Helping new players...

robertthebard · 05-09-2005, 07:45 AM

Yes, there is a thread around this topic in general, but...I took a couple of new players through some of the dungeon last night, and one of them asked me about the drops. Something to the effect that they'd be enough to take the fun out of the game. I told her no, and after getting to the door to Skullport, through the sewers, she was already starting to agree. Then we did the kraken society quest, and all her doubts were quelled. Needless to say, it was not pretty. I had done the quest earlier in the day, with a lvl 13 or 14 fighter/wm, so, with three chars between 9 and 12, I figured we could do it pretty easily. Not. However, we did manage to get it done, eventually, and ran to lvl 4, licking our wounds. They had to leave by the time we reached lvl 5's door, but I believe they will probably be back. Undermountain has cast it's spell once again. Just goes to show you, there is more than one way to help a new char, and sometimes, you just have to let 'em get their feet wet...

T-D-C · 05-09-2005, 04:31 PM

Good stuff.

People see the high powered weapons and armour and think its is not fun.

Wait till they try and use them against some of the tougher guys. You really need these weapons, armour AND good tactics to win this game.

Cloudbringer · 05-10-2005, 03:11 PM

Yup, tis not a walk in the park, no sir!

I've been playing BG1 and at first I was going "only a +1 weapon? HA!" til I realized how tough it was to fight even WITH that weapon.... so EfU is the same in that respect...you may have that +5 item but but boy do you NEED it!

Ziroc · 05-10-2005, 05:56 PM

Yeh, Undermountain is one of the deadliest Dungeons in the Forgotten Realms, so you need items to match that level of intense combat.

Or, if you like baseball, go for Mickey Mantles Bat of death +?? what was it? 7? [img]smile.gif[/img] Small easter egg there.

T-D-C · 05-10-2005, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ziroc:
Yeh, Undermountain is one of the deadliest Dungeons in the Forgotten Realms, so you need items to match that level of intense combat.

Or, if you like baseball, go for Mickey Mantles Bat of death +?? what was it? 7? [img]smile.gif[/img] Small easter egg there.

LOL I found that. My Doodad Dwarf is carrying it around as we speak hitting home runs all over the place

robertthebard · 05-10-2005, 08:53 PM

I found it too, a couple of times, and may still have it on one char, not sure. I about died laughing when I read it though.

T-D-C · 05-10-2005, 09:53 PM

The one thing I wish I had never found. PlayOrc Magazine...EWWWWW the pages are sticky!

robertthebard · 05-10-2005, 11:16 PM

While wandering around lvl 9 solo, I found that too. I quickly dropped that *priceless treasure*, looking for a spot to get near enough the water to bathe...

T-D-C · 05-11-2005, 12:50 AM

its also in Durnans basement. The prized posetion of the Drow Raider Leader in his glowing chest. Hmmmm makes be wonder whats really making it glow LOL

robertthebard · 05-13-2005, 07:40 AM

Yeeccchhhhh...

05-09-2005, 07:45 AM	#1
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	Yes, there is a thread around this topic in general, but...I took a couple of new players through some of the dungeon last night, and one of them asked me about the drops. Something to the effect that they'd be enough to take the fun out of the game. I told her no, and after getting to the door to Skullport, through the sewers, she was already starting to agree. Then we did the kraken society quest, and all her doubts were quelled. Needless to say, it was not pretty. I had done the quest earlier in the day, with a lvl 13 or 14 fighter/wm, so, with three chars between 9 and 12, I figured we could do it pretty easily. Not. However, we did manage to get it done, eventually, and ran to lvl 4, licking our wounds. They had to leave by the time we reached lvl 5's door, but I believe they will probably be back. Undermountain has cast it's spell once again. Just goes to show you, there is more than one way to help a new char, and sometimes, you just have to let 'em get their feet wet... __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

05-09-2005, 04:31 PM	#2
T-D-C Ironworks Moderator Join Date: October 26, 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 43 Posts: 4,415	Good stuff. People see the high powered weapons and armour and think its is not fun. Wait till they try and use them against some of the tougher guys. You really need these weapons, armour AND good tactics to win this game. __________________

05-10-2005, 03:11 PM	#3
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	Yup, tis not a walk in the park, no sir! I've been playing BG1 and at first I was going "only a +1 weapon? HA!" til I realized how tough it was to fight even WITH that weapon.... so EfU is the same in that respect...you may have that +5 item but but boy do you NEED it! __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

05-10-2005, 05:56 PM	#4
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 51 Posts: 11,720	Yeh, Undermountain is one of the deadliest Dungeons in the Forgotten Realms, so you need items to match that level of intense combat. Or, if you like baseball, go for Mickey Mantles Bat of death +?? what was it? 7? [img]smile.gif[/img] Small easter egg there. __________________ Ziroc™ Ironworks Gaming Webmaster www.ironworksgaming.com The Great Escape Studios - 2D/3D Modeling www.tgeweb.com & Ziroc's Facebook Page Visit My Flickr Photo Album

05-10-2005, 08:53 PM	#6
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	I found it too, a couple of times, and may still have it on one char, not sure. I about died laughing when I read it though. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

05-10-2005, 09:53 PM	#7
T-D-C Ironworks Moderator Join Date: October 26, 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 43 Posts: 4,415	The one thing I wish I had never found. PlayOrc Magazine...EWWWWW the pages are sticky! __________________

05-10-2005, 11:16 PM	#8
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	While wandering around lvl 9 solo, I found that too. I quickly dropped that priceless treasure, looking for a spot to get near enough the water to bathe... __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

05-11-2005, 12:50 AM	#9
T-D-C Ironworks Moderator Join Date: October 26, 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 43 Posts: 4,415	its also in Durnans basement. The prized posetion of the Drow Raider Leader in his glowing chest. Hmmmm makes be wonder whats really making it glow LOL __________________

05-13-2005, 07:40 AM	#10
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	Yeeccchhhhh... __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

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