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Leslie 12-20-2004 06:02 PM

I've heard of a very cheesy flail...

So let's find it! Nalia showed Camembert the secret entrance and the cleaning of the castle began. ;) Soon he found her aunt and saved her annoying ass:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/7551/arnise15el.jpg

Camembert felt very confident so he fought all the battles mano-a-mano:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/1395/arnise22aq.jpg

A crazed guard had the first part of the flail:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/9374/arnise30ma.jpg

A chapel with golem guardians and probably very special loot:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/4693/arnise44rz.jpg

A hit from Iron Golem with Hardiness on:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/6603/arnise53ln.jpg

And a hit with no Hardiness, can you say ouch:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/241/arnise68dj.jpg

After a good rest - assault of the cellar. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Wand of monster summoning brings up a distraction:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/2010/arnise72yn.jpg

Hmm, I wonder what is hiding in this room:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/7809/arnise88jm.jpg

Camembert threw a cloudkill in and a group of pissed trolls came out looking for him. So he threw two more cloudkills to their demise:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/2579/arnise92mq.jpg

Let's prepare for the worst:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/1459/arnise100mi.jpg

Whoa, Torgal still lives:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/1379/arnise115hs.jpg

And still a formidable fighter even on a brink of death:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/2254/arnise124kb.jpg

Let's rub some parmesan in his wounds :D :
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/2517/arnise130fq.jpg

Aha, this cheesy supplement was finally enough:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/6009/arnise144rm.jpg

Hey, Giant trolls don't die from Greater Deathblow?!?!:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/5505/arnise152gt.jpg

Assembling the flail:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/5934/arnise168fk.jpg

Sorry Nalia and goodbye:
http://img61.exs.cx/img61/8189/arnise171pv.jpg

@Xen: Camembert du Brie is now levels 17/20 F/T. ;)

Xen 12-21-2004 09:35 AM

@Leslie: great. I presume this is still Chapter 2?

TheGodThatFailed 12-21-2004 11:25 AM

Nice leslie, lot's of screens were you're nearly dead, you were saying it's unlikley? [img]smile.gif[/img] I liked the parmizan gag too :D

Leslie 12-21-2004 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheGodThatFailed:
Nice leslie, lot's of screens were you're nearly dead, you were saying it's unlikley? [img]smile.gif[/img] I liked the parmizan gag too :D
Actually it's not so close. I know how many hitpoints I have and approx. damage that an enemy can inflict. So if that really happens I run away. I just took those screens when that happened. The important thing for me in these NRL games is to be in control. For 99% of enemies my control is invisibility. If I really get in trouble I can always gulp a Potion if Invisibility (or use the ring) and disappear.

TheGodThatFailed 12-21-2004 02:30 PM

Lol, i see your point. Yeesh, when i see how someone else plays, it seems so weird, it makes my own gaming look so sloppy :D Guess i'll have to stop going on MSN at the same time as playing [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Leslie 12-21-2004 03:54 PM

Undead terror and big shady dragon

There was one unfinished quest in the Umar Hills and Camembert du Brie was already there so solve it:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/6286/ruins11qj.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Using Wagi as a backup mage (to save Potions of Clarity):
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/5498/ruins28ee.jpg

Yes, come to this shiny light, come, come:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/8275/ruins37hk.jpg

Hi, fellow halfling, you're free to go! Where can I find you later? :D :
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/5066/ruins42iv.jpg

Aaargh, get lost you undead menace:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/7163/ruins59ye.jpg

Wow, undead ambush:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/1402/ruins65fv.jpg

Just one moment of carelessness and he is history:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/3222/ruins78mb.jpg

And again, they are really looking for trouble:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/4311/ruins85ua.jpg

This one was smarter but not smart enough:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/6674/ruins92yf.jpg

Yeah, taste the power of Sunray:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/3033/ruins109gn.jpg

Uuuh, he is really big. Luckily he doesn't see Camembert because of the magical wardstone so Camembert had some time to think about tactics:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/4732/ruins119lx.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Wagi, summons and a LOT of buffing:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/8405/ruins125ps.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Wagi's plan to cheese his way in Time stop miserably failed since Thaxll'ssillyia knocked him unconscious so time stood still for everyone:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/4928/ruins135ot.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] These traps will HAVE to work otherwise we're in trouble:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/7673/ruins149qm.jpg

YES!!! We've got him to near death:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/9614/ruins159ud.jpg

Au, get away from me you slimy lizard:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/610/ruins163of.jpg

FEEL the power of Camembert and Wagi, yeah:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/4607/ruins179wy.jpg

Bah, another challenge. Let's have it then:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/5383/ruins189ev.jpg

Shadesucker:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/6194/ruins197bt.jpg

This story also has it's sad moments:
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/8714/ruins203zu.jpg

Camembert buried the brave ranger and reported back to the mayor in Umar Hills. They were overjoyed and made a deal with the ogres. And Camembert was finally able to make a great armor for him combining Valygar's armor, Shadow Dragon armor and a scroll of Prot. from Magic - Cromwell did a wonderful job. Upgraded Corthala Armor has 50% resistance to fire, acid and magic damage, immunity to charm, non-detection and AC 0! :D

TheGodThatFailed 12-21-2004 04:26 PM

Sweet armour, and i'm considering picking up the simmy helm (i can't remember how to spell it, vhailors?) for my C/M and go cause hell :D But i'm not sure what the green sword you're using is, the acid katana?

Xen 12-21-2004 04:39 PM

Nice work on the fat lizard! :D

Dace De'Briago 12-21-2004 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheGodThatFailed:
Sweet armour, and i'm considering picking up the simmy helm (i can't remember how to spell it, vhailors?) for my C/M and go cause hell :D But i'm not sure what the green sword you're using is, the acid katana?
Yeah, it is.

Acid damage feedback on anyone who hits YOU.

Cheesy eh?

TheGodThatFailed 12-22-2004 10:54 AM

Nice, it looks like tharagath (spelling) on the way into
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Spellhold, on the way in and you kill the guy who drops a bastard sword. Although that might be part of a mod.

[ 12-22-2004, 10:56 AM: Message edited by: TheGodThatFailed ]

SixOfSpades 12-22-2004 02:51 PM

When he made Sanchuudoku, Weimer simply used the same icon that was on the unimplemented (at that point) Taragarth, which was brought back into the game in Unfinished Business.

TheGodThatFailed 12-22-2004 03:10 PM

That could explain it then, was wondering if it was something like that.

Leslie 12-22-2004 04:46 PM

To Spellhold and out

Camembert heard of another dragon somewhere but decided to take him later. Now was the time to make another trip to Bodhi's lair. Many vampires and undead creatures died but Bodhi appeared too strong for Camembert for now. So he sent her a painful reminder that this batlle is not over yet and escaped:
http://img77.exs.cx/img77/4676/shold10fw.jpg

Aran held his word and a captain Saemon Havarian transported Camembert to the island of Brynlaw where Spellhold was. After some minor quests Camembert finally managed to get to Spellhold only to be captured by Irenicus again. Irenicus striped him of his soul and left him to rot in Spellhold, where Bodhi had other plans. But Camembert was strong and after helping Imoen get away he started to clean the Spellhold:
http://img77.exs.cx/img77/4702/shold23lh.jpg

Hmmm, another lich:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/1726/shold31se.jpg

Yes, looks like a dangerous one. Let's give him some distraction:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/9500/shold43ex.jpg

There is always a hole in his defenses:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/2210/shold53up.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Exploring further and preparing the reception for dangerous creatures:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/6817/shold60hu.jpg
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/6276/shold70xd.jpg

Some annoying Yuan-ti mages were left to fry in the cloudkill:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/7131/shold88ec.jpg

Another warm reception, there is no joking with Mind Flayers:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/2142/shold99lb.jpg

Finally after a number of tests Camembert released all the prisoners with the help of Lonk, who was persuaded ( [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] CHA of 18) to let them go. They all rallied around Irenicus who had to escape this time:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/3621/shold103fi.jpg

The assassins behind him fell quickly to one whirlwind:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/1542/shold113bn.jpg

Camembert returned to Brynlaw where Saemon helped him escape from the island. But on the way out another ship intercepted them. It was the Githyanki!
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/452/caverns15rr.jpg

And when it looked really bad something strange happened - the Sahuagin appeared, scared off the Githyanki and took Camembert down to their City of Caverns:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/7411/caverns27nn.jpg

TheGodThatFailed 12-22-2004 04:55 PM

Aah, spellhold. 2nd most tedios place in the whole game, second only to irenacus' dungeon.

Leslie 12-22-2004 05:29 PM

The Cloak, The Priestess and the MAD King

Camembert was taken to the King who was obviously mad and struck a deal with him. (Yeah, right :D ):
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/4351/caverns36ud.jpg

There was a merchant who gave a lot of money for the "surface" weapons and items. Camembert made a good deal today [img]smile.gif[/img] :
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/8716/caverns47rb.jpg

First he had to obtain a certain drow key top unlock the doors to the Prince who was Kings enemy:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/9640/caverns56yu.jpg

After having a fun afternoon with the Imps Camembert had many difficulties persuading a Beholder to take the key. Eventually he gulped on Potion of Insight to finally trick the Beholder. And he seemed happy too:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/2685/caverns69xk.jpg

Many, many rebels are out there:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/4378/caverns77au.jpg

Camembert first softened them with cloudkills and fireballs and used divide & conquer tactic:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/6579/caverns81ov.jpg

But then a little further a deadly princess exploded with gazzilion spells. This was probably the mother of all buffs :D :
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/8251/caverns95dg.jpg

Camembert ran away and first cleared the surroundings a little bit:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/7833/caverns102rv.jpg

When he approached the priestess again she summoned some psycho avatar who started to follow Camembert:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/882/caverns117cj.jpg

Camembert wasn't taking any chances so he led the sucker to his favourite Spike traps:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/1109/caverns126bn.jpg

This avatar always knew where Camembert was so there was no trouble to lure him into a trap:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/1450/caverns139rs.jpg

A normal snare was enough at the end:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/7048/caverns147yn.jpg

Camembert snook back again and dispelled priestess' defences while she summoned for help:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/9002/caverns150xo.jpg

Camembert had to attack with all haste before her help reached him:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/6793/caverns160we.jpg
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/8185/caverns178tl.jpg

She was no match for camembert Without her mega buffs:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/1439/caverns186la.jpg
She left behind a super magical and cheesy cloak, another precious item in the inventory of the expert cheeser like Camembert. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Hey, guys, how do you like the deathblow:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/5339/caverns199ro.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] How about a double cheeseburger? Let's give these guys some taste of mislead cheese:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/3996/caverns203pv.jpg
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/9156/caverns217jp.jpg

Still so many rebels to fight before reaching the prince. Camembert now had also a crossbow with very cheesy bolts which could stun for several rounds. This was now his favourite tactic when attacking first from the shadows. He then finished the poor victim with his deadly katanas:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/247/caverns226he.jpg

Finally the prince and his offer. Yeah, OK, let's trick this mad king of yours:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/6411/caverns237yg.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] They will probably get VERY angry when they find out so let's prepare for it:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/910/caverns249zr.jpg

Yep, as expected:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/4959/caverns255qe.jpg

Poor king, he couldn't even start his first swing:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/8859/caverns264ei.jpg

And finishing off all of his followers:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/5513/caverns271dz.jpg

The prince was generous and Camembert got himself some nice trinkets and a magical rope too:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/2470/caverns280xt.jpg

He used it to get down to the scary place of Underdark:
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/5954/caverns290qv.jpg

TheGodThatFailed 12-22-2004 05:58 PM

Again, nice going. I've gone for a swashbukcler after much deciding, and skipped the first dungeon (boring) and have done all of Mae'Vars quests so far. I think he'll slaughter me now, lvl 11 :D But until i'm ALOT higher i think i'll stay well away from the stronger fights.

Leslie 12-23-2004 05:17 PM

Underdark secrets

Camembert heard of a trapped mage and used a freedom scroll to set him free:
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/4823/under12do.jpg

He agreed to find his lost book. And while searching for it he scouted a big group of drow just north:
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/551/under28kq.jpg

Divide & conquer:
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/5010/under31nj.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] The drow were guarding a prison of some sort and Camembert took some precautions:
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/2372/under49ll.jpg

Good idea!
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/3159/under51ng.jpg
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/8551/under68zo.jpg

He explored the area more to the north and found a svirfneblin village. They were having big problems with a certain creature and Camembert was happy to help. Just in case...:
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/2994/under75zk.jpg

The Balor was a tough opponent but Camembert is even tougher:
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/3773/under85ka.jpg

The villagers were thankful and helped Camembert with a light gem, which would reveal the cave of Adalon. And while returning back to the mage with his book, which was also in possesion of villagers a sudden attack from a Mind Flayer! It didn't end well for him:
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/5014/under97yv.jpg

Camembert prepared just in case Vithal would not cooperate:
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/5807/under103kz.jpg

And he was right again:
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/1201/under111lj.jpg

He found another area northwest and it seemed as it was a Kou-Toa lair since there were so many of them:
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/4148/under124sh.jpg

After many killed Kuo-toans Camembert reached their leader who had no chance against a high level F/T:
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/2779/under133sf.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Southeast of this cavern was a giant sacrifical altar and Camembert prepared for a big battle, even Wagi was summoned just in case:
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/4636/under146zx.jpg

A big group of Demon Knights appeared but were soon destroyed with traps and heavy weapons:
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/4639/under157lo.jpg

Camembert picked up a good armor, a twohanded sword and a belt which made him feel VERY strong. :D

Leslie 12-24-2004 03:44 AM

Bah-olders

Camembert gathered information about Underdark areas and heard of a Beholder lair. He equipped his magical shield and prepared for an adventure:
http://img153.exs.cx/img153/8807/beho18xk.jpg

The two beholders waiting as a welcome party were soon dismissed:
http://img153.exs.cx/img153/9758/beho20rp.jpg

Wow, another deadly welcome. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Try this HLA:
http://img153.exs.cx/img153/1556/beho37gr.jpg

And another! [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Greater Deathblow causes carnage:
http://img153.exs.cx/img153/307/beho54cf.jpg

And while destroying the poor Beholders their big mama came to investigate - The Hive Mother:
http://img150.exs.cx/img150/6044/beho63xf.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Camembert ran away and quickly set up a small ambush with two spike traps. YES!
http://img150.exs.cx/img150/5688/beho84px.jpg
(cheese - sometimes the spike trap does double damage as in this occasion. :D There were only two.)

But there were still some powerful Elder Orbs floating around:
http://img150.exs.cx/img150/2843/beho98xd.jpg

Not for long though:
http://img150.exs.cx/img150/4021/beho108ta.jpg

Hey, nice treasure ;) :
http://img150.exs.cx/img150/1818/beho117kl.jpg

Leslie 12-24-2004 04:18 AM

Ust-Natha stories

Pictures tell the story: ;)

http://img145.exs.cx/img145/8019/under212vv.jpg
http://img145.exs.cx/img145/2730/under222bg.jpg
http://img145.exs.cx/img145/7766/under232aj.jpg
[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] http://img145.exs.cx/img145/4561/under249oy.jpg
http://img145.exs.cx/img145/8912/under255fe.jpg
http://img145.exs.cx/img145/2060/under277ej.jpg
http://img145.exs.cx/img145/8649/under286ce.jpg
[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] http://img145.exs.cx/img145/5032/under295cl.jpg
http://img145.exs.cx/img145/3117/under304ya.jpg :D
http://img145.exs.cx/img145/2460/under317pr.jpg
http://img145.exs.cx/img145/6255/under322yo.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/2728/under337gx.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/3577/under369gw.jpg [img]smile.gif[/img]
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/2602/under373xu.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/8040/under380jl.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/1644/under397jx.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/8882/under403aj.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/7504/under416lx.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/1877/under423qh.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/7752/under432cf.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/7610/under441lf.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/6313/under450lc.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/969/under460bm.jpg
[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] http://img160.exs.cx/img160/9720/under479rq.jpg
[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] http://img160.exs.cx/img160/8879/under487om.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/3333/under496li.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/6900/under507bc.jpg

Leslie 12-24-2004 06:49 AM

Mind Suckers

There was still one unexplored area in the Underdark, but a surprise awaited Camembert when he entered:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/3769/mind10dm.jpg

He had to fight in arena as a prisoner:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/53/mind23cl.jpg

Alrighty then!
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/9223/mind32qg.jpg

Very good, unexpected allies:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/1750/mind44eq.jpg

Bye, bye, jailor:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/4227/mind55qd.jpg

Protection from Greentstone amulet was always on:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/6352/mind60kz.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] This HLA will be used many more times:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/2278/mind79nk.jpg

There are other poor souls captured here and Camembert made sure they woke up:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/7804/mind88ee.jpg

Some doors are REALLY hard to open:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/4526/mind98sc.jpg

Preps for a tough fight:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/7689/mind108ag.jpg

Here we go again:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/4170/mind119kg.jpg

No chance for those mind suckers:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/7250/mind120tm.jpg

Lowering his saves with one Potion of Invulnerability just in case:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/3813/mind133sc.jpg

This room has some special Brine potion which protects from psionic attacks. At last:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/5691/mind145rl.jpg

During his travels around Amn (on Torgal's body) Camembert found a very special arrow and he was saving it for a very special occasion. This looked like a good opportunity to use this arrow to its full potential:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/356/mind154ug.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Combining this arrow and a certain HLA brings smile to Camembert's cheesy face:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/3920/mind160am.jpg
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/6966/mind178rg.jpg

One of his special thief skills:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/9372/mind183px.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] This looked like the end of the cave so there is probably a big fight ahead. Let's give myself some headstart, were Camembert's thoughts:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/5968/mind195im.jpg

Aaargghh, another heavy door:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/206/mind202lt.jpg

Ooohh, what a big head! Let's whack it :D :
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/2577/mind226jy.jpg

And the support group is gone too:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/7139/mind238tr.jpg

Yeah, yeah, no problem:
http://img160.exs.cx/img160/9943/mind242ry.jpg

Xen 12-24-2004 07:02 AM

Nice work out there. [img]smile.gif[/img] I hope you will survive long enough to fight Johnny boy. :D

Dace De'Briago 12-24-2004 07:05 AM

I like the greater deathblow/arrow of explosions technique.

Very nice.

Leslie 12-24-2004 06:25 PM

The way out

Camembert was stopped on his way to Adalon. The Githyanki were still pissed about their sword:
http://img139.exs.cx/img139/4311/under518oq.jpg

Camembert wasn't really impressed:
http://img139.exs.cx/img139/3575/under529xt.jpg

Adalon was relieved to get her eggs back and helped Camembert get to the surface:
http://img139.exs.cx/img139/9311/under538yx.jpg
http://img139.exs.cx/img139/6528/under545dq.jpg

Camembert still had to fight through the last defenders of the Underdark:
http://img139.exs.cx/img139/9181/under556nn.jpg
http://img139.exs.cx/img139/8187/under565uw.jpg

When he finally got out he was summoned to meet Elhan who helped with special supplies to fight Bodhi and her minions. She stole their relic and they looked for help everywhere:
http://img139.exs.cx/img139/3103/under573hn.jpg

Camembert met Drizzt but was confident that he could handle Bodhi alone:
http://img139.exs.cx/img139/6094/under584ih.jpg

But as soon as he got to Athkatla Githyanki appeared again. This time only one stood there:
http://img139.exs.cx/img139/8323/under597ar.jpg

When Camembert refused to return the silver blade a group of Githyanki teleported around him. It was a tough battle:
http://img139.exs.cx/img139/2703/athkatla59fj.jpg

It ended good for Camembert though:
http://img139.exs.cx/img139/4075/athkatla60jc.jpg

Camembert had so many new items that he rushed to Cromwell's place to see if there was anything special that could be done with them. Oh, YEAH - Ring & Staff of Elemental mastery, Celestial Fury +5, Fulcrum, Tower of Iron Will, Upgraded Daystar, Quietus, Boots of Hornet, ... :D
http://img139.exs.cx/img139/2804/athkatla74lh.jpg

SixOfSpades 12-24-2004 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dace De'Briago:
I like the greater deathblow/arrow of explosions technique.

I've done that myself (Slayer as "decoy" to attract as many of them as possible, then Korgan firing the lethal warhead-arrow), but personally, I want to see what happens when an Assassin->Fighter combines Poison Weapon with an Arrow of Detonation. That's gotta be something to see. :D

Leslie 12-25-2004 04:10 AM

The BIG red

Camembert still had to finish Lord Firkraag's quest. But when he ventured to Windspear Hills he was attacked by a group of Ogres and Wyverns:
http://img134.exs.cx/img134/8650/firky13fm.jpg

Suddenly he realized that their bodies were human! Garren saw everything and invited Camembert to his house so that they could search for a solution. But even there they weren't safe:
http://img140.exs.cx/img140/4449/firky27dd.jpg

They kidnapped Garren's child and Camembert was determined to rescue her. He had to fight several enemies on his way to the castle and so he experimented with his new forged weapons. This time he used Quietus in off-hand and Fulcrum in on-hand for his record backstab!
http://img140.exs.cx/img140/2720/firky37pe.jpg
(This one is for Xen! :D )

He was ambushed again in the castle:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/9926/firky40vq.jpg

Uhh, what's this? Undead's secret meeting?
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/5057/firky53ph.jpg

Wanna see some sun? Yeah, didn't think so:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/5568/firky69fv.jpg

And the same treatment for Shadows and Wraiths:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/7408/firky78er.jpg

Hi, who are you?
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/5827/firky88ty.jpg

You lying b..ch:
http://img144.exs.cx/img144/447/firky97gs.jpg

No one betrays Camembert:
http://img144.exs.cx/img144/7742/firky103kt.jpg

They were looking for treasure and a lot genies were protecting it:
http://img144.exs.cx/img144/8223/firky117po.jpg

BIG golem, luckily he cannot reach Camembert:
http://img144.exs.cx/img144/4862/firky121yp.jpg

There might be a fight coming in front of this cage:
http://img144.exs.cx/img144/7766/firky133zz.jpg

WOW, Firkraag is a red dragon! Camembert better prepare for this fight:
http://img144.exs.cx/img144/9310/firky148fp.jpg
[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] http://img144.exs.cx/img144/9128/firky155jb.jpg

Hey, Firkraag woke up on the first (white) spell! He is really watching us:
http://img144.exs.cx/img144/4635/firky160ta.jpg

Au, he is a strong lizard! The dragon breath cannot hurt Camembert since he wears the [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Cheesy cloak:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/8374/firky175ih.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] It was time for Wagi to step in! Firkraag can't do anything in Time stop:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/9743/firky182lk.jpg

He is still breathing, well try this then:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/6154/firky199qa.jpg

AT LAST! The big red falls down with a thump and Camembert has found another legendary weapon - The Holy Avenger!
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/5152/firky204wo.jpg

Leslie 12-25-2004 04:37 AM

The Hammer and THE STAFF of cheese

Camembert found a strange sewer key in Firky's castle so went to check what was all this about. He cautiosly explored the area and was soon attacked. This time he used his Upgraded Celestial Fury for a devastating blow:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/4685/athkatla85xr.jpg

Mind Flyers are now piece of cake:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/3725/athkatla98aq.jpg

There was another Mind Flayer ambush but was dismissed with one Greater Deathblow. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Camembert wisely prepared for his retreat if it would be necessary:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/6058/athkatla101xw.jpg

Again a group of Mind Flayers and again they are on the receiving end:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/988/athkatla116fi.jpg

Who is this?
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/7153/athkatla128kp.jpg

Oh, yeah, just another trophy:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/2310/athkatla137sv.jpg

Camembert got himself a nice hammer and he ran to Cromwell's to make a really STRONG one! And while he enjoyed swinging with it he had one more place to visit:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/9413/athkatla140dp.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] He and Wagi are preparing for a heavy fight and they want to start with an advantage:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/448/athkatla159br.jpg
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/8994/athkatla160gr.jpg

Aha, another lich! He was immediately destroyed with traps:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/4071/athkatla173dj.jpg

And a nasty group of his followers! Camembert was holding his Shield of Balduran and waiting for Wagi to finish one of the most dangerous creatures in this fight:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/2738/athkatla184jz.jpg

Ouch, Hardiness saves the day:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/8484/athkatla199gj.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Aaah, healing with Rod of Resurrection feels better:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/8589/athkatla204ok.jpg

These Rune Assassins were a priority because od their wicked backstab:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/474/athkatla212qr.jpg

And now taking care of the rest:
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/6121/athkatla227lj.jpg

Wohoo, this lady has been using the cheesiest weapon around! Unlimited invisibilites per round, yihaa! This is a dream come true for a true cheesemeister :D :
http://img154.exs.cx/img154/833/athkatla231oa.jpg

Leslie 12-25-2004 10:15 AM

Bodhi's demise

Having defeated all the foes in Athkatla there was only one encounter left - Bodhi. Camembert returned to his guild, instructed his thieves and had a good rest. Then he checked all the equipment and went to the Graveyard. She was already expecting him:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/7316/bodhi18dn.jpg

She then ran to her hideout and left four vampires to fight. They met the sharp edge of Azuredge ;) and Camembert continued the cleansing of her lair:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/423/bodhi28zt.jpg
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/6844/bodhi34vv.jpg

After killing horde of vampires the way down was finally open:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/9045/bodhi45nw.jpg

But no, there were still annoying Vampiric Mists hiting their heads :D against Azuredge:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/6663/bodhi57gd.jpg

Bodhi prepared some traps for the unexperienced adventurers. Camembert was not one of them:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/8541/bodhi67qt.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] His preparations include: Potion of Storm Giant Strength, Potion of Magic Protection (50% MR), Potion of Invulnerability, Oil of Speed, one charge from Greenstone amulet and summoning Wagi who the used two scrolls of Prot. from Cold on Camembert and on himself. And he prepared various weapons needed for this fight:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/6149/bodhi77hg.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Oh, yeah, don't forget Spell Trap, available from cheesy staff:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/2871/bodhi84qd.jpg

Then he and Wagi trapped the room and summoned animals to distract Bodhi:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/3572/bodhi92kd.jpg

Blah, blah, blah ... Come and catch me if you can:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/1957/bodhi104iz.jpg

The Gnolls served their cause - the annoying Cloud of Bats is no longer a threat:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/3280/bodhi115te.jpg

Heh, this is what happens if you don't look where you step :D :
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/5738/bodhi124qs.jpg

Wagi attacks with his Time stop tactic but is unsummoned during attack:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/7396/bodhi131jl.jpg

Camembert is now alone and quickly summons some help:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/719/bodhi148uo.jpg

He then uses Carsomyr to dispel her cold shield causing damamge on every hit:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/2029/bodhi157ab.jpg

Just a little time for one trap before Bodhi follows him:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/7209/bodhi167tc.jpg

Here she is and fighting her mano-a-womano is not a good idea:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/3479/bodhi174df.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] The cheesy rod works wonders:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/2934/bodhi182rd.jpg

Let's prepare better this time:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/4342/bodhi196eh.jpg

YES! What? NOOOO! One moment she is dead and the next she is fully healed? Hey, that's my trick! I see - you fight cheese with cheese:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/7158/bodhi205hs.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Here's some Rocquefort for you, cold b..ch:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/7994/bodhi219qd.jpg

Hey, what's up? You're out of cheese?
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/2168/bodhi226of.jpg

Can't do it more times like I do, ha?
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/5954/bodhi235wc.jpg

Two of her faithful vampire-mages tried something:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/2410/bodhi245zx.jpg
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/5758/bodhi256dh.jpg

And failed:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/4402/bodhi261eu.jpg

And the final stroke to her heart finished this hunt :D :
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/6528/bodhi271vg.jpg

Xen 12-25-2004 10:40 AM

Hahaha, some fo the comments ("Hey what's up? You're out of cheese?) made me laugh. So only Johnny boy to kill now. [img]smile.gif[/img] Go Camembert go! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

Leslie 12-25-2004 12:30 PM

The Cyric encounter

Camember was tired after such a long fight. He decided it's better to rest in this eerie place than go out and risk a difficult fight without his abilities and summons. Then he left the bloody place in the middle of the night:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/9804/cyric18ww.jpg

And how right he was ;) :
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/9108/cyric23wv.jpg

This was a group of professionals and they couldn't be tricked. They were prepared and he was not. The roles have changed:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/963/cyric34ma.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] PUF! And they were gone! So you want to play hide and seek? And test the cheesemeister and his magnificent equipment? Puf - using SoTM Camember was gone too. But Venduris was not a rookie. He is a master at detecting illusions:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/5461/cyric40xj.jpg

And he is an expert assassin with a lethal backstab:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/9908/cyric52xb.jpg

Time to call for Wagi's help:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/6105/cyric62fn.jpg

Venduris is just unbeleviable! Hurry, Wagi, hurry:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/3832/cyric75ii.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Finally! Wagi starts to kick butt:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/5058/cyric80jn.jpg

Whew! The most dangerous foe is gone:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/6375/cyric97vc.jpg

And one of his companions too:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/299/cyric106nc.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Ouch! Let's see if you can do anything about this cheese:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/5642/cyric119nw.jpg

No way could Selina survive double Camembert cheeseburger:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/7813/cyric122dg.jpg

Wow! Don't relax yet! They are still VERY dangerous. If this Maze would have targeted Camembert it would be the end. And Kerith has a nasty spell ready - Harm:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/3900/cyric133cf.jpg

Double cheeseburger attack again:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/2931/cyric147os.jpg

AND again! Zaeron Tane casts from a scroll so he can't be interupted! VERY clever! Luckily again Wagi is trageted and not Camembert:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/9539/cyric153zx.jpg

There is no holding back anymore! Using all his knowledge and tricks to get alive out of this fight:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/4636/cyric163sr.jpg

Hopefully this was the last one:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/5792/cyric171bw.jpg

Yep. Detect Illusion doesn't show anything. But the area is still heavily trapped! How can Camembert get out of here?
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/6158/cyric180db.jpg

Aha! He found a special scroll on Venduris' body:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/5668/cyric193kx.jpg

Cool, it works:
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/9100/cyric203hh.jpg

Camembert searched their bodies and they had many special items. They must have traveled a lot around and won many battles to have these "cheesy" things. Here are a couple that look very very useful [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] :
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/5973/cyric218ui.jpg
http://img137.exs.cx/img137/8121/cyric221ko.jpg

Xen 12-25-2004 01:15 PM

Uuuh, I like the items. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Dace De'Briago 12-25-2004 03:55 PM

That battle looked so cheesy and overpowered its unbelievable.

Most people would have given up on that Cyric encounter right away. Well played.

Leslie 12-25-2004 04:10 PM

Let me just add one personal thing. Playing these no reloads games with this fantastic game is just so exciting experience. I knew there was this Cyric encounter waiting for me but I said what the hell let's try and do it. I have SoTM I can hide every second.

The fun is incredible - it's a tension, excitement, fear, .. all together! Sometimes I pause the game for a couple of minutes to think of all the options. Have I forgotten something? Is there anything else I can do? A potion, a scroll, an item? Really cool.

This year I played Far Cry, Doom3 and HL2. I played those games only once, and here I am playing BG2 for XXX time. This game is incredible. And I see I am not alone. If you just check to see how many mods are already done and how many are still in progress, it's unbeleviable.

I can only salute and bow to the creators of this game. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

Just my 0.02. ;)

Leslie 12-26-2004 05:26 PM

Poison encounter

Camembert decided to check the famous Watcher's Keep but as soon as he arrived in the area some strange force teleported him into a cave full of smelly creatures:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/6439/poison14cl.jpg

They said they would wait. Hmm, let's do it when I'm ready thought Camembert when he was teleported out again. He checked his gear and then rested for 8 hours. And yes, when he woke up, they teleported him in again. This time the fight was inevitable:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/9949/poison27ry.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Camembert equipped the cheesy staff and noticed that only one enemy could see through invisible. That's a good start:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/8114/poison32fo.jpg

But somehow the poison cloud had some homing device in it ;) and would follow Camembert wherever he ran. OK, let's lure it on one end of the room so that he can stay out of it on the other side:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/7366/poison41og.jpg

Camembert remembered that they were talking about poison so he equipped the Amulet of Ilmater which granted poison immunity. And it worked:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/1299/poison51ug.jpg

Now it was the time to show his skills. First he summoned 3 elementals from the Staff of Elemental Mastery and running behing Bloodcaster he activated Improved Haste from Bracers of Blinding Strike, waited one round and activated the deadly Assassination HLA. Then he equipped Fulcrum (which grants Grandmastery [img]smile.gif[/img] ) and Celestial Fury +5 and had 9 attacks per round all doing quintuple damage :D :
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/5483/poison67bz.jpg

This is what follows :D :
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/9011/poison73ts.jpg

Fallowmist was immune to enchanted weapons so Camembert dug deep into his Bag of Holding to find the first katana he used early in his days. Yeah, still under Assassination the unenchanted katana sliced like butter through Fallowmist:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/6041/poison86ik.jpg

Then Camembert turned his attention to Bittersnake:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/9470/poison91lt.jpg

He used Assassination again since it lasted only one round:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/4421/poison103tt.jpg

That was the end of Bittersnake:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/5656/poison114vh.jpg

Now it was time to deal with Redspike:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/6805/poison124if.jpg

Never change the winning game ;) :
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/5181/poison137nv.jpg

Uhh, Redspike struck VERY hard. It's time for a tactical retreat:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/3209/poison145yj.jpg

Aaahhh, that's much better:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/8326/poison159nn.jpg

Redspike was soon history and only Bloodspear remained. It was time to bring Wagi into play:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/2108/poison169xb.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] PFMW on and his deadly Bloodbane was useless for 4 rounds. And one more Assassination ability used to chunk the last of the poison challengers:
http://img90.exs.cx/img90/1824/poison175ig.jpg

Camembert picked the Bloodbane just in case he might need it sometime. It belonged to the collection of the cheesiest weapons and Camembert was a proud owner of many. :D

Rockstar 12-26-2004 08:54 PM

hey "thatfailed"!

how did you skip dungeon?

you didn't hack did you..? tisk tisk..

Xen 12-27-2004 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rockstar:
hey "thatfailed"!

how did you skip dungeon?

you didn't hack did you..? tisk tisk..

There is a mod callled Dungeon-Be-Gone wich enables you to skip the first dungeon in the game.

Leslie 12-27-2004 08:27 AM

The Ritual

Camembert noticed a small yellow guy standing in the vicinity. He was looking for help. It was some strange Ritual that had to be disrupted. And there were many defenders:
http://img145.exs.cx/img145/5209/ritual12qg.jpg

Camembert agreed after a good rest to renew his skills. He was teleported in the Glade area and Pontifex gave him a lot of protective items:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/1626/ritual26hr.jpg

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Camembert disappeared using the cheesy staff, summoned some animals and scanned the area. Wow, here is the first hidden attacker:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/263/ritual32qf.jpg

Soon many more attackers followed and Camembert used the staff many times to escape them and return with a vengeance. But there were still more coming:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/7175/ritual41kx.jpg

Each battlestation had it's leader and this one was history:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/8805/ritual55gv.jpg

Camembert was finally able to deal with the skull after he has killed all the defenders:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/5607/ritual65jg.jpg

Rinse & repeat:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/3942/ritual79wa.jpg

Another leader was victim to traps:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/4880/ritual86mw.jpg

This guy kept disappearing so Camembert detected him once more and shot him with a Kuo-toa bolt which stunned him. :D Then he returned with a deadly backstab:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/5820/ritual99cf.jpg

Another skull gone:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/70/ritual104rq.jpg

And another leader gone:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/4965/ritual111xj.jpg

And the skull again:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/127/ritual126as.jpg

Only one more to go:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/3208/ritual131lz.jpg

Yes, the last one:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/9735/ritual148hd.jpg

Camembert was now able to approach the ritual area:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/6449/ritual154xl.jpg

He hit the countess once and disrupted her casting:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/1339/ritual169gl.jpg

But something seemed wrong. Anyway a lot of dead bodies were a testament to the difficult task:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/1111/ritual176la.jpg

It was time to return to Pontifex. He may be very angry...

Xen 12-27-2004 08:30 AM

Heh. Great job.

To Leslie: Ali pripravim jurja?

Leslie 12-27-2004 08:50 AM

Pontifex is a dr....?

Camembert set an ambush of traps and protected well before talking to Pontifex:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/6306/ponti14bt.jpg

Yep, he was angry. Surely Camembert will be able to handle this little guy:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/8225/ponti21po.jpg

OH, NO! The guy transformed into the Lord of Cheese - the Yellow Dragon! And he started his attack with a time stop! Luckily Camembert survived the first attack:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/1713/ponti38fz.jpg

He then ran towards his trap ambush but instead of the dragon a stupid Mordekainen sword followed him and took all the damage:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/6162/ponti44wu.jpg

Pontifex had a gazzilion of protections and Camember needed to dispel them quickly. Yes, he got a good hit:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/2935/ponti54sj.jpg

Now it was time for Camembert to stop time:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/650/ponti63hl.jpg

But the Lord of Cheese had a contingency plan for these situations! But not only that - he himself casted another Time stop and Camembert didn't count on that:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/8763/ponti78er.jpg

He had no problems destroying Camemebert without protections:
http://img158.exs.cx/img158/8059/ponti89vt.jpg

And so the story of no reloads ends. :mad:

(I haven't fought Pontifex for a long time and I forgot that he has 3 Time stops. And you need to be under Stoneskin or even better under PFMW to be able to survive his attacks, especially if he is Improve Hasted. I then reloaded and played him again and found out, that he is immune to Spike trap damage! So after a couple a reloads I finally won using PFMW before every Time stop and then using Time stop scroll, dispeling his protections with SoTM and GWW-ing him with Fulcrum and FOA.)

I decided to try and end SOA with Camembert and see how he fares against Jonny.

I must say it was an exciting game and I enjoyed every moment of it.
Since this cheese has totaly overwhelmed me I intend to return to my "Clean NRL" but with even more restrictions. No Fury, no FOA, no Carso, No SoTM, no DoE, no Vecna, ... ;)

Xen 12-27-2004 09:00 AM

Man that sucks big time. I would love to see you survive this fight. (Četudi izgubim jurja)
Oh well.
Good luck again. :D And again, and again, and again...

I suggest you try to win ToB too. Just for fun.

TheGodThatFailed 12-27-2004 09:09 AM

...And so ends the mighty Cammembert Du Brie. Did you excpet to even get that far, just wondoring?


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