Core Differentiation Summary

Purpose: This document summarizes all gameplay differences from RuneScape that make Legends of Hastinapur a unique experience.

1. Combat System

1.1 Tick Rate: 0.4s (vs RS 0.6s)

• Change: Game runs 50% faster than RuneScape
• Impact: Combat feels snappier, more responsive
• Formula: All combat timings (stuns, delays) are based on 0.4s ticks
• Example: A 5-tick attack in RS (3.0s) becomes a 5-tick attack here (2.0s)

1.2 Stance System

1.3 Combo System

• Consecutive successful hits build a damage multiplier
• Multiplier: 1.0x → 1.05x → 1.10x → 1.15x → 1.20x → 1.25x (capped at 5+ hits)
• Resets on: Miss, target change, or 10-tick gap (4.0s) between attacks

1.4 Critical Hits

• Exclusive to: High-tier weapons (Vajra and above)
• Scaling: Base crit chance + (0.05% × Attack level)

1.5 Dodge & Parry

• Chance: defense_level × 0.1% (max 10% at level 100)
• Visual: "Dodge" splat (no animation)

• Chance: 5% + (defense_level × 0.05%) + shield_bonus
• On success: 50% damage reduction, 25% reflect, 1-tick stun on attacker

1.6 Greatbows & Astras (NEW Weapon Class)

• Greatbows: Hybrid weapons requiring both Ranged and Magic levels
• Astras: Divine ammunition with massive Bija costs and special effects
• Damage Formula: (Magic × 0.5 + Ranged × 0.5) × Greatbow_Modifier

2. Progression System

2.1 Level Cap: 100 (vs RS 99)

• Total XP at 100: ~18M (vs RS 13M at 99)
• Extra level: Provides room for prestige rewards

2.2 Dynamic XP Curve

2.3 Prestige System

• Unlock: Available at level 100 in any skill
• Tiers: 5 prestige levels per skill
• XP Bonus: +2% per prestige tier (up to +10% at P5)

2.4 Skill Cloak (vs Skillcape)

• Awarded at level 100
• Retains perks and emotes
• Name change only

3. Resource Systems

3.1 Inventory: 6×5 Grid (30 slots)

• Base: 30 slots (vs RS 28)
• Expandable to 50:
  • Row 1 (31-35): Boon Points unlock
  • Row 2 (36-40): 1 Bond
  • Row 3 (41-45): 3 Bonds
  • Row 4 (46-50): 5 Bonds

3.2 Run Energy: Fluid Stamina

• Recovery: Fast (~15-20s when idle/walking)
• Weight Impact: Affects drain rate, not recovery time
• Goal: No "walking simulator" punishment

3.3 Prayer Drain

• Mechanic: 100% damage block (same as RS)
• Drain Rate: Based on the prayer itself (not monster level)
• Each prayer has its own drain rate defined in prayers.json

3.4 Bank Size

• F2P: 100 slots
• P2P: 500 slots

4. Death & Respawn

4.1 Yamaraj's Court

• On Death: Teleport to Yamaraj's Court (instanced purgatory)
• Items: Held by Yamaraj NPC
• Reclaim Fee: 5% of item value (Grand Bazaar price or Greater Transmute value, whichever is higher)
• Fee Cap: Maximum 1M gold (regardless of item value)
• Quest Items: Always kept (never go to Yamaraj)
• Free Deaths: First 3 per day (resets at Midnight UTC)
• Raid Penalty: Double fee if died in dangerous instance

4.2 Predetermined Respawn Points

• Default: Ashram (starting area)
• Unlocks: New spawn points via Quests and Regional Challenges
• No Selection Menu: You spawn at your bound location

5. Economy & Trading

5.1 Grand Bazaar (vs Grand Exchange)

• Function: Centralized player trading hub
• Location: Available in major cities (Kashi, etc.)
• Differentiation: Multiple locations, not just one

5.2 Boon Points System

• Earn: 1 token when ALL skills reach P1, another at all P2, etc. (5 tokens total possible)
• Use: Consume token to reset all Boon Point unlocks and refund spent points
• Alternative: Can reset without token for 1 Bond
• Tradeable: No, tokens are account-bound

5.3 Transmute Spells

• Lesser Transmute: Converts items to coins (lower value) - equivalent to Low Alchemy
• Greater Transmute: Converts items to coins (higher value) - equivalent to High Alchemy
• Item Database: Each item has lesser_transmute_value and greater_transmute_value fields
• Quest Items: No transmute values (cannot be converted)

6. Content Systems

6.1 Regional Challenges (vs Achievement Diary)

• Tiers: Novice → Journeyman → Expert → Master
• Function: Area-specific task lists with rewards
• Unlocks: Respawn points, lamps, unique items

6.2 Player Owned Ashram (vs POH)

• Theme: Spiritual/meditative (vs Western mansion)
• Function: Customizable housing via Construction
• Alternate Name: Patashala (for scholar builds)

6.3 PvP Zone: Tripura (Deferred)

• Name: Tripura (ruined demon cities destroyed by Shiva)
• Theme: Ashen wasteland
• Status: Not in initial release

7. Item System

7.1 Item Durability (Level 50+ Combat Equipment Only)

• Mechanic: Charge per hit (each attack drains 1 charge)
• At 0 charges: Unusable until repaired
• Skilling Tools: No durability (pickaxes, axes, etc.)
• Repair materials: Other items (not coins)

7.2 Divya Bar Crafting

• Recipe: 1× Soma Bar + 1× Vajra Bar + 1× Divine Essence
• Differentiation: Combination bar (vs single ore smelting)

8. Naming Conventions

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