Posted by Beuford on October 09, 1999 at 05:21:05:
In Reply to: Nightgaunts: Another satisfied customer. posted by Agorinth on October 08, 1999 at 22:06:44:
> You know, I have a ton of respect for the Imms, but I really don't care for these nightgaunts. Would I be upset if an assassin's blade found it mark, a transie's hold froze me, a necro put me to sleep on the seventh try or one of the other classes used one of their nearly undefendable means to kill me? What is it that bugs me so much about nightgaunts then? Maybe its that the whole technique is so impersonal. Maybe it has something to do with how easy it makes killing. Maybe I'm just pissed I found out all the defenses I thought should work, dont.
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> Chilling in my guild, just waiting for the numbers to even out a bit...
Things to note:
> 1) Sanc at 0
> 2) I am carry 537 pounds and am I giant, pretty damn heavy.
You have 0 practices and 0 training sessions.
> You are carrying 26/29 items with weight 537/627 pounds.
> Str: 24(25) Int: 15(15) Wis: 17(17) Dex: 16(16) Con: 14(14) Chr: 9(13)
> You have scored 592135 exp, and have 41617 gold coins.
> Wimpy set to 172 hit points.
> You are resting.
> Armor: pierce: -44 bash: -41 slash: -43 magic: 37
> You are heavily armored against piercing.
> You are heavily armored against bashing.
> You are heavily armored against slashing.
> You are somewhat armored against magic.
> Hitroll: 33 Damroll: 43.
> You are evil. You have a lawful ethos.
> You have chosen the sphere of Strength.
> You are affected by:
> Commune: 'frenzy' modifies armor class by 40 for 16 hours.
> Commune: 'frenzy' modifies damage roll by 8 for 16 hours.
> Commune: 'frenzy' modifies hit roll by 8 for 16 hours.
> Commune: 'sanctuary' modifies none by 0 for 0 hours.
> Commune: 'protection' modifies none by 0 for 12 hours.
> Commune: 'detect invis' modifies none by 0 for 18 hours.
> Skill: 'warcry' modifies save vs spell by -12 for 7 hours.
> Skill: 'warcry' modifies hit roll by 6 for 7 hours.
> Commune: 'infravision' modifies none by 0 for 40 hours.
<906hp 734m 672mv> wake
> You stand up.
<906hp 734m 672mv> com id wicked
> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> You furrow your brow as you look through your possessions.
> Object 'axe wicked battle two' is type weapon, flags glowing humming evil magic noremove anti_good anti_neutral giant_only.
> Weight is 35, value is 24010, level is 49.
> Material is iron.
> Weapon type is axe.
> Damage is 14 to 43 (average 28).
> Affects save vs breath by -15.
> Affects damage roll by 5.
> Affects hit roll by 5.
<906hp 722m 672mv>
> A faceless nightgaunt emerges from the shadows and dives at Agorinth!
> You yell 'Help! I'm being attacked by a faceless nightgaunt!'
> A faceless nightgaunt maims you!
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> A faceless nightgaunt is in perfect health.
<872hp 722m 672mv> com fae
A faceless nightgaunt's slap MUTILATES you!
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> A faceless nightgaunt parries your pierce.
> A faceless nightgaunt dodges your pierce.
> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> A faceless nightgaunt is in perfect health.
<832hp 722m 672mv>
> Your shield blocks a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> Your shield blocks a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> Your pierce EVISCERATES a faceless nightgaunt!
> Your pierce MUTILATES a faceless nightgaunt!
> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> A faceless nightgaunt has a few scratches.
<832hp 722m 672mv> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> You narrow your eyes and glare in a faceless nightgaunt's direction.
> A faceless nightgaunt is surrounded by a pink outline.
> A faceless nightgaunt has a few scratches.
<832hp 717m 672mv> com dispel
> whe
The wandering prophet has arrived.
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> A faceless nightgaunt dodges your pierce.
> Your pierce EVISCERATES a faceless nightgaunt!
> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> A faceless nightgaunt has a few scratches.
<832hp 717m 672mv> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> You narrow your eyes and glare in a faceless nightgaunt's direction.
> The magic of the faerie fire spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the bind nightgaunt spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the fireshield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the fireshield spell unravels.
> The magic of the airshield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the lightningshield spell unravels.
> The magic of the lightningshield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the watershield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the watershield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the earthshield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the resist negative spell unravels.
> The magic of the haste spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the armor spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the frostshield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the frostshield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the conjure nightgaunt spell is unaffected.
> A faceless nightgaunt has a few scratches.
<832hp 687m 672mv> com dispel
A faceless nightgaunt's slap maims you!
> Your pierce EVISCERATES a faceless nightgaunt!
> Your pierce MASSACRES a faceless nightgaunt!
> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> A faceless nightgaunt has a few scratches.
<798hp 687m 672mv>
> A faceless nightgaunt emerges from the shadows and dives at Agorinth!
> You yell 'Help! I'm being attacked by a faceless nightgaunt!'
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> A faceless nightgaunt MUTILATES you!
> Your shield blocks a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> A faceless nightgaunt has a few scratches.
<758hp 687m 672mv> People near you:
> Sarcipius Tournament and Practice Yard
> Rasher The General Store
> Sserental The Northern Market Square
> (PK) Agorinth The Shaman's Guild
> Tehnruil Inside the Eastern Gate of New Thalos
> Thrakk Inside the Temple
> A faceless nightgaunt has a few scratches.
<758hp 687m 672mv> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> You narrow your eyes and glare in a faceless nightgaunt's direction.
> The magic of the faerie fire spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the bind nightgaunt spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the fireshield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the airshield spell unravels.
> The magic of the lightningshield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the watershield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the watershield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the earthshield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the haste spell unravels.
> The magic of the armor spell unravels.
> The magic of the frostshield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the frostshield spell is unaffected.
> The magic of the conjure nightgaunt spell is unaffected.
> A faceless nightgaunt has a few scratches.
<758hp 657m 672mv>
> Your shield blocks a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> A faceless nightgaunt's slap MUTILATES you!
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> Your pierce misses a faceless nightgaunt.
> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> A faceless nightgaunt has a few scratches.
<720hp 657m 672mv> af
The white aura around your body fades.
> A faceless nightgaunt has a few scratches.
<728hp 672m 672mv> You are affected by:
> Commune: 'frenzy' modifies armor class by 40 for 15 hours.
> Commune: 'frenzy' modifies damage roll by 8 for 15 hours.
> Commune: 'frenzy' modifies hit roll by 8 for 15 hours.
> Commune: 'protection' modifies none by 0 for 11 hours.
> Commune: 'detect invis' modifies none by 0 for 17 hours.
> Skill: 'warcry' modifies save vs spell by -12 for 6 hours.
> Skill: 'warcry' modifies hit roll by 6 for 6 hours.
> Commune: 'infravision' modifies none by 0 for 39 hours.
> A faceless nightgaunt has a few scratches.
<728hp 672m 672mv>
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> A faceless nightgaunt's slap MASSACRES you!
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> Your shield blocks a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> Your pierce DISMEMBERS a faceless nightgaunt!
> Your pierce DISMEMBERS a faceless nightgaunt!
> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> Your ring flares with a small lightning bolt!
> Your shocking grasp mauls a faceless nightgaunt.
> A faceless nightgaunt has some small but disgusting cuts.
<660hp 672m 672mv> flee
> flee
> PANIC! You couldn't escape!
> A faceless nightgaunt has some small but disgusting cuts.
<660hp 672m 672mv> whe
> PANIC! You couldn't escape!
> A faceless nightgaunt has some small but disgusting cuts.
<660hp 672m 672mv> People near you:
> Sarcipius Tournament and Practice Yard
> Rasher The General Store
> Sserental The Temple Square
> (PK) Agorinth The Shaman's Guild
> Tehnruil Inside the Eastern Gate of New Thalos
> Thrakk Inside the Temple
> A faceless nightgaunt has some small but disgusting cuts.
<660hp 672m 672mv> flee
> flee
> The Entrance to the Shamans' Guild
>
> [Exits: east west]
> The Guard for the Guild of Shamans is here.
> You flee from combat!
> A faceless nightgaunt emerges from the shadows and dives at Agorinth!
> You yell 'Help! I'm being attacked by a faceless nightgaunt!'
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> A faceless nightgaunt emerges from the shadows and dives at Agorinth!
> You yell 'Help! I'm being attacked by a faceless nightgaunt!'
> A faceless nightgaunt MASSACRES you!
> You dodge a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> A faceless nightgaunt's slap DISMEMBERS you!
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> A faceless nightgaunt's slap MASSACRES you!
> A faceless nightgaunt grapples you with a paralytic hold!
> A faceless nightgaunt spreads its wings and carries you off into the air.
> You hang in a senseless sprawl as you're carried away to its master.
> Before the Stones
>
> [Exits: north down]
> (Glowing) A celestial circle is inscribed upon the ground.
> ( 2) (Glowing) A thaumaturgic circle is inscribed upon the ground.
> ( 5) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
> A horned figure of blackest shadow hovers here on soundless wings.
> A cascading column of bubbling water moves along fluidly here.
> A fierce winged angel stands here, bathed in a holy aura.
> A cascading column of bubbling water moves along fluidly here.
> (White Aura) A shifting radiance burns here in a blaze of holy fury.
> Vitellius is here.
> (Translucent) Serinka is here.
> Shazrifan is here.
> (Invis) (Translucent) Diarmuid is here.
> Suddenly you plummet through the air and are tossed roughly to the ground.
> Its task complete, a faceless nightgaunt fades away into the shadows.
<445hp 672m 670mv> com sanc
> whe
Shazrifan utters the words, 'qraufzalaiqz'.
<445hp 672m 670mv> You aren't fighting anyone.
<445hp 672m 670mv> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> You close your eyes and concentrate for a moment.
> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> The aura flickers for a moment but ends up untainted.
> You are surrounded by a white aura.
<445hp 597m 670mv>
> Diarmuid utters the words, 'hgruigyafw'.
> Diarmuid saps a bit of your life energy!
> Diarmuid fades into existence.
> Diarmuid's transformation *** DEVASTATES *** you!
> You yell 'Die, Diarmuid, you sorcerous dog!'
> Diarmuid is in perfect health.
<292hp 597m 670mv>
> Your pierce MUTILATES Diarmuid!
> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> Diarmuid's freezing touch devastates you!
> You parry Vitellius's pierce.
> You parry Vitellius's pierce.
> You parry Vitellius's pierce.
> Diarmuid has a few scratches.
<261hp 597m 670mv> flee
Vitellius utters the words, 'waouq wuggurz'.
> Vitellius's magic missile decimates you!
> Vitellius's magic missile injures you.
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> Vitellius's magic missile decimates you!
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> Diarmuid has a few scratches.
<194hp 597m 670mv> flee
You yell 'Die, Shazrifan, you sorcerous dog!'
> Shazrifan utters the words, 'waouq wuggurz'.
> Shazrifan's magic missile hits you.
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> Shazrifan's magic missile grazes you.
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> Shazrifan's magic missile grazes you.
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> Within a Barrow
>
> [Exits: up]
> ( 8) Half of a butchered chicken is here.
> ( 2) (Humming) A dagger with a blade shaped like a leaf hums mysteriously on the ground.
> (Translucent) (White Aura) A ghastly barrow-wight rises up and clutches at you.
> You yell 'Help! I'm being attacked by the barrow-wight!'
> The barrow-wight misses you.
> You parry the barrow-wight's slash.
> The barrow-wight tries to disarm you, but fails.
> You flee from combat!
> The barrow-wight is in perfect health.
<170hp 597m 667mv>
> A faceless nightgaunt emerges from the shadows and dives at Agorinth!
> You yell 'Help! I'm being attacked by a faceless nightgaunt!'
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> The barrow-wight utters the words, 'judifgz'.
> You feel unclean.
> The barrow-wight is in perfect health.
<170hp 597m 667mv> People near you:
> (PK) Vitellius Before the Stones
> Serinka Before the Stones
> (PK) Agorinth Within a Barrow
> (PK) Shazrifan Before the Stones
> (PK) Diarmuid Before the Stones
> The barrow-wight is in perfect health.
<170hp 597m 667mv> Before the Stones
>
> [Exits: north down]
> (Glowing) A celestial circle is inscribed upon the ground.
> ( 2) (Glowing) A thaumaturgic circle is inscribed upon the ground.
> ( 5) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
> A cascading column of bubbling water moves along fluidly here.
> A fierce winged angel stands here, bathed in a holy aura.
> A cascading column of bubbling water moves along fluidly here.
> (White Aura) A shifting radiance burns here in a blaze of holy fury.
> Vitellius is here.
> (Translucent) Serinka is here.
> Shazrifan is here.
> (Translucent) Diarmuid is here.
> You flee from combat!
<170hp 597m 665mv> You aren't fighting anyone.
<170hp 597m 665mv> flee
> You aren't fighting anyone.
<170hp 597m 665mv> quaff transportation
> You yell 'Die, Vitellius, you sorcerous dog!'
> Vitellius utters the words, 'waouq wuggurz'.
> Vitellius's magic missile decimates you!
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> PANIC! You couldn't escape!
> Vitellius's magic missile decimates you!
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> Within the Barrows
>
> [Exits: north east south west]
> You fall into quicksand and begin to sink!
> You yell 'Help! I'm sinking in quicksand!'
> You flee from combat!
> Vitellius's magic missile decimates you!
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> Vitellius has a few scratches.
<89hp 597m 659mv>
> A faceless nightgaunt swoops down on Agorinth!
> You yell 'Help! I'm being attacked by a faceless nightgaunt!'
> A faceless nightgaunt MUTILATES you!
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> You parry a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> You yell 'Help! I'm being attacked by a water elemental!'
> You yell 'Help! I'm being attacked by a winged angel!'
> Vitellius has a few scratches.
<47hp 597m 659mv>
> Your shield blocks a faceless nightgaunt's slap.
> A faceless nightgaunt grapples you with a paralytic hold!
> A faceless nightgaunt spreads its wings and carries you off into the air.
> You hang in a senseless sprawl as you're carried away to its master.
> Before the Stones
>
> [Exits: north down]
> (Glowing) A celestial circle is inscribed upon the ground.
> ( 2) (Glowing) A thaumaturgic circle is inscribed upon the ground.
> ( 5) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
> (Pink Aura) A horned figure of blackest shadow hovers here on soundless wings.
> A cascading column of bubbling water moves along fluidly here.
> A fierce winged angel stands here, bathed in a holy aura.
> A cascading column of bubbling water moves along fluidly here.
> (White Aura) A shifting radiance burns here in a blaze of holy fury.
> Vitellius is here.
> (Translucent) Serinka is here.
> Shazrifan is here.
> (Translucent) Diarmuid is here.
> Suddenly you plummet through the air and are tossed roughly to the ground.
> Its task complete, a faceless nightgaunt fades away into the shadows.
> Vitellius parries your pierce.
> Your pierce EVISCERATES Vitellius!
> You cannot find the Cabal Power within you.
> You parry Vitellius's pierce.
> You parry Vitellius's pierce.
> Vitellius has some small but disgusting cuts.
<47hp 597m 659mv>
> Vitellius utters the words, 'waouq wuggurz'.
> Vitellius's magic missile grazes you.
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> Vitellius's magic missile injures you.
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> Vitellius's magic missile grazes you.
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> Vitellius has some small but disgusting cuts.
<18hp 597m 659mv>
> You yell 'Die, Shazrifan, you sorcerous dog!'
> Shazrifan utters the words, 'waouq wuggurz'.
> Shazrifan's magic missile hits you.
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> Shazrifan's magic missile wounds you.
> You are mortally wounded, and will die soon, if not aided.
> You have been KILLED!!
You turn into an invincible ghost for a few minutes.
> As long as you don't attack anything.
> You feel some of your vitality drain out of you with this death.
> ps: Twist,(Yeah, notice no 'Lord Twist') every defeat strengthens my conviction to persevere and defeat your 'master' flunkies...and I know I will.