YASD: Demonspawn Berserker

Friday, 16th May 2014, 10:45 by schmoe

I just started playing crawl again a few weeks ago after several years' hiatus. I was never any good before, so I'm surely not any better now

. At any rate, after a few failed Minotaur Monks and Death Knights, I decided to try a Demonspawn Berserker. I had never really done much with Trog before, so I figured it would be interesting, and it has! The character has turned out to be pretty promising, but as I get farther into the game I seem to be struggling more and more.

I cleared out Lair:8 without much problem, and Orc:4 was easy enough, so I figured I would try Spider. However, I found I was burning through expendables just to stay alive against the packs of wolf spiders and orb spiders, and I gave up on Spider for now after just one level. Moving on to Swamp it has been quite a bit easier, but I still have trouble against grouped of spriggan riders, or those mangrove shambler things. Despite what I would think are good defense and offense (spines, hooves, scaly skin), I don't kill things as fast as I'd like. I'm unsure of which weapons I should be using, and generally not sure of my progress. After struggling so badly in Spider, I have real doubts about this character's ability later in the game.

At any rate, here's the character dump. Any thoughts, comments, or advice would be welcome!

Code:: Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.14.0 (tiles) character file. Lugnut the Fighter (Demonspawn Berserker) Turns: 33709, Time: 07:16:34 HP 106/134 AC 32 Str 22 XL: 16 Next: 5% MP 29/29 EV 10 Int 14 God: Trog [*****.] Gold 2547 SH 0 Dex 12 Spells: 0 memorised, 15 levels left rFire . . . SeeInvis . J - +2,+7 great sword of Severance {slice, rN+ MR+ Stlth+} rCold + . . Clarity . w - +0 chain mail {rPois} rNeg + + . Conserve . (no shield) rPois + rCorr . (no helmet) rElec . rRot . T - +2 cloak {+Inv} SustAb . . Spirit . v - +2 pair of gloves rMut . Warding + (boots unavailable) Saprov . . . Stasis . h - amulet of warding MR ++... W - +3 ring of protection B - ring of Heulefam {Hunger- rC+ Str+2 Int+3} @: very resistant to hostile enchantments, extremely unstealthy A: hooves 3, rough black scales 3, conserve scrolls, demonic guardian 3, spiny 2 a: Burn Spellbooks, Berserk, Trog's Hand, Brothers in Arms, Renounce Religion, Evoke Invisibility You are on level 4 of the Swamp. You worship Trog. Trog is extremely pleased with you. You are full. You have visited 6 branches of the dungeon, and seen 30 of its levels. You have visited the Abyss 1 time. You have also visited: Ice Cave. You have collected 2850 gold pieces. You have spent 303 gold pieces at shops. Inventory: Hand weapons b - the +7,+7 demon blade of Deformation {drain, Hunger+ rC+} (Trog gifted it to you on level 3 of the Orcish Mines) A truly terrible weapon, it drains the life of those it strikes. It protects you from cold. It greatly speeds your metabolism. f - a +0,+4 claymore of electrocution l - a +4,+6 anti-magic great sword p - the +5,+11 long sword "Varadisa" {flame, Dex+3 Int+3} (You took it off a necromancer in an ice cave) It emits flame when wielded, causing extra injury to most foes and up to double damage against particularly susceptible opponents. Big, fiery blades are also staple armaments of hydra-hunters. It affects your intelligence (+3). It affects your dexterity (+3). q - a +9 blowgun t - the +7,+5 scimitar of Brutal Revenge {slice, *Rage MR+ SInv} (Trog gifted it to you on level 2 of the Swamp) It inflicts extra damage upon your enemies. It affects your resistance to hostile enchantments. It enhances your eyesight. It may make you go berserk in combat. J - the +2,+7 great sword of Severance (weapon) {slice, rN+ MR+ Stlth+} (Trog gifted it to you on level 5 of the Lair of Beasts) It inflicts extra damage upon your enemies. It protects you from negative energy. It affects your resistance to hostile enchantments. It makes you much more stealthy. Missiles c - 52 poisoned needles u - 6 javelins of penetration (quivered) z - 7 curare-tipped needles Armour v - a +2 pair of gloves (worn) w - a +0 chain mail of poison resistance (worn) x - a +1 chain mail of magic resistance T - a +2 cloak of darkness (worn) Magical devices e - a wand of draining (2) g - a wand of disintegration (13) j - a wand of fire {zapped: 4} n - a wand of polymorph (11) r - a wand of confusion y - a wand of hasting (3) P - a wand of draining (5) S - a wand of teleportation (3) Z - a wand of random effects {zapped: 1} Comestibles D - 3 beef jerkies F - 8 sultanas Scrolls d - a scroll of teleportation o - a scroll of summoning A - a scroll of blinking E - a scroll of silence G - a scroll of vulnerability H - a scroll of fog M - a scroll of recharging O - 5 scrolls of remove curse X - a scroll of immolation Jewellery h - an amulet of warding (around neck) s - an uncursed ring of positive energy B - the ring of Heulefam (left hand) {Hunger- rC+ Str+2 Int+3} (You found it on level 1 of the Lair of Beasts) [ring of sustenance] It affects your strength (+2). It affects your intelligence (+3). It protects you from cold. I - an uncursed ring of fire L - an uncursed ring of see invisible R - an uncursed ring of ice W - a +3 ring of protection (right hand) Y - an uncursed ring of flight Potions a - 2 potions of agility k - a potion of invisibility C - a potion of porridge K - 2 potions of brilliance N - 7 potions of curing Q - 5 potions of restore abilities U - a potion of might V - 4 potions of magic Rods m - a +0 lightning rod (12/12) (You found it on level 2 of the Lair of Beasts) Skills: - Level 14.4 Fighting - Level 14.1 Long Blades - Level 1.5 Maces & Flails - Level 5.0 Throwing - Level 11.0 Armour + Level 11.8 Dodging - Level 0.2 Stealth Level 0.1 Shields - Level 10.1 Evocations You have 15 spell levels left. You don't know any spells. Dungeon Overview and Level Annotations Branches: Dungeon (11/15) Temple (1/1) D:6 Orc (4/4) D:11 Elf (0/3) Orc:4 Lair (8/8) D:8 Swamp (4/5) Lair:6 Spider (2/5) Lair:4 Slime (0/6) Lair:7 Altars: Ashenzari Cheibriados Dithmenos Elyvilon Fedhas Kikubaaqudgha Makhleb Nemelex Xobeh Okawaru Sif Muna Trog Vehumet Xom Yredelemnul Zin The Shining One Beogh Shops: D:4 ? D:7 % Orc:1 ( Orc:2 [ Orc:4 (*(=[ Annotations: Lair:5 exclusion: oklob plant Innate Abilities, Weirdness & Mutations You have hooves in place of feet. You are completely covered in rough black scales (AC +10, Dex -3). You are very good at protecting items from fire. A powerful demonic guardian rushes to your aid. You are mostly covered in sharp spines. Message History You kill the giant leech! Trog accepts your kill. A water moccasin comes into view. The water moccasin hisses angrily. The water moccasin bites you but does no damage. You miss the water moccasin. Your kick misses the water moccasin. 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Vanquished Creatures Rupert (Swamp:4) An orc warlord (Orc:3) Snorg (Swamp:3) Fannar (D:10) A ravenous feature mimic (Lair:8) 4 shambling mangroves Erica (Lair:1) 12 hydras 7 alligators 7 death yaks An orc high priest (Orc:4) Nergalle (Orc:4) 3 orb spiders 3 ice statues (IceCv) 3 ice devils (IceCv) A hill giant (D:11) 5 swamp dragons A necromancer (IceCv) 3 orc knights (Orc:4) A cyclops (D:11) A griffon (Lair:8) 2 orc sorcerers (Orc:4) 5 red wasps 4 black mambas Maurice (D:11) 7 elephants The ghost of Lugnut the Ruffian, an experienced MiMo of Nemelex Xobeh (D:5) A queen ant (Lair:1) An item mimic (D:11) Psyche (D:11) 13 spiny frogs A demonic crawler (Spider:1) 2 trolls 4 jumping spiders (Spider:1) A red devil (Orc:4) 2 blink frogs Sonja (D:11) 27 slime creatures 7 giant fireflies 11 giant leeches A wandering mushroom (Lair:5) 4 blue devils (IceCv) 5 komodo dragons 7 baby alligators 7 ravens 3 trapdoor spiders 12 bog bodies 4 tarantellas 10 redbacks (Spider:1) 6 thorn lotuses A water elemental (D:11) A wyvern (D:11) 17 yaks 8 spriggans A grizzly bear (Lair:8) A basilisk (D:8) An elephant slug (Lair:6) 4 sharks A shadow (Swamp:2) 2 hungry ghosts 13 vampire mosquitoes 15 wolves A deep elf fighter (D:8) A hill giant skeleton (D:10) 5 wargs 18 swamp worms 19 soldier ants (Lair:1) Edmund (D:8) 3 hippogriffs 16 water moccasins 6 porcupines 22 orc warriors 9 ice beasts 2 phantoms 3 spiders (Spider:1) 9 swamp drakes A yellow wasp (D:8) 4 sky beasts 2 centaurs 4 giant goldfish A black bear (Lair:8) 6 ogres Duvessa (D:4) 19 crocodiles 14 giant frogs A boring beetle (Lair:8) 3 big kobolds 6 giant slugs A gnoll sergeant (D:9) 4 insubstantial wisps (Swamp:1) 2 scorpions 5 killer bees (D:8) 2 goliath beetles Dowan (D:4) A quasit (D:10) A troll skeleton (D:10) 3 draconian simulacra (IceCv) A crimson imp (D:9) 3 big fish 4 jellies A gnoll shaman (D:10) 15 orc priests An electric eel (D:11) 8 hounds 27 orc wizards 4 iguanas 18 worker ants A troll simulacrum (IceCv) A spriggan simulacrum (IceCv) An ogre zombie (D:9) 2 sky beast zombies 34 sheep An ogre skeleton (D:4) A hound zombie (D:9) 3 centaur simulacra (IceCv) 2 mummies An ogre simulacrum (IceCv) 20 gnolls A naga simulacrum (IceCv) 27 adders 38 green rats 2 shadow imps A giant mite (Lair:1) 4 worms A gnoll skeleton (D:4) A giant eyeball (D:8) 7 giant geckos 3 oozes 170 orcs A ball python (D:4) 26 bats 5 giant cockroaches 18 goblins 21 hobgoblins 11 jackals 27 kobolds 12 quokkas A giant gecko skeleton (D:6) A giant newt (D:2) A goblin skeleton (D:5) A hobgoblin skeleton (Orc:4) A jackal zombie (D:5) A kobold skeleton (D:4) 4 orc skeletons 4 orc zombies 33 rats A rat zombie (D:5) A bush (Lair:8) 9 fungi 7 plants 1062 creatures vanquished. Vanquished Creatures (collateral kills) Saint Roka (Orc:4) A hydra (Lair:5) Nessos (D:11) 3 death yaks 2 alligators (Swamp:1) A deep troll shaman (Lair:8) An orc sorcerer (Orc:4) 3 wolf spiders (Spider:1) 6 elephants 2 spiny frogs A blue devil (IceCv) A troll (Orc:3) 2 giant fireflies (Swamp:2) 5 baby alligators A two-headed ogre (D:8) 6 blink frogs 2 redbacks (Spider:1) A trapdoor spider (Spider:1) 20 yaks An elephant slug (Lair:8) A wolf (Lair:3) 2 hippogriffs (Lair:7) A warg (Orc:3) 2 water moccasins A soldier ant (Lair:1) 10 orc warriors 2 ice beasts (Lair:4) An ogre (Orc:4) A boring beetle (Lair:7) 2 giant slugs A giant frog (Lair:6) A warg zombie (Orc:4) 2 orc priests (Orc:4) A jelly (Lair:7) 5 orc wizards 8 worker ants (Lair:1) A sheep (Lair:7) A green rat (D:8) A giant gecko (Lair:1) 6 orcs 2 kobolds (D:11) 8 orc zombies (Orc:4) 3 rats (D:8) A fungus (Lair:5) 125 creatures vanquished. Vanquished Creatures (others) 4 Executioners 8 cacodemons 7 balrugs 3 reapers Josephine (Orc:4) 2 soul eaters A sun demon (Lair:4) 2 ice devils A sixfirhy (Lair:3) 4 elephants (Lair:7) A black mamba (Lair:7) 2 smoke demons (Lair:2) A trapdoor spider (Spider:2) 5 ogres 3 crimson imps (Lair:1) 2 jellies (Lair:7) 5 quasits (Lair:1) 2 iron imps (Lair:1) 10 white imps 4 ufetubi An ooze (Lair:7) 9 fungi 78 creatures vanquished. Grand Total: 1265 creatures vanquished Notes Turn | Place | Note -------------------------------------------------------------- 0 | D:1 | Lugnut, the Demonspawn Berserker, began the quest for the Orb. 0 | D:1 | Reached XP level 1. HP: 18/18 MP: 1/1 438 | D:1 | Gained mutation: You are partially covered in rough black scales (AC +4, Dex -1). [demonic ancestry] 438 | D:1 | Reached XP level 2. HP: 24/24 MP: 2/2 926 | D:2 | Acquired Trog's second power 954 | D:2 | Reached XP level 3. HP: 10/29 MP: 3/3 1656 | D:2 | Gained mutation: You are mostly covered in rough black scales (AC +7, Dex -2). [demonic ancestry] 1656 | D:2 | Reached XP level 4. HP: 33/35 MP: 4/4 2960 | D:4 | Reached skill level 1 in Maces & Flails 3057 | D:4 | Noticed an ogre 3068 | D:4 | Gained mutation: You have large cloven feet. [demonic ancestry] 3068 | D:4 | Reached XP level 5. HP: 28/42 MP: 5/5 3075 | D:4 | HP: 2/42 [ogre/giant club (22)] 3076 | D:4 | Killed an ogre 3222 | D:4 | Found Poaruez's Magic Scroll Emporium. 3234 | D:4 | Bought a scroll of noise for 11 gold pieces 3238 | D:4 | Got a shimmering spear 3239 | D:4 | Identified the cursed +6,+7 spear "Nimouc" {vamp, +Inv} (You found it on level 4 of the Dungeon) 3270 | D:4 | Bought a scroll of remove curse for 33 gold pieces 3297 | D:4 | Reached skill level 4 in Fighting 3354 | D:4 | Gained mutation: You are partially covered in sharp spines. [demonic ancestry] 3354 | D:4 | Reached XP level 6. HP: 33/48 MP: 6/6 3394 | D:4 | Noticed Duvessa 3395 | D:4 | Noticed Dowan 3409 | D:4 | Killed Duvessa 3440 | D:4 | Killed Dowan 3440 | D:4 | Reached skill level 1 in Evocations 4002 | D:5 | Entered Level 5 of the Dungeon 4004 | D:5 | Got a dull robe 4015 | D:5 | Identified the +3 robe "Huthua" {Dam+3} (You found it on level 5 of the Dungeon) 4160 | D:5 | Found a white marble altar of Elyvilon. 4221 | D:5 | Found a shimmering altar of Xom. 4322 | D:5 | Acquired Trog's third power 4322 | D:5 | Gained mutation: You have hoof-like feet. [demonic ancestry] 4322 | D:5 | Reached XP level 7. HP: 44/55 MP: 8/8 4474 | D:5 | Noticed Lugnut's ghost (experienced MiMo) 4604 | D:5 | Killed Lugnut's ghost 4604 | D:5 | Reached skill level 1 in Throwing 4693 | D:5 | Reached skill level 5 in Fighting 5171 | D:6 | Gained mutation: You are mostly covered in sharp spines. [demonic ancestry] 5171 | D:6 | Reached XP level 8. HP: 58/62 MP: 11/11 5868 | D:6 | Found a staircase to the Ecumenical Temple. 6139 | Temple | Entered the Ecumenical Temple 6601 | D:7 | Reached skill level 5 in Long Blades 6709 | D:7 | Found Coshrel's Food Emporium. 7110 | D:8 | Reached skill level 6 in Fighting 7117 | D:8 | Noticed a two-headed ogre 7125 | D:8 | Killed a two-headed ogre 7125 | D:8 | Gained mutation: A weak demonic guardian rushes to your aid. [demonic ancestry] 7125 | D:8 | Reached XP level 9. HP: 69/69 MP: 15/15 7204 | D:8 | Reached skill level 5 in Dodging 7244 | D:8 | Found a staircase to the Lair. 7272 | D:8 | Reached skill level 5 in Armour 7508 | D:7 | Found a burning altar of Makhleb. 7508 | D:7 | Found a sparkling altar of Nemelex Xobeh. 7510 | D:7 | Found a white marble altar of Elyvilon. 7644 | D:8 | Noticed Edmund 7654 | D:8 | Killed Edmund 7689 | D:8 | Reached skill level 5 in Evocations 8020 | Lair:1 | Entered Level 1 of the Lair of Beasts 8064 | Lair:1 | Reached skill level 7 in Fighting 8125 | Lair:1 | Noticed Erica 8157 | Lair:1 | Killed Erica 8363 | Lair:1 | Gained mutation: You are completely covered in rough black scales (AC +10, Dex -3). [demonic ancestry] 8363 | Lair:1 | Reached XP level 10. HP: 67/80 MP: 18/18 8380 | Lair:1 | Received a gift from Trog 8742 | Lair:1 | Noticed a seven-headed hydra 8769 | Lair:1 | Killed a four-headed hydra 8769 | Lair:1 | Reached skill level 8 in Fighting 8926 | Lair:1 | Noticed a queen ant 8952 | Lair:1 | Killed a queen ant 9011 | Lair:1 | Reached skill level 9 in Fighting 9112 | Lair:1 | Paralysed by a potion of paralysis for 3 turns 9367 | Lair:1 | Received a gift from Trog 9452 | Lair:1 | Gained mutation: A demonic guardian rushes to your aid. [demonic ancestry] 9452 | Lair:1 | Reached XP level 11. HP: 19/89 MP: 17/20 9699 | Lair:1 | Got an ancient pewter ring 9711 | Lair:1 | Identified the ring of Heulefam {Hunger- rC+ Str+2 Int+3} (You found it on level 1 of the Lair of Beasts) 10696 | Lair:2 | Received a gift from Trog 11329 | Lair:3 | Reached skill level 10 in Fighting 11782 | Lair:4 | Found a frozen archway. 11823 | IceCv | Entered an ice cave 11841 | IceCv | Noticed an ice devil 11850 | IceCv | Killed an ice devil 11866 | IceCv | Noticed an ice statue 11866 | IceCv | Noticed an ice statue 11878 | IceCv | Killed an ice statue 11878 | IceCv | Gained mutation: A powerful demonic guardian rushes to your aid. [demonic ancestry] 11878 | IceCv | Reached XP level 12. HP: 66/99 MP: 21/21 12107 | IceCv | Noticed an ice statue 12132 | IceCv | Killed an ice statue 12153 | IceCv | Noticed an ice devil 12153 | IceCv | Noticed an ice devil 12158 | IceCv | Killed an ice devil 12158 | IceCv | Reached skill level 11 in Fighting 12160 | IceCv | Killed an ice devil 12160 | IceCv | Reached skill level 10 in Long Blades 12191 | IceCv | Noticed an ice statue 12351 | IceCv | Killed an ice statue 12352 | IceCv | Noticed a necromancer 12357 | IceCv | Killed a necromancer 12360 | IceCv | Got a smoking long sword 12432 | IceCv | Identified the cursed +5,+11 long sword "Varadisa" {flame, Dex+3 Int+3} (You took it off a necromancer in an ice cave) 12584 | Lair:4 | Found a hole to the Spider Nest. 13397 | Lair:5 | Found a shimmering altar of Xom. 13424 | Lair:5 | Noticed a six-headed hydra 13428 | Lair:5 | Killed a six-headed hydra 13568 | Lair:5 | Received a gift from Trog 13569 | Lair:5 | Got a transparent great sword {god gift} 13939 | Lair:5 | Identified the +2,+7 great sword of Severance {slice, rN+ MR+ Stlth+} (Trog gifted it to you on level 5 of the Lair of Beasts) 14143 | Lair:6 | Noticed a five-headed hydra 14170 | Lair:6 | Killed a six-headed hydra 14189 | Lair:6 | Found a staircase to the Swamp. 14197 | Lair:6 | Reached skill level 12 in Fighting 15002 | Lair:7 | Gained mutation: You have hooves in place of feet. [demonic ancestry] 15002 | Lair:7 | Reached XP level 13. HP: 86/109 MP: 22/22 15009 | Lair:7 | Found a staircase to the Slime Pits. 15493 | Lair:7 | Received a gift from Trog 15821 | Lair:8 | Entered Level 8 of the Lair of Beasts 16334 | Lair:8 | Reached skill level 10 in Armour 16337 | Lair:8 | Reached skill level 13 in Fighting 16453 | Lair:8 | Received a gift from Trog 17264 | Spider:1 | Entered Level 1 of the Spider Nest 18811 | D:10 | Entered Level 10 of the Dungeon 18900 | D:10 | Received a gift from Trog 19294 | D:10 | Noticed Fannar 19315 | D:10 | Killed Fannar 19965 | D:11 | Noticed Maurice 19971 | D:11 | Killed Maurice 19971 | D:11 | Reached XP level 14. HP: 107/118 MP: 24/24 20013 | D:11 | Found a staircase to the Orcish Mines. 20518 | D:11 | Noticed Psyche 20523 | D:11 | Paralysed by Psyche for 4 turns 20527 | D:11 | Killed Psyche 20610 | D:11 | Got a twisted trident 20658 | D:11 | Identified the +7,+5 trident of Egeg {pierce, rC+ Str+4 Dex+3} (You found it on level 11 of the Dungeon) 20681 | D:11 | Noticed Sonja 20699 | D:11 | Cast into the Abyss (Sonja) 20701 | Abyss:1 | Found a corrupted altar of Lugonu. 20705 | D:11 | Escaped the Abyss 20723 | D:11 | Killed Sonja 20801 | D:11 | Noticed Nessos 20837 | D:11 | Killed Nessos 21352 | D:8 | Paralysed by a giant eyeball for 3 turns 21825 | Orc:1 | Entered Level 1 of the Orcish Mines 21836 | Orc:1 | Received a gift from Trog 22286 | Orc:2 | Found Jyrgheoxe's Armour Shoppe. 22435 | Orc:2 | Received a gift from Trog 22833 | Orc:2 | Found a radiant altar of Vehumet. 23096 | Orc:1 | Found Ghicion's Antique Weapon Boutique. 23621 | Orc:3 | Received a gift from Trog 23625 | Orc:3 | Got a faintly glowing demon blade {god gift} 23644 | Orc:3 | Identified the +7,+7 demon blade of Deformation {drain, Hunger+ rC+} (Trog gifted it to you on level 3 of the Orcish Mines) 23896 | Orc:3 | Noticed an orc warlord 23906 | Orc:3 | Killed an orc warlord 24312 | Orc:4 | Entered Level 4 of the Orcish Mines 24419 | Orc:4 | Noticed Josephine 24424 | Orc:4 | Killed Josephine 24479 | Orc:4 | Received a gift from Trog 24561 | Orc:4 | Found a burning altar of Makhleb. 24670 | Orc:4 | Noticed Nergalle 24701 | Orc:4 | Killed Nergalle 24771 | Orc:4 | Found Brotomaz's Antique Weapon Emporium. 25281 | Orc:4 | Reached skill level 14 in Fighting 25327 | Orc:4 | Noticed Saint Roka 25328 | Orc:4 | Found a roughly hewn altar of Beogh. 25336 | Orc:4 | Paralysed by an orc sorcerer for 7 turns 25338 | Orc:4 | Killed Saint Roka 25631 | Orc:4 | Found a staircase to the Elven Halls. 25798 | Orc:4 | Found Nice's Antique Armour Shoppe. 26009 | Orc:4 | Found Ashregg's Antique Weapon Shoppe. 26031 | Orc:4 | Found Peelucel's General Store. 26042 | Orc:4 | Bought a scroll of identify for 34 gold pieces 26054 | Orc:4 | Found Stefunwu's Jewellery Shoppe. 26060 | Orc:4 | Bought an uncursed ring of see invisible for 225 gold pieces 26785 | Spider:1 | Received a gift from Trog 27795 | Swamp:1 | Entered Level 1 of the Swamp 28343 | Swamp:1 | Reached XP level 15. HP: 107/127 MP: 26/26 28573 | Swamp:1 | Received a gift from Trog 30879 | Swamp:2 | Reached skill level 10 in Evocations 30958 | Swamp:2 | Received a gift from Trog 30961 | Swamp:2 | Got a twisted scimitar {god gift} 30965 | Swamp:2 | Identified the +7,+5 scimitar of Brutal Revenge {slice, *Rage MR+ SInv} (Trog gifted it to you on level 2 of the Swamp) 31348 | Swamp:3 | Noticed Snorg 31358 | Swamp:3 | Killed Snorg 31358 | Swamp:3 | Reached skill level 10 in Dodging 32236 | Swamp:3 | Reached skill level 5 in Throwing 32747 | Swamp:3 | Received a gift from Trog 33042 | Swamp:3 | Found an ancient bone altar of Kikubaaqudgha. 33122 | Swamp:3 | Got an ichor-stained longbow 33123 | Swamp:3 | Identified the cursed +8,+8 longbow "Dout" {venom, rPois Str-2} (You found it on level 3 of the Swamp) 33608 | Swamp:4 | Gained mutation: You are very good at protecting items from fire. [demonic ancestry] 33608 | Swamp:4 | Reached XP level 16. HP: 120/134 MP: 29/29 33624 | Swamp:4 | Noticed Rupert 33656 | Swamp:4 | Killed Rupert Action | 1- 3 | 4- 6 | 7- 9 | 10-12 | 13-15 | 16-18 || total -------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------++------- Melee: Falchion | 99 | 211 | 280 | | | || 590 Club | 19 | | 2 | | | || 21 Mace | | 6 | | | | || 6 Unarmed | | | 14 | | 30 | || 44 Scimitar | | | 7 | 313 | | || 320 Great sword | | | | 40 | 803 | 26 || 869 Demon blade | | | | 150 | 64 | || 214 Long sword | | | | 161 | 678 | || 839 Rod | | | | | 64 | || 64 Fire: Blowgun | | | | | 14 | || 14 Throw: Throwing net | 7 | 7 | | | | || 14 Dart | | 6 | 6 | 56 | 46 | || 114 Javelin | | | | | 16 | || 16 Invok: Berserk | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 17 | || 25 Trog's Hand | | 2 | 4 | 5 | 26 | || 37 Brothers in Arms | | | 1 | 3 | 12 | || 16 Burn Spellbooks | | | | 2 | 4 | || 6 Abil: Evoke Invisibilit | | | | | 3 | || 3 Evoke Flight | | | | | 2 | || 2 Evoke: Wand | | | 7 | 10 | 12 | || 29 Rod | | | | 6 | 61 | || 67 Use: Potion | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | || 27 Scroll | | 15 | 4 | 19 | 35 | || 73 Stab: Sleeping | 1 | | | 1 | | || 2 Held in net/web | | 1 | | | | || 1 Confused | | | 1 | | | || 1 Distracted | | | 1 | 3 | | || 4 Invisible | | | | | 5 | || 5

Friday, 16th May 2014, 14:47 by Sandman25

You can clear D12-15, it can be easier than Lair branches.

Friday, 16th May 2014, 15:43 by schmoe

Any suggestions on which of my weapons to use primarily? I've been using the great sword (+2,+7 great sword of Severance (weapon) {slice, rN+ MR+ Stlth+}) primarily for the MR+ and base damage, but the demon blade (+7,+7 demon blade of Deformation {drain, Hunger+ rC+}) looks appealing. The flaming longsword has also been great for hydras in the Lair/Swamp.

Also, what kind of equipment should I be looking for? I have a sense that my armor is pretty weak. I kind of wanted to pick up shields, but have only found two shields the entire game.

Friday, 16th May 2014, 16:02 by Sandman25

I would use weapon with MR as long as I don't have at least MR+++ from other sources.
If there is no dragon hide to enchant, try to find plate armour of rF+ and enchant it up to max. It will kill your EV but you don't have high EV with Dex 12 anyway. I put all bonus stats into Dex when playing Be.
You have a claymore of electro so probably it is a good idea to ignore shields and train more LBl instead.

Monday, 19th May 2014, 13:45 by Siegurt

Well, the claymore will ultimately be your biggest damage-doer of the lot, the great sword isn't bad, but I'd rather wear an MR ring than have my MR be on my weapon, However right now your long swords skill is a little low, I'd probably start using that claymore primarily once I got LS up to 16-18 or so.

Once you've trained for it, I'd probably I'd keep the claymore, the anti-magic greatsword for nasty spellcasters, and optionally keep a flaming blade for hyrda killing. If you do find a good shield the demon blade is Ok too. (Just make sure you train shields if you are going to use a shield)

Your armour is a little weak, I'd be surprised if there were both no helmets and no platemail in the game (Preferably enchanted of course) but chain isn't *awful* AC 32 is decent enough as long as you don't rush headlong into lots of monsters (Which you shouldn't do even in better armour

You probably should *not* be sacrificing significant AC for resists (If you are) if there's a +6 platemail out there you're not using because you want to have rPois, you should be wearing it and a poison resistance ring instead of your stat ring.

And yes, the balance of D is probably easier than the lair branches, and levels 1-4 of the lair branches are definitely easier than level 5 of either one.

Monday, 19th May 2014, 17:04 by schmoe

Thanks for the replies! I wasn't sure if the claymore would be the best considering that it was a pretty vanilla weapon, and electrocution is generally better on faster weapons. It definitely helps to hear how it compares to the other options. My long term plan was probably to keep the anti-magic greatsword, the flaming longsword, and one other.

Also, the +0 chain of rPois was pretty much the best armor I had found all game. There were literally zero helmets, and the best plate I found was completely unenchanted +0 plate armor. I was definitely struggling to get the various resists and better armor. I bought the SeeInvis ring off a vendor in Orc:4, but otherwise the shops were completely unhelpful. Bleh.

Sadly, Lugnut is no more. He ran into a Spriggan Druid and a Thorn Hunter simultaneously in the swamp. Despite two bros and a guardian Reaper, they cut through me in about 5 rounds. There were probably some tactical errors at the end, so I'll try to post the final dump to review later today. My new character, a centaur hunter of Okawaru, is doing very well. I may post him if he gets past Orc:4 later on.

Tuesday, 20th May 2014, 01:30 by schmoe

Well, here it is, my final chardump. Looking over my message history, I'm not really sure what I was thinking. I obviously blinked away trying to get out of LOS from the druid, and I know I had used a scroll of fog and potion of haste before this point. I was low on health and I think I felt that berserking might give me the HP buffer to kill the thorn hunter quickly and then... ? I'm not sure. Scroll of teleport and chugging pots of curing might have done the trick, but then again, maybe not. I clearly underestimated the combination of the druid and thorn hunter, and I should have beat a hasty retreat as soon as I saw them rather than try to engage. Oh well. Live (die) and learn.

(Edit: Oops, didn't include the chardump! Here it is)

Code:: Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.14.0 (tiles) character file. 116150 Lugnut the Fighter (level 16, -7/201 HPs) Began as a Demonspawn Berserker on May 11, 2014. Was a High Priest of Trog. Mangled by a thorn hunter (9 damage) ... on Level 4 of the Swamp on May 16, 2014. The game lasted 07:28:07 (34736 turns). Lugnut the Fighter (Demonspawn Berserker) Turns: 34736, Time: 07:28:07 HP -7/201 AC 32 Str 27 XL: 16 Next: 14% MP 29/29 EV 13 Int 17 God: Trog [*****.] Gold 2594 SH 0 Dex 15 Spells: 0 memorised, 15 levels left rFire . . . SeeInvis . p - +5,+11 long sword "Varadisa" {flame, Dex+3 Int+3} rCold + . . Clarity . w - +0 chain mail {rPois} rNeg + . . Conserve . (no shield) rPois + rCorr . (no helmet) rElec . rRot . T - +2 cloak {+Inv} SustAb . . Spirit . v - +2 pair of gloves rMut . Warding + (boots unavailable) Saprov . . . Stasis . h - amulet of warding MR ++... W - +3 ring of protection B - ring of Heulefam {Hunger- rC+ Str+2 Int+3} @: regenerating, berserking, very slightly contaminated, very quick, very resistant to hostile enchantments, extremely unstealthy A: hooves 3, rough black scales 3, conserve scrolls, demonic guardian 3, spiny 2 a: Burn Spellbooks, Berserk, Trog's Hand, Brothers in Arms, Renounce Religion, Evoke Invisibility You were on level 4 of the Swamp. You worshipped Trog. Trog was extremely pleased with you. You were full. You visited 6 branches of the dungeon, and saw 30 of its levels. You visited the Abyss 1 time. You also visited: Ice Cave. You collected 2897 gold pieces. You spent 303 gold pieces at shops. Inventory: Hand weapons l - a +4,+6 anti-magic great sword p - the +5,+11 long sword "Varadisa" (weapon) {flame, Dex+3 Int+3} (You took it off a necromancer in an ice cave) It emits flame when wielded, causing extra injury to most foes and up to double damage against particularly susceptible opponents. Big, fiery blades are also staple armaments of hydra-hunters. It affects your intelligence (+3). It affects your dexterity (+3). q - a +9 blowgun x - a +2,+1 spear of dragon slaying J - the +2,+7 great sword of Severance {slice, rN+ MR+ Stlth+} (Trog gifted it to you on level 5 of the Lair of Beasts) It inflicts extra damage upon your enemies. It protects you from negative energy. It affects your resistance to hostile enchantments. It makes you much more stealthy. Missiles b - 14 exploding sling bullets c - 52 poisoned needles u - 6 javelins of penetration (quivered) z - 7 curare-tipped needles Armour v - a +2 pair of gloves (worn) w - a +0 chain mail of poison resistance (worn) T - a +2 cloak of darkness (worn) Magical devices e - a wand of draining (2) g - a wand of disintegration (13) i - a wand of frost (3) j - a wand of fire (2) n - a wand of polymorph (11) r - a wand of confusion (5) t - a wand of frost (13) y - a wand of hasting (3) P - a wand of draining (5) S - a wand of teleportation (3) Z - a wand of random effects (11) Comestibles D - 3 beef jerkies F - 8 sultanas Scrolls d - a scroll of teleportation f - a scroll of vulnerability o - a scroll of summoning E - a scroll of silence O - 6 scrolls of remove curse X - a scroll of immolation Jewellery h - an amulet of warding (around neck) s - an uncursed ring of positive energy B - the ring of Heulefam (left hand) {Hunger- rC+ Str+2 Int+3} (You found it on level 1 of the Lair of Beasts) [ring of sustenance] It affects your strength (+2). It affects your intelligence (+3). It protects you from cold. I - an uncursed ring of fire L - an uncursed ring of see invisible W - a +3 ring of protection (right hand) Y - an uncursed ring of flight Potions a - 2 potions of agility k - a potion of invisibility C - a potion of porridge K - 2 potions of brilliance N - 8 potions of curing Q - 5 potions of restore abilities U - a potion of might Rods m - a +0 lightning rod (12/12) (You found it on level 2 of the Lair of Beasts) Skills: - Level 14.4 Fighting - Level 14.1 Long Blades - Level 1.5 Maces & Flails - Level 5.0 Throwing + Level 11.2 Armour - Level 12.0 Dodging - Level 0.2 Stealth Level 0.1 Shields - Level 10.1 Evocations You had 15 spell levels left. You didn't know any spells. Dungeon Overview and Level Annotations Branches: Dungeon (11/15) Temple (1/1) D:6 Orc (4/4) D:11 Elf (0/3) Orc:4 Lair (8/8) D:8 Swamp (4/5) Lair:6 Spider (2/5) Lair:4 Slime (0/6) Lair:7 Altars: Ashenzari Cheibriados Dithmenos Elyvilon Fedhas Kikubaaqudgha Makhleb Nemelex Xobeh Okawaru Sif Muna Trog Vehumet Xom Yredelemnul Zin The Shining One Beogh Shops: D:4 ? D:7 % Orc:1 ( Orc:2 [ Orc:4 (*(=[ Annotations: Lair:5 exclusion: oklob plant Innate Abilities, Weirdness & Mutations You have hooves in place of feet. You are completely covered in rough black scales (AC +10, Dex -3). You are very good at protecting items from fire. A powerful demonic guardian rushes to your aid. You are mostly covered in sharp spines. Message History The stone arrow hits you! * * * LOW HITPOINT WARNING * * * Read which item? (? for menu, Esc to quit) Blink to where? Press: ? - help, Dir - move target cursor As you read the scroll of blinking, it crumbles to dust. You are very lightly contaminated with residual magic. Use which ability? (? or * to list) A red film seems to cover your vision as you go berserk! You feel yourself moving faster! You feel mighty! You feel somewhat less full. You are hit by a branch! * * * LOW HITPOINT WARNING * * * The thorn hunter fires a volley of thorns at you. The volley of thorns hits you! * * * LOW HITPOINT WARNING * * * You slash the thorn hunter! You burn the thorn hunter! You kick the thorn hunter! The thorn hunter is almost destroyed. A tree reaches out and hits you! * * * LOW HITPOINT WARNING * * * The thorn hunter hits you! 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Vanquished Creatures Rupert (Swamp:4) An orc warlord (Orc:3) Snorg (Swamp:3) Fannar (D:10) A ravenous feature mimic (Lair:8) 4 shambling mangroves Erica (Lair:1) 15 hydras 7 alligators 7 death yaks An orc high priest (Orc:4) Nergalle (Orc:4) 3 orb spiders 3 ice statues (IceCv) 3 ice devils (IceCv) A hill giant (D:11) 5 swamp dragons A necromancer (IceCv) 3 orc knights (Orc:4) A cyclops (D:11) A griffon (Lair:8) 2 orc sorcerers (Orc:4) 5 red wasps 4 black mambas Maurice (D:11) 7 elephants The ghost of Lugnut the Ruffian, an experienced MiMo of Nemelex Xobeh (D:5) A queen ant (Lair:1) An item mimic (D:11) Psyche (D:11) 13 spiny frogs A demonic crawler (Spider:1) 2 trolls 4 jumping spiders (Spider:1) A red devil (Orc:4) 2 blink frogs Sonja (D:11) 30 slime creatures 8 giant fireflies 11 giant leeches A wandering mushroom (Lair:5) 4 blue devils (IceCv) 5 komodo dragons 7 baby alligators 7 ravens 3 trapdoor spiders 12 bog bodies 4 tarantellas 10 redbacks (Spider:1) 7 thorn lotuses A water elemental (D:11) A wyvern (D:11) 17 yaks 9 spriggans A grizzly bear (Lair:8) A basilisk (D:8) An elephant slug (Lair:6) 4 sharks A shadow (Swamp:2) 2 hungry ghosts 13 vampire mosquitoes 15 wolves A deep elf fighter (D:8) A hill giant skeleton (D:10) 5 wargs 21 swamp worms 19 soldier ants (Lair:1) Edmund (D:8) 3 hippogriffs 16 water moccasins 6 porcupines 22 orc warriors 9 ice beasts 2 phantoms 3 spiders (Spider:1) 10 swamp drakes A yellow wasp (D:8) 4 sky beasts 2 centaurs 5 giant goldfish A black bear (Lair:8) 6 ogres Duvessa (D:4) 19 crocodiles 15 giant frogs A boring beetle (Lair:8) 3 big kobolds 6 giant slugs A gnoll sergeant (D:9) 4 insubstantial wisps (Swamp:1) 2 scorpions 5 killer bees (D:8) 2 goliath beetles Dowan (D:4) A quasit (D:10) A troll skeleton (D:10) 3 draconian simulacra (IceCv) A crimson imp (D:9) 3 big fish 4 jellies A gnoll shaman (D:10) 15 orc priests An electric eel (D:11) 8 hounds 27 orc wizards 4 iguanas 18 worker ants A troll simulacrum (IceCv) A spriggan simulacrum (IceCv) An ogre zombie (D:9) 2 sky beast zombies 34 sheep An ogre skeleton (D:4) A hound zombie (D:9) 3 centaur simulacra (IceCv) 2 mummies An ogre simulacrum (IceCv) 20 gnolls A naga simulacrum (IceCv) 27 adders 38 green rats 2 shadow imps A giant mite (Lair:1) 4 worms A gnoll skeleton (D:4) A giant eyeball (D:8) 7 giant geckos 3 oozes 170 orcs A ball python (D:4) 26 bats 5 giant cockroaches 18 goblins 21 hobgoblins 11 jackals 27 kobolds 12 quokkas A giant gecko skeleton (D:6) A giant newt (D:2) A goblin skeleton (D:5) A hobgoblin skeleton (Orc:4) A jackal zombie (D:5) A kobold skeleton (D:4) 4 orc skeletons 4 orc zombies 33 rats A rat zombie (D:5) A bush (Lair:8) 9 fungi 7 plants 1077 creatures vanquished. Vanquished Creatures (collateral kills) Saint Roka (Orc:4) A hydra (Lair:5) Nessos (D:11) 3 death yaks 2 alligators (Swamp:1) A deep troll shaman (Lair:8) An orc sorcerer (Orc:4) 3 wolf spiders (Spider:1) 6 elephants 2 spiny frogs A blue devil (IceCv) A troll (Orc:3) 2 giant fireflies (Swamp:2) 5 baby alligators A two-headed ogre (D:8) 6 blink frogs 2 redbacks (Spider:1) A trapdoor spider (Spider:1) 20 yaks An elephant slug (Lair:8) A wolf (Lair:3) 2 hippogriffs (Lair:7) A warg (Orc:3) 2 water moccasins A soldier ant (Lair:1) 10 orc warriors 2 ice beasts (Lair:4) An ogre (Orc:4) A boring beetle (Lair:7) 2 giant slugs A giant frog (Lair:6) A warg zombie (Orc:4) 2 orc priests (Orc:4) A jelly (Lair:7) 5 orc wizards 8 worker ants (Lair:1) A sheep (Lair:7) A green rat (D:8) A giant gecko (Lair:1) 6 orcs 2 kobolds (D:11) 8 orc zombies (Orc:4) 3 rats (D:8) A fungus (Lair:5) 125 creatures vanquished. Vanquished Creatures (others) 4 Executioners 8 cacodemons 7 balrugs 4 reapers Josephine (Orc:4) 2 soul eaters A sun demon (Lair:4) 2 ice devils A sixfirhy (Lair:3) 4 elephants (Lair:7) A black mamba (Lair:7) 2 smoke demons (Lair:2) A trapdoor spider (Spider:2) 6 ogres 3 crimson imps (Lair:1) 2 jellies (Lair:7) 5 quasits (Lair:1) 2 iron imps (Lair:1) 10 white imps 4 ufetubi An ooze (Lair:7) 9 fungi 80 creatures vanquished. Grand Total: 1282 creatures vanquished Notes Turn | Place | Note -------------------------------------------------------------- 0 | D:1 | Lugnut, the Demonspawn Berserker, began the quest for the Orb. 0 | D:1 | Reached XP level 1. HP: 18/18 MP: 1/1 438 | D:1 | Gained mutation: You are partially covered in rough black scales (AC +4, Dex -1). [demonic ancestry] 438 | D:1 | Reached XP level 2. HP: 24/24 MP: 2/2 926 | D:2 | Acquired Trog's second power 954 | D:2 | Reached XP level 3. HP: 10/29 MP: 3/3 1656 | D:2 | Gained mutation: You are mostly covered in rough black scales (AC +7, Dex -2). [demonic ancestry] 1656 | D:2 | Reached XP level 4. HP: 33/35 MP: 4/4 2960 | D:4 | Reached skill level 1 in Maces & Flails 3057 | D:4 | Noticed an ogre 3068 | D:4 | Gained mutation: You have large cloven feet. [demonic ancestry] 3068 | D:4 | Reached XP level 5. HP: 28/42 MP: 5/5 3075 | D:4 | HP: 2/42 [ogre/giant club (22)] 3076 | D:4 | Killed an ogre 3222 | D:4 | Found Poaruez's Magic Scroll Emporium. 3234 | D:4 | Bought a scroll of noise for 11 gold pieces 3238 | D:4 | Got a shimmering spear 3239 | D:4 | Identified the cursed +6,+7 spear "Nimouc" {vamp, +Inv} (You found it on level 4 of the Dungeon) 3270 | D:4 | Bought a scroll of remove curse for 33 gold pieces 3297 | D:4 | Reached skill level 4 in Fighting 3354 | D:4 | Gained mutation: You are partially covered in sharp spines. [demonic ancestry] 3354 | D:4 | Reached XP level 6. HP: 33/48 MP: 6/6 3394 | D:4 | Noticed Duvessa 3395 | D:4 | Noticed Dowan 3409 | D:4 | Killed Duvessa 3440 | D:4 | Killed Dowan 3440 | D:4 | Reached skill level 1 in Evocations 4002 | D:5 | Entered Level 5 of the Dungeon 4004 | D:5 | Got a dull robe 4015 | D:5 | Identified the +3 robe "Huthua" {Dam+3} (You found it on level 5 of the Dungeon) 4160 | D:5 | Found a white marble altar of Elyvilon. 4221 | D:5 | Found a shimmering altar of Xom. 4322 | D:5 | Acquired Trog's third power 4322 | D:5 | Gained mutation: You have hoof-like feet. [demonic ancestry] 4322 | D:5 | Reached XP level 7. HP: 44/55 MP: 8/8 4474 | D:5 | Noticed Lugnut's ghost (experienced MiMo) 4604 | D:5 | Killed Lugnut's ghost 4604 | D:5 | Reached skill level 1 in Throwing 4693 | D:5 | Reached skill level 5 in Fighting 5171 | D:6 | Gained mutation: You are mostly covered in sharp spines. [demonic ancestry] 5171 | D:6 | Reached XP level 8. HP: 58/62 MP: 11/11 5868 | D:6 | Found a staircase to the Ecumenical Temple. 6139 | Temple | Entered the Ecumenical Temple 6601 | D:7 | Reached skill level 5 in Long Blades 6709 | D:7 | Found Coshrel's Food Emporium. 7110 | D:8 | Reached skill level 6 in Fighting 7117 | D:8 | Noticed a two-headed ogre 7125 | D:8 | Killed a two-headed ogre 7125 | D:8 | Gained mutation: A weak demonic guardian rushes to your aid. [demonic ancestry] 7125 | D:8 | Reached XP level 9. HP: 69/69 MP: 15/15 7204 | D:8 | Reached skill level 5 in Dodging 7244 | D:8 | Found a staircase to the Lair. 7272 | D:8 | Reached skill level 5 in Armour 7508 | D:7 | Found a burning altar of Makhleb. 7508 | D:7 | Found a sparkling altar of Nemelex Xobeh. 7510 | D:7 | Found a white marble altar of Elyvilon. 7644 | D:8 | Noticed Edmund 7654 | D:8 | Killed Edmund 7689 | D:8 | Reached skill level 5 in Evocations 8020 | Lair:1 | Entered Level 1 of the Lair of Beasts 8064 | Lair:1 | Reached skill level 7 in Fighting 8125 | Lair:1 | Noticed Erica 8157 | Lair:1 | Killed Erica 8363 | Lair:1 | Gained mutation: You are completely covered in rough black scales (AC +10, Dex -3). [demonic ancestry] 8363 | Lair:1 | Reached XP level 10. HP: 67/80 MP: 18/18 8380 | Lair:1 | Received a gift from Trog 8742 | Lair:1 | Noticed a seven-headed hydra 8769 | Lair:1 | Killed a four-headed hydra 8769 | Lair:1 | Reached skill level 8 in Fighting 8926 | Lair:1 | Noticed a queen ant 8952 | Lair:1 | Killed a queen ant 9011 | Lair:1 | Reached skill level 9 in Fighting 9112 | Lair:1 | Paralysed by a potion of paralysis for 3 turns 9367 | Lair:1 | Received a gift from Trog 9452 | Lair:1 | Gained mutation: A demonic guardian rushes to your aid. [demonic ancestry] 9452 | Lair:1 | Reached XP level 11. HP: 19/89 MP: 17/20 9699 | Lair:1 | Got an ancient pewter ring 9711 | Lair:1 | Identified the ring of Heulefam {Hunger- rC+ Str+2 Int+3} (You found it on level 1 of the Lair of Beasts) 10696 | Lair:2 | Received a gift from Trog 11329 | Lair:3 | Reached skill level 10 in Fighting 11782 | Lair:4 | Found a frozen archway. 11823 | IceCv | Entered an ice cave 11841 | IceCv | Noticed an ice devil 11850 | IceCv | Killed an ice devil 11866 | IceCv | Noticed an ice statue 11866 | IceCv | Noticed an ice statue 11878 | IceCv | Killed an ice statue 11878 | IceCv | Gained mutation: A powerful demonic guardian rushes to your aid. [demonic ancestry] 11878 | IceCv | Reached XP level 12. HP: 66/99 MP: 21/21 12107 | IceCv | Noticed an ice statue 12132 | IceCv | Killed an ice statue 12153 | IceCv | Noticed an ice devil 12153 | IceCv | Noticed an ice devil 12158 | IceCv | Killed an ice devil 12158 | IceCv | Reached skill level 11 in Fighting 12160 | IceCv | Killed an ice devil 12160 | IceCv | Reached skill level 10 in Long Blades 12191 | IceCv | Noticed an ice statue 12351 | IceCv | Killed an ice statue 12352 | IceCv | Noticed a necromancer 12357 | IceCv | Killed a necromancer 12360 | IceCv | Got a smoking long sword 12432 | IceCv | Identified the cursed +5,+11 long sword "Varadisa" {flame, Dex+3 Int+3} (You took it off a necromancer in an ice cave) 12584 | Lair:4 | Found a hole to the Spider Nest. 13397 | Lair:5 | Found a shimmering altar of Xom. 13424 | Lair:5 | Noticed a six-headed hydra 13428 | Lair:5 | Killed a six-headed hydra 13568 | Lair:5 | Received a gift from Trog 13569 | Lair:5 | Got a transparent great sword {god gift} 13939 | Lair:5 | Identified the +2,+7 great sword of Severance {slice, rN+ MR+ Stlth+} (Trog gifted it to you on level 5 of the Lair of Beasts) 14143 | Lair:6 | Noticed a five-headed hydra 14170 | Lair:6 | Killed a six-headed hydra 14189 | Lair:6 | Found a staircase to the Swamp. 14197 | Lair:6 | Reached skill level 12 in Fighting 15002 | Lair:7 | Gained mutation: You have hooves in place of feet. [demonic ancestry] 15002 | Lair:7 | Reached XP level 13. HP: 86/109 MP: 22/22 15009 | Lair:7 | Found a staircase to the Slime Pits. 15493 | Lair:7 | Received a gift from Trog 15821 | Lair:8 | Entered Level 8 of the Lair of Beasts 16334 | Lair:8 | Reached skill level 10 in Armour 16337 | Lair:8 | Reached skill level 13 in Fighting 16453 | Lair:8 | Received a gift from Trog 17264 | Spider:1 | Entered Level 1 of the Spider Nest 18811 | D:10 | Entered Level 10 of the Dungeon 18900 | D:10 | Received a gift from Trog 19294 | D:10 | Noticed Fannar 19315 | D:10 | Killed Fannar 19965 | D:11 | Noticed Maurice 19971 | D:11 | Killed Maurice 19971 | D:11 | Reached XP level 14. HP: 107/118 MP: 24/24 20013 | D:11 | Found a staircase to the Orcish Mines. 20518 | D:11 | Noticed Psyche 20523 | D:11 | Paralysed by Psyche for 4 turns 20527 | D:11 | Killed Psyche 20610 | D:11 | Got a twisted trident 20658 | D:11 | Identified the +7,+5 trident of Egeg {pierce, rC+ Str+4 Dex+3} (You found it on level 11 of the Dungeon) 20681 | D:11 | Noticed Sonja 20699 | D:11 | Cast into the Abyss (Sonja) 20701 | Abyss:1 | Found a corrupted altar of Lugonu. 20705 | D:11 | Escaped the Abyss 20723 | D:11 | Killed Sonja 20801 | D:11 | Noticed Nessos 20837 | D:11 | Killed Nessos 21352 | D:8 | Paralysed by a giant eyeball for 3 turns 21825 | Orc:1 | Entered Level 1 of the Orcish Mines 21836 | Orc:1 | Received a gift from Trog 22286 | Orc:2 | Found Jyrgheoxe's Armour Shoppe. 22435 | Orc:2 | Received a gift from Trog 22833 | Orc:2 | Found a radiant altar of Vehumet. 23096 | Orc:1 | Found Ghicion's Antique Weapon Boutique. 23621 | Orc:3 | Received a gift from Trog 23625 | Orc:3 | Got a faintly glowing demon blade {god gift} 23644 | Orc:3 | Identified the +7,+7 demon blade of Deformation {drain, Hunger+ rC+} (Trog gifted it to you on level 3 of the Orcish Mines) 23896 | Orc:3 | Noticed an orc warlord 23906 | Orc:3 | Killed an orc warlord 24312 | Orc:4 | Entered Level 4 of the Orcish Mines 24419 | Orc:4 | Noticed Josephine 24424 | Orc:4 | Killed Josephine 24479 | Orc:4 | Received a gift from Trog 24561 | Orc:4 | Found a burning altar of Makhleb. 24670 | Orc:4 | Noticed Nergalle 24701 | Orc:4 | Killed Nergalle 24771 | Orc:4 | Found Brotomaz's Antique Weapon Emporium. 25281 | Orc:4 | Reached skill level 14 in Fighting 25327 | Orc:4 | Noticed Saint Roka 25328 | Orc:4 | Found a roughly hewn altar of Beogh. 25336 | Orc:4 | Paralysed by an orc sorcerer for 7 turns 25338 | Orc:4 | Killed Saint Roka 25631 | Orc:4 | Found a staircase to the Elven Halls. 25798 | Orc:4 | Found Nice's Antique Armour Shoppe. 26009 | Orc:4 | Found Ashregg's Antique Weapon Shoppe. 26031 | Orc:4 | Found Peelucel's General Store. 26042 | Orc:4 | Bought a scroll of identify for 34 gold pieces 26054 | Orc:4 | Found Stefunwu's Jewellery Shoppe. 26060 | Orc:4 | Bought an uncursed ring of see invisible for 225 gold pieces 26785 | Spider:1 | Received a gift from Trog 27795 | Swamp:1 | Entered Level 1 of the Swamp 28343 | Swamp:1 | Reached XP level 15. HP: 107/127 MP: 26/26 28573 | Swamp:1 | Received a gift from Trog 30879 | Swamp:2 | Reached skill level 10 in Evocations 30958 | Swamp:2 | Received a gift from Trog 30961 | Swamp:2 | Got a twisted scimitar {god gift} 30965 | Swamp:2 | Identified the +7,+5 scimitar of Brutal Revenge {slice, *Rage MR+ SInv} (Trog gifted it to you on level 2 of the Swamp) 31348 | Swamp:3 | Noticed Snorg 31358 | Swamp:3 | Killed Snorg 31358 | Swamp:3 | Reached skill level 10 in Dodging 32236 | Swamp:3 | Reached skill level 5 in Throwing 32747 | Swamp:3 | Received a gift from Trog 33042 | Swamp:3 | Found an ancient bone altar of Kikubaaqudgha. 33122 | Swamp:3 | Got an ichor-stained longbow 33123 | Swamp:3 | Identified the cursed +8,+8 longbow "Dout" {venom, rPois Str-2} (You found it on level 3 of the Swamp) 33608 | Swamp:4 | Gained mutation: You are very good at protecting items from fire. [demonic ancestry] 33608 | Swamp:4 | Reached XP level 16. HP: 120/134 MP: 29/29 33624 | Swamp:4 | Noticed Rupert 33656 | Swamp:4 | Killed Rupert 34736 | Swamp:4 | HP: 2/201 [spriggan druid/angry trees (13)] 34736 | Swamp:4 | Mangled by a thorn hunter Action | 1- 3 | 4- 6 | 7- 9 | 10-12 | 13-15 | 16-18 || total -------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------++------- Melee: Falchion | 99 | 211 | 280 | | | || 590 Club | 19 | | 2 | | | || 21 Mace | | 6 | | | | || 6 Unarmed | | | 14 | | 30 | || 44 Scimitar | | | 7 | 313 | | || 320 Great sword | | | | 40 | 803 | 49 || 892 Demon blade | | | | 150 | 64 | || 214 Long sword | | | | 161 | 678 | 20 || 859 Rod | | | | | 64 | || 64 Fire: Blowgun | | | | | 14 | || 14 Throw: Throwing net | 7 | 7 | | | | || 14 Dart | | 6 | 6 | 56 | 46 | || 114 Javelin | | | | | 16 | || 16 Invok: Berserk | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 1 || 26 Trog's Hand | | 2 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 1 || 38 Brothers in Arms | | | 1 | 3 | 12 | 1 || 17 Burn Spellbooks | | | | 2 | 4 | 1 || 7 Abil: Evoke Invisibilit | | | | | 3 | || 3 Evoke Flight | | | | | 2 | || 2 Evoke: Wand | | | 7 | 10 | 12 | || 29 Rod | | | | 6 | 61 | 5 || 72 Use: Potion | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | || 27 Scroll | | 15 | 4 | 19 | 35 | 2 || 75 Stab: Sleeping | 1 | | | 1 | | || 2 Held in net/web | | 1 | | | | || 1 Confused | | | 1 | | | || 1 Distracted | | | 1 | 3 | | || 4 Invisible | | | | | 5 | || 5

Tuesday, 20th May 2014, 03:45 by Lyrick

The longsword is kind of crappy compared to the others now that you've got some LB skill.
Thorn hunters are terrifying, they do quite a lot of damage and stop you from retreating. Druid is also annoying, I believe it can recall monsters on the level to its location. If you were gonna berserk you should have done it earlier, so that you'd have more HP to benefit from +50% hp and more damage from the might and haste

Tuesday, 20th May 2014, 04:07 by schmoe

Lyrick wrote:The longsword is kind of crappy compared to the others now that you've got some LB skill.
Thorn hunters are terrifying, they do quite a lot of damage and stop you from retreating. Druid is also annoying, I believe it can recall monsters on the level to its location. If you were gonna berserk you should have done it earlier, so that you'd have more HP to benefit from +50% hp and more damage from the might and haste

Yeah, I didn't realize at the time that I was using the longsword. That's the peril of swapping back and forth I suppose, I forgot which one I was wielding.

I was playing DCSS over the weekend and my 10 year-old was watching. He asked what would happen if I died, and I told him I would have to start over again from the start. His eyes got real big and he said "wow, that's like Hardcore mode." I told him that real games don't need hardcore, because they already are.