Shoals Surfer
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Joined: Thursday, 9th June 2011, 19:12
Re: The 'Questions too small to need their own thread' threa
bobross419 wrote:Is it better to scout all three downstairs before exploring a new level, but risk getting into a situation where you can't escape an enemy that was right next to the stairs. Or is it better to only go down one staircase, minimizing the chance you will be stuck next to a monster, but reducing the number of escape routes?
I can't say for certain, but personally, I would base if off of speed/escape options versus surival of an ambush. For example, if I was playing a spriggen or deep elf I would be more worried about being ambushed at the stairs. With a tougher character, like a Naga or fighter type, who does not have as many escape options I might try scouting first.
With that said, I find scouting to be a slight annoyance unless I am afraid of getting in over my head.