The Fresh Meat Tourney

**jiansonz** · 13-01-2010, 12:02

Yes, I agree. Your rules for the shrines are fair and reasonable.

**Jason Maher** · 13-01-2010, 12:07

I'm in with a bow-wielding Rogue. I'm adding the restriction that she can't use any spell that deals fire, lightning, or magic damage. Physical Bow damage only, plus a golem if she's lucky enough.

While I'm here: does anyone know how to get Diablo to display in 4:3 on a widescreen monitor? I have the graphics card set to scale low resolutions up but maintain the original aspect ratio (works perfectly with Diablo II), but for some reason Diablo still stretches to fit the screen.

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Forum Name      Character       Class               Location       Level
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soulmanz        Tetsu-ko        Rogue Samurai          lvl 5         11
Cius            Milamber        Mage                   lvl 2          4
jiansonz        Reginald        Warrior 2handed        lvl 1          1
scrcrw          ??              Mage                   lvl 1          1
Grisu           Seth            Sorcerer Ranger        lvl 1          1
Jason Maher     Rhiannon        Rogue                  lvl 1          1

**Vang** · 13-01-2010, 14:19

Not going to do any major restrictions, but I'll play a warrior that only uses Axes or Mauls.

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Forum Name      Character       Class               Location       Level
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soulmanz        Tetsu-ko        Rogue Samurai          lvl 5         11
Cius            Milamber        Mage                   lvl 2          4
jiansonz        Reginald        Warrior 2handed        lvl 1          1
scrcrw          ??              Mage                   lvl 1          1
Grisu           Seth            Sorcerer Ranger        lvl 1          1
Jason Maher     Rhiannon        Rogue                  lvl 1          1
Vang            Kilun           Warrior Axe/Maul       lvl 1          1

**Bluechip** · 13-01-2010, 15:19

I'll give it a go. I will make a warrior who only uses the swords that Vang's warrior casts aside. Shields are OK though, just no axes or mauls, etc. He can also use the occasional bow, and magic is fine if it comes to that, provided he learns how to read.

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Forum Name      Character       Class               Location       Level
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soulmanz        Tetsu-ko        Rogue Samurai          lvl 5         11
Cius            Milamber        Mage                   lvl 2          4
jiansonz        Reginald        Warrior 2handed        lvl 1          1
scrcrw          ??              Mage                   lvl 1          1
Grisu           Seth            Sorcerer Ranger        lvl 1          1
Jason Maher     Rhiannon        Rogue                  lvl 1          1
Vang            Kilun           Warrior Axe/Maul       lvl 1          1
Bluechip        Coffindancer    Warrior Swords         lvl 1          1

Incidentally, does anyone know how to make this game run normally? My cd drive and computer sound like they're going to explode when they try to run this. I have Vista if that matters. It has an easier time running D2

EDIT: oh, btw, I'm not looking at any dang fangled guides or anything. Just running blind.

**scrcrw** · 13-01-2010, 15:42

A question first: What is the policy on refreshing merchants' inventories by saving/loading?
I have so far assumed that it is the same as for jiasonz' Isolde = no refreshing of Adria's inventory (and I haven't bought anything from Pepin or Wirt yet).

Proteo the Sorceror who only uses spells (not that he has to do anything else...) has begun his journey into the depths of the Tristram cathedral.
Monsters fell easily to his Charged Bolt staff and lvl 1 Firebolt. A short while later a third spell was added to his arsenal. Shrines in the area were less forthcoming.
In level 2, Proteo solved his first quest. Leoric would have been more interesting, but the quest reward on this one is more useful. He also found a second new spell which proved to useful in the early phase.
In the next level the first really hard enemy was encountered. Tanking it was impossible and it was practically impossible to hit it at range with Firebolts. Additionally it's fire resistant and no lightning attack was available...
After a long fight Proteo prevailed and was rewarded with his first (non quest) ring. Adria also wanted to help and sold him a nice book.
Level 4 contained the Tavern Sign quest (where I foolishly neglected to get Harlequin's Crest) and Gharbad the Weak (who didn't drop anything useful).
On then to the second area. As a welcome gift, the first unique item dropped and was promptly equipped (because Proteo had no shield yet and was wearing a +9 vit short sword). As you can see I got hold of a Mana Shield scroll, which greatly improved survivability.
Now an amazing lucky streak with Books began. First a rather annoying bat provided a FW book. Adria had a tempting offer, but Proteo could not afford it. A book stand made up for that missed opportunity.
Next up was the Chamber of Bone (Proteo had already returned the Magic Rock to Grisworld). Meanwhile a nice fortune had accumulated and Adria provided the perfect way to spend it

Carnage was unleashed on the main chamber.
Just when I wanted to call it a day at the entrance to level 7, Adria dropped another bomb on the last town visit. Proteo had to sell half of his equipment but is now the proud owner of a Fireball book.
His current stats look like this and his remaining equipment is:
Hard Leather Armor(white)/Skull Cap(white)/Split Skull shield(unique)/+18 mana ring
I guess with the amazing spell book finds, Normal will be rather easy from now on. Not that I mind very much

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Forum Name      Character       Class               Location       Level
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scrcrw          Proteo          Mage                   lvl 7         14
soulmanz        Tetsu-ko        Rogue Samurai          lvl 5         11
Cius            Milamber        Mage                   lvl 2          4
jiansonz        Reginald        Warrior 2handed        lvl 1          1
Grisu           Seth            Sorcerer Ranger        lvl 1          1
Jason Maher     Rhiannon        Rogue                  lvl 1          1
Vang            Kilun           Warrior Axe/Maul       lvl 1          1
Bluechip        Coffindancer    Warrior Swords         lvl 1          1

**Bluechip** · 13-01-2010, 15:56

First unique monster - soulpus? - dropped a unique! I'm now the proud owner of 'the needler' short bow, and just in time for the butcher.

**Smips** · 13-01-2010, 16:04

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Forum Name      Character       Class               Location       Level
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scrcrw          Proteo          Mage                   lvl 7         14
soulmanz        Tetsu-ko        Rogue Samurai          lvl 5         11
Cius            Milamber        Mage                   lvl 2          4
jiansonz        Reginald        Warrior 2handed        lvl 1          1
Grisu           Seth            Sorcerer Ranger        lvl 1          1
Jason Maher     Rhiannon        Rogue                  lvl 1          1
Vang            Kilun           Warrior Axe/Maul       lvl 1          1
Bluechip        Coffindancer    Warrior Swords         lvl 1          1
Smips		????????	Sorcerer               The Bar	Over 9000

I'm going to throw in. My first two attempts at characters died when they got to the Butcher; hopefully this one will fare better. I'll probably start in a little while.

Also, is the saving before hitting a shrine rule once, or once per difficulty? Not that I plan on finishing normal.

**Vang** · 13-01-2010, 16:16

Originally Posted by Smips

I'm going to throw in. My first two attempts at characters died when they got to the Butcher; hopefully this one will fare better. I'll probably start in a little while.

Also, is the saving before hitting a shrine rule once, or once per difficulty? Not that I plan on finishing normal.

At level 8 the butcher is a lot easier from my experiences.

**Bluechip** · 13-01-2010, 17:04

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Forum Name      Character       Class               Location       Level
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scrcrw          Proteo          Mage                   lvl 7         14
soulmanz        Tetsu-ko        Rogue Samurai          lvl 5         11
Bluechip        Coffindancer    Warrior Swords         lvl 4         10
Cius            Milamber        Mage                   lvl 2         4
jiansonz        Reginald        Warrior 2handed        lvl 1         1
Grisu           Seth            Sorcerer Ranger        lvl 1         1
Jason Maher     Rhiannon        Rogue                  lvl 1         1
Vang            Kilun           Warrior Axe/Maul       lvl 1         1

Smips		????????	Sorcerer               The Bar	Over 9000

Level 10! On level 4 of the dungeon. Splurged on a 'grand armor of zest,' which has AC 15 and +10 to vitality, putting me at AC30 with 130 life. Still using an awful sword, but the needler has certainly proved useful (chance to hit 116%?!?!!) against the black deaths. Stay away from my hit points!

**jiansonz** · 13-01-2010, 21:18

Originally Posted by Smips

Also, is the saving before hitting a shrine rule once, or once per difficulty? Not that I plan on finishing normal.

It´s once per Goat Shrine/Cauldron.

Originally Posted by Bluechip

(chance to hit 116%?!?!!)

I suspect that number is for a monster at your character´s level, with AC=0.

Reginald the Warrior is doing mighty well at the moment. He´s reached the Caves (Dungeon level 9) at character level 16. He was nearly killed by The Butcher (the combo of some misclicks and no shield is BAD!). Stunlocked and the situation looked impossible. He managed to break loose with one spare healing potion left. Then he lured the Butcher to the downstairs and whittled him down with a silly Long Bow.

His Cleaver was used to great effect all the way a bit into the 7th floor. Then he switched to a Heavy Maul, and he´s now using a Gold (Two-Handed) Sword of Swiftness, along with The Undead Crown, Arkaine´s Valor, a Crimson Ring of Power (the STR is needed to use the sword), an Iron Ring and an Amulet of Zest.

King Leoric´s lair was tackled with Butcher´s Cleaver, except for the big guy himself. Reginald spammed Holy Bolt from a staff at him.

Knows spells are Healing, Firebolt (lvl 5), Town Portal, Telekinesis, Fire Wall, Stone Curse, Guardian, Lightning (lvl 3) and Fireball. Bought the Fireball book already at a selling trip from the Chamber of Bone.