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NobleNick · 01-06-2005, 10:55 PM

Cary,

The battle with Yxunomei was a piece of cake. I was surprised how easy it was after all of the dire warnings about its difficulty... I didn't even have time to use the Bardic Horn of Valhalla!!!

Sigh.. If the battle with Yux was THAT easy, then you may have progressed beyond the point where anything we know will help you. ~wink~ Actually, in addition to good strategy (which you MUST have had, if Yux was easy), you are starting to feel the effects of a powergaming party.

So, thus far I have DC'ed my Illusionist (at lvl 7) and she has already regained her fighter skills. Great ranged weapon capabilities...

And with 100+ HP and Fighter skills, the monsters aren't clamoring to get in her face, are they? Heh, heh, heh, heh.

I'm about halfway through the first part of Severed Hand. I hope it gets more difficult because it is so easy right now. I'm not getting much experience with shadowed ogres and goblins.

It gets harder; but if you found the battle with Yux easy, it might not get hard enough to challenge your power party. Don't worry, I guarantee you won't be yawning for too long.

Once I get to level 9, I'm DC'ing my thief. I plan on DC'ing my cleric at 10 (since I've been told I'll really need her in HoW) and my druid at 13. Hopefully this will work out

Excellent plan. Later in the game (when you have a F[9]/T[25] you may wish you had DCed the Thief later and maybe even the Cleric, especially if you are also doing TotLM; but many would say the pain of waiting is not worth it.

I'm seriously thinking about going back to Dragon's Eye and cleaning the floor with some Cold Wights for the expo. You guys were right...they are easy fodder once you get the hang of it.

Now you're talking! Go for it!!

If only they would stay away from my poor bard! Those stupid undead seem to find every chink in my defenses and go straight for her! With 50HP, she goes down in a hurry with cold damage

Now aren't you glad that you don't have an SC Mage that has to stand BEHIND the Bard? I am sure you are beginning to appreciate the value of having only one character to protect, and only a semi-weak one (vs. weak) at that. Now you can laugh at the world! When Stoneskin becomes available, give it to her; and, whenever you desire, there will be NO chinks in your party's armor.

--------------------
What's a party,
without a song?
Bards ROCK!
Party On!!

01-06-2005, 10:55 PM	#8
NobleNick Quintesson Join Date: February 5, 2002 Location: Huntsville, AL, USA Age: 65 Posts: 1,045	Cary, The battle with Yxunomei was a piece of cake. I was surprised how easy it was after all of the dire warnings about its difficulty... I didn't even have time to use the Bardic Horn of Valhalla!!! Sigh.. If the battle with Yux was THAT easy, then you may have progressed beyond the point where anything we know will help you. ~wink~ Actually, in addition to good strategy (which you MUST have had, if Yux was easy), you are starting to feel the effects of a powergaming party. So, thus far I have DC'ed my Illusionist (at lvl 7) and she has already regained her fighter skills. Great ranged weapon capabilities... And with 100+ HP and Fighter skills, the monsters aren't clamoring to get in her face, are they? Heh, heh, heh, heh. I'm about halfway through the first part of Severed Hand. I hope it gets more difficult because it is so easy right now. I'm not getting much experience with shadowed ogres and goblins. It gets harder; but if you found the battle with Yux easy, it might not get hard enough to challenge your power party. Don't worry, I guarantee you won't be yawning for too long. Once I get to level 9, I'm DC'ing my thief. I plan on DC'ing my cleric at 10 (since I've been told I'll really need her in HoW) and my druid at 13. Hopefully this will work out Excellent plan. Later in the game (when you have a F[9]/T[25] you may wish you had DCed the Thief later and maybe even the Cleric, especially if you are also doing TotLM; but many would say the pain of waiting is not worth it. I'm seriously thinking about going back to Dragon's Eye and cleaning the floor with some Cold Wights for the expo. You guys were right...they are easy fodder once you get the hang of it. Now you're talking! Go for it!! If only they would stay away from my poor bard! Those stupid undead seem to find every chink in my defenses and go straight for her! With 50HP, she goes down in a hurry with cold damage Now aren't you glad that you don't have an SC Mage that has to stand BEHIND the Bard? I am sure you are beginning to appreciate the value of having only one character to protect, and only a semi-weak one (vs. weak) at that. Now you can laugh at the world! When Stoneskin becomes available, give it to her; and, whenever you desire, there will be NO chinks in your party's armor. -------------------- What's a party, without a song? Bards ROCK! Party On!!