Capítulo 24: Race and Class
Xiaxia giggled mischievously, enjoying the opportunity to show off her gaming knowledge. "Oh, let me tell you something interesting. Each race in the game has its own special ability called a racial trait. It's like a unique skill that only members of that race can have."
Xin looked intrigued. "Really?"
Nodding eagerly, Xiaxia continued. "For example, if you chose to be an Elf, you would have gained the [Keen Eyes] racial trait. Elves are known for their exceptional vision, which makes them great hunters. Many players choose Elves when they want to play as a ranger or a hunter class.
"And as for the beastfolk race, they usually have racial traits that enhance their strength or agility, depending on the specific type of beast they are."
Xiaxia paused, her eyes widening with anticipation. "So, what sub-race did you choose?"
Without hesitation, Xin replied, "I chose to be a cat."
Xiaxia's surprise was evident as her mouth dropped open. "A cat? Out of all the options, you went for a cat?!"
She burst into laughter, unable to contain her amusement. "You could have been a powerful wolf, a swift leopard, or even a fierce lycanthrope. But a cat? That's unexpected!"
Xiaxia didn't know whether to laugh or cry. But it was so Xin to choose something so unremarkable –– like he had chosen Meilyn.
"But you like cats," Xin said.
"Yeah. But as a pet!" Xiaxia exclaimed.
Xin was unbothered. "So what are its racial traits?"
Xiaxia sighed when she looked at Xin's impassive face. It made her think that she was the one overreacting.
"I don't know."
". . ." Xin's brow raised. "And you said that you have four years of gaming experience."
"It's because it's a cat!" Xiaxia growled. "It's so unremarkable that nobody would bother to pick it!"
Xin looked to the side and uttered, ". . . Useless."
"What did you say?"
Xin ignored her and looked at his stat himself.
Xiaxia was curious and went to his side.
"Ha . . ." Xiaxia was surprised as she read. "[Righting Reflex]? What's that?"
Xiaxia proceeded to read, "Cats have natural instinct and remarkable agility to twist their bodies mid-air during a fall, enabling them to land on their feet, minimizing the impact and potential injuries."
Xiaxia's lower lip puckered out in dismay. "So unremarkable," she commented.
Xin didn't mind and asked her, "What's your race then?"
Xiaxia's eyes squinted upward in glee. "Hohoho. Be amazed, for I acquired the very rare . . . ANGEL race!"
". . ."
Xiaxia's smile fell when Xin's face remained a statue.
"Aren't you going to ask how I get it?"
"Is it that extraordinary?"
"Of course it is!" Xiaxia exclaimed and leaned over, the veins in her eyes popping as she explained with a passion, "Angels are a rare race that has the best healing abilities. Their unique racial trait [Celestial Nature] allowed them to boost healing spells up to 20%! They also have wings, so they have the passive [Fly]. They glowed a radiant light and are truly captivating. They're so awesome that every guild is coveting one."
"So you're a healer?"
Xiaxia abruptly paused and looked to the side. "No . . . ," she squeaked in a low voice.
"So you're saying is . . . the Angel Race is wasted on you."
Xiaxia whacked Xin's head, strong enough to make a point. "Who said? For your information, I'm an Angel Paladin! I have both magical and physical abilities, so I can do both support and offensive attacks depending on the situation. But not that a block of ice like you could understand."
"So, how did you acquire it if it's a rare race?"
". . ." Xiaxia's lips smacked together, and her eyes roamed anywhere except Xin's. "Let's just say that . . . I received it as a gift."
Xin stared at Xiaxia suspiciously. "Hmm . . ."
"A-anyway!" Xiaxia quickly changed the topic. "You'll have a hard time looking for guilds with that race. But don't worry, I have a guild, so you can–!"
"I don't plan on entering one," Xin said decisively.
Xiaxia's excitement quickly turned into confusion as Xin firmly rejected the idea of joining a guild. She blinked, struggling to process his words, and her eyes widened in disbelief. "
Huh?! What do you mean you're not entering one? You do know that Guildbane is a game that revolves around guilds, right? There are so many benefits and opportunities that come with being part of a guild. You'll be missing out on a lot if you choose to go solo."
Xin's expression remained unwavering. "I understand that, but I prefer to play the game on my own. I want to experience it at my own pace for now."
Xiaxia was concerned about Xin's decision, but she knew better than to argue with him once he had made up his mind.
However, she believed that he would reconsider once he realized the limitations of going solo in the game.
Bringing up the topic of his class, Xiaxia asked, "You still haven't chosen one?"
Xin shook his head, expressing his confusion. He was overwhelmed by the many options available in the class list.
"I see. We'll it could really get confusing at first. But . . ." Xiaxia ran her eyes at Xin and sighed. "A cat . . . why does it have to be a cat, for god sake."
"Do you have something against cats?"
"It's not that. I just couldn't find a class that matches the cat race well. Cats are not strong enough to be fighters or barbarians, and they don't have any intelligence boost to be mages. They also lack the agility-related traits to be thieves or rogues."
"Shouldn't you know which class suits each race after playing the game for four years?"
"Cut me some slack. The developers are constantly adding new races and classes that it's hard to keep track of each one of them."
Xin shifted his eyes to his drink and casually took a sip. "Then I guess I'll remain classless for now."
Until he knew what class best suited him.
Capítulo 25: EXP and ATP
"I'm glad that you're seriously considering your class, but don't wait too much. It could potentially impact your overall stat," Xiaxia advised.
Xin was aware of it, so he didn't comment.
"By the way," Xin lowered his cup. "Does anyone have, like . . . infinite stats in the game?"
Xiaxia, absorbed in her meal, glanced up at Xin in surprise. "Infinite stats? No, there's no such thing," she replied dismissively, her attention quickly returning to her food.
Xin had suspected as much. "What about infinite CHA?"
Xiaxia's fork paused midway to her mouth as she looked at Xin, confusion evident on her face. "Infinite Charisma? That's not possible. Why are you asking about it?"
Xin hesitated for a moment, considering whether to share his newfound secret with Xiaxia.
Ultimately, he decided against it. If Infinite CHA wasn't a thing in the game, then he must have stumbled upon a bug or an anomaly.
Knowing Xiaxia's loose tongue, he couldn't risk her inadvertently revealing his unique stat to others. For now, he wanted to keep it a secret until he could make good use of his infinite Charisma.
Xin returned Xiaxia's gaze. "Never mind. It was just a random thought."
Xiaxia squinted her eyes, a hint of curiosity gleaming in them, but she refrained from commenting further.
Instead, she delved into an explanation, eager to share her knowledge with Xin. "CHA might seem unremarkable at first, and many players tend to neglect to level it up. However, it's actually very useful in the game," Xiaxia began, her voice filled with enthusiasm.
"Certain quests require a minimum CHA level to engage in dialogue with NPCs and progress through the storyline. Additionally, there are dungeons that have specific stat requirements, including CHA, to gain entry."
Xin absorbed the information, his interest piqued by the potential significance of CHA in the game.
He had assumed that his race and class would dictate his stats upon leveling up, but Xiaxia's explanation hinted at a different approach.
"Can you personally level up a specific stat?" Xin inquired, intrigued by the idea.
Xiaxia nodded, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "Ah, you probably don't know this yet, but when you level up, aside from earning experience points (EXP), you also receive four Attribute Points (ATP) that you can allocate to the stat of your choice.
"One ATP adds five points to your HP and MP, while the rest of your stat assumes the ratio of one is to one," she explained.
Curious, Xin checked his character's status screen and discovered the ATP Xiaxia was referring to. As a level 15 player, he had accumulated 60 ATP.
It was a valuable resource he had noticed before and had intended to inquire about.
'So, these ATP points can be personally assigned to strengthen specific stats,' Xin mused, his mind racing with possibilities.
He made a mental note to refrain from using his ATP until he obtained his class, as it would allow him to make more informed decisions about where to distribute them.
Xiaxia's tone turned serious as she placed her fork down and fixed her gaze on Xin. Concern etched across her face, she felt the need to emphasize an important point.
"I don't have to tell you this, but it's crucial that you avoid dying in the game, alright?" Xiaxia stated firmly.
Xin responded with a simple, "I know," but Xiaxia wasn't convinced that he fully understood the consequences. She wanted to ensure he grasped the severity of the situation, so she cleared her throat and continued.
"Allow me to explain," Xiaxia began, her voice carrying a mix of authority and gloating satisfaction. "When you die, there is an EXP penalty that scales based on your level and the level of your opponent. The higher the level gap, the greater the EXP penalty. If the penalty reaches 100 EXP, you will regress one level, losing the accompanying stat points. And if it reaches 200 EXP, then you will regress two levels, and so on."
Xin listened attentively, absorbing the information. He understood the consequences of dying and the importance of preserving his hard-earned experience points.
He had already read about these mechanics in his in-game [Library], gaining knowledge to navigate the world of Guildbane.
Xiaxia continued, "It's also crucial to consider the rough calculation for earning and losing EXP. As you already know, you need 200 EXP to reach Level 2, 300 EXP for Level 3, and so forth."
Nodding in acknowledgment, Xin affirmed this understanding. He had familiarized himself with the EXP requirements for leveling up during his research, aware that each subsequent level would demand more experience points.
Xiaxia sighed in relief, satisfied that Xin was aware of the risks involved in dying within the game. She hoped that he would take her words to heart and approach battles with caution and strategic thinking.
"To explain it further, if you're LV.5 and you came across a LV.6 goblin, there's a one-level difference between you. So if you are defeated, then you'll automatically lose 100 EXP. But if you win, you'll win 100 EXP.
"However, if you're LV.5 and your opponent is lower level than you, like LV.4, for example, then you'll only get like . . ." Xiaxia computed in her head, but Xin already summed up the answer.
"It's 100 – 10%. If it's a difference of 2 levels, then you'll get 100 – 20% of EXP. And the lowest EXP you get is five EXP if your opponent is below more than nine level against yours."
"R-right." Xiaxia coughed over her fist. "Looks like you already know that stuff."
Xin nodded and changed the topic. "I want to know about spell and skill slots."
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A/N
I wanted to make the EXP and levels simple and so the computations.
Please comment if there's something wrong with the EXP and levels and if it would lead to future plot holes.
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