Posted by Oroxazrian on November 17, 1999 at 06:48:13:
Well, it is finally over! I started this character two years ago, and put over 720 hours into it. It was my first necromancer, and my first Master...thanks to Iukuru for seeing some potential in me and letting me in the Tower. The search for my reagents was the most tiring, frustrating, painful thing I have ever been through, and also the most rewarding. Rewarding because it "forced" me to (totally...?) explore more than 75% of the areas on Carrion Fields, pay close attention to ALL descriptions, and really appreciate the intense thought and attention to detail that most of the Imms put into their areas. It really made me want to design my own...maybe I will get a chance to do that someday, who knows...? I can't recommend exploring enough to those who want to really appreciate the depth of this game. Anyway, it also left me in a 310,000 exp hole with a 9 con when I finally got the last reagent and survived the Becoming. The hole was not that big a deal...only about 900 elite storm giant soldiers, but the low con is what got me in the end. I won't go into details here, but suffice it to say that it takes a while to learn how to take advantage of being a Lich, and all the while you are learning, you have a HUGE target painted on your forehead. I was actually pretty happy with myself for surviving as long as I did (and thanks to Nepenthe for rewarding me with a couple of con points for my answers on his area quest way back when). Masters, I did have plans for the Tower. It would have been nice to see them come to fruition, but that is not to be. I hope that those I inducted try to live up to what I asked of them and carry on my vision of what the Tower is supposed to stand for. I won't thank individuals because there are SO many that it would just take too long, but thanks to all of you for making my stay in the Tower memorable and enjoyable. Battle: Those of you who knew how to fight me really impressed the hell out of me! Abernyte, Athrakgar (did I EVER impress you?), Ghim, Kaerk, Qohr, Daerkshyn, Crenshawn, Maedhras, Thorrnaere all come to mind (although there are more of you who I just can't remember). Thror, Saison and Nesam, you have all done a great job with the village. Now that I know how hard it is to be a Leader, I respect you even more. Empire: Genofen, you knew how to fight me so well it was scary. Zargu, I hope I paid my debts to you...I don't think I could ever do enough to call it even. Istendil, you showed me the first tactical use of horror I ever saw during the first Master/Empire war. Thanks also for the advice, although it ended up not helping much *heh*. Nashiano, I found all your items...! Sylvan: Sermak, I really, really got tired of being killed by you *sigh*. Voss, you were definitely a tough opponent. Pikel, you are one stubborn bastard...and I always enjoyed interacting with you - well role-played! By the way, my offer of a peace of sorts was sincere. Dyston, well done. You deserve your place in the Heavens. Entropy: Hvitlok...what can I say? Ygnacio and Guessippe, I will always remember my (brief) but interesting interactions with you. Immortals: Great job! I can't say that enough! Scar, you were an AWESOME Evil Elven Cleric, and I am sorry to see you go. Twist and Nepenthe, thanks for entrusting the Tower to me, even if it was a short time. Sorry I "flunked" my vitality quest...I could see the writing on the wall and knew I screwed up somewhere along the line, but, for the life of me, I could not figure out what I did wrong. That will continue to bug me, I guess. One small suggestion: provide more feedback, to the Tower as a whole and the Leader. It helps to know if your character is doing a good or bad job, and Immortal interaction in the Cabal is always a good thing. All of you in the heavens, thanks for the game. I can only guess how hard you work to make this world for us, and it is appreciated. Dioxide: Thanks for providing a place for me to ramble on like this. And finally, Takashimi: I knew it was you as soon as it happened. Well done!!! As a lich, I died three times to assassinations, even though I swore up and down that the first time would be the last. Time for a break from CF for a bit (my wife will be SOOOO happy when I tell her that Oro is finished). But I will be back...hmmm...think I will roll up an assassin next. My first character on CF was a ninja named (believe it or not) Qwert. See you in the Fields! Mike
It was a challenge playing a Master Lich, from the standpoint that everyone expects all Liches to be like Istendil, and seems to be surprised when you demonstrate that you don't care much for PKing or fighting. I had a good roleplay for the character, though, and it was nice when it was noticed. I had hoped to finish with my Becoming sickness, which I had started...it would have been a lot of fun, I think.