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Rockstar · 04-06-2006, 08:40 AM

Saradash: I am greeted by Melisan and some guards which I killed. I agreed to help reclaim the city of saradash. I helped lazerous get his spellbook. I found the thief and pointed the finger at him … finger of death that is, presumptuously killed him. Good thing I was right! gave the book back and bought spell trigger and wish 
I spoke to the cleric on the basis of some info that cost me $1000 from a bar man and got the key to the celler. Some annoying undead on the way but no problem. Got the ion stone from the ghost and created the circlet of netheril… finally my outfit for the entire game is completed!

At last! I am an arch-magi of untouchable power! I am the most powerful mage ever to exist! nothing can stop me… nothing! I have all the items and spells I want now muhaha!

Underceller: I battled my way into the castle first floor and used ADHW with stoneskin to kill the guards there.
Battle with Gromnir Il-Khan: I am surrounded by enemies with the bhaalspawn running at me. Time stop/alacrity. x2 lower resist on gromnir and x2 greater malison to get all enemies. x2 ADHW and time restarts whilst casting a 3rd. All enemies fall but Gromnir and an archer. Finger of death on the archer. Gromnir who is badly injured smashes away at my stoneskins before I point the finger of death at him. He falls… Malison tells me to defeat Yaga-shira I must take his immortality from him. I pocket plane to the mountains.

Forest: I used morderkiens swords with skull traps and ADHW to kill the fire giants. Other enemies weren’t of any nuicence.

Temple: I got into a battle with a master wraith and killed him Met Nyalee who told me she can destroy the heart of Yaga-shira if I bring it… onward I march

Marching Mountains: I used my staff to sneak into the lair. In the lair I got the two tablets and killed the enemies that spawned out. Had to stock up on acid arrows to finish fire trolls. Fire giants fell to multiple ADHW and skull traps. Morderiken swords helped a lot here. I got the last two tablets and defeated the enemies to remove the wall and moved onward…

Inner chamber: had to rest in here a couple of times but was easy with morderkien swords which are invincible to the giants and ADHW and skull traps made them fall. I killed his guard and took the heart. Moved into the next room and killed ajax and his fiends with some summonings and offensive spells. Took the second heart and I’m on my way!

I have now got the girdle of fire giant strength boosting my strength to 22 … who says wizards can’t fight? Time to rid the world of a pesky giant…

Temple: I gave her the hearts and she made yaga-shura mortal. She turned on me but I stopped time and with alacrity cast enough ADHW and skull traps to make everyone but one archer fall. Finished her off and now its time to make number two my hit list!

Battle with Yaga-Shira: Saw yagashira and attacked him causing him to retreat. I caught up with him again and kept hitting and running with ADHW. His troops tried to surround me but I kept weaving around. The giant got frustrated but I final ADHW and he drew his final breathe then fell. Now 3 to go… Melissan met up with me after I found out more of my past. Now to do the second challenge. I have now hit my XP cap at level 31  my character is now complete and ultimate… now to prove I really am the most powerful mage ever…

Ok, I am finding my tactics against tough enemies very similar and to save repetition I will call the following a Time Stop Assault (TSA). This involves stoping time, immediately casting improved alacrity. My robes of Vecna combined with my amulet of power mean casting low and mid level spells is instant. In a TSA I usually cast lower resist 3 times on the enemy (or on individuals in the case of a tough group) and then greater malison, 3 skeletons, any dispelling spells or spell protections if against a lich or powerful mage, and 3 ADHW’s. Upon casting the final ADHW time will usually restart but my alacrity will still be in play allowing another ADHW if necessary. This cripples, if not kills, most powerful groups of enemies. Sometimes I throw in a dragon’s breath to knock enemies over or a finger of death after lowering resistance

Second Challenge: I buffed with stoneskin and spirit armour. TSA with a morerkien sword thrown in killed all but angelo. Summonings killed him. Challenge complete. Time to meet Melissan…

Oasis: I got ambushed. I used hit and run with skull traps and ADHW to kill the first horde then used my staff to sneak by the rest unnoticed.

[ 04-06-2006, 08:41 AM: Message edited by: Rockstar ]

04-06-2006, 08:40 AM	#2
Rockstar Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 4, 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 300	Saradash: I am greeted by Melisan and some guards which I killed. I agreed to help reclaim the city of saradash. I helped lazerous get his spellbook. I found the thief and pointed the finger at him … finger of death that is, presumptuously killed him. Good thing I was right! gave the book back and bought spell trigger and wish  I spoke to the cleric on the basis of some info that cost me $1000 from a bar man and got the key to the celler. Some annoying undead on the way but no problem. Got the ion stone from the ghost and created the circlet of netheril… finally my outfit for the entire game is completed! At last! I am an arch-magi of untouchable power! I am the most powerful mage ever to exist! nothing can stop me… nothing! I have all the items and spells I want now muhaha! Underceller: I battled my way into the castle first floor and used ADHW with stoneskin to kill the guards there. Battle with Gromnir Il-Khan: I am surrounded by enemies with the bhaalspawn running at me. Time stop/alacrity. x2 lower resist on gromnir and x2 greater malison to get all enemies. x2 ADHW and time restarts whilst casting a 3rd. All enemies fall but Gromnir and an archer. Finger of death on the archer. Gromnir who is badly injured smashes away at my stoneskins before I point the finger of death at him. He falls… Malison tells me to defeat Yaga-shira I must take his immortality from him. I pocket plane to the mountains. Forest: I used morderkiens swords with skull traps and ADHW to kill the fire giants. Other enemies weren’t of any nuicence. Temple: I got into a battle with a master wraith and killed him Met Nyalee who told me she can destroy the heart of Yaga-shira if I bring it… onward I march Marching Mountains: I used my staff to sneak into the lair. In the lair I got the two tablets and killed the enemies that spawned out. Had to stock up on acid arrows to finish fire trolls. Fire giants fell to multiple ADHW and skull traps. Morderiken swords helped a lot here. I got the last two tablets and defeated the enemies to remove the wall and moved onward… Inner chamber: had to rest in here a couple of times but was easy with morderkien swords which are invincible to the giants and ADHW and skull traps made them fall. I killed his guard and took the heart. Moved into the next room and killed ajax and his fiends with some summonings and offensive spells. Took the second heart and I’m on my way! I have now got the girdle of fire giant strength boosting my strength to 22 … who says wizards can’t fight? Time to rid the world of a pesky giant… Temple: I gave her the hearts and she made yaga-shura mortal. She turned on me but I stopped time and with alacrity cast enough ADHW and skull traps to make everyone but one archer fall. Finished her off and now its time to make number two my hit list! Battle with Yaga-Shira: Saw yagashira and attacked him causing him to retreat. I caught up with him again and kept hitting and running with ADHW. His troops tried to surround me but I kept weaving around. The giant got frustrated but I final ADHW and he drew his final breathe then fell. Now 3 to go… Melissan met up with me after I found out more of my past. Now to do the second challenge. I have now hit my XP cap at level 31  my character is now complete and ultimate… now to prove I really am the most powerful mage ever… Ok, I am finding my tactics against tough enemies very similar and to save repetition I will call the following a Time Stop Assault (TSA). This involves stoping time, immediately casting improved alacrity. My robes of Vecna combined with my amulet of power mean casting low and mid level spells is instant. In a TSA I usually cast lower resist 3 times on the enemy (or on individuals in the case of a tough group) and then greater malison, 3 skeletons, any dispelling spells or spell protections if against a lich or powerful mage, and 3 ADHW’s. Upon casting the final ADHW time will usually restart but my alacrity will still be in play allowing another ADHW if necessary. This cripples, if not kills, most powerful groups of enemies. Sometimes I throw in a dragon’s breath to knock enemies over or a finger of death after lowering resistance Second Challenge: I buffed with stoneskin and spirit armour. TSA with a morerkien sword thrown in killed all but angelo. Summonings killed him. Challenge complete. Time to meet Melissan… Oasis: I got ambushed. I used hit and run with skull traps and ADHW to kill the first horde then used my staff to sneak by the rest unnoticed. [ 04-06-2006, 08:41 AM: Message edited by: Rockstar ]