I just downloaded the latest server code from the CVS repository, and I believe I've found the bug which prevents the descriptions of skill items like the 'talisman of missiles'. However I don't have the tools to test the fix myself, so I don't dare make the changes. In the file crossfire/common/item.c (CVS version 1.43): Change every instance of : SKILL to: SKILL_TOOL except in the functions: describe_monster need_identify and remove lines 837-838 The needed changes are on lines: 340, 363, 415, 531, 613, 837, 838, 868, 911 I apologize for not providing a diff. I'm stuck on a windows box until I can raise the money to fix my linux box.. Neil Reynolds _______________________________________________ crossfire-devel mailing list crossfire-devel at lists.real-time.com https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/crossfire-devel