Might & Magic VI - Deck Of Fate

[masterpoobaa]

For all the times ive played M&M VI ive never really tried to figure out the 'Deck of Fate'
I know it gives various stat boosts, and they depend on the month (like the shrines).

But in allt he walkthroughs ive seen i rarely see them mentioned, and no mention as to how the exactly work.

Can anyone shed some light on the 'Deck of Fate'

[Avonu]

I not sure but they probably work like Genie's Lamps in MM7 - days and months of use decks in MM6 are (probably) same that use lamps in MM7.
Here you have when to use lamps in MM7.

[DaveO]

IIRC, October is the best month for the Deck of Fate bonuses. I can't recall any exact dates though. A search thru the TELP MM6 forum would likely give you an answer. That forum is located at: http://telp.org/mm6/tavern/mm6tavern.html

[masterpoobaa]

Very little in the tavern also, which is a little suprising.
Anyway i did a tad of research myself.

I think ive figured the deck of fate out.

Deck Of Fate.

A. Primary stat boosted depends on the month.
Jan = Might
Feb = Int
Mar = Per
Apr = End
May = Acy
June = Spd
Jul = Lck
Aug = Fire
Sep = Elec
Oct = Cold
Nov = Pois
Dec = Magic

Amount of boost depends on the Day of the month (1-28) (actually looking at it its really which week you are in (week 1 to 4)
As far as i can tell theres no other variables. Time of day doesnt matter, New/Full moon i have seen no effect, nor luck bonus or anything else that logical.
Some days also have a negative effect like death, stoned or eradicated.

1st to 7th = +1 (5th stones you, 7th eradicates)
8th to 14th = +2 (13th Dead)
15th to 21st = +3 (no bad effects during this week)
22nd to 28th = +4 (26th stoned, 27th Dead)

Feel free to put this information on a sticky or FAQ or something.

[HodgePodge]

Thanks, poobah for this information. I always wondered why sometimes my character would end up dead when I used a Deck of Fate.

[PhoenixReborn]

Thanks, poobah for this information. I always wondered why sometimes my character would end up dead when I used a Deck of Fate.

Yeah, that pissed me off. Some nice +3 stat boosters and then all of a sudden wham dead. They don't make 'em like they used to.

[masterpoobaa]

Well to boil it down, your best bet is to always use decks of fate on the
22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th or 28th. +4 and no bad effects