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And finally, I've done it, I've escaped with the Orb for the first time, after collecting 5 runes! Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.20-a0-466-gc52d0eb (webtiles) character file. 3381098 mdmota the Conqueror (level 27, 273/273 HPs) Began as a Minotaur Berserker on Jan 4, 2017. Was a High Priest of ...

Ok, another update from me, probably my second last update. Because I was feeling pretty confident, after getting my 3rd rune in the Abyss, I decided to tackle Vault 5, and cleared it out without any real issues (I had an extrodinarily long berserk session on the stairs as monsters kept swarming tow...

Ok, so whilst waiting for a response I thought I'd explore lv 1 of the Abyss (fairly safe right), then went down to level 2, then level 3, where the rune starts spawning. Still not having any issues with the monsters there, so after hunting around without success, I thought I'd try level 4, where I ...

Another update from me. After getting the 2 'easy' runes from the Lair branches, I've now cleared Vault 1-4, Depths, and Crypt, without any great difficulties.. I've got some pretty good skills and equipment, and I think it's time to get my 3rd (or more?) rune. Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.20-...

Thanks, I'll continue training Evo - any magic skill number I'm looking for, or just as high as I can get it? Also, I have a mountain of wands and mics items (but no disc of storms), any in particular I should be using once my Evo is at a reasonable level? Finally, I've found another scroll of acqui...

Another update - have now cleared Vaults 1-4, Shoals (accidentely picked up my 2nd rune, I thought I still had an extra level to go), Elf, and level 1 of Depths (although that was a bit of a slog). I also was banished to the Abyss - I was tempted to stick around and look for the rune, but decided to...

Thanks all for your advice. I've cleaned out Spider and picked up the Rune without too much trouble, and also found 2 more scrolls of acquirement. So 3 x armour acquirement has given me: the +4 crystal plate armour of Valiance {rPois rC+ rN+} the +2 hat of Freedom {*Drain rElec rC+++ Slay+2} That, p...

Hi all, Despite having played DCSS on and off for many years, I am yet to (honestly) win a game. I've tried and failed with SpEn (due to their squishiness and my impatience post Lair), so I've decided to try the other noob class of MiBe, and this first one is looking promising - have cleared out the...

Ok, so after having played crawl for a while as mostly meelee builds, I decided to try out a spellcaster, and opted for one of the easier ones - SpEn. So far so good, have managed to clear out the Orc branch and all but the last of the lair, but just after some advice around my skills and anything e...

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.18-a0-1044-g2bb894f (webtiles) character file. mdmota the Covert (Spriggan Fire Elementalist) Turns: 937, Time: 00:13:37 Health: 17/21 AC: 8 Str: 5 XL: 3 Next: 16% Magic: 8/8 EV: 23 Int: 16 God: Gold: 135 SH: 0 Dex: 16 Spells: 2 memorised, 3 levels left rFire . . ...

An lone elf in the lair - I would have thought my 4 ranks of MR would have been enough to protect me, but obviously not (then again, he might have had a distortion weapon?). Funny thing is that I passed 2 different alters to Lugonu which I would normally convert to to get me out of the Abyss, but no...

And, after an unplanned detour to the Abyss, my adventure is over. Not a big fan of vampires, so don't think I'll be trying this one again, but good to try new things (and still managed to reach the Lair!) Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.17.1 (tiles) character file. 17598 Vamp the Fighter (level ...

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.17.1 (tiles) character file. Vamp the Transmogrifier (Vampire Transmuter) Turns: 10617, Time: 01:47:28 Health: 49/82 AC: 20 Str: 9 XL: 10 Next: 95% Magic: 25/25 EV: 14 Int: 18 God: Gold: 722 SH: 0 Dex: 16 Spells: 5 memorised, 5 levels left rFire + + . SeeInvis + n...

Just stumbled across this casual leage concept and looks like fun, so I might give it a crack - although I've got no experience with Vampires and little experience with Transmuters, so should be interesting!

Didn't realise the base damage of a weapon was so important, but now I know - will stick to a great mace (is a two handed weapon preferred to 1 handed and shield? I assume so with such a high AC). Will also train up some EV (mostly because I don't have much else to train). Have also been training up...

All, After a long break from DCSS (v0.13 I think), I've picked this up again, and after a couple of early deaths, I've now got a very promising character who has gotten 2 runes from the Lair, cleared out the Dungeon, and ventured to the bottom of the Elf and Vault branches (but not year cleared them...

Hi all, After a long break from Crawl, I decided to try out the new Gargoyle race with a Gargoyle Berserker, and after a nervous start, I have now managed to get a nice collection of randarts together and kick some serious ass, so much so that I am thinking of attempting my first 15 rune victory (I ...

Ok, I'll give Lugonu a chance - I guess having a guaranteed escape route is always handy. It terms of my other main choice, which is weapon choice, would you recommend the +12,+6 glaive "Themas" {antimagic, Hunger+ +Blink +Lev rC++ MR} or the +8,+6 demon trident of draining and +2 dwarven ...

I don't know - he just doesn't seem to offer a lot of benefits, although I probably should stick with him at least until I can handle being banished to the Abyss

Hi All, So I've trying to get a Mummy Wanderer build going for a while (I like the randomness of a Wanderer, and being a Mummy is a unique challenge), and after a lot of failures, I've finally got one that is doing quite well (thanks largely to some very handy artifacts - see below), and have alread...

Thanks for the advice guys, Poison Arrow is working a treat so far, and with my newly found staff of energy it's almost hungerless so I am able to spam away. However, Fire Storm / Tornado are still at 100% failure rate, despite Spellcasting of 15, Conjurations of 16, Air Magic of 12 and Fire Magic o...

Hi all, After getting my first (4 rune) victory with a melee character recently, I've now managed to get my first promising spellcaster going (they normally don't last long in my hands), and now that I have a decent selection of spellbooks to choose from, was wondering which spells / magic schools a...

Thanks for the help guys! I found a couple of potions of cure mutation, so decided to stick with Beogh, and managed to get my first victory without too many issues in the end! Thanks for the advice and assurances. Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.11.2 (tiles) character file. 1760960 Marky Mark the...

Alright guys, after playing a few games of DCSS and not getting very far, I've suddenly managed to get 4 runes with my Hill Orc Priest, and after clearing the Dundeons, several of the branches, and getting down to Zot:4, I'm wondering if I'm ready to take on Zot:5, and what I should expect from it. ...

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Re: CIP: Promising MiBe looking for first win

YAFVP! (was: Promising MiBe looking for first win)

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CIP - HOWn of Beogh - How to improve a promising character?

CIP: GrBe contemplating first 15 rune win

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Which God should I follow (Lv 17 MuWn)

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CIP - Red DrCj - Spell Advice

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Advice needed - possible first victory coming up! (HOPr)