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Bungleau · 10-08-2002, 09:26 AM

Packrat,

I haven't installed hotfix 2 yet, so the farmer is still there, AFAIK. He's in a house along the northeastern reaches, just south of Necricon, IIRC. Look for a house with two people in it close to each other. Apparently his wife supports his... interests...

Alchemy really stinks, AFAICT. At level one, you can only combine existing potions. Apparently, you have to be level two to actually create them. I haven't been willing to spend that second skill point on it yet. I haven't tried elixir yet, nor restoration. Just healing and magic for me, thanks. And the occasional strength potion, too.

I did have a bummer! Something (perhaps when I picked up the "something weird" axe) dropped my agility by a point. That dropped me to 29, which meant that I couldn't use the bow I had. I do like bows -- allows me to take advantage of "they will hunt you down" and "run away! run away!" by shooting until they get close, running a few steps, and repeating.

I have also cast the reverse time spell quite often. The lizard mage in the sewers in merchant square toasted me the first seven times, as did the liches in the haunted abbey. BTW, any idea where the other key for the haunted abbey basement is? I found one, but it didn't open it up.

Also, Blake won't sell me the key yet. Any idea how high my reputation has to be before he'll consider it?

And as for the vampire, I first challenged him. He killed the boy and came after me. *sigh* reverse time... okay, on to being the sacrificial lamb.

Got my first sword of frost (bought it from Geoff in the merchant's square), and I see what folks mean about it making the game easier. Combat is much more pleasant now...

Ah, well. Back to the fun.

10-08-2002, 09:26 AM	#47
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Packrat, I haven't installed hotfix 2 yet, so the farmer is still there, AFAIK. He's in a house along the northeastern reaches, just south of Necricon, IIRC. Look for a house with two people in it close to each other. Apparently his wife supports his... interests... Alchemy really stinks, AFAICT. At level one, you can only combine existing potions. Apparently, you have to be level two to actually create them. I haven't been willing to spend that second skill point on it yet. I haven't tried elixir yet, nor restoration. Just healing and magic for me, thanks. And the occasional strength potion, too. I did have a bummer! Something (perhaps when I picked up the "something weird" axe) dropped my agility by a point. That dropped me to 29, which meant that I couldn't use the bow I had. I do like bows -- allows me to take advantage of "they will hunt you down" and "run away! run away!" by shooting until they get close, running a few steps, and repeating. I have also cast the reverse time spell quite often. The lizard mage in the sewers in merchant square toasted me the first seven times, as did the liches in the haunted abbey. BTW, any idea where the other key for the haunted abbey basement is? I found one, but it didn't open it up. Also, Blake won't sell me the key yet. Any idea how high my reputation has to be before he'll consider it? And as for the vampire, I first challenged him. He killed the boy and came after me. sigh reverse time... okay, on to being the sacrificial lamb. Got my first sword of frost (bought it from Geoff in the merchant's square), and I see what folks mean about it making the game easier. Combat is much more pleasant now... Ah, well. Back to the fun. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.