[Xen]

Originally posted by weimer: I encourage feedback on Imp Irenicus. Xen, what other spells would you recommend? One of the problems with using a large spell selection is that most of the spells are actually kinda pathetic at high levels. For example, Fireball's damage maxes out at 10d6. Not so hot for a 30th level mage. Similarly, he could use Carrion Summons ... but Mordy is clearly superior. Faceman: Selfish's major spell list is: Wilting, Sym:Stun, Symeath, FoD, Chain Lightning, Malison, Chaos, Emo:Hopeless, Slow, Magic Missile, AcidArrow, FlameArrow, ConeCold, Pro-MW. The Shattered One adds: Mordy, Shatter Magic, Imp Invis, Spell Turning, FS:Red, FS:Blue. That actually includes all kinds of elemental damage (elec, acid, fire, cold) as well as a number of "disabling" effects (e.g., slow, chaos), some insta-death (FoD) and some nukes (Wilting). The only thing missing is Charm ... but everyone tends to have immunity to charm by that point. In addition, you might view the You-Vs-Irenicus fight in Scene 2 as a "machine-gun maze". If there's already a bit where you have to face him alone, it's not clear that adding maze to the other bits really improves things. Weimer did test it, but he didn't test it extensively himself -- I ran through it a few times with different parties. However, I have gotten quite a bit of feedback from the net, and most people seem to come to this conclusion: it initially appears quite difficult and daunting, but after a bit of practice it becomes do-able. There are some novel aspects (e.g., an emphasis on resource management) but it's not a pinnacle of creativity. There are a number of ways to win (e.g., ranged weapons don't trigger teleports, alternate mundane and magical weapons, turn into the slayer, win the mage duel, yada yada). I encourage you not to think that it is finished or perfect just because Weimer put it out there -- if you have concrete suggestions for improvements, I look forward to hearing them.

Well as a 30/29 level Mage he could have Planetar or some other HLA`s.-but this is ToB matter. Mordie`s and all the other stuff you implented are real nice. He could be something like improved Sendai.(You know on Insane)...


So:
3xADHW(S) in CC
Mordekainen`s Sword(s)
Planetars ?
Skull Traps
Imprisonment
Finger Of Death
Nishruu


He should be more powerful with magic instead of stealing your equipment. But still great job Wes! Keep up the good work! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]
It is a real challenge to fight him.