SOLO (Sorry if this is repeat)

JakesOrBetter · 09-25-2002, 11:46 AM

When soloing, how do you contend with all the locked Chests/Doors if you are not a thief? Wanted to run a Kensai/Mage but thought I would have to much trouble with Locked items. Any suggestions?

Bristowe · 09-25-2002, 12:03 PM

If you played as a Kensai/Mage, there is a spell called knock that can be used on most locked chests/boxes etc, you could also bust open boxes depending on your strength. Locked doors however arn't really much of an issue as most important locked doors are opened with keys which you'd have to find. yeah? [img]smile.gif[/img]

Sir Exxon · 09-25-2002, 12:38 PM

As Bristowe mentioned, it isnt any problem at all, especially since you're a Kensai/Mage. The second level Mage spell Knock opens all locks (except those who requires a key), no matter how difficult it is. Knock is better the the Thieving Pick Lock.
And this is also where the 'Draw Upon Holy Might' comes handy. Most classes have this ability, which will raise their strength with many points. While this works, press on your weapon to 'activate' it, and attack the chest/door/box you want to open. Works like a charm. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Indemaijinj · 09-25-2002, 01:00 PM

Since you will be unable to actually disarm anything you will have to set off most traps.

Setting off traps as a solo mage is a whole science where you will have to use your protections cleverly (though the stoneskin wards off most common traps).

Sometimes you might also just bite the bullet and take the damage.

Terl · 09-25-2002, 02:13 PM

Trap disarming is where I disagree with the game design. Hordes of monsters can run back and forth over these traps and not set them off, unless they are ones you set specifically for them. Also, creatures you summon will not set them off. Why is that?
So much for summon minesweeper.
I haven't tried to gate in a sweeper, or use a similacrum as one, but I think the result will be the same.

Sir Exxon · 09-25-2002, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by Terl:
Trap disarming is where I disagree with the game design. Hordes of monsters can run back and forth over these traps and not set them off, unless they are ones you set specifically for them. Also, creatures you summon will not set them off. Why is that?
So much for summon minesweeper.
I haven't tried to gate in a sweeper, or use a similacrum as one, but I think the result will be the same.

I so agree. It is a positive thing if you have your own summons, though. It would be a pretty bad thing if a man couldnt send out a Wizards Eye without it beeing smashed by traps. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Kaltia · 09-25-2002, 03:10 PM

WELCOME TO IW JAKESORBETTER! [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/cheers.gif[/img]

Sir Exxon · 09-25-2002, 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by Kaltia:
WELCOME TO IW JAKESORBETTER! [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/cheers.gif[/img]

YOu have to spam down EVERY board, dont you?

J/k

I agree, welcome to Ironworks, JakesOrBetter! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img]

JakesOrBetter · 09-25-2002, 05:02 PM

Thanks, never thought about just smashing things open. Obviously pretty new to RPG. I knew about the knock spell but did not want to have to memorize it 5 times and waste the slots.

True_Moose · 09-25-2002, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Indemaijinj:
Since you will be unable to actually disarm anything you will have to set off most traps.

Setting off traps as a solo mage is a whole science where you will have to use your protections cleverly (though the stoneskin wards off most common traps).

Sometimes you might also just bite the bullet and take the damage.

Since he's probably got a fair amount of HP, most traps shouldn't be a problem, xcept for the instant death variety.

09-25-2002, 12:03 PM	#2
Bristowe Elminster Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Victoria, Australia Age: 41 Posts: 449	If you played as a Kensai/Mage, there is a spell called knock that can be used on most locked chests/boxes etc, you could also bust open boxes depending on your strength. Locked doors however arn't really much of an issue as most important locked doors are opened with keys which you'd have to find. yeah? [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://members.lycos.co.uk/deatbringer/Bristowe-sig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Bristowe, Master Assassin<br />\"Everyone dies sooner or later, why not sooner?\"

09-25-2002, 01:00 PM	#4
Indemaijinj Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 15, 2002 Location: Denmark Age: 43 Posts: 1,163	Since you will be unable to actually disarm anything you will have to set off most traps. Setting off traps as a solo mage is a whole science where you will have to use your protections cleverly (though the stoneskin wards off most common traps). Sometimes you might also just bite the bullet and take the damage. __________________ The Bleak Caballero<br /><br />Proud and original member (and secret admirer) of the Pro-Mazzy movement.

09-25-2002, 03:10 PM	#7
Kaltia Jack Burton Join Date: May 2, 2002 Location: Canterbury, England Age: 36 Posts: 5,817	WELCOME TO IW JAKESORBETTER! [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/cheers.gif[/img] __________________ The wolf is as cunning as he is ferocious; once he's had a taste of flesh then nothing else will do.

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09-25-2002, 11:46 AM	#1
JakesOrBetter Dungeon Master Join Date: July 31, 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Age: 54 Posts: 57	When soloing, how do you contend with all the locked Chests/Doors if you are not a thief? Wanted to run a Kensai/Mage but thought I would have to much trouble with Locked items. Any suggestions?

09-25-2002, 12:38 PM	#3
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 35 Posts: 5,367	As Bristowe mentioned, it isnt any problem at all, especially since you're a Kensai/Mage. The second level Mage spell Knock opens all locks (except those who requires a key), no matter how difficult it is. Knock is better the the Thieving Pick Lock. And this is also where the 'Draw Upon Holy Might' comes handy. Most classes have this ability, which will raise their strength with many points. While this works, press on your weapon to 'activate' it, and attack the chest/door/box you want to open. Works like a charm. [img]smile.gif[/img]

09-25-2002, 02:13 PM	#5
Terl Dungeon Master Join Date: August 22, 2002 Location: Bedford MA. Age: 60 Posts: 54	Trap disarming is where I disagree with the game design. Hordes of monsters can run back and forth over these traps and not set them off, unless they are ones you set specifically for them. Also, creatures you summon will not set them off. Why is that? So much for summon minesweeper. I haven't tried to gate in a sweeper, or use a similacrum as one, but I think the result will be the same.

09-25-2002, 05:02 PM	#9
JakesOrBetter Dungeon Master Join Date: July 31, 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Age: 54 Posts: 57	Thanks, never thought about just smashing things open. Obviously pretty new to RPG. I knew about the knock spell but did not want to have to memorize it 5 times and waste the slots.

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