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Ziggurat · 07-05-2003, 10:35 PM

Gregor can be difficult, but there is not alot of strategy involved if you are lev 1 or 2. You hope for the best luck, reload if necessary, or level up to where you can handle him (it?). He's notable for being the first more difficult battle, especially if you don't lev past 2 or 3. Any battle can be very difficult if the enemy is in sufficient numbers, is higher than you by enough levels (up to mid-game), and/or catches you in a vulnerable condition.

For example, Souleater was hard for me at first game until I developed a strategy. Now I get him in the first round or two. Nessie can be difficult but I just wait til I'm a little more experienced. Some have succeeded in wiping out the Umpani from the top down in Mt. Gigas. I bet that would be hard. There can be many hard battles in this game, or you can play it safe and work on your magic and combat skills in safer zones first. It's a matter of preference, which is a good thing about this game. It doesn't force the steepness of your learning curve. I try for a middle ground, to see what I can get away with but back off if it becomes too frustrating.

A caveat: if your starting party is inherently weak, or is not developed properly, or you wander into tough areas too early, you are guaranteed some hard battles.

[ 07-05-2003, 10:52 PM: Message edited by: Ziggurat ]

07-05-2003, 10:35 PM	#33
Ziggurat Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 4, 2001 Location: Baltimore, Md Age: 71 Posts: 1,106	Gregor can be difficult, but there is not alot of strategy involved if you are lev 1 or 2. You hope for the best luck, reload if necessary, or level up to where you can handle him (it?). He's notable for being the first more difficult battle, especially if you don't lev past 2 or 3. Any battle can be very difficult if the enemy is in sufficient numbers, is higher than you by enough levels (up to mid-game), and/or catches you in a vulnerable condition. For example, Souleater was hard for me at first game until I developed a strategy. Now I get him in the first round or two. Nessie can be difficult but I just wait til I'm a little more experienced. Some have succeeded in wiping out the Umpani from the top down in Mt. Gigas. I bet that would be hard. There can be many hard battles in this game, or you can play it safe and work on your magic and combat skills in safer zones first. It's a matter of preference, which is a good thing about this game. It doesn't force the steepness of your learning curve. I try for a middle ground, to see what I can get away with but back off if it becomes too frustrating. A caveat: if your starting party is inherently weak, or is not developed properly, or you wander into tough areas too early, you are guaranteed some hard battles. [ 07-05-2003, 10:52 PM: Message edited by: Ziggurat ] __________________ How are you today, Citizen?