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**adny** · 01-02-2006, 09:30

Chalan defeated Blood Raven and drew the short straw taking the cold rogue merc. He rescued Cain and slew Blood Countess and now rests on the Black Marsh WP.

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Forum Name     Quest     Char Name     LVL   ACT         WP        Score                            
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SuperSavage    Staff      Bruno        22     A2    Halls of Dead 2  5
D.Master       Sewers     Alzheed      17     A2     Lut Gholein     4
Butzull        Radament   Tock         19     A2     Lut Gholein     3
Docturnal      DoE        Waheed        1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
nepeta         DoE        Ahsab         1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
Duke HD        DoE        Emilio        1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
Skunkbelly     DoE        name TBD      1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
EJB            DoE        Fazel         1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
Chutspah       DoE	  Osama	        1     A1     Rogue Enc.	     0
nommx          DoE        Leharas       1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0    
adny           Countess   Chalan       16     A1     Black Marsh    -3
newco          Countess   Durga        13     A1     dark wood      -3
asdfgah        Radament   Azrael       19     A2     Lut Golein      3

**EJB** · 01-02-2006, 12:51

Quick update to Fazel
He worked past the DoE, killed Blood Raven, rescued some old dude, killed some green lady in a run down castle, and got some weird hammer. Now he and his lovely companion (sp?), Kundri, are working down the catacombs to kill some Andariel.
Kundri is a cold merc (got lucky there). She is using a rare composit bow with 1-3 fire dam, 1-7 light dam, and 6 poision dam. Also found her an Artic furs.
Fazel is using a 3os sup. spear with a chip skull, and 2 chip ruby. He gambled a real nice (for this level) breast plate with enhanced defence and repair mod.
got a couple elm. dam charms but nothing else to speak of.
Charsi actually game me something half way useful. a rare belt with 12 pos. res, 8 light, and +5 life regen.
Fazel
level 19=-19
wp 9=+9
quest 5=+10
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score=0

quick question, I took the rules to mean you could not use an aura until act 2. Is that right or...?
EJB

**newco** · 01-02-2006, 13:03

Originally Posted by EJB

quick question, I took the rules to mean you could not use an aura until act 2. Is that right or...?
EJB

yup .... you are right

9. as soon as you reach normal act 2 you might use the blessed aim, defiance or prayer aura

10. as soon as you reach nightmare act 2 you might use the might, thorns or holy freeze aura

you can invest skillpoints into the skills or synergies before you reach act 2, just don't use them before reaching this act

**Duke HD** · 01-02-2006, 13:55

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Forum Name     Quest     Char Name     LVL   ACT         WP        Score                            
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SuperSavage    Staff      Bruno        22     A2    Halls of Dead 2  5
D.Master       Sewers     Alzheed      17     A2     Lut Gholein     4
Butzull        Radament   Tock         19     A2     Lut Gholein     3
Docturnal      DoE        Waheed        1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
nepeta         DoE        Ahsab         1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
Skunkbelly     DoE        name TBD      1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
EJB            DoE        Fazel         1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
Chutspah       DoE	  Osama	        1     A1     Rogue Enc.	     0
nommx          DoE        Leharas       1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0    
adny           Countess   Chalan       16     A1     Black Marsh    -3
newco          Countess   Durga        13     A1     dark wood      -3
Duke HD        DoE        Emilio        9     A1     Cold Plains      -6
asdfgah        Radament   Azrael       19     A2     Lut Golein      3

Thanks for the Table, SuperSavage !

Scoring:
-1 point for each level gained. = -9
1 point for each WP found (towns included). = +2
2 points for each quest completed (for scoring purposes, quest box must be turned gray to get points… if you save your imbue, for example, you don’t get points until you redeem it...and if you die first, you never get the points).
= +1
Total = -6

Didn't have much time yesterday, now Emilio is still at the 1st waypoint, waiting to show blood raven how dangerous the piece of junk is he found (a spear so lousy I do not wish to Insult your eyes with a readout)

Bad gambling Luck !

Trident's are ok, too - spear class - I realized. Correct me if this is wrong, but I am going to get one otherwise.

I am waiting for a call from a far away timezone, so this is going to be a long Night ! Blood Raven, duck and cover !

**newco** · 01-02-2006, 17:55

Originally Posted by Duke HD

Trident's are ok, too - spear class - I realized. Correct me if this is wrong, but I am going to get one otherwise.

6. you have to use spears or polearms (until you find the first one use your fists, no shield permitted)

trident is a spear ... so use it .... but it will be rather slow

you might even use javellins (due to the fact that you could equip an act 2 merc with it), but in this case: no throwing and no shield

**EJB** · 01-02-2006, 18:53

[QUOTE=Duke HD]

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Forum Name     Quest     Char Name     LVL   ACT         WP        Score                            
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SuperSavage    Staff      Bruno        22     A2    Halls of Dead 2  5
D.Master       Sewers     Alzheed      17     A2     Lut Gholein     4
Butzull        Radament   Tock         19     A2     Lut Gholein     3
Docturnal      DoE        Waheed        1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
nepeta         DoE        Ahsab         1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
Skunkbelly     DoE        name TBD      1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
EJB            Cube        Fazel         20     A2     Lut Gholein.      5
Chutspah       DoE	  Osama	        1     A1     Rogue Enc.	     0
nommx          DoE        Leharas       1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0    
adny           Countess   Chalan       16     A1     Black Marsh    -3
newco          Countess   Durga        13     A1     dark wood      -3
Duke HD        DoE        Emilio        9     A1     Cold Plains      -6
asdfgah        Radament   Azrael       19     A2     Lut Golein      3

Well, Fazel made it through past Andy, and got revenge on Radament for Atma. Gambled a pretty nice scythe, then realized that I don't have the required dex 'cause I've been pumping vit. Small oversite. Switched down to /p1 from p8. Sacrifice is at 14, zeal 4, and I put one in prayer, and 2 in defiance. No change of gear, Andy dropped nothing of use. Her gem drop was an amythest

Fazel
level 20= -20
wp 11= +11
quests 7= +14
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score= 5

another n00b question- how do you copy/post the read outs on items?

EJB

**newco** · 01-02-2006, 22:12

Originally Posted by EJB

another n00b question- how do you copy/post the read outs on items?

use ATMA there is a link at SPF

Home sweet home ....

it has been a short fight, this demon chick had learned the hard way not to mess around with a son of the desert. Durgas eyes wandered over his old hometown. Something had changed since he left, he had an uneasy feeling. As soon as he entered his favorite tavern he knew that something was wrong. Geglash was even more drunk than he used to be, and then he was aproached by Atma. **** .... he had kown her husband for ages, and he still remembered her little son running around between their legs while they were drinking. This was a personal thing, without hesitation he took his trusted brandistock and headed for the sewers. There he met his old boss. And according to the things Griez told him, things where not going well. A lot of his old buddy's had been killed. Durga entered the sewers, who ever has caused this troubles ..... he will pay for it.

Notable finds along the way:
Biggin's Bonnet
Cap
Defense: 18
Durability: 12 of 12
Required Level: 3
Item Version: 1.10 Expansion
Item Level: 9
Fingerprint: 0x5763288f
+15 to Life
+15 to Mana
+30% Enhanced Damage
+30 to Attack Rating
+14 Defense

Death's Hand (which came quite handy while beating Andariel)
Leather Gloves
Defense: 2
Durability: 12 of 12
Required Level: 6
Item Version: 1.10 Expansion
Item Level: 8
Fingerprint: 0xb81e22b7
Poison Resist +50%
Poison Length Reduced by 75%

***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
30% Increased Attack Speed
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***

I had the impression, that a brandistock is the fastest zeal weapon. Even if scythe and brandistock are both rated as "fast" for a paladin, the brandistock has the less complex animation. But maybe it is just an optical illusion?

scrore: 2
level 18 = -18
quest's 5 = 10 (imbue is yet unused)
wp's 10 = 10

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Forum Name     Quest     Char Name     LVL   ACT         WP        Score                            
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SuperSavage    Staff      Bruno        22     A2    Halls of Dead 2  5
D.Master       Sewers     Alzheed      17     A2     Lut Gholein     4
Butzull        Radament   Tock         19     A2     Lut Gholein     3
Docturnal      DoE        Waheed        1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
nepeta         DoE        Ahsab         1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
Skunkbelly     DoE        name TBD      1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
EJB            Cube        Fazel       20     A2     Lut Gholein.     5
Chutspah       DoE	  Osama	        1     A1     Rogue Enc.	     0
nommx          DoE        Leharas       1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0    
adny           Countess   Chalan       16     A1     Black Marsh    -3
newco          Radamet    Durga        18     A1     Lut Golein      2
Duke HD        DoE        Emilio        9     A1     Cold Plains    -6
asdfgah        Radament   Azrael       19     A2     Lut Golein      3

**Docturnal** · 01-02-2006, 22:27

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Forum Name     Quest     Char Name     LVL   ACT         WP        Score                            
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SuperSavage    Staff      Bruno        22     A2    Halls of Dead 2  5
D.Master       Sewers     Alzheed      17     A2     Lut Gholein     4
Butzull        Radament   Tock         19     A2     Lut Gholein     3
Docturnal      DoE        Waheed       22     A3     Kurast Docks   11
nepeta         DoE        Ahsab         1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
Skunkbelly     DoE        name TBD      1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
EJB            Cube        Fazel       20     A2     Lut Gholein.     5
Chutspah       DoE	  Osama	        1     A1     Rogue Enc.	     0
nommx          DoE        Leharas       1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0    
adny           Countess   Chalan       16     A1     Black Marsh    -3
newco          Radamet    Durga        18     A1     Lut Golein      2
Duke HD        DoE        Emilio        9     A1     Cold Plains    -6
asdfgah        Radament   Azrael       19     A2     Lut Golein      3

Clvl 22(-22)
wps 19(+19)
Quests 12 (+24)

Got past the giant maggot that is duriel. Mainly this was because of my lucky finds with combined with the passive bonus of resist cold gave me a staggering 81% Cold resistance. How is this possible you ask? Here's how:

Grim Clasp
Amulet
Required Level: 9
Item Version: 1.10 Expansion
Item Level: 12
Fingerprint: 0x2b1a0955
+2 to Strength
+5 to Mana
Lightning Resist +5%
Cold Resist +20%
Half Freeze Duration

Arctic Binding
Light Belt
Defense: 33
Durability: 14 of 14
Required Level: 2
Item Version: 1.10 Expansion
Item Level: 18
Fingerprint: 0x49fca8ed
+30 Defense
Cold Resist +40%

***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
40% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Cold Resist +10%
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***

Cobalt Ring of Worth
Required Level: 13
Item Version: 1.10 Expansion
Item Level: 18
Fingerprint: 0x4f0d0d09
+2 to Minimum Damage
Cold Resist +24%

I still use the same scythe as before, even though the damage leaves me a little sad at night. If I dont remember incorrectly rerunning was ok? Might rerun for some runes.
Edit: removed idiocy

**skunkbelly** · 02-02-2006, 01:06

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Forum Name     Quest     Char Name     LVL   ACT         WP        Score                            
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SuperSavage    Staff      Bruno        22     A2    Halls of Dead 2  5
D.Master       Sewers     Alzheed      17     A2     Lut Gholein     4
Butzull        Radament   Tock         19     A2     Lut Gholein     3
Docturnal      DoE        Waheed       22     A3     Kurast Docks   11
nepeta         DoE        Ahsab         1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
Skunkbelly     DoE        Vikhyat       1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0
EJB            Cube        Fazel       20     A2     Lut Gholein.     5
Chutspah       DoE	  Osama	        1     A1     Rogue Enc.	     0
nommx          DoE        Leharas       1     A1     Rogue Enc.      0    
adny           Countess   Chalan       16     A1     Black Marsh    -3
newco          Radamet    Durga        18     A1     Lut Golein      2
Duke HD        DoE        Emilio        9     A1     Cold Plains    -6
asdfgah        Radament   Azrael       19     A2     Lut Golein      3

Just updating my name