what to do if you don't have rPoison before stat gain is c..

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Technically, it's not quite complete. I'm playing a Dunadan priest, and
I've maxed Dex, Con, and Cha. I've got an amulet of Wis +5 and
Thengol, so even if I switch away from my Holy Avenger, I've got Wis
over 18/200. Str is in the 18/90's and int I don't really care about.
About the only thing I've got left to gain stat wise is a bit of melee
damage and carrying capacity from Str.

Unfortunately, I've got no rPoison. Am I condemmed to loiter at 1900'
until something that grants that shows up?

Also, does it make a difference if my Wis is 18/200 or 18/249? I've
got Angrist, so if I wield it I get a bit of perm speed.

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ulrichvonbeck@yahoo.com wrote:
> Technically, it's not quite complete. I'm playing a Dunadan priest, and
> I've maxed Dex, Con, and Cha.

In that case you should have 800 or near 800 HP. If it is 800 or more
you are safe from instant kill.

> Unfortunately, I've got no rPoison. Am I condemmed to loiter at 1900'
> until something that grants that shows up?

You can relatively safely dive to 2000 or slightly deeper. RoRPoison in
native at 2000'. Detect a lot and avoid Drolems, Greater Basilisks and AMHD.

> Also, does it make a difference if my Wis is 18/200 or 18/249?

Safetybuffer in case your WIS gets drained. Not much else.

Timo Pietilä

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ulrichvonbeck@yahoo.com wrote:
> Is that 800hp @ L50? I've got 553 @L36. My con is at 170.

Con 18/170 is problem here. You would have around 700 with 18/200 CON.

Still under 800, though. I just remembered wrong about how high priest
HP is at stat-gain. (currently playing warrior).

Timo Pietilä

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In article <1126673522.326860.84880@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com>,
<ulrichvonbeck@yahoo.com> wrote:
>Technically, it's not quite complete. I'm playing a Dunadan priest, and
>I've maxed Dex, Con, and Cha. I've got an amulet of Wis +5 and
>Thengol, so even if I switch away from my Holy Avenger, I've got Wis
>over 18/200. Str is in the 18/90's and int I don't really care about.
>About the only thing I've got left to gain stat wise is a bit of melee
>damage and carrying capacity from Str.
>
>Unfortunately, I've got no rPoison. Am I condemmed to loiter at 1900'
>until something that grants that shows up?

I'd just shrug and keep going. Detect more than you were doing, and
avoid fights with big poison breathers. They're not that common.

(Yes, you may get unlucky or careless and die horribly. But you'll
probably be having more fun this way.)

>Also, does it make a difference if my Wis is 18/200 or 18/249? I've
>got Angrist, so if I wield it I get a bit of perm speed.

The extra speed will slightly reduce the chance of one of the poison
breathers getting the drop on you.


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On Sat, 16 Sep 2005 ulrichvonbeck@yahoo.com wrote:

> a) The Spear of Orome (4d6) (+15,+15) (+4)

This thing is nice, enhanced damage, brands and useful pval bonuses.

> b) a Heavy Crossbow of Power (x4) (+10,+20)

It isn't difficult to get a better missle weapon that this by a large
amount. Be on the lookout for acid brand and high slay evil holy missle
ammo, horde all of it regardless of the type.

> g) The Augmented Chain Mail of Caspanion (-2) [16,+20] (+3)

This is really strong and going to be hard to beat your armor at home won't
do it unless you find Thorin and want to swap shields.

> j) The Iron Helm 'Holhenneth' [5,+10] (+2)

I would not trade this for ESP, but detection goes a long way.

> m) a Scroll titled "ta oood anulk" of Banishment

I would not carry this, these are too rare to waste.

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> i) 9 Scrolls titled "blu ulksat" of *Destruction* {10% off}

These you can carry because late game you will have the spell or a staff
anyway.

> j) an Engagement Ring of Damage (+15)

I doubt you will ever wear this again.

> t) The Dagger 'Angrist' (2d4) (+10,+15) [+5] (+4)

I doubt you will ever use this, the effect on spell fail rate will cripple
you end game unless you want the challenge. Same holds for the other
weapons.


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