v0.7.1: weapons that block damage now have precise descriptions for it

also reduced the blocking for sai and gauntlet by 1 each

core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Greatshield.java

@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@
 package com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.weapon.melee;
 
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.Char;
+import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.messages.Messages;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.sprites.ItemSpriteSheet;
 
 public class Greatshield extends MeleeWeapon {
@@ -42,4 +43,12 @@ public class Greatshield extends MeleeWeapon {
 	public int defenseFactor( Char owner ) {
 		return 10+3*level();    //10 extra defence, plus 3 per level;
 	}
+	
+	public String statsInfo(){
+		if (isIdentified()){
+			return Messages.get(this, "stats_desc", 10+3*level());
+		} else {
+			return Messages.get(this, "typical_stats_desc", 10);
+		}
+	}
 }

core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java

@@ -83,8 +83,8 @@ public class MeleeWeapon extends Weapon {
 			}
 		}
 
-		String stats_desc = Messages.get(this, "stats_desc");
-		if (!stats_desc.equals("")) info+= "\n\n" + stats_desc;
+		String statsInfo = statsInfo();
+		if (!statsInfo.equals("")) info += "\n\n" + statsInfo;
 
 		switch (augment) {
 			case SPEED:
@@ -112,6 +112,10 @@ public class MeleeWeapon extends Weapon {
 		return info;
 	}
 	
+	public String statsInfo(){
+		return Messages.get(this, "stats_desc");
+	}
+	
 	@Override
 	public int price() {
 		int price = 20 * tier;

core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/RoundShield.java

@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@
 package com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.weapon.melee;
 
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.Char;
+import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.messages.Messages;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.sprites.ItemSpriteSheet;
 
 public class RoundShield extends MeleeWeapon {
@@ -42,4 +43,12 @@ public class RoundShield extends MeleeWeapon {
 	public int defenseFactor( Char owner ) {
 		return 5+2*level();     //5 extra defence, plus 2 per level;
 	}
+	
+	public String statsInfo(){
+		if (isIdentified()){
+			return Messages.get(this, "stats_desc", 5+2*level());
+		} else {
+			return Messages.get(this, "typical_stats_desc", 5);
+		}
+	}
 }

core/src/main/resources/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties

@@ -1226,7 +1226,7 @@ items.weapon.melee.flail.stats_desc=This is a rather inaccurate weapon.\nThis we
 items.weapon.melee.flail.desc=A spiked ball attached to a handle by a length of chain. Very unwieldy, but devastating if it lands a solid hit.
 
 items.weapon.melee.gauntlet.name=stone gauntlet
-items.weapon.melee.gauntlet.stats_desc=This is a very fast weapon.\nThis weapon blocks some damage.
+items.weapon.melee.gauntlet.stats_desc=This is a very fast weapon.\nThis weapon blocks 0-4 damage.
 items.weapon.melee.gauntlet.desc=This massive gauntlet is made of crimson fabric with heavy magical stone layered on top. The fabric tightens around you, making the thick stone plates almost like a second skin. Swinging such a heavy weapon requires strength, but adds tremendous force to your blows.
 
 items.weapon.melee.glaive.name=glaive
@@ -1238,7 +1238,8 @@ items.weapon.melee.greataxe.stats_desc=This weapon is incredibly heavy.
 items.weapon.melee.greataxe.desc=Meant to be wielded over the shoulder, this titanic axe is as powerful as it is heavy.
 
 items.weapon.melee.greatshield.name=greatshield
-items.weapon.melee.greatshield.stats_desc=This weapon blocks a tremendous amount of damage, which scales with upgrades.
+items.weapon.melee.greatshield.typical_stats_desc=Typically this weapon blocks 0-%d damage. This blocking scales with upgrades.
+items.weapon.melee.greatshield.stats_desc=This weapon blocks 0-%d damage. This blocking scales with upgrades.
 items.weapon.melee.greatshield.desc=More like a mobile wall than a shield, this gigantic mass of metal aids defense, but doesn't leave much room for attacking.
 
 items.weapon.melee.greatsword.name=greatsword
@@ -1283,11 +1284,12 @@ items.weapon.melee.shortsword.name=shortsword
 items.weapon.melee.shortsword.desc=A quite short sword, only a few inches longer than a dagger.
 
 items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.name=quarterstaff
-items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.stats_desc=This weapon blocks some damage.
+items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.stats_desc=This weapon blocks 0-3 damage.
 items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.desc=A staff of hardwood, its ends are shod with iron.
 
 items.weapon.melee.roundshield.name=round shield
-items.weapon.melee.roundshield.stats_desc=This weapon blocks a significant amount of damage, which scales with upgrades.
+items.weapon.melee.roundshield.typical_stats_desc=Typically this weapon blocks 0-%d damage. This blocking scales with upgrades.
+items.weapon.melee.roundshield.stats_desc=This weapon blocks 0-%d damage. This blocking scales with upgrades.
 items.weapon.melee.roundshield.desc=This large shield effectively blocks attacks and makes a decent weapon in a pinch.
 
 items.weapon.melee.runicblade.name=runic blade
@@ -1295,7 +1297,7 @@ items.weapon.melee.runicblade.stats_desc=This weapon benefits more from upgrades
 items.weapon.melee.runicblade.desc=A mysterious weapon from a distant land, with a bright blue blade.
 
 items.weapon.melee.sai.name=sai
-items.weapon.melee.sai.stats_desc=This is a very fast weapon.\nThis weapon blocks some damage.
+items.weapon.melee.sai.stats_desc=This is a very fast weapon.\nThis weapon blocks 0-2 damage.
 items.weapon.melee.sai.desc=Two thin blades meant to be wielded in one hand each. Excellent for parrying and swift cuts alike.
 
 items.weapon.melee.scimitar.name=scimitar