Using Powers

What Are Powers?

Powers are special perks you can activate using mana. They give you benefits in the classroom!

Examples of Powers

Seating:

• Choose your seat for the day
• Sit with a friend
• Sit at teacher's desk

Work Environment:

• Listen to music while working
• Work in the hallway
• Use a fidget toy
• Eat a snack in class

Academic:

• Homework pass
• Use notes on a quiz
• Skip the hardest question
• Bonus points on test
• Extra credit opportunity

Time:

• Extra 5 minutes recess
• Leave class 2 minutes early
• Extra time on assignment

Special:

• Lunch with teacher
• Choose class activity
• Pick the read-aloud book
• Class job for the week

Your teacher decides which powers are available and how much they cost!

Casting Powers

How to use a power:

Check Your Mana

First, make sure you have enough mana:

• Look at your mana points on your dashboard
• Compare to the power's cost

Choose a Power

1. Click "Powers" in your menu
2. Browse available powers
3. Read what each power does
4. Check the mana cost
5. Pick the one you want

Request or Use

Depending on your class settings:

If Approval Required:

1. Click "Request Power"
2. Add a note if needed (e.g., "For Friday's test")
3. Submit the request
4. Wait for teacher to approve
5. Get notified when approved or denied

If Direct Use:

1. Click "Use Power"
2. Confirm you want to spend the mana
3. Power activates immediately
4. Mana is deducted
5. Enjoy your perk!

Sending Power Requests

If your class requires approval:

How Requests Work

1. You: Request to use a power
2. System: Sends notification to teacher
3. Teacher: Reviews your request
4. Teacher: Approves or denies
5. If approved: Mana is deducted, power is granted
6. If denied: Mana stays, you can try again

If Denied

Your teacher might deny because:

• Bad timing
• Not appropriate right now
• You need to save mana for something else
• Rule violation

What to do:

• Accept the decision respectfully
• Ask politely why if unclear
• Try again later if appropriate
• Choose a different power

Mana Management

Use your mana wisely!

How Much Mana Do You Have?

Sources of mana:

• Level up: +1 mana (usually, up to max of 5)
• Weekly gifts: Your teacher might give mana on certain days
• Special rewards: Bonus mana for achievements

Important: Your mana has a maximum of 5. If you're already at max, save your mana flasks for when you need them!

Spending Strategies

Saver Strategy:

• Rarely use powers
• Build up a big mana reserve
• Use only for really important things
• Always have enough for emergencies

Spender Strategy:

• Use powers regularly
• Enjoy benefits frequently
• Trust you'll get more mana
• Live in the moment

Balanced Strategy (Recommended):

• Use some powers regularly
• Keep some mana in reserve
• Plan for big purchases
• Adapt to your needs

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I run out of mana?

• Wait until you level up
• Wait for weekly mana distribution
• Focus on earning Experience
• Ask teacher if special mana rewards are available

Can I give mana to friends?

• Usually no, but ask your teacher
• Some classes allow trading
• Focus on your own progress

What if a power isn't working?

• Tell your teacher
• Make sure you actually used it
• Check if there are rules about when/how
• Be patient while teacher fixes it

Can I suggest new powers?

• Yes! Most teachers love ideas
• Think of classroom-appropriate perks
• Suggest them respectfully
• Your idea might be added!

Next Steps

• Learn about Health & Strikes if your class uses them
• Discover Gold & Shopping if enabled
• Review Experience & Levels to earn more mana