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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 07-14-2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 555
Posted By Ziggurat
I have never kept the flamethrower but my...

I have never kept the flamethrower but my question is: does it get better during the game for a gadgeteer? I am try a gadgie with a bishop turned ninja. It has been at level 1 firestorm for a few...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 07-14-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,747
Posted By Ziggurat
I would likje to see that, too, but the crowd has...

I would likje to see that, too, but the crowd has left the building...Carnelian
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 07-14-2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,388
Posted By Ziggurat
I don't play ranger that much so never get it... ...

I don't play ranger that much so never get it...
I think it is comparable to the Bushido blade in damage and the Murumasa blade in kills. The Muramasa also is combined with Critical Strike or...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 07-02-2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,698
Posted By Ziggurat
Sorry so late, you probably already know the...

Sorry so late, you probably already know the answer if you continued playing. I first saw dangerous housewives and others in the houses in Arnika. I also saw some Mantis things at the the Umpani...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 07-02-2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,388
Posted By Ziggurat
I have had the *light* *sword* four or five times...

I have had the *light* *sword* four or five times now. (Not currently using the FS mod although I recommend it.) It IS very rare and I also do not recommend more than an hour trying to get it though...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-28-2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 482
Posted By Ziggurat
You said it. I lost count of how many times I...

You said it. I lost count of how many times I have played this wonderful game using new combinations of characters, trying new things, taking new routes. I still find some new things as recently as...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-28-2007, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By Ziggurat
What he said. Also, a hanging sign outside has a...

What he said. Also, a hanging sign outside has a dangling blue feather. If you find a blue feather later, give it to him.
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 10-28-2006, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,024
Posted By Ziggurat
Here's another party to try: (my gazillionth...

Here's another party to try: (my gazillionth game)

Instead of a solo faerie ninja try two faeries to make it a bit easier than solo but harder than most duos. I started one as a ninja (male) and...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 10-16-2006, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By Ziggurat
I got Wiz7 working in Win 98 no problem. I have...

I got Wiz7 working in Win 98 no problem. I have heard you can get it to work in Win98 mode in XP. The problem is that they weren't consistent in the coding: some message wait for a key, others fly by...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 10-05-2006, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 736
Posted By Ziggurat
A bushido blade is always in the Armory. Ferro...

A bushido blade is always in the Armory. Ferro gives you a key to this room (at the top of lift near Ferro) if you give him the pickled Trinnie you find in kitchen. I get one earlier from the Raven...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 06-08-2006, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 769
Posted By Ziggurat
Just the basics: Magic screen, Missile barrier,...

Just the basics: Magic screen, Missile barrier, Element shield, Soul shield and Armorplate
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 05-31-2006, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 809
Posted By Ziggurat
I'm still early in the game so any advice is...

I'm still early in the game so any advice is welcome. I heard from a friend that fighting in the Arena is one of the best sources of money. I need it badly for new spells, etc. (like everyone else, I...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 05-31-2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By Ziggurat
Another very good source of mods is...

Another very good source of mods is www.oblivionsource.com (http://www.oblivionsource.com)
For those who want to try it, the "better Topless" mod by Eshme seems to work fine but my other half would...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 05-19-2006, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,280
Posted By Ziggurat
I have 2 monks in current party, one with a...

I have 2 monks in current party, one with a polearm and one with a staff (Staff of Doom). Although monks do fine later with unarmed skill, the HP damage is limited. Looking forward to the Zat Bo in...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 04-27-2006, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,095
Posted By Ziggurat
Call it "post haste"

Call it "post haste"
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 04-27-2006, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 230
Posted By Ziggurat
Nope, I spread the professions around. Just...

Nope, I spread the professions around. Just upgraded to new computer with XP from old Pentium 2 w/800 MHz using Win 98 SE. I got WW8 going OK (so far). Now back to original game. I'll see if 2.2 gig...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 04-14-2006, 07:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By Ziggurat
Using 2 kama staves (Flamestyrke mod). My...

Using 2 kama staves (Flamestyrke mod).

My guess is the problem was with initiative. Finaly got the second attack. I had gone to 2 attacks with a single stave, but I guess I reached the magic...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 04-13-2006, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By Ziggurat
I have a 4-party consisting of: Monk Felpur ...

I have a 4-party consisting of:

Monk Felpur
Ninja Gnome
Priest Mook
Samurai Hobbit (formerly mage for 12 levs)

They are all about lev 16 now.

The ninja does not have double attacks yet...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 03-23-2006, 09:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 816
Posted By Ziggurat
I think he had a Shadow or Midnight Cloak for...

I think he had a Shadow or Midnight Cloak for sale (sometimes) in the original. And a few others, maybe the chakrum was there. It could be you have to be a certain level to get the better items as...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 03-10-2006, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,160
Posted By Ziggurat
I've only tried easy for parts of a few games,...

I've only tried easy for parts of a few games, mainly at the beginning up to Arnika if the party was weak. Haven't tried the difficult setting. From what others have said, the primary difference is...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 03-09-2006, 05:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,160
Posted By Ziggurat
I have tried many races that work. I especially...

I have tried many races that work. I especially like:

elf for mage
dwarf for priest
gnome for alchemist
human for psionic

I don't recommend a Dracon or Lizardman for magic, but they can be...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 03-09-2006, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 934
Posted By Ziggurat
The mod 1.1 install was easier than I thought, so...

The mod 1.1 install was easier than I thought, so I accidently killed my working game by using earlier mod version install instructions.

If you make sure your game is in the default folders called...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 03-08-2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 934
Posted By Ziggurat
I have to hand it to Flamestryke. I like her...

I have to hand it to Flamestryke. I like her newest mod 1.1. The new weapons and armor are excellent, although if you have played the game alot (like I have) you get really powerful early. No, what...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 03-06-2006, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,273
Posted By Ziggurat
I sometimes had some luck attacking him with the...

I sometimes had some luck attacking him with the party. A more sure thing is to attack the Bat when the Trynnie patrol is passing by, the ones with spears. They keep hitting him and he stays close...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 03-01-2006, 01:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,358
Posted By Ziggurat
I'm trying the latest Flame mod 1.1. This is...

I'm trying the latest Flame mod 1.1. This is good. Currently finishing Arnika. You can ignore my earlier install comments, they were for mod4. I did have to reinstall Wizardry 8 to get it working, I...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-25-2006, 03:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,358
Posted By Ziggurat
The silence can be deafening! The mod mainly...

The silence can be deafening!

The mod mainly involves new items:
new swords (Bloodlust no longer needed)
good thief armor
returning throw items
great lord armor
Maenad's Lance for valk
a...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-25-2006, 02:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,358
Posted By Ziggurat
If you put everything in one folder, you may get...

If you put everything in one folder, you may get game problems. It happened to me. Unless the files go to the appropriate subfolders in the way you copy them (I don't think the unzip was that...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-24-2006, 09:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,358
Posted By Ziggurat
You have to put groups of files in different...

You have to put groups of files in different directories (folders). The unzip creates new subfolders. If you unzip the files, do it somewhere else and then copy to working directories as per her...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-20-2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,358
Posted By Ziggurat
I went back to the original game (patched). ...

I went back to the original game (patched).

Started with a faerie ninja and hobbit bard. Never got out of lower Monastery. Then I remembered the trick. When starting with a weak party you have to...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-15-2006, 06:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 244
Posted By Ziggurat
Hah! Got it. And it was stupid. I had to fool...

Hah! Got it. And it was stupid. I had to fool with the sound card settings to get MM7 to work. After much effort tying to reinstall Wiz 8, I returned the sound to its default values. When I started...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-13-2006, 01:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,742
Posted By Ziggurat
I agree with Scatter on Vit. It is better than...

I agree with Scatter on Vit. It is better than piety. Piety does help but vitality is better for stamina, etc.
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-12-2006, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,742
Posted By Ziggurat
I build bards almost like a tank in the primary...

I build bards almost like a tank in the primary stats. They are better melee fighters than a ranger, IMO. Although some dex and piety is good, I go for speed and strength even more. Give some to...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-12-2006, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,742
Posted By Ziggurat
Yes, both ranger and bard should be female if you...

Yes, both ranger and bard should be female if you want to lessen the stamina burden, which is worst at the beginning. I've heard Madras can make a triple shot if he goes up a few levels (Engineering...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-11-2006, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,742
Posted By Ziggurat
Hey, good going! I recommend the bard because of...

Hey, good going! I recommend the bard because of the healing, bless and magic screen as well. You may have some difficulty in healing and some other things with just ranger alchemy spells. Potions,...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-11-2006, 12:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 244
Posted By Ziggurat
Question Mark I was going to call this bit "re-install problem"...

I was going to call this bit "re-install problem" but my fingers did their own thing. Nice how they can do that! Prions, of course, are DNA fragments, some of which cause mad cow disease and similar...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-28-2006, 03:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 507
Posted By Ziggurat
Like all in this post I don't go for the...

Like all in this post I don't go for the "fighter" class. Samurais are really good, but start out a bit slow until the cursed weapon from Ferro's brother in the bank. The monk I think is more...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-25-2006, 09:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Posted By Ziggurat
Arrow I will come back to this game soon, wandering off...

I will come back to this game soon, wandering off into old Might and Magic for a while for contrast (Platinum v., MM 6-9, playing 7 now). I played Wiz 8 for 4 years and will play it again for more...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-25-2006, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,432
Posted By Ziggurat
Congratulations and adulations to Wolfie. Also to...

Congratulations and adulations to Wolfie. Also to Flamestryke and the others who have put so much effort into adding to this game's accesibility. Come to think of it, the developer's need kudos for...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 12-24-2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 933
Posted By Ziggurat
Sorry to post again, but this game is still...

Sorry to post again, but this game is still surprising me.

I switched a mage to a samurai. At the time she could cast a lev 3 X-ray. During the next 4 levs where she could not learn magic, her...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 12-24-2005, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 800
Posted By Ziggurat
Thanks, I had thought it was random up to then. I...

Thanks, I had thought it was random up to then. I guess if the there is more than one leader tied in lev and/or XP it IS random.
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 12-22-2005, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 800
Posted By Ziggurat
Question Mark (I like the cat Choc, although Bucky is special.)...

(I like the cat Choc, although Bucky is special.)

I have a three person party at Marten's Bluff and am trying to steal the statue. I have the following party:

Samurai Felpur, lev 12, was Mage...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 10-27-2005, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By Ziggurat
I'm still enjoying this game after..what..4...

I'm still enjoying this game after..what..4 years? I'm still playing Flame's mod but these questions go back to the original game.

Allies who are not in your party:

Do allies soak up some of...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 10-13-2005, 06:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By Ziggurat
Hmm, I think that does explain most of it. That...

Hmm, I think that does explain most of it. That is, W7 LS had the melee ability and in the comparison to W8 ubers. I remember going for it in W7 to get the ultimate weapon, so was somehat...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 10-12-2005, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By Ziggurat
I've had the *Light* Sword* a few times now. It...

I've had the *Light* Sword* a few times now. It just doesn't seem to have the kick of the same sword in Wiz 7. Has anyone else noticed this? I usually switch back to Fang or Ivory Blade (or...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 10-12-2005, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,837
Posted By Ziggurat
I agree. It keeps it fresh for me. I think my...

I agree. It keeps it fresh for me. I think my next will be a trio. It gets tricky tho. Say having:

Felpur Monk
Dracon Mage --> Samurai
Gnome Priest --> Valkyrie

This may be a bit challenging...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 10-01-2005, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,837
Posted By Ziggurat
I go for 4 in a party. Why? You have a spoiler, a...

I go for 4 in a party. Why? You have a spoiler, a person you can have fun with. Yeh, three is enough. Six is too much. Nobody does 5 because it doesn't look good as a party. The 4th, such as a faerie...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 09-16-2005, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By Ziggurat
I'm still doing Flamestrike's mod. It works for...

I'm still doing Flamestrike's mod. It works for me. Although it plugs some holes in weapons and armor for classes, some may think it is too easy for doing that. I think she was balancing, but over...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 09-16-2005, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By Ziggurat
FYI, a follow up - The Trynnies killed one Elder...

FYI, a follow up - The Trynnies killed one Elder in first battle. The rest of wood guys left towards the ladder near Rattkin area. After doing the 7th bough area (those woodish guys were only lev 8)...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 09-15-2005, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By Ziggurat
Arrow I have heard some people talk about entering an...

I have heard some people talk about entering an area and seeing impossibly stronger monsters destroy their party if they are below minimum level for that area. I don't recall seeing this, tho.

My...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 09-15-2005, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By Ziggurat
Hey Dracon, sorry it took so long to say...

Hey Dracon, sorry it took so long to say something. With this site, if you don't login in using the right order (i.e., login first) you get lost in some limbo when you try to login later...

For...
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