Lair Larrikin
Posts: 25
Joined: Friday, 9th November 2012, 18:20
Tuesday, 24th December 2013, 06:12
CIP: GrBe
After losing my 3rd DEFE in a row after clearing 95% of Shoals 5 for the 3rd time in a row, I decided I needed a change of pace. My GrBe is currently level 18, has just cleared Shoals, and has been down as far as D:20 (although that was getting a bit sketchy what with the deep elf foo showing up en masse). Character dump(s) included below. In addition to the standard dump, I've included a list of all my weapons and another with all my armor, since I've never gotten a melee character this far and have no idea what I'm doing or what I should be using.
Armo(u)r:
Weapons:
I assume I should head for Snake next; D:20 was pretty rough and I've never been in Vaults. I was rather disappointed by the gear in Shoals; really nothing that I could use. Other than a couple of useful items (great mace of Debt, dire flail of holy wrath), Trog has been rather annoying (Gee, another short sword of electrocution! Just what I wanted!) - I suppose I could look at it as good practice for Christmas with the in-laws. I was also annoyed that I went from max piety to pretty far down into 5* from a single fight (Ilsuiw - ended up going through a Trog's Hand and three BiA because she kept blinking away into deep water where they couldn't get to her. In retrospect, I should probably have landed a few hits with one of those antimagic foo I keep hoarding before summoning, but I was getting hammered by two ranks of polearm fanatics), and I haven't been able to get back up to 6* yet. That makes me leery of how useful Trog will be on the hard fights for the rest of the game (although there hopefully won't be a situation like that where BiA can't get to the big nasty to bash its face in). Oh, spent a couple BiA on Mara on Shoals 4, too, so maybe it's not as bad as I thought.
I guess "all" I need advice on is weapon, armor, stats, and skills:
Weapon - I've been using the great mace of Debt since pre-Lair, and I'm not convinced I have anything better. Nothing good in shops, although I have plenty of money. What's with Debt, Amortisation, and Ruination, anyway? When I want a commentary on my finances, I'll ask for it, you @#$* game!
Armor - Skill is definitely too low for any of the larger armors I've found. There is also a CPA sitting in a vault on D:20 with a collection of frost giants, fire giants, and a titan for company. Not sure whether it should even be up for consideration, given how abysmal my EV is and how low my skill is. Also not sure whether it's worth it to drag that shield of reflection around and occasionally swap it in with a 1h.
Stats - Couple in INT, rest in DEX. Should I be pushing for STR instead? Not much feel for how that affects my current/targeted gear.
Skills - Armour's low for bigger stuff, shield's low for the shield of reflection (although there's a buckler on the floor somewhere), and I may actually be a couple points low for min delay on that great mace. Evocations would be useful if I actually carried around more wands, probably. Likewise throwing; it was nice for one-shotting things in Orc; now I'm pretty much just using it for pulling. I feel like I've wasted XP, although I don't have the gameplay experience to know where.
That about covers it. I certainly find it easier to appreciate Gr's strengths (rPois, I'm looking at you!) than the Og or Tr Bes I've tried before. Right now, just hoping not to pull something stupid.
- Code:
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.13.1-19-g4b9377e (webtiles) character file.
Krsqk the Bludgeoner (Gargoyle Berserker) Turns: 47094, Time: 05:05:45
HP 116/116 AC 36 Str 23 XL: 18 Next: 63%
MP 31/31 EV 17 Int 8 God: Trog [*****.]
Gold 5789 SH 0 Dex 14 Spells: 0 memorised, 17 levels left
Res.Fire : + . . See Invis. : . X - +1,+7 great mace of Debt {freeze, +Rage rElec rC+ rN+ Str-2 Dex+1}
Res.Cold : + . . Warding : . e - +1 ring mail {rF+}
Life Prot.: + + . Conserve : . (no shield)
Res.Poison: + Res.Corr. : . (no helmet)
Res.Elec. : + Clarity : + p - +2 cloak {MR+}
Sust.Abil.: . . Spirit.Shd : + L - +0 pair of gloves
Res.Mut. : . Stasis : . y - +1 pair of elf boots
Res.Rott. : + Flight : + h - amulet of guardian spirit
Saprovore : . . . o - ring of sustenance
v - +3 ring of protection
@: flying, quite resistant to hostile enchantments, very stealthy
A: large and strong wings, fangs 1, talons 2, clarity, life protection 1,
electricity resistance, slow healing 1, slow metabolism 1, unbreathing,
petrification resistance, AC +17
a: Stop Flying, Burn Spellbooks, Berserk, Trog's Hand, Brothers in Arms,
Renounce Religion, Evoke Berserk Rage
}: 1/15 runes: barnacled
You are on level 2 of the Lair of Beasts.
You worship Trog.
Trog is extremely pleased with you.
You are hungry.
You have visited 5 branches of the dungeon, and seen 38 of its levels.
You have also visited: Labyrinth.
You have collected 5965 gold pieces.
You have spent 196 gold pieces at shops.
Inventory:
Hand weapons
V - a +0,+7 dire flail of holy wrath
X - the +1,+7 great mace of Debt (weapon) {freeze, +Rage rElec rC+ rN+ Str-2 Dex+1}
(Trog gifted it to you on level 11 of the Dungeon)
It has been specially enchanted to freeze those struck by it, causing extra
injury to most foes and up to double damage against particularly susceptible
opponents. It can also slow down cold-blooded creatures.
It affects your strength (-2).
It affects your dexterity (+1).
It protects you from cold.
It insulates you from electricity.
It protects you from negative energy.
It lets you go berserk.
Missiles
d - 39 darts (quivered)
Armour
e - a +1 ring mail of fire resistance (worn)
p - a +2 cloak of magic resistance (worn)
y - a +1 pair of elven boots (worn)
L - a +0 pair of gloves (worn)
Magical devices
b - a wand of confusion {zapped: 2}
f - a wand of enslavement {zapped: 2}
g - a wand of teleportation {zapped: 2}
Comestibles
c - a bread ration
Scrolls
k - 3 scrolls of teleportation
w - a scroll of fog
z - a scroll of fear
Jewellery
a - an uncursed ring of protection from fire
h - an amulet of guardian spirit (around neck)
l - the amulet of the Four Winds {Clar rN+ MR++}
(You found it on level 5 of the Shoals)
[amulet of clarity]
It protects you from negative energy.
It affects your resistance to hostile enchantments.
o - a ring of sustenance (right hand)
v - a +3 ring of protection (left hand)
P - an uncursed ring of see invisible
Q - an uncursed ring of sustain abilities
U - an uncursed ring of protection from magic
Potions
i - 2 potions of heal wounds
t - 3 potions of curing
G - a potion of might
Skills:
- Level 15.0 Fighting
- Level 18.2 Maces & Flails
- Level 9.0 Throwing
+ Level 13.0 Armour
- Level 12.7 Dodging
- Level 11.0 Stealth
Level 6.0 Shields
- Level 11.0 Evocations
You have 17 spell levels left.
You don't know any spells.
Dungeon Overview and Level Annotations
Branches:
Dungeon (20/27) Temple (1/1) D:5 Orc (4/4) D:7
Elf (0/3) Orc:4 Lair (8/8) D:11 Shoals (5/5) Lair:4
Snake (0/5) Lair:6 Slime (0/6) Lair:6 Vaults (0/5) D:19
Altars:
Ashenzari
Cheibriados
Elyvilon
Kikubaaqudgha
Makhleb
Nemelex Xobeh
Sif Muna
Trog
Vehumet
Xom
Zin
Beogh
Shops:
D:4 (* D:5 [ D:10 * D:15 ! D:20 ?=/}* Orc:4 !(( Shoals:4 *
Annotations:
D:8 exclusions: orange crystal statue and silver statue
D:17 exclusion: Roxanne, Roxanne
D:20 exclusion: door, Wiglaf
Lair:5 exclusion: oklob plant
Innate Abilities, Weirdness & Mutations
You are resistant to torment.
You are immune to poison.
You can fly continuously.
Your stone body is very resilient (AC +13).
Your wings are large and strong.
You have very sharp teeth.
You have razor-sharp toenails.
You resist negative energy.
You are resistant to electric shocks.
You have a slow metabolism.
You can survive without breathing.
You are immune to petrification.
You are partially covered in iridescent scales (AC +4).
You possess an exceptional clarity of mind.
You heal slowly.
Message History
There is a stone staircase leading up here.
Items here: ((((((((( )
There are several objects here.
Pick up 11 javelins of returning? ((y)es/(n)o/(a)ll/(m)enu/*?g,/q)
n - a +0,+0 spear
Items here: )))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Drop what? (_ for help) (? for menu, Esc to quit)
Okay, then.
Items here: %%%%%%%
You are feeling hungry.
Items here: " =============
Items here: ////////////////////////////// }
Items here: (((((((((
Drop what? (_ for help) (? for menu, Esc to quit)
You drop a +0,+0 spear.
Items here: ////////////////////////////// }
Items here: [[[[[[[[[[[
There are several objects here.
Pick up a +1 plate armour of magic resistance? ((y)es/(n)o/(a)ll/(m)enu/*?g,/q)
Okay, then.
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There are no monsters in sight!
Vanquished Creatures
Mara (Shoals:4)
A kraken (Shoals:5)
Agnes (Shoals:1)
A player illusion (Shoals:4)
Kirke (D:16)
Aizul (D:16)
Louise (D:14)
Gastronok (Lair:3)
A phoenix (D:16)
5 merfolk javelineers (Shoals:5)
5 merfolk impalers (Shoals:5)
A minotaur (Lab)
2 dragons
4 sirens
2 yaktaur captains (D:20)
4 merfolk aquamancers (Shoals:5)
3 ogre magi
16 hydras
7 death yaks
9 centaur warriors
An orc high priest (Orc:3)
Nergalle (Lair:2)
A fire crab (D:20)
A sun demon (Orc:4)
A catoblepas (Lair:8)
10 skeletal warriors
A deep elf knight (D:20)
2 deep trolls (Orc:4)
An ice devil (Orc:3)
10 sea snakes
3 unseen horrors
3 orc knights
A giant amoeba (D:19)
15 harpies
2 lindwurms (Lair:8)
Joseph (Lair:1)
14 hill giants
An orc sorcerer (Orc:4)
8 spiny worms (Lair:8)
2 stone giant zombies (D:20)
6 griffons
A red wasp (D:19)
16 cyclopes
2 stone giant skeletons
12 elephants
4 black mambas
An item mimic (D:15)
6 spiny frogs
The ghost of AlphaQ the Poker, an experienced MfSk (D:6)
A feature mimic (Orc:4)
15 mermaids
2 fire drakes
13 yaktaurs
17 trolls
Grinder (D:3)
10 two-headed ogres
4 giant fireflies (Lair:8)
11 komodo dragons
2 hydra zombies
2 giant leeches (Lair:8)
A harpy skeleton (D:17)
An iron devil (Orc:3)
2 polar bears (D:7)
22 slime creatures
2 queen bees
A red wasp zombie (D:19)
A hydra skeleton (D:13)
A blue devil (Orc:3)
15 blink frogs
21 snapping turtles
An ettin zombie (D:17)
A griffon zombie (D:19)
A raven (shapeshifter) (D:18)
5 basilisks
A dragon zombie (D:15)
A shadow (D:17)
2 boulder beetles
3 water elementals (Shoals:5)
4 grizzly bears (D:7)
A deep elf mage (D:20)
2 wraiths
A vampire (D:19)
8 octopodes (Shoals:5)
7 hogs
44 merfolk
55 ugly things
7 sharks
59 yaks
3 hill giant zombies
A neqoxec (D:8)
5 rock worms (Lair:8)
A spiny worm zombie (D:18)
A wyvern (D:13)
36 hippogriffs
20 vampire mosquitoes
4 deep elf fighters
21 manticores
2 hungry ghosts
A mottled dragon (D:17)
2 soldier ants
3 hill giant skeletons
Edmund (D:5)
The ghost of Viilla the Cudgeler, an average GrFi (D:4)
Menkaure (D:5)
8 porcupines
6 wolves
A necrophage (D:6)
3 sky beasts
2 black bears (D:7)
A hell hound (D:16)
6 ice beasts
19 orc warriors
3 nagas (Lair:6)
3 phantoms
5 lava worms (D:20)
27 ogres
10 crocodiles
A boring beetle (shapeshifter) (D:18)
10 centaurs
Duvessa (D:4)
2 boring beetles
5 brain worms
24 giant frogs
3 big kobolds
9 giant slugs
Blork the orc (D:9)
A cyclops zombie (D:12)
11 agate snails
18 water moccasins
46 killer bees
A yaktaur skeleton (D:19)
A manticore skeleton (D:15)
3 troll zombies
A yak zombie (D:12)
An eye of draining (D:12)
A rock worm zombie (D:19)
14 wights
5 lava fish (D:20)
7 goliath beetles
7 crimson imps
A giant frog zombie (D:11)
Dowan (D:4)
27 orc priests
2 lava snakes (D:20)
A big fish (Lair:8)
13 hounds
2 giant frog skeletons
3 jellies
Crazy Yiuf (D:2)
A quasit (D:11)
33 orc wizards
An orange rat (D:10)
11 iguanas
11 worker ants
A killer bee zombie (D:12)
A scorpion (D:11)
A shapeshifter simulacrum (D:17)
33 sheep
A sky beast zombie (D:12)
Ijyb (D:2)
3 boggarts (D:17)
An ogre skeleton (D:8)
An ogre zombie (D:5)
A hound zombie (D:9)
18 adders
91 green rats
4 gnolls
3 giant mites
8 giant centipedes
20 worms
A goliath beetle zombie (D:6)
2 adder skeletons (D:4)
4 grey rats (D:10)
3 giant eyeballs
11 giant geckos
An ooze (D:1)
188 orcs
34 bats
A bat skeleton (D:4)
A bat zombie (D:5)
8 giant cockroaches
17 hobgoblins
17 jackals
16 kobolds
12 quokkas
2 ball pythons
A giant gecko skeleton (D:4)
5 giant newts
A gnoll zombie (D:7)
18 goblins
A hobgoblin zombie (D:5)
An orc skeleton (D:4)
An orc zombie (D:6)
29 rats
2 spectral orcs (Lair:2)
3 fungi
2 plants (Lair:8)
4 tentacles (Shoals:5)
1595 creatures vanquished.
Vanquished Creatures (collateral kills)
Nikola (D:16)
A player illusion (Shoals:4)
Ilsuiw (Shoals:5)
A deep elf knight (D:20)
A sea snake (Shoals:5)
A mermaid (Shoals:5)
3 slime creatures (D:20)
9 water elementals (Shoals:5)
3 ugly things (D:20)
A deep elf mage (D:20)
A merfolk (Shoals:5)
A hippogriff (D:16)
24 creatures vanquished.
Vanquished Creatures (others)
2 deep trolls
A hill giant (D:20)
A human (D:16)
A hippogriff (D:16)
An orc wizard (D:5)
An orc (Orc:4)
A goblin (Orc:3)
A bush (Shoals:4)
10 fungi
14 plants
29 tentacles (Shoals:5)
706 tentacle segments (Shoals:5)
768 creatures vanquished.
Grand Total: 2387 creatures vanquished
Notes
Turn | Place | Note
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0 | D:1 | Krsqk, the Gargoyle Berserker, began the quest for the Orb.
0 | D:1 | Reached XP level 1. HP: 14/14 MP: 0/0
221 | D:1 | Reached XP level 2. HP: 19/19 MP: 1/1
306 | D:1 | Reached skill level 4 in Maces & Flails
449 | D:1 | Reached XP level 3. HP: 24/24 MP: 2/2
1045 | D:2 | Acquired Trog's second power
1045 | D:2 | Reached skill level 5 in Maces & Flails
1089 | D:2 | Noticed Ijyb
1113 | D:2 | Killed Ijyb
1113 | D:2 | Reached XP level 4. HP: 28/28 MP: 3/3
1539 | D:2 | Found a white marble altar of Elyvilon.
1792 | D:2 | Noticed Crazy Yiuf
1800 | D:2 | Killed Crazy Yiuf
1800 | D:2 | Reached skill level 6 in Maces & Flails
1800 | D:2 | Reached XP level 5. HP: 33/33 MP: 4/4
2031 | D:3 | Noticed Grinder
2047 | D:3 | Killed Grinder
2047 | D:3 | Reached skill level 8 in Maces & Flails
2047 | D:3 | Reached XP level 6. HP: 38/38 MP: 5/5
2835 | D:4 | Found Romaoni's Weapon Shop.
2932 | D:4 | Noticed Viilla's ghost (average GrFi)
2943 | D:4 | Killed Viilla's ghost
2943 | D:4 | Reached XP level 7. HP: 42/42 MP: 6/6
2969 | D:4 | Found Elautt's Assorted Antiques.
3183 | D:4 | Reached skill level 9 in Maces & Flails
3342 | D:4 | Noticed Duvessa
3342 | D:4 | Noticed Dowan
3358 | D:4 | Killed Dowan
3363 | D:4 | Killed Duvessa
3416 | D:4 | Found a burning altar of Makhleb.
3572 | D:4 | Reached skill level 10 in Maces & Flails
3761 | D:4 | Reached XP level 8. HP: 46/48 MP: 7/7
3790 | D:5 | Entered Level 5 of the Dungeon
3793 | D:5 | Acquired Trog's third power
4114 | D:5 | Reached skill level 11 in Maces & Flails
4298 | D:5 | Got a fine flail
4308 | D:5 | Got a smoking ring mail
4309 | D:5 | Identified the cursed -1,+1 flail of the Spinneret {freeze, +Blink rN+ Str-1} (You found it on level 5 of the Dungeon)
4310 | D:5 | Identified the +5 ring mail of Dishonour {Str-4 Dex+1} (You found it on level 5 of the Dungeon)
4397 | D:5 | Found Saptiema's Armour Shop.
4485 | D:5 | Noticed Menkaure
4490 | D:5 | Killed Menkaure
4827 | D:5 | Found a staircase to the Ecumenical Temple.
4836 | Temple | Entered the Ecumenical Temple
4949 | D:5 | Noticed Edmund
4963 | D:5 | Killed Edmund
4963 | D:5 | Reached skill level 12 in Maces & Flails
4963 | D:5 | Reached XP level 9. HP: 52/52 MP: 8/8
5366 | D:6 | Found a sparkling altar of Nemelex Xobeh.
5381 | D:6 | Noticed AlphaQ's ghost (experienced MfSk)
5481 | D:6 | Killed AlphaQ's ghost
5481 | D:6 | Reached skill level 13 in Maces & Flails
5891 | D:6 | Found a radiant altar of Vehumet.
5986 | D:6 | Found a shattered altar of Ashenzari.
6200 | D:7 | Noticed a griffon
6230 | D:7 | Found a staircase to the Orcish Mines.
6337 | D:7 | Reached skill level 14 in Maces & Flails
6700 | D:8 | Reached skill level 1 in Shields
6743 | D:8 | Reached XP level 10. HP: 43/57 MP: 1/9
7115 | D:8 | Found a glowing silver altar of Zin.
7116 | D:8 | Found a snail-covered altar of Cheibriados.
7174 | D:8 | Reached skill level 5 in Shields
7393 | D:8 | Gained mutation: You are clumsy. (Dex -2) [a neqoxec]
7688 | D:9 | Found a deep blue altar of Sif Muna.
7807 | D:9 | Noticed Blork the orc
7825 | D:9 | Killed Blork the orc
7923 | D:9 | Received a gift from Trog
8042 | D:9 | Reached skill level 5 in Fighting
8287 | D:10 | Entered Level 10 of the Dungeon
8287 | D:10 | Found Stasu's General Store.
8297 | D:10 | Got a jewelled flail
8327 | D:10 | Identified the +2,+4 flail of Ruination {drain, +Blink} (You found it on level 10 of the Dungeon)
8874 | D:10 | Found a bloodstained altar of Trog.
9175 | D:11 | Reached XP level 11. HP: 36/68 MP: 5/10
9352 | D:11 | Noticed a five-headed hydra
9368 | D:11 | Killed a five-headed hydra
9368 | D:11 | Received a gift from Trog
9368 | D:11 | Reached skill level 10 in Fighting
9398 | D:11 | Got a transparent great mace {god gift}
9402 | D:11 | Identified the great mace of Debt {god gift, freeze, +Rage rElec rC+ rN+ Str-2 Dex+1} (Trog gifted it to you on level 11 of the Dungeon)
9604 | D:11 | Found a staircase to the Lair.
9713 | D:11 | Noticed a hill giant
9717 | D:11 | Killed a hill giant
10017 | D:12 | Reached skill level 15 in Maces & Flails
10153 | D:12 | Noticed an eight-headed hydra
10162 | D:12 | Killed an eight-headed hydra
10595 | D:12 | Noticed a hill giant
10615 | D:12 | Killed a hill giant
10615 | D:12 | Reached skill level 16 in Maces & Flails
10974 | Lair:1 | Entered Level 1 of the Lair of Beasts
10992 | Lair:1 | Received a gift from Trog
11157 | Lair:1 | Reached XP level 12. HP: 75/75 MP: 11/11
11314 | Lair:1 | Reached skill level 17 in Maces & Flails
11413 | Lair:1 | Noticed a five-headed hydra
11425 | Lair:1 | Killed a five-headed hydra
11493 | Lair:1 | Noticed Joseph
11504 | Lair:1 | Killed Joseph
12204 | Lair:2 | Reached skill level 18 in Maces & Flails
12614 | Lair:2 | Noticed Nergalle
12635 | Lair:2 | Noticed a spectral orc warlord
12639 | Lair:2 | Killed Nergalle
12650 | Lair:2 | Killed a spectral orc warlord
12718 | Lair:2 | Reached skill level 5 in Armour
12759 | Lair:2 | Received a gift from Trog
13380 | Lair:3 | Reached XP level 13. HP: 76/80 MP: 12/12
13473 | Lair:3 | Noticed Gastronok
13495 | Lair:3 | Killed Gastronok
14468 | Lair:4 | Found a staircase to the Shoals.
14507 | Lair:4 | Received a gift from Trog
16189 | Lair:5 | Received a gift from Trog
16898 | Lair:5 | Lost mutation: You are clumsy. (Dex -2) [potion of cure mutation]
17047 | Lair:6 | Reached skill level 5 in Dodging
17051 | Lair:6 | Received a gift from Trog
17060 | Lair:6 | Found a staircase to the Slime Pits.
17148 | Lair:6 | Found a staircase to the Snake Pit.
18377 | Lair:7 | Received a gift from Trog
18377 | Lair:7 | Gained mutation: Your wings are large and strong. [gargoyle growth]
18377 | Lair:7 | Reached XP level 14. HP: 71/85 MP: 13/13
19008 | Lair:7 | Identified a scroll of acquirement
19019 | Lair:8 | Entered Level 8 of the Lair of Beasts
19164 | Lair:8 | Reached skill level 1 in Stealth
19731 | Lair:8 | Reached skill level 5 in Stealth
19757 | Lair:8 | Received a gift from Trog
19933 | Lair:8 | Got a faintly humming shield
19934 | Lair:8 | Identified the cursed -1 shield "Cucsy" {Str+5 Int+4 Curse} (You found it on level 8 of the Lair of Beasts)
21054 | Lair:8 | Received a gift from Trog
21092 | Lair:8 | Got a steaming morningstar {god gift}
21093 | Lair:8 | Identified the cursed morningstar of the Assorted Gods {god gift, antimagic, rN+ Dex+2 Curse} (Trog gifted it to you on level 8 of the Lair of Beasts)
21187 | Lair:8 | Lost intelligence.
21191 | Lair:8 | Reached skill level 10 in Stealth
22828 | Lair:2 | Gained mutation: You possess an exceptional clarity of mind. [potion of mutation]
22828 | Lair:2 | Gained mutation: You are partially covered in iridescent scales (AC +4). [potion of mutation]
22828 | Lair:2 | Gained mutation: You heal slowly. [potion of mutation]
23023 | Lair:8 | Reached XP level 15. HP: 79/91 MP: 11/14
23650 | D:13 | Reached skill level 5 in Throwing
23924 | D:13 | Paralysed by a giant eyeball for 3 turns
24136 | D:13 | Received a gift from Trog
24425 | D:14 | Entered Level 14 of the Dungeon
25258 | D:14 | Noticed Louise
25294 | D:14 | Killed Louise
25369 | D:15 | Entered Level 15 of the Dungeon
25442 | D:15 | Found a labyrinth entrance.
25449 | D:15 | Found Fueb's Distillery.
25452 | Lab | Entered a labyrinth
25901 | Lab | Got a steaming scale mail
25904 | Lab | Got a smoking brass ring
25918 | Lab | Identified the cursed +3 scale mail "Soel" {rPois MR++ Acc-3} (You found it in a labyrinth)
25927 | D:15 | Bought a potion of degeneration for 32 gold pieces
25927 | D:15 | Bought a potion of confusion for 16 gold pieces
25927 | D:15 | Bought a potion of paralysis for 16 gold pieces
26869 | Orc:1 | Entered Level 1 of the Orcish Mines
26933 | Orc:1 | Received a gift from Trog
27608 | Orc:2 | Received a gift from Trog
27780 | Orc:3 | Received a gift from Trog
28530 | Orc:3 | Found a radiant altar of Vehumet.
28713 | Orc:4 | Entered Level 4 of the Orcish Mines
28738 | Orc:4 | Received a gift from Trog
28798 | Orc:4 | Found a staircase to the Elven Halls.
28851 | Orc:4 | Received a gift from Trog
28879 | Orc:4 | Found Hyoweroq's Weapon Shoppe.
28879 | Orc:4 | Found Grorolat's Jewellery Emporium.
29107 | Orc:4 | Reached skill level 10 in Dodging
29158 | Orc:4 | Received a gift from Trog
29159 | Orc:4 | Got a steaming great mace {god gift}
29608 | Orc:4 | Found a roughly hewn altar of Beogh.
29614 | Orc:4 | Reached XP level 16. HP: 94/100 MP: 15/15
29676 | Orc:4 | Grorolat's Jewellery Emporium was a mimic.
29688 | Orc:4 | Found Deoc's Distillery.
29700 | Orc:4 | Found Stiel's Antique Weapon Shoppe.
29703 | Orc:4 | Bought a potion of heal wounds for 36 gold pieces
29703 | Orc:4 | Bought a potion of heal wounds for 36 gold pieces
29703 | Orc:4 | Bought a potion of strong poison for 24 gold pieces
29703 | Orc:4 | Bought a potion of heal wounds for 36 gold pieces
29981 | Orc:4 | Received a gift from Trog
30510 | D:7 | Received a gift from Trog
30549 | D:7 | Killed a griffon
30627 | D:7 | Identified the great mace of Amortisation {god gift, crush, *Tele rF+ rC+ SInv} (Trog gifted it to you on level 4 of the Orcish Mines)
30817 | Lair:2 | Identified the ring of Fuatimm {rF+ Stlth+} (You found it in a labyrinth)
30975 | D:16 | Noticed Aizul
31032 | D:16 | Paralysed by an ogre mage for 4 turns
31094 | D:16 | Killed Aizul
31415 | D:16 | Noticed Nikola
31434 | D:16 | Killed Nikola
31746 | D:16 | Noticed Kirke
31922 | D:16 | Killed Kirke
32044 | D:16 | Found a snail-covered altar of Cheibriados.
32214 | D:16 | Found a white marble altar of Elyvilon.
32493 | D:17 | Noticed Roxanne
32590 | D:17 | Received a gift from Trog
33076 | D:17 | Reached skill level 15 in Fighting
33185 | D:17 | Reached skill level 1 in Evocations
34429 | D:18 | Reached skill level 5 in Evocations
34857 | D:18 | Received a gift from Trog
35298 | D:18 | Reached XP level 17. HP: 95/109 MP: 21/25
35519 | D:19 | Found a staircase to the Vaults.
35800 | D:19 | Found an ancient bone altar of Kikubaaqudgha.
35817 | D:19 | Found a shimmering altar of Xom.
35819 | D:19 | Found a shimmering altar of Xom.
35823 | D:19 | Found a shimmering altar of Xom.
35823 | D:19 | Found a shimmering altar of Xom.
35825 | D:19 | Found a shimmering altar of Xom.
35825 | D:19 | Found a shimmering altar of Xom.
35825 | D:19 | Found a shimmering altar of Xom.
35869 | D:19 | Received a gift from Trog
36491 | D:20 | Entered Level 20 of the Dungeon
36506 | D:20 | Received a gift from Trog
36947 | D:20 | Found Liruxiz's Jewellery Shop.
36967 | D:20 | Got a pitted lapis lazuli ring
37004 | D:20 | Found Bluariut's Magic Scroll Shop.
37032 | D:20 | Identified the ring of Breamm {+Fly rC+ Int+3} (You found it on level 20 of the Dungeon)
37115 | D:20 | Received a gift from Trog
37412 | D:20 | Received a gift from Trog
37513 | D:20 | Noticed Wiglaf
37726 | D:20 | Received a gift from Trog
37798 | D:20 | Found Straf's Gadget Shop.
37825 | D:20 | Found Canastid's Magical Wand Emporium.
37861 | D:20 | Found Wouru's General Store.
37889 | D:20 | Reached skill level 10 in Evocations
38221 | D:20 | Noticed a titan
38806 | Shoals:1 | Entered Level 1 of the Shoals
38815 | Shoals:1 | Received a gift from Trog
39134 | Shoals:1 | Noticed Agnes
39169 | Shoals:1 | Killed Agnes
40092 | Shoals:2 | Received a gift from Trog
41771 | Shoals:3 | Got an encrusted leather armour
41772 | Shoals:3 | Identified the cursed -1 leather armour of Agnosticism {Str+4 Acc+4} (You found it on level 3 of the Shoals)
41991 | Shoals:3 | Received a gift from Trog
42096 | Shoals:4 | Reached XP level 18. HP: 116/116 MP: 31/31
42372 | Shoals:4 | Found Twusaom's Assorted Antiques.
42479 | Shoals:4 | Got a faintly humming scale mail
42485 | Shoals:4 | Noticed Mara
42488 | Shoals:4 | Noticed Krsqk's illusion
42509 | Shoals:4 | Killed Krsqk's illusion
42532 | Shoals:4 | Noticed Krsqk's illusion
42546 | Shoals:4 | Noticed Mara
42546 | Shoals:4 | Noticed Mara
42702 | Shoals:4 | Killed Krsqk's illusion
42750 | Shoals:4 | Killed Mara
42925 | Shoals:4 | Got a faintly humming scale mail
43362 | Lair:2 | Identified the +4 scale mail of Creativity {rF+} (You found it on level 4 of the Shoals)
43363 | Lair:2 | Identified the +3 scale mail of Death Resistance {Contam +Inv rElec rPois rN+ MR+ Dam+4} (You found it on level 4 of the Shoals)
43808 | Shoals:5 | Entered Level 5 of the Shoals
43998 | Shoals:5 | Reached skill level 10 in Armour
44012 | Shoals:5 | Noticed Ilsuiw
44514 | Shoals:5 | Killed Ilsuiw
44996 | Shoals:5 | Received a gift from Trog
45915 | Shoals:5 | Got a brightly glowing chain mail
46483 | Shoals:5 | Received a gift from Trog
46639 | Shoals:5 | Got a barnacled rune of Zot
46914 | Lair:2 | Identified the -5 chain mail "Suacum" {rElec rPois Str+4} (You took it off a merfolk on level 5 of the Shoals)
Action | 1- 3 | 4- 6 | 7- 9 | 10-12 | 13-15 | 16-18 || total
-------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------++-------
Melee: Mace | 98 | 218 | 307 | | | 43 || 666
Flail | | | 261 | 451 | | || 712
Unarmed | | | | 10 | | || 10
Great mace | | | | 496 | 1591 | 1498 || 3585
Dire flail | | | | | 79 | 88 || 167
Throw: Dart | | | 18 | | 85 | 165 || 268
Invok: Berserk | | 3 | 4 | 1 | | 1 || 9
Brothers in Arms | | | | | | 8 || 8
Trog's Hand | | | | | | 2 || 2
Abil: Fly | | | | | 1 | || 1
Evoke: Wand | | 3 | 2 | 10 | | 2 || 17
Use: Scroll | 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 || 51
Potion | | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10 || 29
Stab: Sleeping | | | | | 21 | 18 || 39
Distracted | | | | | 3 | 1 || 4
Armo(u)r:
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Armour
e - a +1 ring mail of fire resistance (worn)
j - the cursed +3 scale mail "Soel" {rPois MR++ Acc-3}
(You found it in a labyrinth)
It affects your accuracy (-3).
It protects you from poison.
It affects your resistance to hostile enchantments.
It has a curse placed upon it.
m - a -1 pair of boots
n - the cursed -1 shield "Cucsy" {Str+5 Int+4 Curse}
(You found it on level 8 of the Lair of Beasts)
It affects your strength (+5).
It affects your intelligence (+4).
It may recurse itself.
It has a curse placed upon it.
p - a +2 cloak of magic resistance (worn)
q - the -5 chain mail "Suacum" {rElec rPois Str+4}
(You took it off a merfolk on level 5 of the Shoals)
It affects your strength (+4).
It insulates you from electricity.
It protects you from poison.
r - a -2 crested helmet
y - a +1 pair of elven boots (worn)
A - the cursed -1 leather armour of Agnosticism {Str+4 Acc+4}
(You found it on level 3 of the Shoals)
It affects your strength (+4).
It affects your accuracy (+4).
It has a curse placed upon it.
B - a +1 large shield of reflection
C - a +1 plate armour of magic resistance
K - an orcish plate armour
L - a +0 pair of gloves (worn)
N - the +4 scale mail of Creativity {rF+}
(You found it on level 4 of the Shoals)
It protects you from fire.
O - the +3 scale mail of Death Resistance {Contam +Inv rElec rPois rN+ MR+ Dam+4}
(You found it on level 4 of the Shoals)
It affects your damage-dealing abilities (+4).
It insulates you from electricity.
It protects you from poison.
It protects you from negative energy.
It affects your resistance to hostile enchantments.
It lets you turn invisible.
It causes magical contamination when unequipped.
Weapons:
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Hand weapons
j - a +1,+2 anti-magic great mace
m - a blowgun
n - a +0,+2 anti-magic flail
q - a +2,+2 quarterstaff of chaos
r - a +0,+4 dwarven dire flail of protection
s - a +0,+1 dire flail of crushing
u - a +2,+1 anti-magic great mace
x - a +1,+2 anti-magic eveningstar
A - a vampiric demon whip {god gift}
B - the cursed -1,+1 flail of the Spinneret {freeze, +Blink rN+ Str-1}
(You found it on level 5 of the Dungeon)
It has been specially enchanted to freeze those struck by it, causing extra
injury to most foes and up to double damage against particularly susceptible
opponents. It can also slow down cold-blooded creatures.
It affects your strength (-1).
It protects you from negative energy.
It lets you blink.
It has a curse placed upon it.
C - an uncursed falchion of holy wrath {god gift}
D - an uncursed sling of flame {god gift}
E - a -1,+0 orcish spear
F - a +4,+1 flail of crushing
H - a +2,+1 anti-magic dire flail
I - an uncursed anti-magic executioner's axe {god gift}
J - an uncursed crossbow of flame {god gift}
K - an uncursed demon trident of freezing
M - the +7,+6 morningstar of the Assorted Gods {antimagic, rN+ Dex+2 Curse}
(Trog gifted it to you on level 8 of the Lair of Beasts)
It disrupts the flow of magical energy around spellcasters and certain
magical creatures (including the wielder).
It affects your dexterity (+2).
It protects you from negative energy.
It may recurse itself.
N - an uncursed elven anti-magic scimitar {god gift}
O - the +2,+4 flail of Ruination {drain, +Blink}
(You found it on level 10 of the Dungeon)
A truly terrible weapon, it drains the life of those it strikes.
It lets you blink.
R - a demon trident of pain
S - an uncursed lajatang of electrocution {god gift}
T - an uncursed dwarven short sword of electrocution {god gift}
V - a +0,+7 dire flail of holy wrath
W - a +2,+4 dwarven anti-magic mace
X - the +1,+7 great mace of Debt (weapon) {freeze, +Rage rElec rC+ rN+ Str-2 Dex+1}
(Trog gifted it to you on level 11 of the Dungeon)
It has been specially enchanted to freeze those struck by it, causing extra
injury to most foes and up to double damage against particularly susceptible
opponents. It can also slow down cold-blooded creatures.
It affects your strength (-2).
It affects your dexterity (+1).
It protects you from cold.
It insulates you from electricity.
It protects you from negative energy.
It lets you go berserk.
Y - the +3,+8 great mace of Amortisation {crush, *Tele rF+ rC+ SInv}
(Trog gifted it to you on level 4 of the Orcish Mines)
It inflicts extra damage upon your enemies.
It protects you from fire.
It protects you from cold.
It enhances your eyesight.
It causes teleportation.
Z - a +4,+2 mace of protection
I assume I should head for Snake next; D:20 was pretty rough and I've never been in Vaults. I was rather disappointed by the gear in Shoals; really nothing that I could use. Other than a couple of useful items (great mace of Debt, dire flail of holy wrath), Trog has been rather annoying (Gee, another short sword of electrocution! Just what I wanted!) - I suppose I could look at it as good practice for Christmas with the in-laws. I was also annoyed that I went from max piety to pretty far down into 5* from a single fight (Ilsuiw - ended up going through a Trog's Hand and three BiA because she kept blinking away into deep water where they couldn't get to her. In retrospect, I should probably have landed a few hits with one of those antimagic foo I keep hoarding before summoning, but I was getting hammered by two ranks of polearm fanatics), and I haven't been able to get back up to 6* yet. That makes me leery of how useful Trog will be on the hard fights for the rest of the game (although there hopefully won't be a situation like that where BiA can't get to the big nasty to bash its face in). Oh, spent a couple BiA on Mara on Shoals 4, too, so maybe it's not as bad as I thought.
I guess "all" I need advice on is weapon, armor, stats, and skills:
Weapon - I've been using the great mace of Debt since pre-Lair, and I'm not convinced I have anything better. Nothing good in shops, although I have plenty of money. What's with Debt, Amortisation, and Ruination, anyway? When I want a commentary on my finances, I'll ask for it, you @#$* game!
Armor - Skill is definitely too low for any of the larger armors I've found. There is also a CPA sitting in a vault on D:20 with a collection of frost giants, fire giants, and a titan for company. Not sure whether it should even be up for consideration, given how abysmal my EV is and how low my skill is. Also not sure whether it's worth it to drag that shield of reflection around and occasionally swap it in with a 1h.
Stats - Couple in INT, rest in DEX. Should I be pushing for STR instead? Not much feel for how that affects my current/targeted gear.
Skills - Armour's low for bigger stuff, shield's low for the shield of reflection (although there's a buckler on the floor somewhere), and I may actually be a couple points low for min delay on that great mace. Evocations would be useful if I actually carried around more wands, probably. Likewise throwing; it was nice for one-shotting things in Orc; now I'm pretty much just using it for pulling. I feel like I've wasted XP, although I don't have the gameplay experience to know where.
That about covers it. I certainly find it easier to appreciate Gr's strengths (rPois, I'm looking at you!) than the Og or Tr Bes I've tried before. Right now, just hoping not to pull something stupid.
You said it was the best or maybe second best weapon I could hope for; what would the other be - demon trident? And does reflection work on IOOD?