Roguelike Comp #2: The Ord of the Ings variant

[Malificent]

Welcome to the 2nd roguelike competition, another Z+Angband adventure (see the first one (http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/showthread.php?t=71712)), where you will get to play a Hobbit Rogue named Ilbo. Ilbo is most famous for his adventure with Maug, the dragon but is also well known for being the uncle to Rodo, the hobbit who threw the One Ing into Mount Oom. His character file is attached as a zip file.

The deadline for posting an official entry will be: 11:59pm EDT, Monday May 11th. As previously, to get an official entry into the comp, you must post the character dump here (do a Shift-C to get to your character sheet, then f to file-file should be in the lib/user folder).

In fact, I'm just going to quote the relevant info from the previous thread:


Once you started the game, you are allowed to make a new save file after you've run your new char through the stores, so you do not have to repeat that tedious chore after restarting the character due to the death of the previous one. Put the file in a seperate folder as I believe you will need to delete the comp file and perhaps the files in the user folder under the character's name before you can restart the character.

The goal of the comp is to either win the game by defeating the main bad guy at the bottom of the dungeon, the Serpent of Chaos, or get to the highest player level possible before the end of the comp. From reading the help files, you have to obtain a quest from one of the towns or cities to get to the level the Serpent is on. So it looks like you MUST do the various quests you can get from the town hall in the towns/cities. (use the capital letter Q in the town hall/warrior hall to get quests by the way, smallcase q won't work)

Feel free to alter the graphics, fonts, and certain options (like the keyset-I have it on roguelike), but do NOT change options that would make the game easier/harder for you as not everyone will be changing that option. In looking over the options, I think about the only one that should not be changed is the Monsters behaving stupidly one (not set), but I may have missed something. Ask if you aren't sure before changing an option.

If you're new to the competitions, be sure to read through the first competition thread - there's a lot of generally useful info there. Also feel free to ask questions in this thread, as well as post them in this thread.

Good luck all!

[Malificent]

Some initial thoughts on playing a Hobbit Rogue:

1) This initial start, the stores have missile weapons and lanterns, and you have 500 gold, so you should definitely take advantage and buy a lantern (for the extra light and less weight) and definitely buy a missile weapon - you're going to use it a lot as a rogue.

2) Speaking of which, inscriptions will be your friend. Read the help file on objects (/lib/help/objects.txt) for a fully detailed description, but in short, inscriptions on items let you create a semi-shortcut to the item. For example, if I inscribe my ammo with {@f1}, then when I select "f" to fire something, all I have to do is press 1 to fire that set of ammo, rather than having to figure out what letter the ammo is currently (since it shifts based on what you're carrying). And once you get quivers, this will be even more helpful. You can also do all sorts of neat stuff, like preventing you from accidentally dropping, destroying, or using things. Worth spending a little time to learn to use them, especially with this character.

3) Locked doors give you 1 XP for unlocking them - while that's inconsequential at the high levels, it's fantastic for the low levels of a hobbit rogue, which doesn't take a lot of XP to move up. Same goes for casting a spell for the first time - that XP can quickly move you up the early levels, which is necessary for survival with a character like Ilbo...

4)...because Ilbo is never going to be a melee machine. It's a change of pace from the previous Chaos Warrior. You don't have a lot of armor or HP. Sorcery is a great spell school, but it has no offensive spell capability. You're going to want to shoot with your bow/sling and sneak around a lot. Rogues do get a backstab, which does a lot of damage when you hit someone for the first time if they haven't noticed you, but it's hard to rely on that.

5) And later on, staves/wands/rods will be your friend as well. Rogues are great with magic items and while your bow provides a wonderful ranged attack, you'll need something that can provide an area attack.

Any other tips?

[JAG]

Nice writeup.

Another tip: in previous versions of Z, disarming traps gave very nice xp, and more the deeper you go (not sure this is still the case though). While that wasn't a great option with a chaos warrior, a hobbit rouge should theoretically excel in trap disarming. That option isn't 100% without risk though as the results may not be so happy if you accidentally set off the trap.

Yet another tip: If you use quivers, be sure your inventory doesn't get overly full. Quivers are susceptible to fire / acid attacks and you can find yourself dropping ammo or other items at an inconvenient time if you wander into a pack of flame hounds.

I fooled around with a hobbit rogue for a few minutes this weekend. That's how long it took to get killed by a large kobold. If you do nothing else, definitely follow tip 1's advice regarding missile weapons.

If anyone has an idea how to load options from a previous character I'd love to hear it. I dumped my last set of options to a file, however I wasn't able to figure out how to apply those options to subsequent characters. I can set them all back the way I like, just will be a bit of a pain.

[JAG]

I had an even quicker death than my runthrough with a rogue this weekend. I was killed by a mean-looking mercenary in town while doing my initial purchases. :)

[klayman]

My first run through with a hobbit rogue was ended when a leaper hit me and I was poisoned. Shortest game ever.

[path12]

Off and going. Up to level 5, got to learn Phase Door which should be helpful for Ilbo.

[JAG]

Was up to lvl 10 before kicking the bucket this time. I don't recommend the road to the west of the starting location.

[dwardzala]

I would also recommend not getting into melee with a white harpy when you are first level.

Saw the harpy (and he saw me). Ran away and jammed the door. Saw another door and jammed it, effectively locking him in. As I was passing the first door, the harpy crashes through and Ilbo dies.

Ilbo II is up to 7th level now. His motto - "you can never have too many arrows".

[Tasan]

Ilbo 1 for me made it up to level 3 before getting swarmed by repopped monsters at 50' in a large dungeon room. I think it was an ant, and icky thing, and a catepillar. What a way to go.

[JAG]

For me it was a number of monsters way stronger than I was ready to handle (at least all at once): a dark priest, a berserker, and a blink dog. That was a horrible mix...the blink dog would keep teleporting me back to it and the berserker while the priest would sit back and fling magic missiles and curses. I can't believe I didn't have any teleport scrolls on me. I tried to get out of it by learning teleport (which I wanted to learn anyway) but I didn't have enough mana to cast it. Looking back I should've tried anyway even with a chance of it not working since I had zero other chance to escape. Oh well. Will give it another shot tonight / tomorrow morning.

[Malificent]

Ok, stupid missile weapon question - I have a set of missiles that reads:

42 Iron Shots (4d2) (+0, +0%) (12/24)

I know the +0, +0% is the plus to skill and deadliness. What's the (12/24)?

Ilbo the First is up to level 8. I'm being very cautious with him, descending slowly, not even bothering to look at the wilderness right now.

[Thomkal]

Mali,

I believe, but not 100% sure that means average damage done/shot and average damage/round

[path12]

I've no interest in the wilderness until I get Ilbo up to at least level 10. Is that wrong?

[Malificent]

I've no interest in the wilderness until I get Ilbo up to at least level 10. Is that wrong?

I don't plan to enter the wilderness for a while. At least level 10, if not later.

[Thomkal]

yeah that's fine Path, especially since we seem to have started in a bit tougher part of the map than others. I usually go try to find the nearest big city when I need things I can't find in the starter town.

[Thomkal]

Well started my first attempt, and got him to Level 5 quickly thanks in a large part to a surprising xp rich pack of jackals. Disappointed to find no slings yet, but at least there was a bow in one of the shops. Took Phase Door at Level 5 which I can't use until I have five spell points...and I only have two, so that sucks. Back to the dungeon I go.

[Malificent]

Ilbo the First died at level 8, right when I started up tonight - recalled back down in the dungeon...on top of 10 phantom warriors with a shrieker mushroom waking them up. I was doomed.

Ilbo 2: Hobbit Boogaloo is up to level 5. :)

[Thomkal]

ooof that's a horrendous starting spot there Mali. My Ilbo the First is up to Level 7 now, and just found a sling in the dungeon, so I can switchout the bow for that.

[JAG]

Alright, Ilbo III seems to be off to a more reasonable start. Level 16 now. This is a fairly frustrating character thus far as I've found not even an ego item as of yet. Still using an unenchanted rapier as a primary weapon and a sling (+1, +10%) as my ranged weapon.

[Thomkal]

Found a Cloak of Stealth (+3) on 50' for my Ilbo. He now has a Stealth rating of "Chaos Rank"-had "Superb" before. Should be able to walk around the dungeon fairly undetectably I'm guessing. Of course the Cloak was cursed when I found it so had to wait for a remove curse scroll to show up in the stores. Level 9 now.

[Malificent]

The town directly to the north was relatively easy to get to, has a bigger selection of towns and a dungeon inside the town. Seems like a good choice to move to - it's not a long walk across the wilderness.

Added: Well, maybe a good visit, as there is no home and no general weapon store, which can be a killer when selling things.

[Thomkal]

There is also a town along the road leading west. The road will bend to the north and you will see a guarded underground temple there. Stay well to the east of that to avoid the baddies there, and the city is directly north of the temple. The road leading out of the city directly to the north of the starting town also connects with this city. It has a thieves guild and a home, but no dungeon entrance

[Godzilla Blitz]

Very cool. I might have more time for this one.

[klayman]

Ilbo II just found the sling 'Catapult' (x3) (+20,+50%) at 400'...woohoo.

[Thomkal]

woohoo Klayman-"Catapult" seems the appropriate the name there, or perhaps "Raining Death." :)

[JAG]

Ilbo II just found the sling 'Catapult' (x3) (+20,+50%) at 400'...woohoo.

Wow, congrats. I saw a fantastic sling in a shop, but I was 6-7k gp short. The second town north of the starting town has a ton of ammo / fletcher type stores.

[Thomkal]

My first "horrible visions of death" level feeling at 300'. I'm hoping its an artifact cause I can't handle a pit or vault since the only good item I've found so far is that Cloak of Stealth.
......found a main gauche of Slay Orc (0, +5%) that could be the reason for the level feeling, but that would be a disappointment since the main gauche does even less damage than the rapier I use. Be handy to keep around for those pesky orcs that are about to appear though.
---I then find the real reason for the level feeling-its that damned pit of baby blue dragons again! Must be hard coded into the game for this level or so cause I get it a lot.

[Malificent]

Seems awfully low level for a horrible visions of death level. 300' is only level 6 right?

[klayman]

Got to level 22 tonight with Ilbo II. Haven't found anything else spectacular, but who needs it with The Catapult :)

Finally got enough money to fully identify it.
The Sling 'Catapult' (x3) (+20,+50%) (+2)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for heal (45)
every 10 turns if it is being worn. It increases your dexterity by +2.
It increases your infravision by 20 feet. It fires missiles with extra
might. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You found it on the floor at
400'.
Almost bit the dust in a baby blue dragon lair though. My word of recall scroll pulled me up to the town with 9 hitpoints to spare.

[Thomkal]

Seems awfully low level for a horrible visions of death level. 300' is only level 6 right?

Yep Level 6, and I've had a few of them in this version-had the baby blue dragon pit right around this level with 2 of my Chaos warrior attempts in the last comp.

[Thomkal]

Got to level 22 tonight with Ilbo II. Haven't found anything else spectacular, but who needs it with The Catapult :)

Finally got enough money to fully identify it.
The Sling 'Catapult' (x3) (+20,+50%) (+2)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for heal (45)
every 10 turns if it is being worn. It increases your dexterity by +2.
It increases your infravision by 20 feet. It fires missiles with extra
might. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You found it on the floor at
400'.
Almost bit the dust in a baby blue dragon lair though. My word of recall scroll pulled me up to the town with 9 hitpoints to spare.

Yet another baby blue dragon pit. Too bad....er I mean glad you survived it. :D I got breathed on a couple times with my Ilbo's dragon pit and that was enough to port away and get off the level. No defense against anything yet with my guy. That heal ability is pretty nice on The Catapult.

[JAG]

I saw a ring of speed (+17) in a rare jeweler shop. Unfortunately the price tag of 1.8M was a bit beyond me.

Here's my 'abbreviated' dump for Ilbo.

[Z+Angband 0.3.2 Character Dump]

Name : Ilbo Age 30 STR: 17.0
Sex : Male Height 39 INT: 19.0
Race : Hobbit Weight 64 WIS: 14.4
Class : Rogue Social Class 98 DEX: 28.2
Magic : Sorcery CON: 23.9
Title : Low Thief CHR: 13.6

+ Skill 13 Level 27 Max Hit Points 277
% Deadliness 150 Experience 44062 Cur Hit Points 277
+ To AC 29 Max Exp 44062 Max SP (Mana) 36
Base AC 17 Exp to Adv. 3188 Cur SP (Mana) 21
Gold 54633

(Miscellaneous Abilities)
Fighting : Very Good Perception : Superb Blows/Round : 4
Bows/Throw : Excellent Sensing : Superb Shots/Round : 3.0
Saving Throw: Superb Disarming : Superb Avg.Dam./Rnd: 44
Stealth : Superb Magic Device: Superb Infra-Vision: 80'




[Miscellaneous information]

Preserve Mode: ON
Small Levels: ON
Maximum Level Reached: 35 (1750')


Stat Intrnl Rce Cls Mod Actual Currnt abcdefghijkl@
Str: 15.0 -2 2 2 17.0 .............
Int: 16.0 2 1 0 19.0 .............
Wis: 15.4 1 -2 0 14.4 .............
Dex: 19.2 3 3 3 28.2 ..........3.s
Con: 20.9 2 1 0 23.9 .............
Chr: 13.6 1 -1 0 13.6 .............

Skill abcdefghijkl@
BonusSP: .............
Stealth: ...2.........
Search : .........4...
Infra : .........4...
Tunnel : .............
Speed : ..1..........
Blows : .............

abcdefghijkl@
Acid : ........+....
Elec : ........+....
Fire : +.......+....
Cold : .+...+..+....
Poison: ........+....
Fear : .............
Light : .............
Dark : +............
Shard : .............
Blind : .........+...
Conf : .............
Sound : .............
Nether: .............
Nexus : .............
Chaos : .............
Disnch: .............

abcdefghijkl@
Reflect : .............
Aura Acid: .............
Aura Fire: .............
Aura Elec: .............
Aura Cold: .............
No Magic : .............
Free Actn: ...........+.
SeeInvis.: .........+...
Hold Life: .............
Telepathy: .........+...
SlwDigstn: .............
Regen. : .............
Levitate : ..+..........
PermLite : +....+.......
Mutate : .............
Patron : .............
Good Luck: .............
WeirdLuck: .............
Pass Wall: .............
GhulTouch: .............

abcdefghijkl@
Pr Animal: .............
Pr Evil : ....+........
Pr Undead: .............
Pr Demon : .............
Pr Orc : .............
Pr Troll : .............
Pr Giant : .............
Pr Dragon: .............
Cursed : .............
AutoCurse: .............
Teleport : .............
NoTeleprt: .............
Aggravate: .............
DrainStat: .............
Drain Exp: .............
Slow Heal: .............
Can't Eat: .............
EvilCurse: .............


You have defeated 1355 enemies.


[Top 10 deepest kills]

1 Bat of Gorgoroth Level 40 (2000')
1 Giant red tick Level 38 (1900')
1 Headless Level 38 (1900')
1 Onras, the Green Wraith Level 37 (1850')
1 Hagen, son of Alberich Level 35 (1750')
1 Ulwarth, Son of Ulfang Level 35 (1750')
13 Green wraith Level 34 (1700')
1 Ardel, the Cloud Giant Level 33 (1650')
1 Wyvern Level 33 (1650')
1 Lugdush, the Uruk Level 32 (1600')


[Character Equipment]

a) The Dagger 'Narthanc' (1d6) (+5,+40%)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for fire
bolt(11d8) every 8-16 turns if it is being worn. It increases your
strength by +2. It does extra damage from fire. It returns when thrown.
It provides resistance to fire and magical darkness. It is perfectly
balanced for throwing. It provides permanent light. It cannot be harmed
by the elements. It was dropped by a Novice ranger in a quest at 600'.
b) a Sling of Extra Might (x3) (+10,+70%)
You have full knowledge of this item. It provides resistance to cold. It
fires missiles with extra might. You bought it in a Advanced Fletcher in
Zarglish Keep.
c) a Ring of Flight (+1)
It increases your speed by +1. It allows you to levitate. You bought it
in a Jeweler in Duryave Town.
d) a Ring of Invisibility (+2) {25% off}
It increases your stealth by +2. You bought it in a Bazaar in Mithdag
Watch.
e) an Amulet of Protection from Evil
It provides protection from evil monsters. It was dropped by Ulwarth, Son
of Ulfang in a quest at 1750'.
f) a Brass Lantern of Warmth
It provides resistance to cold. It provides permanent light. It cannot
be harmed by fire. It was dropped by a Black orc in a wilderness monster
pit.
g) a Soft Leather Armor [4,+6] {cursed}
h) a Cloak [1,+4]
i) a Small Shield of Resistance [5,+4]
You have full knowledge of this item. It provides resistance to acid,
electricity, fire, cold and poison. It cannot be harmed by the elements.
You bought it in a Advanced Shieldsman in Zarglish Keep.
j) a Hard Leather Cap of Seeing [2,+3] (+4)
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your perception by +4.
It increases your infravision by 40 feet. It provides resistance to
blindness. It allows you to see invisible monsters and gives telepathic
powers. It cannot be harmed by acid. You bought it in a Temple in
Zarglish Keep.
k) a Set of Gauntlets of Agility [2,+2] (+3)
It increases your dexterity by +3. It was dropped by a Half-orc in a
wilderness monster pit.
l) a Pair of Hard Leather Boots of Free Action [3,+4]
It provides immunity to paralysis. You bought it in a Armoury in Zarglish
Keep.


[Character Inventory]

a) 3 Sorcery Spellbooks [Beginner's Handbook]
b) 2 Sorcery Spellbooks [Master Sorcerer's Handbook]
c) 11 Mushrooms of Resist Confusion
d) 16 Mushrooms of Cure Critical Wounds {10% off}
e) 5 Pieces of Elvish Waybread
f) a Potion of Healing
g) 14 Scrolls of Phase Door
h) 4 Scrolls of Teleportation
i) a Rod of Trap Location
j) a Rod of Light
k) a Rod of Lightning Bolts
l) a Wand of Teleport Other (11 charges)
m) 2 Wands of Stinking Cloud (21 charges)
n) a Small quiver
o) a Staff of Perception (7 charges)
p) a Cord Armor [6,+6]
q) a Pair of Hard Leather Boots of Levitation [3,+5]
It allows you to levitate. It was dropped by Talhim, the Forest Troll in
a quest at 1350'.
r) 29 Iron Shots of Shocking (4d2) (+2,+40%) (32/97)
It does extra damage from electricity. It cannot be harmed by
electricity. They were dropped by a Forest troll in a quest at 1350'.
s) 43 Diamond Shots (8d2) (+0,+0%) (55/165)

My only real trouble as of late was a unique demon I found in the northwest that cursed me for 100hp damage and could summon demons. I had to teleport away from him.

[dwardzala]

I'm still only level 10 - without any real cool stuff yet. What do you guys mean by vault or pit? Is this just a room with a seemingly infinite number of a certain type of creature?

Also, how deep do you normally go relative to your level - I think I may be too conservative since the only feeling I ever get is that this level is relatively safe.

[JAG]

I'm still only level 10 - without any real cool stuff yet. What do you guys mean by vault or pit? Is this just a room with a seemingly infinite number of a certain type of creature?

A monster pit is usually a rectangular room with a lot of monsters of one type all awake. In some cases, these are good opportunities for good xp / items (orcs, trolls, giants). In other cases, these are best avoided (jellies early on, some undead / dragon / demon pits can be lucrative but very dangerous too depending on the type).

A vault is a different type of room altogether. They come in a wide variety of shapes but usually you will detect a horde of items in a compact area as well as a ton of traps and monsters. The items / monsters in there are usually out of depth, which means the risks are typically higher than your usual wandering, but if you're able to clear them out, the rewards can frequently be very good. Vaults are a good source of stat potions and artifacts. There are two types, lesser vaults and greater vaults. You can tell the difference because greater vaults will have permanent walls (walls that can't be dug out or wraithformed through), usually take up a good bit of the dungeon, and have even more extreme out of depth monsters and items.

Also, how deep do you normally go relative to your level - I think I may be too conservative since the only feeling I ever get is that this level is relatively safe.

It depends on how things are going I'd say. You don't want to go too deep (1000'-2000') without fire/acid/cold/electricity resistance. I wouldn't go too far past 500' without some means of see / detect invisible since there are some cold-blooded creatures that can drain your stats if they hit you. Free action is a must before you go too deep or you can get paralyzed and killed, although I don't have a good feel for where that starts becoming important. If you have all those, some teleport scrolls for when things get nasty, and some way to heal and cure confusion / blindness (mushrooms work well for me), you can go pretty deep if you run when you see signs of trouble and avoid certain monsters (that all comes with experience).

Anyway, regarding level feelings, the deeper you go, the more likely you are to have 'interesting' feelings (a bad feeling, visions of death, etc...).

[dwardzala]

Cool - thanks for the info. Hopefully I'll some more playing time in this weekend.

[Malificent]

I feel so incomptent this time around - Ilbo 2 is only at level 13 and basically has nothing of any real value when it comes to items. So....very....weak

[path12]

I got him to lvl 9 last night. Leaving for the weekend but I took Monday off and plan to see where I can get with Ilbo then. No good stuff yet but I've only been down to 300'.

[JAG]

I feel so incomptent this time around - Ilbo 2 is only at level 13 and basically has nothing of any real value when it comes to items. So....very....weak

From my post above,

"This is a fairly frustrating character thus far as I've found not even an ego item as of yet. Still using an unenchanted rapier as a primary weapon and a sling (+1, +10%) as my ranged weapon."

What I ended up doing was loading up on phase door scrolls and iron shots, and doing some high danger quests (for my level) with uniques that didn't have a ranged attack. I was able to build up a good bit of cash that way and bought most of the good items I have (helm / sling / shield / ego ammo) via shops.

[Thomkal]

great start there JAG, 4 attacks and 3 with missile weapon is sweet. I'd just work on getting your AC up as much as possible with the armor you have and work on the remaining resistances. Nice find with that dagger too.

[JAG]

great start there JAG, 4 attacks and 3 with missile weapon is sweet. I'd just work on getting your AC up as much as possible with the armor you have and work on the remaining resistances. Nice find with that dagger too.

Thanks. The listed damage for the dagger is pretty low, but since it's fire branded it does a good bit more vs. non resistant monsters. AC might be more of a concern later on, but for now most things die pretty quickly to the sling and if not I just phase door away and continue sniping. Ideally at this point I'd like to find a robe or ring of permanence (I saw a robe before, back when I was poor unfortunately) which would get me the sustains and hold life I need. Then I'd feel pretty good about diving to look for stat potions and the third sorcery book. Also, at lvl 29 comes haste self which will be very very nice.

EDIT: The cool thing about the dagger is even when I find a better weapon, I might still keep it around to throw at monsters.

[dwardzala]

Just curious - why the preference of sling over bow? Does shot not disappear like arrows do? More attacks per round?

[JAG]

Just curious - why the preference of sling over bow? Does shot not disappear like arrows do? More attacks per round?

Slings fire at a faster rate than bows so they give you more shots per round. Also, rogues get an extra shot per round with the sling at level 20 and 40.

[Malificent]

From my post above,

"This is a fairly frustrating character thus far as I've found not even an ego item as of yet. Still using an unenchanted rapier as a primary weapon and a sling (+1, +10%) as my ranged weapon."

What I ended up doing was loading up on phase door scrolls and iron shots, and doing some high danger quests (for my level) with uniques that didn't have a ranged attack. I was able to build up a good bit of cash that way and bought most of the good items I have (helm / sling / shield / ego ammo) via shops.

Yeah, good idea - I feel kind of fragile, so I've been avoiding the danger level 11 quest available to me up to now, but gotta dive in. Fighting Lagduf the Snaga, or rather all the cave orcs and hill orcs in the area, trying to save him for last. At least with that, I have a solid idea of what the layout is, so unlike a level, I'm not likely to get in a position where I'm boned.

[Malificent]

Up to level 15 - Lagduf was definitely good advice...I ended with some artifact armor out of it. I'm also, thanks to dual invisibility rings, at Amber [2] Stealth level. :)

My abbreviated file:


Name : Ilbo Age 30 STR: 13.9
Sex : Male Height 39 INT: 18.4
Race : Hobbit Weight 64 WIS: 14.7
Class : Rogue Social Class 98 DEX: 23.2
Magic : Sorcery CON: 21.4
Title : Filcher CHR: 11.8

+ Skill 8 Level 16 Max Hit Points 166
% Deadliness 110 Experience 3022 Cur Hit Points 166
+ To AC 23 Max Exp 3022 Max SP (Mana) 17
Base AC 19 Exp to Adv. 83 Cur SP (Mana) 17
Gold 24

(Miscellaneous Abilities)
Fighting : Fair Perception : Superb Blows/Round : 2
Bows/Throw : Good Sensing : Superb Shots/Round : 2.0
Saving Throw: Superb Disarming : Superb Avg.Dam./Rnd: 10
Stealth : Amber [2] Magic Device: Superb Infra-Vision: 40'




[Miscellaneous information]

Preserve Mode: ON
Small Levels: ON
Maximum Level Reached: 11 (550')


Stat Intrnl Rce Cls Mod Actual Currnt abcdefghijkl@
Str: 12.9 -2 2 1 13.9 ......1......
Int: 15.4 2 1 0 18.4 .............
Wis: 14.7 1 -2 1 14.7 ......1......
Dex: 17.2 3 3 0 23.2 ............s
Con: 17.4 2 1 1 21.4 ......1......
Chr: 11.8 1 -1 0 11.8 .............

Skill abcdefghijkl@
BonusSP: .............
Stealth: ..22.......3.
Search : ....5........
Infra : .............
Tunnel : .............
Speed : .............
Blows : .............

abcdefghijkl@
Acid : .............
Elec : ......+.+....
Fire : ......+......
Cold : .............
Poison: .............
Fear : .............
Light : .............
Dark : .............
Shard : .............
Blind : .............
Conf : .............
Sound : .............
Nether: .............
Nexus : .............
Chaos : .............
Disnch: .............

abcdefghijkl@
Reflect : .............
Aura Acid: .............
Aura Fire: .............
Aura Elec: ......+......
Aura Cold: .............
No Magic : .............
Free Actn: .............
SeeInvis.: .............
Hold Life: .............
Telepathy: .............
SlwDigstn: .............
Regen. : .............
Levitate : .............
PermLite : .............
Mutate : .............
Patron : .............
Good Luck: .............
WeirdLuck: .............
Pass Wall: .............
GhulTouch: .............

abcdefghijkl@
Pr Animal: .............
Pr Evil : .............
Pr Undead: .............
Pr Demon : .............
Pr Orc : .............
Pr Troll : .............
Pr Giant : .............
Pr Dragon: .............
Cursed : .............
AutoCurse: .............
Teleport : .............
NoTeleprt: .............
Aggravate: .............
DrainStat: .............
Drain Exp: .............
Slow Heal: .............
Can't Eat: .............
EvilCurse: .............


You have defeated 517 enemies.


[Top 10 deepest kills]

7 Wolf Level 18 (900')
5 Phantom warrior Level 12 (600')
1 Lagduf, the Snaga Level 11 (550')
1 Gnome mage Level 11 (550')
1 Giant slug Level 11 (550')
1 Novice ranger Level 11 (550')
62 Hill orc Level 10 (500')
1 The wounded bear Level 10 (500')
6 Manes Level 10 (500')
73 Cave orc Level 9 (450')


[Character Equipment]

a) a Mace (2d4) (+4,+10%)
b) a Sling (x2) (+6,+30%)
c) a Carnelian Ring of Invisibility (+2)
It increases your stealth by +2. You bought it in a Jeweler in Duryave
Town.
d) a Carnelian Ring of Invisibility (+2)
It increases your stealth by +2. You bought it in a Jeweler in Duryave
Town.
e) a Coral Amulet of Sensing (+5)
It increases your perception by +5. You bought it in a Jeweler in Duryave
Town.
f) a Brass Lantern (with 3954 turns of light)
It cannot be harmed by fire. You bought it in a Supplies Store in Mirgaur
Watch.
g) The Hard Leather Armor 'Camelot' (-1) [6,+14] (+1)
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your strength, wisdom
and constitution by +1. It sustains your constitution. It provides
resistance to electricity and fire. It produces an aura of fear and an
electric sheath. It cannot be harmed by the elements. It was dropped by
a Hill orc in a quest at 550'.
h) a Cloak [1,+0]
i) a Small Shield of Resist Lightning [5,+4]
It provides resistance to electricity. It cannot be harmed by
electricity. You bought it in a Shieldsman in Duryave Town.
j) a Jingasa [4,+0]
k) (nothing)
l) a Pair of Hard Leather Boots of Stealth [3,+2] (+3)
It increases your stealth by +3. You bought it in a Warrior Hall in
Mirgaur Watch.


[Character Inventory]

a) a Sorcery Spellbook [Beginner's Handbook]
b) a Sorcery Spellbook [Master Sorcerer's Handbook]
c) 5 Pieces of Elvish Waybread {25% off}
d) 2 Flasks of oil
e) a Brownish Potion of Cure Light Wounds
f) 3 Spicy Potions of Cure Serious Wounds
g) 9 Scrolls titled "fri solech nej" of Phase Door
h) 3 Scrolls titled "pot rolcomp" of Teleportation
i) 2 Scrolls titled "ivapp arze" of Word of Recall
j) a Shovel (1d2) (+0,+0%) (+1) {@w0}
It increases your ability to dig by +1. You bought it in a General Store
in Duryave Town.
k) 59 Iron Shots (4d2) (+0,+0%) (14/28)
l) 13 Mithril Shots (6d2) (+8,+10%) (22/45) {@f1}

[Malificent]

Definitely finally got over the hump - up to level 22 and fast approaching level 23. I'm actually starting to (coincidentally) look a lot like JAG's Ilbo - I have a ring of flight, a sling of extra might, ring of invisibility. I'm missing a See Invisible object, so for the time being, I'm restricting myself to quests where I know I can see all the creatures involved. I'm going to run out of reasonable quests before long though.

[JAG]

Just got a new armor piece a bit ago, for the small sum of 50k gp:


g) a Chaos Dragon Scale Mail (-2) [30,+13]
It can be activated for breathe chaos/disenchant (740) every 30-60 turns
if it is being worn. It provides resistance to chaos and disenchantment.
It cannot be harmed by the elements. You bought it in a Heavy Armoury in
Thinwen Town.

740 damage from chaos / disenchantment has been enough to knock off a couple danger lvl 40+ uniques in one shot, not to mention two good resistances and a high AC.

[JAG]

Aaaand another smack your forehead moment (not as bad as leaving an artifact on the ground). I found a greater vault at 950', from detection the monsters looked pretty easy and there were some unknown rods / staves / potions inside. The problem? I had no means of digging or stone to mud to get through the granite walls. Even better: inside the vault there were *3* stone-to-mud wands.

Anyway, chore break is over.

[Thomkal]

Ooof JAG, didn't I always say to carry a shovel? :) The RNG was certainly laughing when it put those stone to mud wands in there. I have forgotten, you can't port into a vault can you? Would be damn risky if you could, but when you have no other option....

And great find with that Chaos Dragon Scale Mail. You'll remember from our first comp how well my Blue Dragon Scale Mail did, seems like they really are more powerful in this version of Angband.

Still struggling along at level 16 with my guy. Still haven't found anything that powerful and can't do enough damage against things like Servants of Glaaki to handle more than one or two at a time.

[Tasan]

Ugh...died again.

I just can't the hang of this class. I never was the sneak-around-everything RPG player.

[Thomkal]

Sorry to hear that Tasan-its not an easy class to play especially in this version with good items being so infrequent. What level were you this time?

[klayman]

Ran into a named demon in the far west looking for other towns. After he cast amnesia on me for a couple of items and the confuse wore off, I teleported out into a Bone Golem lair and died. Sigh. So ends Ilbo the II.


[Z+Angband 0.3.2 Character Dump]

Name : Ilbo Age 30 STR: 14.6
Sex : Male Height 39 INT: 20.5
Race : Hobbit Weight 64 WIS: 15.2
Class : Rogue Social Class 98 DEX: 30.3
Magic : Sorcery CON: 22.5
Title : Low Thief CHR: 16.3

+ Skill 28 Level 29 Max Hit Points 298
% Deadliness 175 Experience 70113 Cur Hit Points -64
+ To AC 44 Max Exp 70618 Max SP (Mana) 41
Base AC 53 Exp to Adv. 31137 Cur SP (Mana) 32
Gold 98105

(Miscellaneous Abilities)
Fighting : Excellent Perception : Superb Blows/Round : 2
Bows/Throw : Superb Sensing : Superb Shots/Round : 3.0
Saving Throw: Superb Disarming : Chaos Rank Avg.Dam./Rnd: 18
Stealth : Amber [10] Magic Device: Superb Infra-Vision: 90'




[Miscellaneous information]

Preserve Mode: ON
Small Levels: ON
Maximum Level Reached: 43 (2150')


Stat Intrnl Rce Cls Mod Actual Currnt abcdefghijkl@
Str: 14.6 -2 2 0 14.6 ..s..........
Int: 17.5 2 1 0 20.5 ..s..........
Wis: 16.2 1 -2 0 15.2 ..s..........
Dex: 19.3 3 3 5 30.3 .2s.......3.s
Con: 19.5 2 1 0 22.5 ..s..........
Chr: 14.3 1 -1 2 16.3 ..s..2.......

Skill abcdefghijkl@
BonusSP: .............
Stealth: 3......4.....
Search : .......4..3..
Infra : 32...........
Tunnel : .............
Speed : ...2.........
Blows : .............

abcdefghijkl@
Acid : .............
Elec : .............
Fire : .............
Cold : +............
Poison: .............
Fear : .............
Light : .............
Dark : +....+.......
Shard : .............
Blind : ....+........
Conf : .............
Sound : .............
Nether: .............
Nexus : .............
Chaos : .............
Disnch: .............

abcdefghijkl@
Reflect : .............
Aura Acid: .............
Aura Fire: .............
Aura Elec: .............
Aura Cold: .............
No Magic : .............
Free Actn: ..........+..
SeeInvis.: +............
Hold Life: ..+..........
Telepathy: .............
SlwDigstn: .............
Regen. : .............
Levitate : ...+......+..
PermLite : .....+.......
Mutate : .............
Patron : .............
Good Luck: ....+........
WeirdLuck: .............
Pass Wall: .............
GhulTouch: .............

abcdefghijkl@
Pr Animal: .............
Pr Evil : .............
Pr Undead: +............
Pr Demon : .............
Pr Orc : .............
Pr Troll : .............
Pr Giant : .............
Pr Dragon: .............
Cursed : .............
AutoCurse: .............
Teleport : .............
NoTeleprt: .............
Aggravate: .............
DrainStat: .............
Drain Exp: .............
Slow Heal: .............
Can't Eat: .............
EvilCurse: .............


You have defeated 2355 enemies.


[Top 10 deepest kills]

1 Bizan, the Mage Level 45 (2250')
1 Ornkir, the Young White Dragon Level 44 (2200')
1 Mage Level 43 (2150')
1 Storm giant Level 42 (2100')
1 Ogre shaman Level 42 (2100')
4 Young green dragon Level 42 (2100')
1 Jade monk Level 41 (2050')
2 Young red dragon Level 41 (2050')
2 Young black dragon Level 41 (2050')
3 Young white dragon Level 41 (2050')


[Character Equipment]

a) The Spear of Hagen (1d10) (+11,+65%) (+3)
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your speed by +6. It
increases your stealth by +3. It increases your infravision by 30 feet.
It does extra damage from frost. It is especially deadly against the
undead. It provides resistance to cold and magical darkness. It is
perfectly balanced for throwing. It allows you to see invisible monsters.
It provides protection from the undead. It cannot be harmed by the
elements. It was dropped by Hagen, son of Alberich in a quest at 1750'.
b) The Sling 'Catapult' (x3) (+20,+50%) (+2)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for heal (45)
every 10 turns if it is being worn. It increases your dexterity by +2.
It increases your infravision by 20 feet. It fires missiles with extra
might. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You found it on the floor at
400'.
c) a Ring of Permanence
It sustains all your stats. It provides resistance to life draining. You
bought it in a Rare Jeweler in Zarglish Keep.
d) a Ring of Flight (+2)
It increases your speed by +2. It allows you to levitate. You bought it
in a Jeweler in Duryave Town.
e) an Amulet of Luck {25% off}
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your saving throws by
+10. It provides resistance to blindness. You bought it in a Temple in
Mirgaur Watch.
f) a Brass Lantern of Radiance (+2)
It increases your charisma by +2. It provides resistance to magical
darkness. It provides permanent light. It cannot be harmed by fire. You
bought it in a General Store in Zarglish Keep.
g) a Black Dragon Scale Mail [30] {good}
h) an Elven Cloak [4,+7] (+4) {25% off}
It increases your stealth and perception by +4. It cannot be harmed by
the elements. You bought it in a Arcane Armoury in Duryave Town.
i) a Shield of Deflection [14,+9] {75% off}
It cannot be harmed by acid. You bought it in a Shieldsman in Duryave
Town.
j) a Golden Crown of Magic [0,+14]
It can be activated for replenish mana (5d10) every 50-100 turns if it is
being worn. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You bought it in a
Advanced Milliner in Ulnar View.
k) a Set of Gauntlets of Thieves (+7,+10%) [2,+6] (+3)
It increases your dexterity and perception by +3. It provides immunity to
paralysis. It allows you to levitate. It cannot be harmed by acid. You
bought it in a Advanced Armoury in Thinwen Town.
l) a Pair of Hard Leather Boots [3] {excellent}
It increases your stealth by +3. It was dropped by Hagen, son of Alberich
in a quest at 1750'.


[Character Inventory]

a) a Sorcery Spellbook [Beginner's Handbook]
b) a Sorcery Spellbook [Master Sorcerer's Handbook]
c) an Arcane Spellbook [Manual of Mastery]
d) 10 Mushrooms of Plenty
e) a Potion of Detect Invisible
f) a Potion of Resist Heat
g) a Potion of Resist Cold
h) a Potion of Restore Dexterity
i) a Potion of Invisibility
j) 3 Scrolls of Word of Recall
k) 2 Scrolls of Satisfy Hunger
l) a Rod of Lightning Bolts
m) a Wand of Wonder
n) a Quiver
o) a Staff of Treasure Location
p) a Staff of Sleep Monsters
q) a Metal Cap [3]
r) a Pair of Hard Leather Boots [3]
s) a Khopesh (2d4)
t) a Mace (2d4) {average}
u) a Flail (2d6)
v) a Shovel (1d2) (+0,+0%) (+1)
It increases your ability to dig by +1. You bought it in a Supplies Store
in Mirgaur Watch.
w) a Short Bow (x2) {average}


[Home Inventory - Mirgaur Watch]

a) 30 Iron Shots (4d2) (+0,+0%) (25/75) {=g}


[Spells]

You have learned 15 spells and/or improvements.

You have 0 tier-1 slots (levels 5-14) remaining.
You have 0 tier-2 slots (levels 5-24) remaining.
You have 4 tier-3 slots (levels 5-34) remaining.
You have 6 tier-4 slots (levels 5-44) remaining.
You have 5 tier-5 slots (levels 5-50) remaining.


Sorcery Magic:

Book 1: Cost Fail% Power%
--------------------------------------------------------
Detect Monsters 3 5% 0%
Phase Door 5 5% 0%
Detect Doors and Traps 6 5% 0%
Light Area 4 4% +40% specialized
Confuse Monster 7 5% 0%
Teleport 9 5% 0%
Sleep Monster 9 5% 0%
Slow Monster 11 5% 0%
Silence Monster 12 5% 0%


Book 2: Cost Fail% Power%
--------------------------------------------------------
Charm Monster 13 5% 0%
Mass Sleep 11 5% +10% improved
Identify 15 19% 0%


[Quests]

====Active quests====

From a Keep in Risor (Danger level 19):
A Hippogriff and its minions have been troubling the area south of Risor.
Find their hole and destroy them.

From a Town Hall in Mirgaur Watch (Danger level 31):
Kill the 5 Chimeras that are guarding dungeon level 31. (1550ft) You have
killed 0.

From a Castle in Zarglish Keep (Danger level 38):
Kill Angamaite of Umbar.

From a Castle in Duryave Town (Danger level 42):
Kill the 5 Mind flayers that are guarding dungeon level 42. (2100ft) You
have killed 0.

From a Castle in Ulnar View (Danger level 50):
Kill the 2 Gauths that are guarding dungeon level 50. (2500ft) You have
killed 0.

From a Castle in Thinwen Town (Danger level 64):
Kill Judge Mortis.

====Completed/failed quests====

From a Castle in Gathkhaz View (Danger level 15):
Kill 5 Orc shamans. (Killed)

====Finished quests====

Defeat the giant camp east of Duryave Town. (Finished)

Defeat the orc camp north-west of Mithdag Watch. (Finished)

(Danger level 5): The wounded bear has been terrorizing the area south-east
of Duryave Town. Track it to its lair and destroy it. (Finished)

(Danger level 6): A Rat-thing has been running amok in the area east of Risor.
Track it to its lair and kill it. (Finished)

(Danger level 11): Lagduf, the Snaga and his followers have been seen in the area
near Duryave Town. Find his stronghold and slay him. (Finished)

(Danger level 12): Robin Hood, the Outlaw and his minions have been spreading evil
in the area near Ulnar View. Find his lair and kill him. (Finished)

(Danger level 13): A Baby gold dragon has been rampaging the area south-east of
Risor. Track it to its hole and kill it. (Finished)

(Danger level 16): Grishnakh, the Hill Orc and his gang have been seen in the area
north-west of Ulnar View. Find his stronghold and kill him. (Finished)

(Danger level 18): A Swordsman has been troubling the area south of Mirgaur Watch.
Track him to his hideout and exterminate him. (Finished)

(Danger level 18): Boldor, King of the Yeeks and his gang have been running amok in
the area south of Thinwen Town. Find his hole and destroy him. (Finished)

(Danger level 20): A Swordsman and his followers have been killing people in the
area south of Ulnar View. Find their hole and kill them. (Finished)

(Danger level 22): A Zombie and its followers have been running amok in the area
near Gathkhaz View. Find their lair and kill them. (Finished)

(Danger level 26): A Stone golem has been hiding in the area south-east of Mirgaur
Watch. Track it to its abode and slay it. (Finished)

(Danger level 26): Gorbag, the Orc Captain and his legion have been hiding in the
area west of Thinwen Town. Find his stronghold and slay him. (Finished)

(Danger level 27): A Griffon and its minions have been troubling the area north-west
of Mirgaur Watch. Find their lair and destroy them. (Finished)

(Danger level 30): Ulwarth, Son of Ulfang has been seen in the area south-east of
Zarglish Keep. Track him to his stronghold and slay him. (Finished)

(Danger level 31): A Cloud giant has been discovered in the area south of Gathkhaz
View. Track him to his den and slay him. (Finished)

(Danger level 35): Hagen, son of Alberich and his followers have been spotted in the
area near Zarglish Keep. Find his home and kill him. (Finished)

(Danger level 35): A Green wraith has been troubling the area north-east of Gathkhaz
View. Track it to its hole and slay it. (Finished)

(Danger level 44): A Young white dragon and its followers have been spreading evil
in the area south-west of Thinwen Town. Find their home and kill them.
(Finished)

(Danger level 45): A Mage and his minions have been lurking in the area south of
Himorod. Find their den and kill them. (Finished)



[Message Log (last 50 messages)]

You resist the effects!
You hit Strygalldwir. <2x>
The Manes misses you.
Strygalldwir casts a acid bolt.
Your Elven Cloak is unaffected!
You feel less confused now.
You hit Strygalldwir.
You miss Strygalldwir.
Strygalldwir gazes deep into your eyes.
You resist the effects!
The Manes misses you.
The Manes hits you.
You strike Strygalldwir.
You miss Strygalldwir.
Strygalldwir misses you. <5x>
Strygalldwir claws you.
Strygalldwir hits you.
You feel weak for a moment, but the feeling passes.
Strygalldwir touches you.
You feel your life slipping away!
The Manes misses you.
You hit Strygalldwir.
You slash Strygalldwir.
The Manes hits you.
Strygalldwir claws you. <2x>
Strygalldwir hits you.
You feel weak for a moment, but the feeling passes.
Strygalldwir touches you.
You keep hold of your life force!
You feel the Short Bow (w) in your pack is average...
You miss Strygalldwir.
You hit Strygalldwir.
Strygalldwir magically summons a demon from the Courts of Chaos!
The Manes misses you.
The Elder thing crushes you. <2x>
Low hitpoint warning!
*** LOW HITPOINT WARNING! ***
The Elder thing misses you. <2x>
The Manes misses you.
Strygalldwir claws you.
*** LOW HITPOINT WARNING! ***
Strygalldwir claws you.
*** LOW HITPOINT WARNING! ***
Strygalldwir hits you.
*** LOW HITPOINT WARNING! ***
You feel weak for a moment, but the feeling passes.
Strygalldwir misses you.
You feel the Mace (t) in your pack is average...
The Bone golem points at you, screaming the word DIE!
Slave, thou hast slain me! You die.

[Thomkal]

Ooof Klayman, that Bone Golem was prophetic there wasn't he. Too bad you had some nice stuff on your guy. You were missing a lot of resistances though which was likely going to kill you sooner or later at the level you were on. I think I will be avoiding the western part of the map for a while :)

Good run with him though!

[klayman]

Yeah, I think I was on borrowed time for awhile, with countless near death experiences. Got a little cocky with the Dragon mail and returning Diamond shots though. It's going to be tough starting again.

[Malificent]

Sorry about the death, Klayman - you definitely had some nice stuff. Oddly enough, I just found that Catapult sling a few minutes ago. Up to level 28 now and feeling decent. Having a fear and electric aura really helps with all the non-uniques. They hit me, get damaged, and then get afraid and run away. I then heal a little. Lather, rinse, repeat until dead.

[Thomkal]

Finally feel like I'm getting somewhere with this guy at Level 21. Just found my first very good weapon, off of Robin Hood, A (Trump Weapon) Gusiarme (2d5) (+6, +20%) (+1 to perception). Gives Slow Digestion, Regen, Free Action, Slay and Protection vs Evil, Resist vs Shards and Nexus, and Activate for Teleport. Has a minor nuisance power of random teleportation too-but I can decline the teleport when it happens so I can put up with it. Right after that I got a Javelin of Keeness (+17, +100%) off of Farmer Maggot, which actually boosts my fighting skill to excellent, but I'll be throwing it to soften up a bad guy.

Have only resist cold of the basic resistances though, so gotta work on that. I found a sweet Amulet in a jewelry shop that gives me protection vs natural creatures, evil, orcs, dragons, giants, demons, undead, and trolls.

[Thomkal]

Here's a lesson to never ignore those large rooms filled with rubble-found this artifact in the rubble:

Filthy Rag of Keri the Humble (+1, +20) (+1 to STR, CON, and CHR), sustain strength, slow metabolism, and create food every 100 turns. Since I was still using a non plus Cord Armor I had bought way back when I started the comp, I didn't have any trouble switching it out for the rag. :)

[JAG]

Sigh...dead. It's a shame, I was really enjoying this character and things were going great. It was a combo of stupid and unlucky. I was in a vault trying to move out of the line of sight of some mages that were summoning. Unfortunately there was an ethereal dragon I moved away from. In hindsight I should've healed or better yet killed it first (especially since the mages weren't summoning anything threatening). Sure enough I took a step back and...'it breathes light'...no resistance to light and the damage was for roughly 350 hps. EDIT: Oh, and the best part, about 100-200 turns ago I had found artifact gloves that provide resistance to light. Double sigh.

Z+Angband 0.3.2 Character Dump]

Name : Ilbo Age 30 STR: 28.4
Sex : Male Height 39 Int: 30.7 34.5
Race : Hobbit Weight 64 WIS: 29.0
Class : Rogue Social Class 98 DEX: 40+
Magic : Sorcery CON: 31.8
Title : High Thief CHR: 29.0

+ Skill 26 Level 32 Max Hit Points 406
% Deadliness 205 Experience 250346 Cur Hit Points -105
+ To AC 77 Max Exp 250346 Max SP (Mana) 108
Base AC 43 Exp to Adv. 19654 Cur SP (Mana) 94
Gold 113132

(Miscellaneous Abilities)
Fighting : Excellent Perception : Very Good Blows/Round : 5
Bows/Throw : Superb Sensing : Excellent Shots/Round : 4.0
Saving Throw: Chaos Rank Disarming : Chaos Rank Avg.Dam./Rnd: 82
Stealth : Superb Magic Device: Chaos Rank Infra-Vision: 70'




[Miscellaneous information]

Preserve Mode: ON
Small Levels: ON
Maximum Level Reached: 56 (2800')


Stat Intrnl Rce Cls Mod Actual Currnt abcdefghijkl@
Str: 23.4 -2 2 5 28.4 ...2.........
Int: 27.5 2 1 4 34.5 30.7 ...2.....2...
Wis: 26.0 1 -2 4 29.0 ...2.....2...
Dex: 26.3 3 3 8 40+ .1.2......5.s
Con: 26.8 2 1 2 31.8 ...2.........
Chr: 27.0 1 -1 2 29.0 ...2.........

Skill abcdefghijkl@
BonusSP: .............
Stealth: .............
Search : .............
Infra : .....3.......
Tunnel : .............
Speed : .............
Blows : .............

abcdefghijkl@
Acid : ........+....
Elec : ........+....
Fire : +.......+....
Cold : ........+....
Poison: ........+....
Fear : .............
Light : .............
Dark : +............
Shard : .........+...
Blind : .........+...
Conf : .............
Sound : .............
Nether: .............
Nexus : .............
Chaos : ......+......
Disnch: ......+......

abcdefghijkl@
Reflect : .............
Aura Acid: .............
Aura Fire: .....+.......
Aura Elec: .....+.......
Aura Cold: .............
No Magic : .............
Free Actn: ...........+.
SeeInvis.: ..+..........
Hold Life: ....+........
Telepathy: .........+...
SlwDigstn: .............
Regen. : .............
Levitate : .............
PermLite : +....+.......
Mutate : .............
Patron : .............
Good Luck: .............
WeirdLuck: .............
Pass Wall: .............
GhulTouch: .............

abcdefghijkl@
Pr Animal: .............
Pr Evil : .............
Pr Undead: .............
Pr Demon : .......+.....
Pr Orc : .............
Pr Troll : .............
Pr Giant : .......+.....
Pr Dragon: .......+.....
Cursed : .............
AutoCurse: .............
Teleport : .............
NoTeleprt: .............
Aggravate: .............
DrainStat: .............
Drain Exp: .............
Slow Heal: .............
Can't Eat: .............
EvilCurse: .............


You have defeated 4857 enemies.


[Top 10 deepest kills]

4 Clubber demon Level 61 (3050')
1 Kemennaug, the Baron of hell Level 59 (2950')
6 Glabrezu Level 57 (2850')
2 Baron of hell Level 56 (2800')
1 Gaurnaug, the Giant Headless Chieftain Level 56 (2800')
28 Hezrou Level 56 (2800')
20 Vrock Level 55 (2750')
1 Mature white dragon Level 54 (2700')
1 Disenchanter worm mass Level 54 (2700')
9 Giant headless Level 53 (2650')


[Character Equipment]

a) The Dagger 'Narthanc' (1d6) (+8,+45%)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for fire
bolt(11d8) every 8-16 turns if it is being worn. It increases your
strength by +3. It does extra damage from fire. It returns when thrown.
It provides resistance to fire and magical darkness. It is perfectly
balanced for throwing. It provides permanent light. It cannot be harmed
by the elements. It was dropped by a Novice ranger in a quest at 600'.
b) a Sling of Buckland (x3) (+23,+85%) (+1)
It increases your dexterity by +1. It provides 1 extra shots per turn.
It fires missiles with extra might. It cannot be harmed by acid or fire.
You bought it in a Unique Fletcher in Zarglish Keep.
c) a Ring of See Invisible
It allows you to see invisible monsters. It was dropped by Ornkir, the
Young White Dragon in a quest at 2050'.
d) a Ring of Augmentation (+2)
It increases all your stats by +2. You bought it in a Rare Jeweler in
Zarglish Keep.
e) an Amulet of Hold Life
It provides resistance to life draining. It was dropped by Alberich the
Nibelung King at 1700'.
f) The Incandescent Globe of Sawall (+3)
You have full knowledge of this item. It provides light (radius 3). It
increases your infravision by 30 feet. It provides permanent light. It
produces a fiery sheath and an electric sheath. It cannot be harmed by
the elements. It was dropped by a Snaga at 1900'.
g) a Chaos Dragon Scale Mail (-2) [30,+13]
It can be activated for breathe chaos/disenchant (740) every 30-60 turns
if it is being worn. It provides resistance to chaos and disenchantment.
It cannot be harmed by the elements. You bought it in a Heavy Armoury in
Thinwen Town.
h) a Cloak of Warding [1,+10]
You have full knowledge of this item. It provides protection from demons,
giants and dragons. It was dropped by a Cyclops at 1950'.
i) a Small Shield of Resistance [5,+10]
You have full knowledge of this item. It provides resistance to acid,
electricity, fire, cold and poison. It cannot be harmed by the elements.
You bought it in a Advanced Shieldsman in Zarglish Keep.
j) The Hard Leather Cap of Thranduil [2,+10] (+2)
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your intelligence and
wisdom by +2. It provides resistance to blindness and shards. It gives
telepathic powers. It cannot be harmed by the elements. It was dropped
by Ornkir, the Young White Dragon in a quest at 2050'.
k) a Set of Gauntlets of Agility [2,+9] (+5)
It increases your dexterity by +5. It cannot be harmed by acid. You
bought it in a Armoury in Ulnar View.
l) a Pair of Hard Leather Boots of Free Action [3,+9]
It provides immunity to paralysis. It cannot be harmed by acid. You
bought it in a Armoury in Zarglish Keep.


[Character Inventory]

a) 5 Sorcery Spellbooks [Beginner's Handbook]
b) 3 Sorcery Spellbooks [Master Sorcerer's Handbook]
c) 2 Sorcery Spellbooks [Pattern Sorcery]
It cannot be harmed by the elements. You found them on the floor at
1950'.
d) 12 Mushrooms of Resist Confusion
e) 21 Mushrooms of Cure Critical Wounds {10% off}
f) 16 Potions of Healing {10% off}
g) 3 Potions of Restore Life Levels
h) a Potion of Enlightenment
i) a Potion of *Speed*
j) 6 Scrolls of Teleportation
k) 20 Scrolls of Dimension Door
l) 2 Rods of Recall
m) a Rod of Detection
n) a Rod of Teleport Other
o) 2 Rods of Cold Balls
p) 8 Wands of Stone to Mud (89 charges)
q) 2 Wands of Lightning Balls (14 charges)
r) a Small quiver
s) a Staff of Perception (10 charges)
t) a Cloak of Stealth [1,+10] (+2)
It increases your stealth by +2. It was dropped by a Lizard king at
2150'.
u) The Set of Leather Gloves 'Cammithrim' [1,+10]
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for magic
missile (3d6) every 2 turns if it is being worn. It sustains your
constitution. It provides immunity to paralysis. It provides resistance
to bright light. It provides permanent light. It cannot be harmed by the
elements. It was dropped by a Logrus ghost at 2250'.
v) a Mace (Trump Weapon) (2d4) (+6,+25%) (+2)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for teleport
every 50-100 turns if it is being worn. It increases your perception by
+2. It is especially deadly against evil monsters. It provides immunity
to paralysis. It provides resistance to confusion and nexus. It slows
your metabolism and speeds your regenerative powers. It induces random
teleportation. It provides protection from evil monsters. You bought it
in a Advanced Weapon Smiths in Himorod.
w) 96 Diamond Shots (8d2) (+8,+40%) (80/321)


[Home Inventory - Ulnar View]

a) 3 Mushrooms of Cure Critical Wounds {10% off}
b) 8 Potions of Resistance
c) 2 Potions of Curing
d) 4 Scrolls of Phase Door
e) a Scroll of *Identify*
f) 7 Scrolls of Enchant Weapon Accuracy
g) 2 Scrolls of Enchant Weapon Damage
h) 4 Scrolls of *Enchant Weapon*
i) 2 Rods of Light
j) a Wand of Teleport Other (9 charges)
k) a Ring of Accuracy (+10)
l) an Amulet of Protection from Evil
It provides protection from evil monsters. It was dropped by Ulwarth, Son
of Ulfang in a quest at 1750'.
m) an Amulet of Protection from Undead (+3)
It increases your wisdom by +3. It provides protection from the undead.
It was dropped by Lugdush, the Uruk in the wilderness.
n) an Amulet of Luck
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your saving throws by
+10. It provides resistance to chaos. It was dropped by a Hezrou in a
quest at 2800'.
o) an Amulet of Luck
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your saving throws by
+10. It provides resistance to fear. You found it in a vault at 1800'.
p) The Phial of Galadriel (+1)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for powerful
illumination every 10-20 turns (dam 10d15) if it is being worn. It
provides light (radius 3). It increases your perception by +1. It
provides permanent light. It cannot be harmed by the elements. It was
dropped by a Black orc in a quest at 1600'.
q) The Leather Scale Mail 'Thalkettoth' (-1) [11,+25] (+3)
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your dexterity by +3.
It provides resistance to acid, poison and shards. It cannot be harmed by
the elements. You found it in a vault at 1800'.
r) a Fur Cloak of Protection [3,+12]
It cannot be harmed by the elements. It was given to you as a reward for
killing a local enemy in Thinwen Town.
s) a Hard Leather Cap of Seeing [2,+6] (+4)
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your perception by +4.
It increases your infravision by 40 feet. It provides resistance to
blindness. It allows you to see invisible monsters and gives telepathic
powers. It cannot be harmed by acid. You bought it in a Temple in
Zarglish Keep.
t) 21 Iron Shots of Returning (4d2) (+2,+10%) (36/146)
It returns when thrown. You bought them in a Ammo Supplies in Thinwen
Town.
u) 24 Diamond Shots (8d2) (+3,+0%) (70/283)
v) 82 Diamond Shots (8d2) (+0,+0%) (70/283) {10% off}


[Home Inventory - Mithdag Watch]

a) a Wand of Stone to Mud (7 charges)
b) a Staff of Detection (20 charges)
c) a Ring of Resist Fire and Cold [+5]
It provides resistance to fire and cold. It cannot be harmed by fire or
cold. You found it on the floor in a quest at 1200'.
d) a Brass Lantern of Everburning
It provides permanent light. It cannot be harmed by fire. You bought it
in a General Store in Zarglish Keep.
e) a Set of Leather Gloves of Agility [1,+1] (+1)
It increases your dexterity by +1. It was dropped by a Snotling in the
wilderness.
f) a Pair of Hard Leather Boots of Levitation [3,+5]
It allows you to levitate. It was dropped by Talhim, the Forest Troll in
a quest at 1350'.
g) 27 Iron Shots of Shocking (4d2) (+2,+40%) (40/160)
It does extra damage from electricity. It cannot be harmed by
electricity. They were dropped by a Forest troll in a quest at 1350'.


[Home Inventory - Mirgaur Watch]

a) 2 Scrolls of Word of Recall
b) a Ring of Invisibility (+2) {25% off}
It increases your stealth by +2. You bought it in a Bazaar in Mithdag
Watch.
c) a War Hammer (3d3) (+0,+0%)
d) 64 Iron Shots (4d2) (+0,+0%) (35/141)
e) 35 Iron Shots (4d2) (+0,+0%) (35/141)


[Home Inventory - Thinwen Town]

a) 11 Mushrooms of Resist Confusion
b) 3 Scrolls of Enchant Armor
c) a Rod of Disarming
d) a Small quiver


[Home Inventory - Zarglish Keep]

a) a Potion of Restore Dexterity
b) a Potion of Resistance
c) a Scroll of *Enchant Armor*
d) a Rod of Acid Bolts
e) a Rod of Frost Bolts
f) a Wand of Stone to Mud (8 charges)
g) a Ring of Flight (+1)
It increases your speed by +1. It allows you to levitate. You bought it
in a Jeweler in Duryave Town.
h) an Amulet of Luck
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your saving throws by
+10. It gives telepathic powers. It was dropped by a Hezrou in a quest
at 2800'.
i) a Set of Leather Gloves of Free Action [1,+4]
It provides immunity to paralysis. You bought it in a Clothes Store in
Duryave Town.
j) 20 Iron Shots (4d2) (+0,+0%) (35/141)
k) 19 Diamond Shots (8d2) (+8,+40%) (80/321)
l) 31 Diamond Shots (8d2) (+0,+0%) (70/283)


[Home Inventory - Gathkhaz View]

a) 2 Scrolls of *Identify*
b) 2 Scrolls of Enchant Armor
c) a Set of Gauntlets of Free Action [2,+6]
It provides immunity to paralysis. It was given to you as a reward for
killing a local enemy in Gathkhaz View.
d) 27 Diamond Shots (8d2) (+0,+0%) (70/283)


[Home Inventory - Himorod]

a) 2 Potions of Enlightenment
b) 2 Potions of *Speed*


[Spells]

You have learned 14 spells and/or improvements.

You have 0 tier-1 slots (levels 5-14) remaining.
You have 2 tier-2 slots (levels 5-24) remaining.
You have 3 tier-3 slots (levels 5-34) remaining.
You have 6 tier-4 slots (levels 5-44) remaining.
You have 5 tier-5 slots (levels 5-50) remaining.


Sorcery Magic:

Book 1: Cost Fail% Power%
--------------------------------------------------------
Detect Monsters 3 5% 0%
Phase Door 5 5% 0%
Detect Doors and Traps 6 5% 0%
Light Area 6 5% 0%
Detect Objects and Treasure 6 5% 0%
Teleport 9 5% 0%
Magic Mapping 13 5% 0%
Silence Monster 12 5% 0%


Book 2: Cost Fail% Power%
--------------------------------------------------------
Mass Sleep 14 5% 0%
Identify 15 5% 0%
Teleport Away 18 6% 0%
Haste Self 24 24% 0%


Book 3: Cost Fail% Power%
--------------------------------------------------------
Alchemy 18 5% 0%
Recharging 22 11% 0%


[Quests]

====Active quests====

From a Castle in Zarglish Keep (Danger level 38):
Kill Angamaite of Umbar.

From a Castle in Gathkhaz View (Danger level 38):
Kill Sangahyando of Umbar.

From a Castle in Ulnar View (Danger level 50):
Kill the 2 Gauths that are guarding dungeon level 50. (2500ft) You have killed 0.

From a Warriors' Guild in Duryave Town (Danger level 55):
Kill 5 Ancient white dragons. You have killed 0.

From a Castle in Thinwen Town (Danger level 64):
Kill Judge Mortis.

Kill Oberon, King of Amber, who is guarding dungeon level 99. (4950ft)

Kill The Serpent of Chaos, who is guarding dungeon level 100. (5000ft)

====Finished quests====

Defeat the giant camp east of Duryave Town. (Finished)

Defeat the orc camp north-west of Mithdag Watch. (Finished)

Kill 7 Rattlesnakes by Day 2, 4:03 PM. (Finished)

Kill 6 Cave lizards by Day 2, 4:24 PM. (Finished)

Kill 11 Metallic blue centipedes by Day 6, 12:58 AM. (Finished, Failed)

Kill 6 White harpies by Day 11, 10:26 AM. (Finished)

Kill 6 Eagles by Day 11, 10:44 AM. (Finished)

Kill 6 Blue yeeks by Day 11, 11:05 AM. (Finished)

(Danger level 1): Fang, Farmer Maggot's dog has been discovered in the area south-east of Dalar Town. Track it to its lair and
destroy it. (Finished)

(Danger level 1): Freesia has been rampaging the area east of Mithdag Watch. Track it to its hole and kill it. (Finished)

(Danger level 5): The wounded bear has been terrorizing the area south-east of Duryave Town. Track it to its lair and destroy
it. (Finished)

(Danger level 6): A Rat-thing has been running amok in the area east of Risor. Track it to its lair and kill it. (Finished)

(Danger level 11): Lagduf, the Snaga and his followers have been seen in the area near Duryave Town. Find his stronghold and
slay him. (Finished)

(Danger level 12): Robin Hood, the Outlaw and his minions have been spreading evil in the area near Ulnar View. Find his lair and kill him.
(Finished)

(Danger level 13): A Baby gold dragon has been rampaging the area south-east of Risor. Track it to its hole and kill it. (Finished)

(Danger level 15): Kill 5 Orc shamans. (Finished)

(Danger level 16): Grishnakh, the Hill Orc and his gang have been seen in the area north-west of Ulnar View. Find
his stronghold and kill him. (Finished)

(Danger level 18): A Swordsman has been troubling the area south of Mirgaur Watch. Track him to his hideout and exterminate him. (Finished)

(Danger level 18): Boldor, King of the Yeeks and his gang have been running amok in the area south of Thinwen Town. Find his
hole and destroy him. (Finished)

(Danger level 19): A Hippogriff and its minions have been troubling the area south of Risor. Find their hole and destroy them. (Finished)

(Danger level 20): A Swordsman and his followers have been killing people in the area south of Ulnar View. Find their hole and
kill them. (Finished)

(Danger level 20): Kill Golfimbul, the Hill Orc Chief, who is guarding dungeon level 20. (1000ft) (Finished)

(Danger level 22): A Zombie and its followers have been running amok in the area near Gathkhaz View. Find their lair and kill
them. (Finished)

(Danger level 26): A Stone golem has been hiding in the area south-east of Mirgaur Watch. Track it to its abode and slay it. (Finished)

(Danger level 26): Gorbag, the Orc Captain and his legion have been hiding in the area west of Thinwen Town. Find his stronghold
and slay him. (Finished)

(Danger level 26): Shagrat, the Orc Captain and his gang have been lurking in the area west of Gathkhaz View. Find his hideout and destroy him.
(Finished)

(Danger level 27): A Griffon and its minions have been troubling the area north-west of Mirgaur Watch. Find their lair and destroy them.
(Finished)

(Danger level 28): A Forest troll has been killing people in the area south-east of Dalar Town. Track him to his lair and kill him. (Finished)

(Danger level 30): Ulwarth, Son of Ulfang has been seen in the area south-east of Zarglish Keep. Track him to his stronghold and
slay him. (Finished)

(Danger level 31): Azog, King of the Uruk-Hai and his minions have been running amok in the area north of Dalar Town. Find his hideout and kill
him. (Finished)

(Danger level 31): Kill the 5 Chimeras that are guarding dungeon level 31. (1550ft) (Finished)

(Danger level 31): A Cloud giant has been discovered in the area south of Gathkhaz View. Track him to his den and slay him.
(Finished)

(Danger level 32): Ugluk, the Uruk and his minions have been rampaging the area south-west of Dalar Town. Find his abode and exterminate him.
(Finished)

(Danger level 35): Hagen, son of Alberich and his followers have been spotted in the area near Zarglish Keep. Find his home and kill him.
(Finished)

(Danger level 35): A Green wraith has been troubling the area north-east of Gathkhaz View. Track it to its hole and slay it. (Finished)

(Danger level 42): Kill the 5 Mind flayers that are guarding dungeon level 42. (2100ft) (Finished)

(Danger level 44): A Young white dragon and its followers have been spreading evil in the area south-west of
Thinwen Town. Find their home and kill them. (Finished)

(Danger level 45): A Mage and his minions have been lurking in the area south of Himorod. Find their den and kill them. (Finished)

(Danger level 46): A Young gold dragon has been spotted in the area north-east of Mirgaur Watch. Track it to its abode and
terminate it. (Finished)

(Danger level 56): A Giant headless and its minions have been killing people in the area south-east of Onloth. Find their hideout and
exterminate them. (Finished)

(Danger level 57): A Baron of hell has been lurking in the area east of Himorod. Track him to his den and kill him. (Finished)



[Message Log (last 50 messages)]

You feel something roll beneath your feet.
The Dark elven warlock tries to cast a spell, but fails.
The Dark elven warlock casts a mana bolt.
You feel yourself moving much faster!
In your pack: a Potion of *Speed* (i).
In your Small quiver (r): 2 Mithril Shots of Returning (6d2) (+7,+45%) (61/244).
The Mithril Shot of Returning (6d2) (+7,+45%) (61/244) returns to your hand.
The Dark elven warlock tries to cast a spell, but fails.
In your Small quiver (r): 2 Mithril Shots of Returning (6d2) (+7,+45%) (61/244).
The Mithril Shot of Returning (6d2) (+7,+45%) (61/244) returns to your hand.
In your Small quiver (r): 2 Mithril Shots of Returning (6d2) (+7,+45%) (61/244).
The Mithril Shot of Returning hits the Giant fire ant.
The Mithril Shot of Returning (6d2) (+7,+45%) (61/244) returns to your hand.
The Giant fire ant jerks in pain.
The Giant fire ant misses you.
The Giant fire ant bites you.
You are enveloped in flames!
The Giant fire ant gets zapped!
You hit the Giant fire ant.
You have slain the Giant fire ant.
Illegal aim direction!
In your Small quiver (r): 2 Mithril Shots of Returning (6d2) (+7,+45%) (61/244).
The Mithril Shot of Returning strikes the Dark elven warlock.
The Mithril Shot of Returning (6d2) (+7,+45%) (61/244) returns to your hand.
The Dark elven warlock dies.
You have found 90 gold pieces worth of adamantite.
You find a Wand of Lightning Bolts.
You hit the Lemure.
You miss the Lemure.
You hit the Lemure.
You miss the Lemure.
You hit the Lemure.
You have destroyed the Lemure.
The Mage magically summons help!
The Giant brown bat misses you.
You hit the Dark elven warlock.
You have slain the Dark elven warlock.
You feel something roll beneath your feet.
The Dark elven lord wakes up.
You hit the Dark elven warlock.
You have slain the Dark elven warlock.
You find a pile of 2 items.
The Giant brown bat misses you.
The Mage magically summons help!
The Dark elven warlock tries to cast a spell, but fails.
You have found 34 gold pieces worth of silver.
The Giant brown bat misses you.
The Ethereal dragon breathes light.
The Giant brown bat dies.
Everyone dances with the Grim Reaper. You die.

[Thomkal]

oooof too bad you forgot about those gloves with resist light on them. When you get down to that level there's just so many things you can do-spells, items etc, that its easy to forget something. I die a lot that way. Still a good run with him, we'll just have to see if it holds up. Are you gonna restart him since there's a week left?

[JAG]

Probably not at this point. I'll take a little break and be ready and raring for #3.

[Malificent]

Probably not at this point. I'll take a little break and be ready and raring for #3.

I give you huge props for completing that Baron of Hell quest. I went down the staircase and then turned around and went right back up.

[Sporkimata]

I keep getting characters up to 10th level and than get butchered. These rogues take a lot of care. I will keep plugging away.

[JAG]

I give you huge props for completing that Baron of Hell quest. I went down the staircase and then turned around and went right back up.

It took a long while to finish because I didn't have much kill power compared to how tough they were (and my fire branded weapon was useless since they all had resist fire), but yeah, there were some tense moments and it took a lot of healing and a potion of *speed* to pull it off. Oh, and the chaos armor was a big help too, otherwise that would've added another hr or so to the quest to deal with the unique baron of hell.

[dwardzala]

Still plugging away with Ilbo II - he's up to 15th level now and just knocked off Lagduf (rods of light vs. Orc are way cool). Still have to wrap up the rest of the Orcs and then gather the loot to take town. Should get me to Level 16. Taking this one slow and steady, still figuring out how to prepare for the quests. Probably won't get up to the stratospheric level that you guys have achieved, but then again I am lucky to play an hour a day.

[Malificent]

Up to 31 and plugging away. The best thing about this thread is it opened my eyes to how incredibly useful those Dragon Scale Mails are. Having a big ball attack available every 50 turns or so has made my life so much easier when it comes to clearing rooms. Plus, the fact that they are huge damage (as said earlier) makes killing uniques so much easier. I now have Balance Dragon scale mail, which gives me resistances to sound/shards/chaos/disenchantment - 4 that are hard to find. It does an 840 damage balance ball, which is nice.

[Thomkal]

<----is so jealous of Mali's Ilbo's Dragon Scale Mail. Somehow my Ilbo's Filthy Rage don't compare. ;) Level 22 here.

[Malificent]

Up to level 32. Found my first artifact ring today:

The Ring 'Galdrug' (+1)
It increases your strength and wisdom by 1. It sustains your wisdom and charisma. It provides immunity to paralysis. It provides resistance to acid, cold, electricity, poison, bright light, fear, blindness, and chaos. It allows you to see invisible monsters and warps fate around you. It provides protection from natural creatures.

The funny part is that I have pretty much all those resistances (except fear) from other sources, but what it allows me to do is have flexibility to shift other things around without losing key resistances. Also, I love a ring of fate, so that's a nice bonus thrown on top.

[Malificent]

Heh, I may or may not beat JAG depending on whether I find something that has life draining resistance. My pattern: Go into the dungeon at level 32, exit at level 30 or 31 after 8000 undead drain me of my life. Search every store for a potion of Restore Life Levels, rinse/lather/repeat. I just found a level with 20+ death knights, which not only drain you of your life, but summon indiscriminately. Bleh. I also found my first artifact amulet...which was cursed and all around hideous. :)

[JAG]

At the end I was finding them pretty frequently strewn about vaults (I died with 3 such potions in my inventory). So long as you stay alive, potion or no, I fully expect to be passed.

Just to goof around, I've played a little bit with a vampire mage (sorcery / death). The hardest level is level 1. My first four mages died before reaching level 2. The 5th one survived and is now around level 12 or so and life is considerably easier. Sorcery / death is a fantastic combination, death for the kill spells, sorcery for most everything else. I miss being able to run into any trap I wanted to as a rogue though.

[Malificent]

Up to level 33 now. My biggest issue to date is that I'm still relying on a basic Defender weapon. I could really use a good artifact weapon. I'm also carrying around 4 rods (fire/frost/lightning bolt, plus recall) and 4 wands (lightning/cold/acid ball, cold blasts). I find them invaluable with the recharging spell, but I think I might dump the rods and just carry wands - I find at this point, I rarely use single bolts. I've definitely taken to using those rods rather than using a ranged weapon though.

Anyone else still playing around?

[JAG]

Up to level 33 now. My biggest issue to date is that I'm still relying on a basic Defender weapon. I could really use a good artifact weapon. I'm also carrying around 4 rods (fire/frost/lightning bolt, plus recall) and 4 wands (lightning/cold/acid ball, cold blasts). I find them invaluable with the recharging spell, but I think I might dump the rods and just carry wands - I find at this point, I rarely use single bolts. I've definitely taken to using those rods rather than using a ranged weapon though.

Anyone else still playing around?

Your comment about using the rods vs. the ranged weapon surprises me. By the time I died, I was capable of doing 300+ damage per round with ranged weapons vs. wimpy 11d8 fire bolts that many creatures were resistant to (or other lower damage bolts). I had a stack of rods of fire bolts for a while, but I rarely used them. I had a couple rods of (cold/lightning) balls which were useful for crowd control but again the damage was lousy compared to ranged attacks.

[path12]

I don't know what it is, but Z is just not grabbing me the way vanilla does. I blame myself.

Got to 15 with Ilbo, no decent loot, tried to start some quests, ended up running back to town to get away from something or other that nearly killed me, lost interest.

[Tasan]

I grew tired of dieing. This character just wasn't for me.

[Malificent]

It looks like I'll end up in the lead again, but if that happens I'm going to throw it to next in line so we can get a different option for #3, assuming people are still interested. I thought it might be interesting to start with a level 20 character so that the competition can start in the middle. Random thought.

[Thomkal]

I'm not done yet Mali. ;)

[Malificent]

I'm not done yet Mali. ;)

Power to you, sir!

[Malificent]

Your comment about using the rods vs. the ranged weapon surprises me. By the time I died, I was capable of doing 300+ damage per round with ranged weapons vs. wimpy 11d8 fire bolts that many creatures were resistant to (or other lower damage bolts). I had a stack of rods of fire bolts for a while, but I rarely used them. I had a couple rods of (cold/lightning) balls which were useful for crowd control but again the damage was lousy compared to ranged attacks.

I'm not using the rods much anymore (I tend to spray wands all over the place) and for big attacks, I use the armor and then run if necessary - I think it was a combination of:

1) They never missed - I always hated missing with ranged shots, especially several times in a row as the monster came closer and closer.

2) Mechanics wise, they were easier. I'm just not as fond of collecting ammunition from the floor every combat.

I really ought to give it another shot (you see what I did there?) and try ranged weapons for a while.

[JAG]

1) They never missed - I always hated missing with ranged shots, especially several times in a row as the monster came closer and closer.

2) Mechanics wise, they were easier. I'm just not as fond of collecting ammunition from the floor every combat.

1 - Heavily enchanted slings / shots are your friends
2 - Shots of returning are your friends.

Based on comments from people in this thread, I'd recommend we switch to playing ToME for the next go-around. It's considerably easier in the beginning and easier to find some nice items early on. Maybe mixing up the winning conditions would be good too (most quests completed, highest level unique killed, ... just throwing ideas out). Anyway, winner's decision, just putting out some food for thought.

[Malificent]

If I win, I'm passing the decision on. :)

[path12]

If I win, I'm passing the decision on. :)

No way, dude. Ilbo is a solid character and a fun one to play.

[Malificent]

No way, dude. Ilbo is a solid character and a fun one to play.

I eally njoy unning Ilbo. ;)

But mostly, I'm being selfish - I want someone else to make a decision so I can be surprised by it. Plus, I think it's a good idea to shift games, so someone who knows a different game (I'm all Zangband) can run the next one.

[Malificent]

Name : Ilbo Age 30 STR: 27.7
Sex : Male Height 39 INT: 30.2
Race : Hobbit Weight 64 WIS: 27.0
Class : Rogue Social Class 98 DEX: 35.1
Magic : Sorcery CON: 26.2
Title : High Thief CHR: 28.4

+ Skill 10 Level 33 Max Hit Points 370
% Deadliness 115 Experience 333370 Cur Hit Points -6
+ To AC 91 Max Exp 333370 Max SP (Mana) 133
Base AC 44 Exp to Adv. 37880 Cur SP (Mana) 114
Gold 533552

(Miscellaneous Abilities)
Fighting : Good Perception : Excellent Blows/Round : 4
Bows/Throw : Excellent Sensing : Superb Shots/Round : 1.0
Saving Throw: Chaos Rank Disarming : Chaos Rank Avg.Dam./Rnd: 40
Stealth : Chaos Rank Magic Device: Chaos Rank Infra-Vision: 70'




[Miscellaneous information]

Preserve Mode: ON
Small Levels: ON
Maximum Level Reached: 56 (2800')


Stat Intrnl Rce Cls Mod Actual Currnt abcdefghijkl@
Str: 21.7 -2 2 6 27.7 ..51.........
Int: 26.2 2 1 1 30.2 .s.......1...
Wis: 26.0 1 -2 2 27.0 ...1.....1...
Dex: 27.1 3 3 2 35.1 ..........2.s
Con: 23.2 2 1 0 26.2 s............
Chr: 27.4 1 -1 1 28.4 .1.s.........

Skill abcdefghijkl@
BonusSP: .........1...
Stealth: 3............
Search : ..........2..
Infra : .....3.......
Tunnel : .............
Speed : ...........*.
Blows : .............

abcdefghijkl@
Acid : +..+....++...
Elec : ++.+.........
Fire : +............
Cold : +..+.........
Poison: ++.+.........
Fear : ...+.........
Light : ...+.........
Dark : .+...........
Shard : ......+......
Blind : ...+.........
Conf : .............
Sound : .+....+......
Nether: +............
Nexus : .............
Chaos : ...+..+......
Disnch: ......+......

abcdefghijkl@
Reflect : ........+....
Aura Acid: .+...........
Aura Fire: .....+.......
Aura Elec: .....+.......
Aura Cold: .............
No Magic : .............
Free Actn: +..+......+..
SeeInvis.: ++.+.........
Hold Life: .............
Telepathy: .............
SlwDigstn: .............
Regen. : +............
Levitate : +.........+..
PermLite : .....+...+...
Mutate : .............
Patron : .............
Good Luck: .............
WeirdLuck: ...+.........
Pass Wall: .......+.....
GhulTouch: .............

abcdefghijkl@
Pr Animal: ...++........
Pr Evil : .............
Pr Undead: ....+........
Pr Demon : .+..+........
Pr Orc : ....+........
Pr Troll : .+..+........
Pr Giant : .+..+........
Pr Dragon: ....+........
Cursed : .............
AutoCurse: .............
Teleport : .............
NoTeleprt: .............
Aggravate: .............
DrainStat: .............
Drain Exp: .............
Slow Heal: .............
Can't Eat: .............
EvilCurse: .............


You have defeated 8387 enemies.


[Top 10 deepest kills]

2 Barbazu Level 66 (3300')
6 Clubber demon Level 61 (3050')
2 War troll Level 61 (3050')
1 Master lich Level 60 (3000')
1 Nargath, the Mummified Troll Level 60 (3000')
2 Shadow demon Level 60 (3000')
1 Kemennaug, the Baron of hell Level 59 (2950')
1 Nether wraith Level 58 (2900')
1 Scylla Level 58 (2900')
1 Law drake Level 58 (2900')


[Character Equipment]

a) a Battle Axe (Defender) (2d8) (+10,+50%) [+1] (+3)
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your stealth by +3.
It sustains your constitution. It provides immunity to paralysis. It
provides resistance to acid, electricity, fire, cold, poison and nether.
It allows you to levitate, allows you to see invisible monsters and speeds
your regenerative powers. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You
bought it in a Advanced Axeman in Palbar Watch.
b) The Heavy Crossbow 'Anrush' (x5) (+18,+120%) (+1)
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your charisma by +1.
It provides 1 extra shots per turn. It does extra damage from frost. It
sustains your intelligence. It provides resistance to electricity,
poison, magical darkness and sound. It allows you to see invisible
monsters. It produces an acidic sheath. It provides protection from
demons, trolls and giants. It cannot be harmed by the elements. It was
dropped by Wormtongue, Agent of Saruman at 2100'.
c) a Beryl Ring of Strength (+5)
It increases your strength by +5. It sustains your strength. You bought
it in a Silver Jeweler in Sarnarth Town.
d) The Ring 'Galdraug' (+1)
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your strength and
wisdom by +1. It sustains your wisdom and charisma. It provides immunity
to paralysis. It provides resistance to acid, electricity, cold, poison,
bright light, fear, blindness and chaos. It allows you to see invisible
monsters and warps fate around you. It provides protection from natural
creatures. It cannot be harmed by the elements. It was dropped by
Gorlim, Betrayer of Barahir in a quest at 2800'.
e) a Rosetted Amulet of Greater Warding [+11]
It provides protection from natural creatures, the undead, demons, orcs,
trolls, giants and dragons. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You
bought it in a Rare Jeweler in Zarglish Keep.
f) The Incandescent Globe of Sawall (+3)
You have full knowledge of this item. It provides light (radius 3). It
increases your infravision by 30 feet. It provides permanent light. It
produces a fiery sheath and an electric sheath. It cannot be harmed by
the elements. It was in a chest at 2250'.
g) a Balance Dragon Scale Mail (-2) [30,+14]
It can be activated for breathe balance (840) every 30-60 turns if it is
being worn. It provides resistance to sound, shards, chaos and
disenchantment. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You bought it in a
Heavy Armoury in Thinwen Town.
h) a Fur Cloak of Ether [3,+9]
It allows you to pass through solid rock. It cannot be harmed by the
elements. It was given to you as a reward for killing a local enemy in
Thinwen Town.
i) a Shield of Reflection [6,+10]
You have full knowledge of this item. It provides resistance to acid. It
reflects bolts and arrows. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You
bought it in a Shieldsman in Duryave Town.
j) an Iron Crown of the Magi [0,+10] (+1)
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your intelligence and
wisdom by +1. It increases your maximum sp by 1 per level. It sustains
your intelligence and wisdom. It provides resistance to acid. It
provides permanent light. It cannot be harmed by acid. You bought it in
a Advanced Milliner in Ulnar View.
k) a Set of Gauntlets of Thieves (+7,+10%) [2,+9] (+2)
It increases your dexterity and perception by +2. It provides immunity to
paralysis. It allows you to levitate. It cannot be harmed by acid. It
was dropped by Ugluk, the Uruk in a quest at 1600'.
l) a Pair of Hard Leather Boots of Speed [3,+15] (+10)
It increases your speed by +10. It cannot be harmed by acid. It was in a
chest at 2250'.


[Character Inventory]

a) a Sorcery Spellbook [Beginner's Handbook]
b) a Sorcery Spellbook [Master Sorcerer's Handbook]
c) a Sorcery Spellbook [Pattern Sorcery]
It cannot be harmed by the elements. You bought it in a Magic Wares in
Duryave Town.
d) 13 Thick Yellow Potions of Healing {10% off}
e) 4 Crystal Rods of Recall (4 charging) {!*}
f) a Chromium Rod of Enlightenment (charging)
g) a Zirconium Rod of Curing (charging)
h) 2 Bronze Wands of Acid Balls (0 charges)
i) a Titanium Wand of Whirlpools (0 charges)
j) an Iron Wand of Fire Blasts (0 charges)
k) 4 Runed Wands of Cold Blasts (0 charges)
l) The Chain Mail of Command (-2) [14,+15] (+2)
This item may have hidden powers. It can be activated for mass charm
every 600 turns if it is being worn. It was in a chest at 2300'.
m) The Dagger 'Nimthanc' (1d6) (+4,+30%)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for frost bolt
(8d8) every 7-14 turns if it is being worn. It increases your
constitution by +3. It does extra damage from frost. It returns when
thrown. It provides resistance to cold and poison. It is perfectly
balanced for throwing. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You found it
in a vault at 2300'.
n) 17 Steel Bolts of Slaying (1d18) (+12,+40%) (103/103)


[Home Inventory - Dorthal]

a) 15 Spicy Potions of Cure Serious Wounds


[Home Inventory - Mirgaur Watch]

a) 6 Pieces of Elvish Waybread {25% off}
b) an Ivory White Potion of Cure Critical Wounds


[Home Inventory - Zarglish Keep]

a) 3 Black Mushrooms of Restoring
b) a Red Mushroom of Healing
c) 16 Thick Yellow Potions of Healing {10% off}
d) 3 Sea Green Potions of *Healing*
e) a Manly Potion of Restore Life Levels
f) 4 Fizzy Green Potions of *Speed* {25% off}
g) a Gnarled Staff of Restoration (7 charges)
h) a Pewter Amulet of Reflection
It reflects bolts and arrows. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You
found it in a vault at 2200'.
i) The Phial of Galadriel (+1)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for powerful
illumination every 10-20 turns (dam 10d15) if it is being worn. It
provides light (radius 3). It increases your perception by +1. It
provides permanent light. It cannot be harmed by the elements. It was
dropped by Ardel, the Cloud Giant in a quest at 1500'.
j) a Law Dragon Scale Mail (-2) [30,+10]
It can be activated for breathe sound/shards (750) every 30-60 turns if it
is being worn. It provides resistance to sound and shards. It cannot be
harmed by the elements. You bought it in a Heavy Armoury in Himorod.
k) The Battle Axe 'Weapon Alpha' (2d11) (+24,+145%) (+1)
You have full knowledge of this item. It increases your wisdom,
dexterity, charisma and perception by +1. It increases your infravision
by 10 feet. It does extra damage from acid. It is especially deadly
against trolls, giants and evil monsters. It sustains your intelligence
and dexterity. It provides resistance to shards. It allows you to
levitate. It produces an anti-magic shell. It provides protection from
evil monsters, trolls and giants. It cannot be harmed by the elements.
It was dropped by a Cave ogre at 2200'.
l) The Sling 'Catapult' (x3) (+20,+50%) (+2)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for heal (45)
every 10 turns if it is being worn. It increases your dexterity by +2.
It increases your infravision by 20 feet. It fires missiles with extra
might. It cannot be harmed by the elements. It was dropped by a Large
kobold at 1000'.
m) The Short Bow 'Roarer' (x3) (+23,+140%)
You have full knowledge of this item. It provides 1 extra shots per turn.
It does extra damage from acid. It produces chaotic effects. It is very
sharp and can cut your foes. It sustains your dexterity and constitution.
It provides resistance to electricity, cold and life draining. It fires
missiles with extra might. It has been blessed by the gods. It cannot be
harmed by the elements. It was dropped by Uzbar, the Young Gold Dragon in
a quest at 2200'.
n) 16 Mithril Shots (6d2) (+7,+30%) {@f1}
o) 4 Diamond Shots of Explosion (8d2) (+8,+35%) {@f3}
It explodes when fired. You bought them in a Advanced Ammo Supplies in
Zarglish Keep.
p) 29 Diamond Shots (8d2) (+9,+30%) {@f1}


[Home Inventory - Gathkhaz View]

a) a Carnelian Ring of Invisibility (+2)
It increases your stealth by +2. You bought it in a Jeweler in Duryave
Town.


[Home Inventory - Himorod]

a) a Silver Staff of Recall (8 charges)


[Spells]

You have learned 17 spells and/or improvements.

You have 0 tier-1 slots (levels 5-14) remaining.
You have 2 tier-2 slots (levels 5-24) remaining.
You have 0 tier-3 slots (levels 5-34) remaining.
You have 6 tier-4 slots (levels 5-44) remaining.
You have 5 tier-5 slots (levels 5-50) remaining.


Sorcery Magic:

Book 1: Cost Fail% Power%
--------------------------------------------------------
Detect Monsters 3 5% 0%
Phase Door 5 5% 0%
Detect Doors and Traps 6 5% 0%
Confuse Monster 7 5% 0%
Teleport 6 4% +40% specialized
Slow Monster 11 5% 0%
Magic Mapping 13 5% 0%
Silence Monster 12 5% 0%


Book 2: Cost Fail% Power%
--------------------------------------------------------
Identify 12 5% +10% improved
Teleport Away 18 28% 0%
Haste Self 24 46% 0%


Book 3: Cost Fail% Power%
--------------------------------------------------------
Alchemy 14 4% +10% improved
Recharging 22 33% 0%

[Malificent]

Ah well, killed by a lesser balrog. Suxxors.

[Thomkal]

oof Mali, thought you were going to make it to the end of the comp with your guy. Look like you had most resistances and covered except hold life and nexus. How'd the balrog kill you?

[Malificent]

oof Mali, thought you were going to make it to the end of the comp with your guy. Look like you had most resistances and covered except hold life and nexus. How'd the balrog kill you?

I got up closer than I normally do and it stunned me, greater stunned me, and then knocked me out and that was ballgame. There was a unique lesser balrog on the level too. He REALLY sucked. :)

[Malificent]

Just a reminder that final character dumps are due by midnight tonight. Level 32 is your target to beat!

[Thomkal]

[Z+Angband 0.3.2 Character Dump]
Name : Ilbo Age 30 STR: 15.0
Sex : Male Height 39 INT: 20.9
Race : Hobbit Weight 64 WIS: 14.3
Class : Rogue Social Class 98 DEX: 26.3
Magic : Sorcery CON: 21.4
Patron : Slortar CHR: 15.2
+ Skill 22 Level 25 Max Hit Points 243
% Deadliness 175 Experience 17904 Cur Hit Points 243
+ To AC 89 Max Exp 17904 Max SP (Mana) 37
Base AC 18 Exp to Adv. 5721 Cur SP (Mana) 37
Gold 31681
(Miscellaneous Abilities)
Fighting : Good Perception : Superb Blows/Round : 2
Bows/Throw : Excellent Sensing : Superb Shots/Round : 3.0
Saving Throw: Superb Disarming : Superb Avg.Dam./Rnd: 53
Stealth : Chaos Rank Magic Device: Superb Infra-Vision: 40'


[Miscellaneous information]
Preserve Mode: ON
Small Levels: ON
Maximum Level Reached: 18 (900')

Stat Intrnl Rce Cls Mod Actual Currnt abcdefghijkl@
Str: 14.0 -2 2 1 15.0 ......1......
Int: 15.9 2 1 2 20.9 .........2...
Wis: 15.3 1 -2 0 14.3 .............
Dex: 17.3 3 3 3 26.3 3...........s
Con: 17.4 2 1 1 21.4 s.....1......
Chr: 11.2 1 -1 4 15.2 3.....1......
Skill abcdefghijkl@
BonusSP: .............
Stealth: 3......3.....
Search : 3............
Infra : .............
Tunnel : .............
Speed : .............
Blows : .............
abcdefghijkl@
Acid : ++.....++....
Elec : +.......+....
Fire : +.......+....
Cold : ...+.+..+....
Poison: .............
Fear : .............
Light : .............
Dark : .............
Shard : .............
Blind : .............
Conf : .............
Sound : .............
Nether: .............
Nexus : .............
Chaos : .............
Disnch: .............
abcdefghijkl@
Reflect : .............
Aura Acid: .............
Aura Fire: .............
Aura Elec: .............
Aura Cold: +............
No Magic : .............
Free Actn: ..........+..
SeeInvis.: .............
Hold Life: .............
Telepathy: .............
SlwDigstn: ......+......
Regen. : .............
Levitate : .............
PermLite : .....+.......
Mutate : .............
Patron : +............
Good Luck: .............
WeirdLuck: .............
Pass Wall: .............
GhulTouch: .............
abcdefghijkl@
Pr Animal: ....+........
Pr Evil : .............
Pr Undead: +...+........
Pr Demon : ....+........
Pr Orc : +...+........
Pr Troll : +...+........
Pr Giant : +...+........
Pr Dragon: ....+........
Cursed : .............
AutoCurse: .............
Teleport : .............
NoTeleprt: .............
Aggravate: .............
DrainStat: .............
Drain Exp: .............
Slow Heal: .............
Can't Eat: .............
EvilCurse: .............

You have defeated 3423 enemies.

[Top 10 deepest kills]
1 Ranger Level 30 (1500')
1 Sabre-tooth tiger Level 30 (1500')
1 Werebear Level 29 (1450')
1 Bolg, Son of Azog Level 29 (1450')
45 Energy hound Level 27 (1350')
1 Thief Level 25 (1250')
8 Uruk Level 25 (1250')
1 Giant red scorpion Level 25 (1250')
1 Giant clear centipede Level 24 (1200')
7 Freezing sphere Level 23 (1150')

[Character Equipment]
a) The Broad Axe 'Aliant' (2d12) (+16,+75%) (+3)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for stone to
mud every 30-60 turns if it is being worn. It increases your dexterity,
charisma, stealth and perception by +3. It is very sharp and can cut your
foes. It is especially deadly against orcs, trolls, giants and the
undead. It sustains your constitution. It provides resistance to acid,
electricity and fire. It attracts the attention of chaos gods. It
produces a freezing sheath. It provides protection from the undead, orcs,
trolls and giants. It cannot be harmed by the elements. It was dropped
by Grishnakh, the Hill Orc in a quest at 800'.
b) a Sling of Extra Might (x3) (+9,+40%)
You have full knowledge of this item. It provides resistance to acid. It
fires missiles with extra might. You bought it in a Advanced Fletcher in
Zarglish Keep.
c) a Hematite Ring of Protection [+8]
d) a Zircon Ring of Ice [+8]
It can be activated for ball of cold (100) and resist cold (20+ turns) if
it is being worn. It provides resistance to cold. It cannot be harmed by
cold. You bought it in a Jeweler in Duryave Town.
e) a Rosetted Amulet of Greater Warding [+6]
It provides protection from natural creatures, the undead, demons, orcs,
trolls, giants and dragons. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You
bought it in a Jeweler in Duryave Town.
f) a Brass Lantern of Warmth
It provides resistance to cold. It provides permanent light. It cannot
be harmed by fire. You found it on the floor at 300'.
g) The Filthy Rag of Keri the Humble [1,+20] (+1)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for create food
every 100 turns if it is being worn. It increases your strength,
constitution and charisma by +1. It sustains your strength. It slows
your metabolism. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You found it in
some rubble.
h) The Cloak 'Colannon' [1,+15] (+3)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for teleport
every 45 turns if it is being worn. It increases your stealth by +3. It
provides resistance to acid. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You
found it on the floor at 800'.
i) a Small Shield of Resistance [5,+9]
You have full knowledge of this item. It provides resistance to acid,
electricity, fire and cold. It cannot be harmed by the elements. You
bought it in a Advanced Shieldsman in Zarglish Keep.
j) a Metal Cap of Intelligence [3,+2] (+2)
It increases your intelligence by +2. It sustains your intelligence. You
bought it in a Armoury in Ulnar View.
k) a Set of Gauntlets of Free Action [2,+9]
It provides immunity to paralysis. It was dropped by Robin Hood, the
Outlaw in a quest at 600'.
l) a Pair of Metal Shod Boots of the Wild [6,+8]
It allows you to walk the wild unhindered. It cannot be harmed by acid.
It was dropped by Bolg, Son of Azog at 800'.

[Character Inventory]
a) a Sorcery Spellbook [Beginner's Handbook]
b) 2 Sorcery Spellbooks [Master Sorcerer's Handbook] {25% off}
c) 2 White Potions of Speed
d) 2 Clear Red Potions of Heroism
e) 3 Ivory White Potions of Cure Critical Wounds
f) 3 Scrolls titled "ivapp arze" of Word of Recall {5% off}
g) a Copper Rod of Illumination
h) a Hawthorn Staff of Perception (18 charges)
i) an Ironwood Staff of Detection (19 charges)
j) The Dagger 'Dethanc' (1d6) (+4,+30%)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for lightning
bolt (6d8) every 6-12 turns if it is being worn. It increases your
dexterity by +2. It does extra damage from electricity. It returns when
thrown. It provides resistance to electricity and magical darkness. It
is perfectly balanced for throwing. It cannot be harmed by the elements.
It was dropped by a Skaven at 900'.
k) 30 Mithril Shots (6d2) (+0,+0%) (34/102)

[Home Inventory - Ulnar View]
a) a Gnarled Staff of Restoration (4 charges)
b) a Guisarme (Trump Weapon) (2d5) (+10,+45%) (+1)
You have full knowledge of this item. It can be activated for teleport
every 50-100 turns if it is being worn. It increases your perception by
+1. It is especially deadly against evil monsters. It provides immunity
to paralysis. It provides resistance to shards and nexus. It slows your
metabolism and speeds your regenerative powers. It induces random
teleportation. It provides protection from evil monsters. It was dropped
by Robin Hood, the Outlaw in a quest at 600'.
c) a Shovel (1d2) (+0,+0%) (+1)

[Home Inventory - Mirgaur Watch]
a) a Chewy Mushroom of Lore {75% off}
b) 4 Fizzy Yellow Potions of Detect Invisible
c) 2 Clear Red Potions of Heroism
d) 2 Violet Potions of Restore Strength
e) 3 Silver Speckled Potions of Restore Intelligence
f) an Aqua Potion of Restore Wisdom
g) a Purple Potion of Restore Dexterity
h) a Metallic Green Potion of Restore Charisma
i) 3 Scrolls titled "pot rolcomp" of Teleportation
j) 12 Scrolls titled "blaaseh jahgan" of Identify
k) 4 Scrolls titled "wedsne nes" of Remove Curse
l) 7 Scrolls titled "shu pay crefu" of Satisfy Hunger
m) 2 Bronze Rods of Trap Location
n) a Short Rod of Door/Stair Location
o) a Copper Rod of Illumination
p) a Mallorn Staff of Light (15 charges)
q) a Brass Lantern of Everburning
It provides permanent light. It cannot be harmed by fire. You found it
on the floor at 450'.
r) a Main Gauche of Slay Orc (1d5) (+5,+30%)
It is especially deadly against orcs. It provides protection from orcs.
You found it on the floor at 300'.
s) 23 Bolts (1d10) (+0,+0%)
t) 23 Orcish Arrows (1d8) (+9,+15%)
u) 23 Orcish Arrows (1d8) (+0,+0%)
v) 89 Iron Shots (4d2) (+0,+0%) (22/68)
w) a Flameproof quiver
It cannot be harmed by fire. It was dropped by a Nibelung at 400'.

[Home Inventory - Gathkhaz View]
a) 4 Thick Yellow Potions of Healing
b) a Violet Potion of Restore Strength
c) a Silver Speckled Potion of Restore Intelligence
d) 3 Purple Potions of Restore Dexterity
e) 2 Copper Rods of Illumination
f) an Ironwood Staff of Detection (22 charges)
g) a Wire Ring of Free Action
It provides immunity to paralysis. You bought it in a Jeweler in Duryave
Town.
h) a Pair of Soft Leather Boots of the Wild [2,+9]
It allows you to walk the wild unhindered. It cannot be harmed by acid.
You bought it in a Armoury in Ulnar View.
i) 20 Mithril Shots (6d2) (+0,+0%) (34/102)

[Spells]
You have learned 14 spells and/or improvements.
You have 0 tier-1 slots (levels 5-14) remaining.
You have 0 tier-2 slots (levels 5-24) remaining.
You have 5 tier-3 slots (levels 5-34) remaining.
You have 6 tier-4 slots (levels 5-44) remaining.
You have 5 tier-5 slots (levels 5-50) remaining.

Sorcery Magic:
Book 1: Cost Fail% Power%
--------------------------------------------------------
Detect Monsters 3 5% 0%
Phase Door 5 5% 0%
Detect Doors and Traps 6 5% 0%
Teleport 7 4% +10% improved
Sleep Monster 9 5% 0%
Slow Monster 11 5% 0%
Magic Mapping 10 4% +10% improved
Silence Monster 12 13% 0%

Book 2: Cost Fail% Power%
--------------------------------------------------------
Charm Monster 13 13% 0%
Mass Sleep 14 22% 0%
Identify 15 31% 0%
Teleport Away 18 49% 0%

[Quests]
====Active quests====
From a Keep in Risor (Danger level 13):
A Baby gold dragon has been rampaging the area south-east of Risor. Track it to its hole and kill
it. (Current)
From a Thieves' Guild in Mirgaur Watch (Danger level 18):
A Swordsman has been troubling the area south of Mirgaur Watch. Track him to his hideout and
exterminate him.
From a Castle in Thinwen Town (Danger level 18):
Boldor, King of the Yeeks and his gang have been running amok in the area south of Thinwen Town.
Find his hole and destroy him.
From a Thieves' Guild in Ulnar View (Danger level 20):
A Swordsman and his followers have been killing people in the area south of Ulnar View. Find their
hole and kill them.
From a Castle in Gathkhaz View (Danger level 20):
Kill Golfimbul, the Hill Orc Chief, who is guarding dungeon level 20. (1000ft)
From a Cathedral in Zarglish Keep (Danger level 22):
A Zombie and its followers have been running amok in the area near Gathkhaz View. Find their
lair and kill them.
From a Town Hall in Mirgaur Watch (Danger level 26):
A Stone golem has been hiding in the area south-east of Mirgaur Watch. Track it to its abode and
slay it.
From a Castle in Duryave Town (Danger level 30):
Ulwarth, Son of Ulfang has been seen in the area south-east of Zarglish Keep. Track him to his
stronghold and slay him.
From a Warriors' Guild in Gathkhaz View (Danger level 31):
A Cloud giant has been discovered in the area south of Gathkhaz View. Track him to his den and
slay him.
From a Castle in Zarglish Keep (Danger level 35):
Hagen, son of Alberich and his followers have been spotted in the area near Zarglish Keep. Find
his home and kill him.
From a Rangers' Guild in Thinwen Town (Danger level 44):
A Young white dragon and its followers have been spreading evil in the area south-west of Thinwen
Town. Find their home and kill them.
From a Warriors' Guild in Duryave Town (Danger level 46):
A Young gold dragon has been spotted in the area north-east of Mirgaur Watch. Track it to its
abode and terminate it.
From a Castle in Ulnar View (Danger level 50):
Kill the 2 Gauths that are guarding dungeon level 50. (2500ft) You have killed 0.
From a Castle in Onloth (Danger level 56):
A Giant headless and its minions have been killing people in the area south-east of Onloth.
Find their hideout and exterminate them.
====Finished quests====
Defeat the undead camp south-west of Ulnar View. (Finished)
(Danger level 5): The wounded bear has been terrorizing the area south-east of Duryave Town. Track it to
its lair and destroy it. (Finished)
(Danger level 6): A Rat-thing has been running amok in the area east of Risor. Track it to its lair and
kill it. (Finished)
(Danger level 11): Lagduf, the Snaga and his followers have been seen in the area near Duryave Town. Find
his stronghold and slay him. (Finished)
(Danger level 12): Robin Hood, the Outlaw and his minions have been spreading evil in the area near Ulnar
View. Find his lair and kill him. (Finished)
(Danger level 15): Kill 5 Orc shamans. (Finished)
(Danger level 16): Grishnakh, the Hill Orc and his gang have been seen in the area
north-west of Ulnar View. Find his stronghold and kill him. (Finished)


Well here's my entry. Was pushing along well the first week, but didn't have much time to play it this second week. Didn't get very far down cause I moved to a new town after a while and had to go down all over. And until the last few character levels didn't really feel like I could dive very deep. Just picked up the axe from the one of the orc uniques in a quest-its pretty sweet. I was only doing a max of 16 damage with the weapon I had for a long time, then got the dagger artifact earlier today that did a little more and now this axe which more than doubles my damage, so I should be able to go deeper now.

Was a fun and different kind of character to play for me, but frustrating too because it took so long to find anything with resists on it and decent weapons-had to pass on a few monster pits because I just couldn't do enough damage.

So congrats yet again Mali-knew I wasn't going to catch you, but wanted you to be nervous. ;)

[dwardzala]

Name : Ilbo Age 30 STR: 13.4
Sex : Male Height 39 INT: 19.0
Race : Hobbit Weight 64 Wis: 10.5 13.7
Class : Rogue Social Class 98 DEX: 23.3
Magic : Sorcery Con: 17.6 20.4
Title : Filcher CHR: 11.2

+ Skill 5 Level 19 Max Hit Points 170
% Deadliness 150 Experience 5277 Cur Hit Points 170
+ To AC 14 Max Exp 5277 Max SP (Mana) 24
Base AC 14 Exp to Adv. 663 Cur SP (Mana) 23
Gold 2362

(Miscellaneous Abilities)
Fighting : Good Perception : Superb Blows/Round : 2
Bows/Throw : Fair Sensing : Superb Shots/Round : 1.0
Saving Throw: Superb Disarming : Superb Avg.Dam./Rnd: 10
Stealth : Superb Magic Device: Superb Infra-Vision: 40'




[Miscellaneous information]

Preserve Mode: ON
Small Levels: ON
Maximum Level Reached: 12 (600')


Stat Intrnl Rce Cls Mod Actual Currnt abcdefghijkl@
Str: 13.4 -2 2 0 13.4 .............
Int: 16.0 2 1 0 19.0 .............
Wis: 14.7 1 -2 0 13.7 10.5 .............
Dex: 17.3 3 3 0 23.3 ............s
Con: 17.4 2 1 0 20.4 17.6 .............
Chr: 11.2 1 -1 0 11.2 .............

Skill abcdefghijkl@
BonusSP: .............
Stealth: .............
Search : ....5........
Infra : .............
Tunnel : .............
Speed : .............
Blows : .............

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Acid : .............
Elec : .............
Fire : .............
Cold : .............
Poison: .............
Fear : .............
Light : .............
Dark : .............
Shard : .............
Blind : .............
Conf : .............
Sound : .............
Nether: .............
Nexus : .............
Chaos : .............
Disnch: .............

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Reflect : .............
Aura Acid: .............
Aura Fire: .............
Aura Elec: .............
Aura Cold: .............
No Magic : .............
Free Actn: .............
SeeInvis.: ..+..........
Hold Life: .............
Telepathy: .............
SlwDigstn: .............
Regen. : .............
Levitate : .............
PermLite : .............
Mutate : .............
Patron : .............
Good Luck: .............
WeirdLuck: .............
Pass Wall: .............
GhulTouch: .............

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Pr Animal: .............
Pr Evil : .............
Pr Undead: .............
Pr Demon : .............
Pr Orc : .............
Pr Troll : .............
Pr Giant : .............
Pr Dragon: .............
Cursed : .............
AutoCurse: .............
Teleport : .............
NoTeleprt: .............
Aggravate: .............
DrainStat: .............
Drain Exp: .............
Slow Heal: .............
Can't Eat: .............
EvilCurse: .............


You have defeated 1289 enemies.


[Top 10 deepest kills]

2 Ogre Level 17 (850')
1 Panther Level 16 (800')
1 Moon beast Level 16 (800')
1 Grizzly bear Level 16 (800')
1 Orc shaman Level 15 (750')
1 Robin Hood, the Outlaw Level 12 (600')
8 Rotting corpse Level 12 (600')
1 Lagduf, the Snaga Level 11 (550')
2 Rat-thing Level 11 (550')
23 Novice ranger Level 11 (550')


[Character Equipment]

a) a Rapier (1d6) {average}
b) a Short Bow (x2) (+2,+45%)
c) a Calcite Ring of See Invisible
It allows you to see invisible monsters. You bought it in a Jeweler in
Duryave Town.
d) a Serpentine Ring of Damage (+50%)
e) a Coral Amulet of Sensing (+5)
It increases your perception by +5. You bought it in a Jeweler in Duryave
Town.
f) a Brass Lantern (with 4253 turns of light)
It cannot be harmed by fire. You bought it in a Supplies Store in Mirgaur
Watch.
g) a Soft Leather Armor [4,+7]
h) a Cloak of Protection [1,+1]
It cannot be harmed by the elements. You found it on the floor at 50'.
i) a Small Shield [5,+2]
j) a Hard Leather Cap [2,+1]
k) (nothing)
l) a Pair of Soft Leather Boots of the Wild [2,+0]
It allows you to walk the wild unhindered. It cannot be harmed by acid.
It was dropped by a Green naga at 150'.


[Character Inventory]

a) a Sorcery Spellbook [Beginner's Handbook]
b) a Sorcery Spellbook [Master Sorcerer's Handbook]
c) a Delicate Mushroom of Resist Confusion
d) 7 Rations of Food
e) 14 Flasks of oil
f) 2 Fizzy Yellow Potions of Detect Invisible
g) 5 Clotted Red Potions of Boldness
h) 5 Spicy Potions of Cure Serious Wounds
i) 2 Indigo Potions of Invisibility
j) 5 Scrolls titled "fri solech nej" of Phase Door {25% off}
k) 7 Scrolls titled "ivapp arze" of Word of Recall
l) a Scroll titled "ionviv wunox" of Magic Mapping
m) a Scroll titled "mikrol ipplu"
n) a Pewter Rod of Light {10% off}
o) a Palladium Wand of Stinking Cloud (11 charges)
p) a Small quiver
q) an Elm Staff of Starlight (8 charges)
r) a Wire Ring of Free Action
It provides immunity to paralysis. You bought it in a Bazaar in Mirgaur
Watch.
s) a Carnelian Ring of Invisibility (+2)
It increases your stealth by +2. You bought it in a Bazaar in Mirgaur
Watch.
t) a Brass Lantern (with 2958 turns of light)
It cannot be harmed by fire. You found it on the floor at 350'.
u) a Pair of Soft Leather Boots [2] {average}
v) a Dagger (1d4) (+0,+0%) {{@w0}
It is perfectly balanced for throwing. You've had it from the beginning.
w) a Javelin (1d6) {average}


[Home Inventory - Ulnar View]

a) a Silver Flecked Potion of Slow Poison
b) a Brown Speckled Potion
c) a Mithril-Plated Wand of Sleep Monster (16 charges)
d) a Star Amulet of Protection from Orcs
It provides protection from orcs. You bought it in a Jeweler in Duryave
Town.
e) a Shovel (1d2) (+0,+0%) (+1) {@w0}
It increases your ability to dig by +1. You bought it in a Supplies Store
in Mirgaur Watch.


[Home Inventory - Mirgaur Watch]

a) 2 Pewter Rods of Light {10% off}
b) a Lead-Plated Wand of Confuse Monster (18 charges)
c) a Palladium Wand of Stinking Cloud (10 charges)
d) a Zinc Wand of Magic Missile (0 charges)
e) a Driftwood Staff of Detect Invisible (15 charges)
f) an Azure Amulet of Hold Life
It provides resistance to life draining. It was dropped by Robin Hood,
the Outlaw in a quest at 600'.


[Spells]

You have learned 10 spells and/or improvements.

You have 0 tier-1 slots (levels 5-14) remaining.
You have 3 tier-2 slots (levels 5-24) remaining.
You have 6 tier-3 slots (levels 5-34) remaining.
You have 6 tier-4 slots (levels 5-44) remaining.
You have 5 tier-5 slots (levels 5-50) remaining.


Sorcery Magic:

Book 1: Cost Fail% Power%
--------------------------------------------------------
Detect Monsters 3 6% 0%
Phase Door 5 6% 0%
Detect Doors and Traps 6 6% 0%
Light Area 6 6% 0%
Detect Objects and Treasure 6 6% 0%
Confuse Monster 7 6% 0%
Teleport 9 6% 0%
Magic Mapping 13 19% 0%
Silence Monster 12 32% 0%


Book 2: Cost Fail% Power%
--------------------------------------------------------
Mass Sleep 14 41% 0%


[Quests]

====Active quests====

From a Castle in Gathkhaz View (Danger level 15):
Kill 5 Orc shamans. You have killed 0.

From a Castle in Ulnar View (Danger level 16):
Grishnakh, the Hill Orc and his gang have been seen in the area north-west of Ulnar View. Find his stronghold and kill him.

From a Thieves' Guild in Mirgaur Watch (Danger level 18):
A Swordsman has been troubling the area south of Mirgaur Watch. Track him to his hideout and exterminate him.

From a Cathedral in Zarglish Keep (Danger level 22):
A Zombie and its followers have been running amok in the area near Gathkhaz View. Find their lair and kill them.

From a Town Hall in Mirgaur Watch (Danger level 26):
A Stone golem has been hiding in the area south-east of Mirgaur Watch. Track it to its abode and slay it.

From a Castle in Duryave Town (Danger level 30):
Ulwarth, Son of Ulfang has been seen in the area south-east of Zarglish Keep. Track him to his stronghold and slay him.

From a Warriors' Guild in Gathkhaz View (Danger level 31):
A Cloud giant has been discovered in the area south of Gathkhaz View. Track him to his den and slay him.

From a Castle in Zarglish Keep (Danger level 35):
Hagen, son of Alberich and his followers have been spotted in the area near Zarglish Keep. Find his home and kill him.

From a Warriors' Guild in Duryave Town (Danger level 46):
A Young gold dragon has been spotted in the area north-east of Mirgaur Watch. Track it to its abode and terminate it.

====Finished quests====

Defeat the undead camp south-west of Ulnar View. (Finished)

(Danger level 5): The wounded bear has been terrorizing the area south-east of Duryave Town. Track it to its lair and destroy it. (Finished)

(Danger level 11): Lagduf, the Snaga and his followers have been seen in the area near Duryave Town. Find his stronghold and slay him. (Finished)

(Danger level 12): Robin Hood, the Outlaw and his minions have been spreading evil in the area near Ulnar View. Find his lair and kill him.
(Finished)

[COLOR="Red"]Here's my entry - a little weak by everyone else's standards (but he is still alive). Still learning a lot about this game, its pretty deep for as early a computer game as it was.[/COLOR]

[Thomkal]

a good start there dwardzala-my character probably looked a lot like yours around that level in terms of equipment found and such. If you are going to continue on past the comp with him some things I would suggest.

1-I know money is hard to come by, but keep looking to improve the armor you might be keeping for a while, things like the Cloak of Protection, and Boots of the wild. Be on the lookout for *enchant armor* scrolls on sale at the various stores.

2-I'd swap out that amulet of sensing for the protection from orcs one. You are about to enter prime orc territory, and you'd be amazed how the various protection abilities help in this version. Amulet of Sensing is usually a pretty good item to have early on for most characters, but this guy's already got pretty good skills in that area, so its not helping you as much as the orc protection amulet would. And hold on to that amulet of hold life too in case you can't find an item that has it along with other stuff.

3-Try to find something to improve your Intelligence. After that discussion we had about which spell class to use for this comp, spells turned out to be a bit of a disappointment for me. High mana costs and failure rates meant I didn't use them nearly as much as I would like to. Improving your INT will help there.

4-Look for things with resistances from the four basic ones-acid, fire, lightning, and cold. Took me a while to to find them, and then I got several items with resists of course. Look for a shield/buckler of resistance as probably the cheapest way to cover the basic resists.

5-Look for a weapon with some plusses on it though they can be hard to find or get some enchant scrolls for your rapier. I used a rapier too for a long while with this character, but your really need to find an improvement as soon as possible. I would consider swapping out that bow for a sling too. It's nice you got some plusses on the bow and I don't know what kinda arrows you have in your quiver, but you'll get 2 attacks with a sling and soon to be three when you hit level 20.

You did well though and if you continue playing with the character, I think you will do okay for a while if you can just build up your armor, get some reisstances and improve your weapons.

[Thomkal]

Had a little bit of time to play this morning, so was playing our guy here. Loaded the game where I left off, outside some kind of pit or vault where I had killed most of the inhabitants, had a ton of stuff laying around to pick up and ID, and a bunch of traps to disarm for free exp. So I take one step, hit a trap I hadn't detected yet....it was a trap door and I fell down to the next level....arrrrghh!

[Malificent]

Had a little bit of time to play this morning, so was playing our guy here. Loaded the game where I left off, outside some kind of pit or vault where I had killed most of the inhabitants, had a ton of stuff laying around to pick up and ID, and a bunch of traps to disarm for free exp. So I take one step, hit a trap I hadn't detected yet....it was a trap door and I fell down to the next level....arrrrghh!

Man, I hate that...do all the work of clearing the vault and miss out on the rewards.

[Malificent]

And our winner is JAG - he'll be determining the time and subject for the next competition.

[Thomkal]

Congrats Mali...er I mean JAG! ;)

[Thomkal]

Looks like the RNG decided to make it up to me for missing out on that vault...by putting two small vaults right next to each other. :) Of course I have to get to the other vault, which I can only get to through a room that's exploded with gibbering mouthers. Good thing I found this dimension door scroll in this vault. :)

[Thomkal]

Levelled inside the second vault and my weapon's "attracts" demon patrons power kicked in. Slortar gave me a level and a laser beam eyes mutation. Where were you when I needed to catch Mali Slortar? :::shakes fist:::

[Malificent]

Heh. I love me a Ring of Fate because it seems to affect the RNG in favor of tougher levels and more vaults. That's why the death of Ilbo 2 saddened me with his Artifact Ring that was like a Ring of Fate with a bundle of extra stuff.