[YASD] Two waay stupid deaths

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I am, without a doubt, the worst ADOM player ever. I have recently
managed to lose not one, but two, very strong PCs to late game
stupidity. I could blame it on almost a year of non-playing, but
really, there was no excuse for either of these awful YASDs.

The first one was a gnomish fighter, who was well equipped, highly
experienced, and all of that, but neglected to wear a source of death
ray resistance while fighting the Chaos Archmage in the mana temple,
and after dodging a few bolts, came to his inevitable demise.

Gorw St:35 Le:40 Wi:35 Dx:28 To:29 Ch:20 Ap:13 Ma: 9
Pe:33 N=
DV/PV: 84/44 H: 0(768) P: 14(143) Exp: 42/11479118 MT
LE: 826
Blessed Invisible

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Inventory
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Total weight: 11092 stones Carrying capacity: 16944
stones

He: blessed crown of fire [+2, +5]
[65s]
Ne: uncursed sapphire amulet (named) [+4, +4] {Wi+7}
[3s]
Bo: uncursed blue dragon scale mail (-1, -4) [-1, +9]
[200s]
Gi: blessed girdle of carrying [+0, +0]
[15s]
Cl: blessed cloak of protection [+3, +4]
[20s]
RH: uncursed jet-black battle axe (named) (+2, 5d6+6) [-4, +1] {St+3}
(+3 spd)
LH: uncursed tower adamantium shield (-2) [+14, +4]
[108s]
RR: blessed ring of regeneration
[1s]
LR: uncursed ring of the clear mind
[1s]
Br: blessed bracers of speed [+0, +0] (+4 spd)
[10s]
Ga: uncursed white dragon-hide gauntlets (-2, +0) [+0, +5]
[10s]
Bo: blessed seven league boots [+3, +3]
[30s]
MW: uncursed heavy crossbow (named) (+18, +18)
[350s]
Mi: bundle of 26 uncursed quarrels of humanoid slaying (+3, 2d6+3)
[104s]
Tl: uncursed torch (475 turns of fuel remaining, lit)
[10s]

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Stuff
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heap of 2 uncursed amulets of death ray resistance
[14s] 'Either of these could've saved this PC

uncursed ancient mummy wrapping [+1, +5] {Ap-8}
[60s] 'This could've too

uncursed eternium long sword of devastation (+4, 6d8+13)
[20s] 'Probably the best sword I've had generated

uncursed ring of djinni summoning
[1s] 'I wish I knew why I was holding onto this...

heap of 13 uncursed rings of gain attribute {Ch+4}
[13s] 'Abortive polypiling remnants

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His achievements during his adventures:
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Gorw, the gnomish fighter, was extinguished by Nuurag-Vaarn, the
invisible
Chaos Archmage.
He scored 1507658 points and advanced to level 42.
He survived for 0 years, 52 days, 16 hours, 2 minutes and 19 seconds
(120670
turns). 'That practically would have been my fastest win
Gorw visited 118 places.
His strength score was modified by +17 during his career.
His learning score was modified by +20 during his career.
His willpower score was modified by +11 during his career.
His dexterity score was modified by +16 during his career.
His toughness score was modified by +17 during his career.
His charisma score was modified by +11 during his career.
His appearance score was modified by +14 during his career.
His mana score was modified by -5 during his career.
His perception score was modified by +16 during his career.
He was unnaturally aged by 39 years.
He was the champion of the arena.
He was the head of the thieves guild.
He made a little water dragon very happy.
He defeated the arch enemy of a mighty karmic wyrm.
He saved Khelavaster from certain death. 'Terrible first kill, though
He ended his adventuring life in the temple of elemental Mana.
7507 monsters perished under his attacks.
The following 25 artifacts were generated during his adventure:
the si
the scythe of corruption "Moon Sickle"
the golden gladius "Death's Sting"
the Chaos Orb of Elemental Water
the Chaos Orb of Elemental Air
the Chaos Orb of Elemental Fire
the Chaos Orb of Elemental Earth
the heavy crossbow "The Far Slayer"
the lead-filled mace "Big Punch"
the mighty morning star "Grod"
the rune-covered trident
the sword of Nonnak
the elemental gauntlets
the ring of the High Kings
the phial of Caladriel
the crown of science
the ancient mummy wrapping
the ankh
the hammer of the gods
the black rune-covered dagger "Needle"
the fine leather armor "Nature's Companion"
the jet-black battle axe "Executor"
the sapphire amulet "Preserver"
the shining long spear "Soaker"
the emerald dagger "Serpent's Bite"
He possessed the following intrinsics:
He was fire resistant.
He was poison resistant (enhanced through an item).
He was cold resistant (enhanced through an item).
He was lucky (enhanced through an item).
Fate smiled upon him.
He was cursed (gained through an item).
He was sleep resistant (gained through an item).
He was able to teleport.
He was able to control teleportation.
He was invisible.
He was stun resistant (gained through an item).
He was paralyzation resistant (gained through an item).
He was shock resistant (enhanced through an item).
He was able to see invisible things.
He was immune to shock attacks (gained through an item).
He was immune to fire attacks.
He was able to resist confusion attacks (gained through items).
He had the following talents: Affinity with Maces & Flails, Affinity
with
Twohanded Weapons, Alert, Beast of Burden, Greased Lightning, Healthy,
Long
Stride, Master Packager, Miser, Porter, Quick, Shield Expert, Shield
Master,
Shield Specialist, Treasure Hunter, Very Quick, Wealthy.
He had a final speed score of 133 (final base speed: 126).
He was a messiah of Berwyn.
He asked for 7 divine interventions.
He was a holy champion of Balance.
He was tainted by Chaos.

The following monsters were vanquished:

737 gremlins 'They didn't get remotely uber

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That was all in all a pathetic defeat unrivaled until today, when a
YAVP that could've been a YUAVP if it weren't for an unfortunate early
crowning was slain trying to melee the Ancient Karmic Wyrm. This PC had
found 2 RoDS, and polypiled 3 more, and misused almost every wish. He
later tried to polypile even more, but just ended up horribly corrupted
by exploding !oRC. He also brought 6 SoCR on his pointless trip to the
SIL, and naturally had 4 of them burnt by lightning breath, leading to
him dying fairly corrupted.

The only neat thing that happened was, on a late game visit to the
SIL, Protector was generated and, upon leaving the level, appeared in
his backpack. This human barbarian was also very well equipped to win
the game, but had to push his luck fighting a hopeless fight.

Hank St:56 Le:21 Wi:26 Dx:26 To:39 Ch:10 Ap: 7 Ma:20
Pe:32 N-
DV/PV:165/46 H:-111(864) P:190(190) Exp: 40/12632204 UL: 4
LE: 1000
Blessed Invisible Coward
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Inventory
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Total weight: 15264 stones Carrying capacity: 21749
stones

Head : blessed eternium cap [+0, +5]
[28s]
Neck : blessed necklace of rapid healing
[2s]
Body : uncursed eternium plate mail of health (-1, -2) [+7,
+6]
Girdle : cursed adamantium girdle [+0, +5]
[18s]
Cloak : uncursed cloak of adornment [+2, +3] {Ap+4}
[40s]
Right Hand : uncursed sword of sharpness (+0, 4d8+9)
[35s]
Left Hand : uncursed medium obsidian shield "Protector" [+20, +4]
{To+2}
Right Ring : uncursed ring of mental stability [+0, +1] {Le+2}
[1s]
Left Ring : uncursed ring of defense +4
[1s]
Bracers : uncursed bracers of defense [+2, +0]
[10s]
Gauntlets : uncursed iron gauntlets "Ironfist" (-1, +0) [+1, +3]
{St+7}
Boots : blessed seven league boots [+1, +4]
[30s]
Missile weapon: - 'Melted by acid breath
Missiles : uncursed quarrel of dragon slaying (+3, 2d6+3)
[4s]
Tool : blessed Chaos Orb of Elemental Fire {St+10}
[100s]
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Stuff
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heap of 18 uncursed rings of slaying (+6 melee damage, +6 missile
damage) 'Failed polypiling remnants

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Effects of Corruption
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Your feet have been transformed into hooves (+8 kicking damage, Dx:
-6).
You have become very light (1/10 weight, St: -6, Dx: +4, To: -6, Ap:
-6, +20
speed).
Your antennae explore the details of your environment (Ap: -4).
You exhale sulphur (Ch: -4).
You have become extremely thin and nimble (1/2 weight, DV: +6).
You have grown a total of 12 eyes (Ap: -6, Pe: +6).
You have grown horns (+3 melee damage, Ap: -4).
You are surrounded by an unholy aura (Ch: -10, DV: +6). '3rd worst
corruption.

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His achievements during his adventures:
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Hank, the human barbarian, was blasted by an ancient karmic wyrm.
He scored 1641276 points and advanced to level 40.
He survived for 0 years, 70 days, 17 hours, 22 minutes and 48 seconds
(187869 turns). 'Super long because his speed was waay too high,
forcing all sorts of xp detours. Also, a weak wish engine attempt
slowed things down a bit.
Hank visited 122 places.
His strength score was modified by +22 during his career.
His learning score was modified by +8 during his career.
His willpower score was modified by +14 during his career.
His dexterity score was modified by +14 during his career.
His toughness score was modified by +23 during his career.
His charisma score was modified by +20 during his career.
His appearance score was modified by +13 during his career.
His mana score was modified by +17 during his career.
His perception score was modified by +13 during his career.
He defeated the arch enemy of a mighty karmic wyrm.
He saved Khelavaster from certain death.
He ended his adventuring life on level 4 of an unreal cave system.
8406 monsters perished under his attacks.
The following 22 artifacts were generated during his adventure:
the si
the scythe of corruption "Moon Sickle"
the ancient claymore "Death's Blade"
the Chaos Orb of Elemental Water
the Chaos Orb of Elemental Air
the Chaos Orb of Elemental Fire
the Chaos Orb of Elemental Earth
the heavy crossbow "The Far Slayer" 'Wish I'd seen it
the rune-covered trident 'Received shortly after killing his mommy
the sword of Nonnak
the elemental gauntlets
the ring of the High Kings
the phial of Caladriel
the crown of science
the ancient mummy wrapping
the ankh
the Sceptre of Chaos
the black rune-covered dagger "Needle"
the fine leather armor "Nature's Companion" 'Didn't see it
the medium obsidian shield "Protector"
the iron gauntlets "Ironfist"
the weird tome
He possessed the following intrinsics:
He was fire resistant.
He was poison resistant.
He was cold resistant.
He was cursed.
He was sleep resistant (enhanced through an item).
He was able to control teleportation.
He was invisible.
He was stun resistant (gained through items).
He was paralyzation resistant.
He was shock resistant.
He was immune to shock attacks.
He was able to resist confusion attacks (gained through items).
He had the following talents: Alert, Beast of Burden, Hardy, Iron Skin,
Long
Stride, Master Packager, Miser, Porter, Quick, Shield Expert, Shield
Master,
Shield Specialist, Steel Skin, Tough Skin, Treasure Hunter.
He had a final speed score of 147 (final base speed: 147).
He was a messiah of Istaria.
He asked for 10 divine interventions.
He was a holy champion of Balance.
He was severely tainted by Chaos.

The following monsters were vanquished:

1 cat lord 'Gave 1.2 million xp with 130 speed and 30 cats
killed; sort of weird
1 great water dragon 'Surprisingly wimpy in darkness
45 bandits 'Lousy first kill

Since fighters seem to dig dying later on, I'm going to give casters a
spin.

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Ditto the wanderer, but I've never gotten past lvl14...

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I mean that, like the wanderer, I've never gotten to the late game
without cheating, but unlike the wanderer, I've never gotten a
character past level 14. That make more sense?

Josh Singh wrote:
> Kafubaruba (kafubaruba@gmail.com) writes:
> > Ditto the wanderer, but I've never gotten past lvl14...
>
> ... Okay, what?
>
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Gattsu25 (Gattsu25@gmail.com) writes:

<insert some sort of context here>

> Yes, makes perfect sense since I'm in the same position you are in,
> Kafubaruba

People aren't taking the hint here.

I *need* context. I need quotation. I can't be expected to remember what
this thread was about, and I don't want to have to go back and read the old
posts. That would just make my usual downtime here rather a chore.

And I'm certainly not the only one who feels this way. Please, people, in
the name of all that is good and holy, quote what you're replying to. Things
go more smoothly for us all if we follow the same standards.

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