Orc warband | opt_percent_3 = 10 | traps = None | expect = * overlaying floors * closed drawbridges (with levers) * collapsing floors (points of no return) * secret doors, which chamber behind them leaves no trace on the map | misc = [[File:A Break In The Ice - Frozen barrels and crates.jpg|thumb|250px|right"---------------- |E ----------------"ven the barrels and crates are frozen in the chilling environment of this quest.]] * To find '''all''' Rungnir's battle-trappings for the optional objective, you will need some skill: ** One item is behind a locked lever. A wand of [[Knock]] is enough on Epic Normal. ([[DDO information project/Traps and locks/27#A_Break_In_the_Ice_.28Epic.29|Lock DC]]) ** One is behind a secret door ([[DDO information project/Spot_and_Search/19#A_Break_In_the_Ice|Secret door DCs]]). ** Marlukk holds one in the north-eastern room. You can negotiate (Bluff, Intimidate, or Perform, see table at the bottom) or fight. ** The battle-trapping in the east-most room is guarded by ice elementals. Several spawn simultaneously, often attacking you with few Otiluke's Freezing Spheres at the same time. That can be dangerous on higher difficulty settings. Some spawn within walls, making it difficult to hurt them without magic. Hirelings, summons, and charmed monsters don't seem to see them – they don't attack them. Eventually, elementals leave the wall and can be targeted normally. ** Hirelings can also be used to successfully retrieve battle-trappings; if you focus on the battle-trapping, command the Hireling to interact. The Hireling will usually try to reach the battle-trapping, which can be useful if you cannot clearly see the path to its location, but have it in focus. ** There are a total of 11 battle-trappings: Axe-grip, Gambeson, Birnie, Cross-Garters, Helm-horn Irons, Plackart, Beard-Brace, Greave-Straps, Gardbrace, Spaulder and Loincloth Stays. * In the final battle, Rungnir helps you fight Tharno. Unfortunately, they do pitiful damage to each other. After a while, Tharno summons a few ice elementals to help him. When Tharno dies, the remaining elementals disappear and Rungnir attacks the party. * If Rungnir is defeated in the battle with Tharno, the quest may become impossible to complete: you are warned to leave the glacier, and then nothing further occurs. * Glitch: If you have human monster manual HP display unlocked, when you quickly switch focus between Tharno and Rungnir, you can occasionally also see Rungnir's HP (epic normal solo (plus hire): Tharno 25k, Rungnir 57k/epic hard solo: Tharno 44k, Rungnir 123,748hp). {{:A Break In the Ice/Skill DC}} | aggression = 33 | onslaught = 67 | conquest = 100 | observance = 1 | mischief = 56 | vandal = 73 | ransack = 89 | chest = '''3''' ** 2 End-chests ** 1 optional chest for finding the rest of Rungnir's battle-trappings | collectable1 = {{Node|Adventurer's Pack|behind the waterfall to the north near the first drawbridge)}} | collectable2 = {{Node|Adventurer's Pack|just before the drawbridge that closes in front of you}} | collectable3 = {{Node|Bones|in the tunnel after the collapse}} | collectable4 = {{Node|Bones|with Marlukk}} | collectable5 = {{Node|Bones|behind the locked bridge (with Rungnir's Spaulder)}} | npcreward = standard and all of: {{Named items category|category=A Break In the Ice reward items}} | unique = yes }}----ETX

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