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	* Example: '''Vulture’s Eye''' (Hunter) now only goes up to level 4 instead of 10.		* Example: '''Vulture’s Eye''' (Hunter) now only goes up to level 4 instead of 10.
	* Many skills have new caps like:		* Many skills have new caps like:
	* '''Max Level: 1''' or '''Max Level: 3'''		* '''Max Level: 1''', '''Max Level: 4''' or '''Max Level: 3'''
	* Some skill descriptions may still display outdated max values – these are being revised over time.		* Some skill descriptions may still display outdated max values – these are being revised over time.

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	= ~~Classes~~ and Difficulty Modes in Ragnamex Hardcore =		= Class System and Difficulty Modes in Ragnamex Hardcore =

	~~When you begin your journey in~~ '''Ragnamex Hardcore''', ~~you’ll find yourself in the map thana_boss, which is the final floor~~ of ~~Thanatos Tower. Here, you'll spawn as any class at max level (Base 60 / Job 50). To start~~ the ~~game properly, you'll need to find a boss monster roaming the area and let it kill you~~. ~~Currently, the story behind this is under development~~ by ~~the server~~'~~s developer, '''Triedge~~''', ~~but for now~~, ~~simply let yourself be defeated by the '''Dark Lord''' to proceed~~.		Welcome to '''Ragnamex Hardcore''', a bold reinterpretation of the classic Ragnarok Online experience. This server introduces unique mechanics inspired by games like ''World of Warcraft'' and roguelike elements — emphasizing risk, challenge, and rewarding gameplay.

	== ~~Starting Point: St. Abbey~~ ==		== Getting Started ==
	~~After~~ your ~~death~~, ~~you’ll respawn inside inside St_Abbey as~~ a '''~~Novice 1/1~~'''. ~~Speak~~ to the ~~NPC~~ '''~~Receptionist~~'''~~, who will first mock your death and then present you with three choices:~~		Upon creating your character, you will begin at the final map of Thanatos Tower (thana_boss) at max level 60 Base and 50 Job. Here, you will encounter a roaming boss — '''Dark Lord''' — whose purpose is to kill you. This death is required to progress your journey. The setting is currently a placeholder for future lore being developed by the server creator, '''Triedge'''.

	~~== Difficulty Modes ==~~		After dying, you will respawn inside '''St. Abbey (inside)''' as a humble '''Novice 1/1'''. Speak with the NPC '''Receptionist'''. They’ll mock your death and, after some dialogue, offer you three distinct paths:

	==~~= Hardcore =~~==		== Difficulty Paths ==
			Each path determines how your character progresses — and how harshly you are punished upon death.

	~~Death is severely punished~~.		=== Hardcore Mode ===
			''For masochists and challenge-seekers.''

	~~You'll~~ return to ~~level~~ 1/1 ~~(Novice)~~.		Upon death, you return to '''Novice 1/1'''.

	You lose all ~~your gear~~, ~~zeny~~, and progress.		You lose all '''equipment, Zeny, and progress'''.

	~~Recommended for players who love extreme challenges~~. Even going AFK or answering a phone call ~~can result in your demise if you're not~~ in a safe zone!		You must choose your class path all over again.

			Even going AFK or answering a phone call in a non-safe zone may be your doom.

	=== Slow but Surely ===		=== Slow but Surely ===
			''For cautious adventurers.''

	You do not lose ~~your character on~~ death.		You do not lose gear or levels upon death.

	You ~~only~~ lose 5% of your current EXP.		You lose 5% of your current EXP.

	All monsters and quests ~~grant~~ 50% less EXP.		All monsters and quests give 50% less EXP.

	Ideal for scouting ~~monsters, testing damage, or exploring~~.		Ideal for scouting areas and learning mechanics.

	=== Craftsman's Way ===		=== Craftsman's Way ===
			''For artisans and material hoarders.''

	~~You gain only 10~~% ~~EXP from quests.~~		Monster EXP: '''0%'''

	~~You gain 0~~% ~~EXP from monsters.~~		Quest EXP: '''10%'''

	~~However, all~~ crafting and gathering professions grant EXP.		Only '''crafting and gathering professions''' grant EXP.

	~~Perfect~~ for players ~~focused~~ on ~~crafting or who have large material stockpiles~~.		Great for players who focus on production and trade.

	== ~~Class Selection~~ ==		== Available Classes ==
	~~After~~ choosing ~~your~~ path, you will ~~be allowed~~ to ~~select your~~ class ~~for the adventure~~. ~~You will skip directly to your '''Second Job Class (Non-Rebirth)'''. The following~~ classes are ~~available~~:		Upon choosing a path, you will immediately advance to a non-rebirth second class. Current available classes are:

	Knight		Knight
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	Hunter		Hunter

	~~These are the only available classes for now. Some classes are fused — for example:~~		'''Note:''' You start directly at your 2nd class.

	'''~~Assassin~~''' ~~has access to '''Rogue''' skills.~~

	~~There is no standalone Rogue~~ class.

	~~All classes have access to a mix of skills:~~

	~~1st and 2nd Job skills~~

	~~Some 3rd and even 4th Job skills (limited for now)~~

	~~Currently, only '''Sage''' has full access to all their extended skill trees. Other classes are still being balanced and currently only have their first row and column of advanced skills unlocked~~.

	~~There is no Merchant class available, so Whitesmith~~ and ~~Creator are~~ not ~~obtainable. Some of their abilities have been redistributed~~:		== Class Fusion and Skill Adjustments ==
			Ragnamex Hardcore does not follow the traditional skill tree restrictions:

	~~Example: Knight has some~~ '''~~Blacksmith~~''' ~~skills~~.		Some classes are '''fused''' — e.g., Assassin includes Rogue abilities.

	~~== Custom Skill Level System ==~~		'''Merchant class is unavailable'''. Instead, some Merchant/Blacksmith skills are distributed to classes like Knight.
	~~The skill point distribution system in Ragnamex Hardcore differs from the official server:~~

	~~Many skills now have a reduced max level.~~		=== Skill Scaling and Limits ===
			The skill system has been drastically rebalanced:

	~~Example: '''Vulture’s Eye''' from the Hunter used to go up to level 10. Here, it caps at level 4~~.		Many skills no longer reach their original max levels.

	~~Other skills may max out~~ at level ~~1 or 3~~.		Example: ''Vulture’s Eye'' now caps at level '''4''' (originally 10).

	~~This is intentional and ensures balance within the server~~.		Several skills now cap at level '''3''' or even '''1'''.

	'''Note:''' Many skill descriptions still reflect their old (official) effects. Don't be confused — the server will gradually update these tooltips, so players should test or ask for clarification until then.		This balance ensures meaningful decisions in point allocation.

	== ~~Summary~~ ==		=== Skill Description Warnings ===
			Some skill descriptions still display outdated effects or level caps.

	~~You start strong, but death resets everything depending on your mode~~.		Don’t be alarmed — these will be updated in time.

	~~Choose~~ your ~~path and class wisely~~.		Always test your skills in-game to verify their actual behavior.

	~~Enjoy~~ a ~~mix of known mechanics~~ with ~~deep customization~~ and ~~a hardcore roguelike twist~~.		== Final Thoughts ==
			Ragnamex Hardcore offers a uniquely brutal and strategic gameplay experience, mixing classic elements with custom systems. Whether you want to dominate through combat or craft your way to greatness, your choices carry lasting weight. Choose wisely — and may you survive long enough to thrive.

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	=~~= Ragnamex Hardcore: Class System~~ and Difficulty Modes ~~Overview =~~=		= Classes and Difficulty Modes in Ragnamex Hardcore =

	In ''Ragnamex Hardcore'', ~~your adventure begins~~ in the ~~deepest~~ floor of Thanatos Tower, ~~specifically on~~ the ~~map thana_boss. Upon logging in~~, you ~~will start as~~ a '''~~level 60/50 character~~''' ~~with any class~~, but ~~your first objective is to~~ '''~~die~~''' ~~— on purpose~~.		When you begin your journey in '''Ragnamex Hardcore''', you’ll find yourself in the map thana_boss, which is the final floor of Thanatos Tower. Here, you'll spawn as any class at max level (Base 60 / Job 50). To start the game properly, you'll need to find a boss monster roaming the area and let it kill you. Currently, the story behind this is under development by the server's developer, '''Triedge''', but for now, simply let yourself be defeated by the '''Dark Lord''' to proceed.

	~~This is part of the server’s lore~~, ~~still under development by the creator, Triedge~~. ~~To advance, let~~ the '''~~Dark Lord~~''' ~~roaming the map kill~~ you.		== Starting Point: St. Abbey ==
			After your death, you’ll respawn inside inside St_Abbey as a '''Novice 1/1'''. Speak to the NPC '''Receptionist''', who will first mock your death and then present you with three choices:

	== ~~Respawning into the Real Game~~ ==		== Difficulty Modes ==

	Once defeated, you’ll respawn inside '''St. Abbey''' (inside_st_abbey) as a '''Novice 1/1'''. Here, you'll encounter the NPC '''Receptionist''', who mocks your death before offering you three distinct gameplay paths:		=== Hardcore ===

	~~=== Hardcore Mode ===~~		Death is severely punished.

	'~~''Death penalty''': Severe~~		You'll return to level 1/1 (Novice).

	~~'''On death''': Your character is reset to 1/1 Novice~~		You lose all your gear, zeny, and progress.

	'~~''You lose''': All your gear, zeny, and progress~~		Recommended for players who love extreme challenges. Even going AFK or answering a phone call can result in your demise if you're not in a safe zone!

	~~'''Recommended for''': Masochists and hardcore challenge-seekers~~		=== Slow but Surely ===

	~~'''Warning''': Even going AFK or checking~~ your ~~skill window in the wild can result in~~ death		You do not lose your character on death.

	~~=== Slow but Surely Mode ===~~		You only lose 5% of your current EXP.

	~~'''Death penalty''': Mild~~		All monsters and quests grant 50% less EXP.

	~~'''On death''': You lose '''5% of your current EXP'''~~		Ideal for scouting monsters, testing damage, or exploring.

	~~'''You gain''': '''50% less EXP''' from quests and~~ monsters

	~~'''Recommended for''': Players who want to explore and test enemy behavior and~~ damage ~~without huge risks~~

	=== Craftsman's Way ===		=== Craftsman's Way ===

	~~'''Death penalty''': None~~		You gain only 10% EXP from quests.

	~~'''~~EXP from ~~quests''': Only '''10%'''~~		You gain 0% EXP from monsters.

	~~'''~~EXP ~~from monsters''': '''0%'''~~		However, all crafting and gathering professions grant EXP.

	~~'''EXP from~~ crafting~~''': Earn experience through '''crafting weapons, armor, leather, and gathering'''~~		Perfect for players focused on crafting or who have large material stockpiles.

	'''~~Recommended for~~''': ~~Players who want to roleplay as crafters or have gathered large amounts of resources~~		== Class Selection ==
			After choosing your path, you will be allowed to select your class for the adventure. You will skip directly to your '''Second Job Class (Non-Rebirth)'''. The following classes are available:

	~~== Available Classes ==~~		Knight

	~~After choosing a mode, you’ll proceed to select your '''base class'''. Note that you’ll skip directly to '''2nd non-transcended class'''.~~

	~~=== Current Playable Classes ===~~

	Knight ~~(with partial Blacksmith skills)~~

	Crusader		Crusader

	Assassin ~~(merged with Rogue skills)~~		Assassin

	Wizard		Wizard

	Sage ~~(complete with 3rd & 4th job skills available)~~		Sage

	Priest		Priest
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	Hunter		Hunter

	''~~Note~~: ~~Only~~ Sage ~~currently~~ has full access to ~~third and fourth job~~ skill trees. Other classes only have ~~access to~~ their first skill ~~tree/column~~ from ~~higher classes as balancing is ongoing~~.''		These are the only available classes for now. Some classes are fused — for example:

			'''Assassin''' has access to '''Rogue''' skills.

			There is no standalone Rogue class.

			All classes have access to a mix of skills:

			1st and 2nd Job skills

			Some 3rd and even 4th Job skills (limited for now)

			Currently, only '''Sage''' has full access to all their extended skill trees. Other classes are still being balanced and currently only have their first row and column of advanced skills unlocked.

			There is no Merchant class available, so Whitesmith and Creator are not obtainable. Some of their abilities have been redistributed:

			Example: Knight has some '''Blacksmith''' skills.

			== Custom Skill Level System ==
			The skill point distribution system in Ragnamex Hardcore differs from the official server:

			Many skills now have a reduced max level.

			Example: '''Vulture’s Eye''' from the Hunter used to go up to level 10. Here, it caps at level 4.

			Other skills may max out at level 1 or 3.

			This is intentional and ensures balance within the server.

	~~=== Missing Classes ===~~		'''Note:''' Many skill descriptions still reflect their old (official) effects. Don't be confused — the server will gradually update these tooltips, so players should test or ask for clarification until then.

	~~'''No Merchant class''': Whitesmith and Creator do not exist~~		== Summary ==

	~~Some of their crafting/support skills are shared among other classes~~, but ~~'''not all'''~~		You start strong, but death resets everything depending on your mode.

	~~'''No Rogue''': Assassin includes Rogue skills by design~~		Choose your path and class wisely.

	~~This system provides flexibility and~~ a ~~layered challenge depending on your preferred playstyle. Whether you want punishing death~~ mechanics~~, methodical pacing, or a focus on crafting, ''Ragnamex Hardcore'' has~~ a ~~path for you~~.		Enjoy a mix of known mechanics with deep customization and a hardcore roguelike twist.

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== Ragnamex Hardcore: Class System and Difficulty Modes Overview ==

In ''Ragnamex Hardcore'', your adventure begins in the deepest floor of Thanatos Tower, specifically on the map thana_boss. Upon logging in, you will start as a '''level 60/50 character''' with any class, but your first objective is to '''die''' — on purpose.

This is part of the server’s lore, still under development by the creator, Triedge. To advance, let the '''Dark Lord''' roaming the map kill you.

== Respawning into the Real Game ==

Once defeated, you’ll respawn inside '''St. Abbey''' (inside_st_abbey) as a '''Novice 1/1'''. Here, you'll encounter the NPC '''Receptionist''', who mocks your death before offering you three distinct gameplay paths:

=== Hardcore Mode ===

'''Death penalty''': Severe

'''On death''': Your character is reset to 1/1 Novice

'''You lose''': All your gear, zeny, and progress

'''Recommended for''': Masochists and hardcore challenge-seekers

'''Warning''': Even going AFK or checking your skill window in the wild can result in death

=== Slow but Surely Mode ===

'''Death penalty''': Mild

'''On death''': You lose '''5% of your current EXP'''

'''You gain''': '''50% less EXP''' from quests and monsters

'''Recommended for''': Players who want to explore and test enemy behavior and damage without huge risks

=== Craftsman's Way ===

'''Death penalty''': None

'''EXP from quests''': Only '''10%'''

'''EXP from monsters''': '''0%'''

'''EXP from crafting''': Earn experience through '''crafting weapons, armor, leather, and gathering'''

'''Recommended for''': Players who want to roleplay as crafters or have gathered large amounts of resources

== Available Classes ==

After choosing a mode, you’ll proceed to select your '''base class'''. Note that you’ll skip directly to '''2nd non-transcended class'''.

=== Current Playable Classes ===

Knight (with partial Blacksmith skills)

Crusader

Assassin (merged with Rogue skills)

Wizard

Sage (complete with 3rd & 4th job skills available)

Priest

Monk

Hunter

''Note: Only Sage currently has full access to third and fourth job skill trees. Other classes only have access to their first skill tree/column from higher classes as balancing is ongoing.''

=== Missing Classes ===

'''No Merchant class''': Whitesmith and Creator do not exist

Some of their crafting/support skills are shared among other classes, but '''not all'''

'''No Rogue''': Assassin includes Rogue skills by design

This system provides flexibility and a layered challenge depending on your preferred playstyle. Whether you want punishing death mechanics, methodical pacing, or a focus on crafting, ''Ragnamex Hardcore'' has a path for you.