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| Displayed name | Or else o'erleap. |
| Member number | 335 |
| Title | Law Bringer |
| Postcount | 14579 |
| Homepage | http://www.polarisboard.net |
| Registered | Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Saturday, June 19 2004 19:59
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"I can't run!" Hispar cried. Akhtar silently swept him up. Despite his thick robes, the shaman was surprisingly light. "This is very, very bad," Hispar muttered during the nightmarish dash from the bunker. Spared from running, he had the breath to spare for commentary. "Some of us will die for this. We should have taken the tunnel." Kenthred gave him a murderous look and yelled something unintelligible. Hispar appeared not to notice. "The demons will get the stone now. In fact... No!" his eyes widened. "They are there! They are all there, and they are here!" He bagan to convulse wildly, nearly squirming out of Akhtar's grip and causing the man to stumble. "I will join the spirits!" Hispar babbled, beginning to froth at the mouth. Then his eyes rolled back in his head. Light flashed somewhere behind the fleeing group. "What was that?" Sadith asked, panting for breath. Then, glancing behind, "The demons! They've slowed. Maybe the man cast a spell before having a fit." "They didn't slow much," Akhtar grunted. "They're coming again. Keep running." Chadussid stopped, shook his head, and pointed forward. "Actually, that is a bad idea. There are demons blocking the way as well. We are trapped in between. Do any of you gentlemen have ideas for how to get us out of this mess, that is entirely the fault of fools who do not know when to follow eminently sensible directions? ?Alorael, who thinks he could start a new trend: epilepsy mages. Cast a spell, have a seizure. Sure, it's not fun, but it works! Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Saturday, June 19 2004 18:41
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I know when I showed up in this incarnation, but I'm not sure when I switched to Skribbane Addict (for all of four hours or so). I think it was about 6 months later, but I really have no idea. ?Alorael, who thinks of changing accounts as a slightly more labor-intensive and irritating way of changing monikers. It's also a fine idea if you are ashamed of your ridiculously high post count and wish to dispose of the evidence. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Saturday, June 19 2004 18:06
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You can always turn off image loading in your browser. I see Spiderweb's point, although I think simply limiting the size of avatars to something reasonable would have worked well in most cases. Paterick's dragon avatar, anyone? ?Alorael, who also wanted to make his publically displayed name into ASCII art. Alas, he was not permitted enough characters to make anything entertaining. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Saturday, June 19 2004 09:47
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No, I'm not. I'm counting Alorael in the past 50 (now 51) days. Skribbane Addict was more than a year ago. Close to two by now, if I have my dates right. ?Alorael, who finds that count of time scary. Has he really been here so long? Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Saturday, June 19 2004 09:46
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quote:Somehow that makes me feel like I'm deceased. It's not an entirely comfortable feeling. Living forever is nice, but I'd rather do it right where I am than as a memory. —Alorael, who doesn't recommend giving Fast on Feet to casters. You won't get nearly as much mileage from it as you will on a fighter. Going earlier in combat is nice, but it's not worth the experience penalty. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Saturday, June 19 2004 09:42
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You know it's summer when the posts become even less legible than usual. The reappearance of missing people is probably a sign as well. ?Alorael, who is glad to see that Spiderweb's inescapable clutches still don't let anyone escape. Oh, and welcome back, OM! Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Friday, June 18 2004 19:19
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If your enemies are behind windows, on a different elevation level that you can't reach, or too far to reach with the action points you get in a single turn, a fighter with some skill with bows can turn a wasted turn into some damage. Even a very small number of points help. You can always use throwing skill and slings if you're worried about ammo, but I've never found that to be a problem. —Alorael, who in fact finds so many arrows that he ends up leaving most of them behind. As you said, his fighters are primarily for melee. They hardly ever use more than a dozen arrows per dungeon crawl. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Friday, June 18 2004 19:01
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Do not listen to SMooE (Alooolalal). He speaks no truth. He knows nothing. If you persist in believing his nonsense, you will be sniped in the night. ?Alorael, who really does have only this account. He has, however, had a total of 48 different monikers while using it, 47 of which have occurred in the past 50 days. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Friday, June 18 2004 18:42
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The dragons were Ermarian's first intelligent race, although gazers, eyebeasts, maybe gremlins, and other oddball species could have evolved on their own (though gremlins are humanoid, suggesting vahnatai origin). The vahnatai arrived from another world. No, they didn't deliberately create competitors. They just had to deal with the ones already firmly entrenched. —Alorael, who sees enough minor similarities between dragons and sliths for there to be some connection. Perhaps the vahnatai and dragons collaborated on that race, or perhaps the vahnatai gave them to the dragons as a gift. There's even less in the games to back that up than there is for the vahnatai creationism theory, though, so he'll leave the sub-theory alone. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Friday, June 18 2004 13:06
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For fighters, I make a slith fighter heavy on defensive skills and good with polearms and decent with bows (and woodlore) and a nephil good with swords and bows (and tool use). Between them, I'm able to use any absolutely necessary weapons that scenario designers throw at me, I've got ranged attacks if I need them, I have a tank, and I have the utility skills covered. My spellcasters are much less interesting. I have a pair of absolutely identical humans with Natural Mage and no other traits. I pump their mage and priest skills exclusively until they cost so much that I have enough skill points left over after raising those skills to raise intelligence as an afterthought. They start out a bit shaky, but they make it easy to toss spells around as much as I want. The only problem is that the lack of arcane lore means I have to revisit books and the like many times before I can get the spells. —Alorael, who also gives all his Knowledge Brews to the spellcasters. It's a skill point intensive plan, but having hundreds of spell points and all the spells makes it worth it in the end. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Thursday, June 17 2004 17:25
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"By all that's holy, do you never stop whining?" Hispar grumbled, coming out of his healing trance in a corner as far from Garath as possible. "Let me see it." He unwrapped the bandage from the hand and examined it. "It's not infected, it's not bleeding anymore, and it's not going to kill you. You're better off than I am." "You seem better," someone noted. That infantryman, Kenthred. "Healing works wonders." "No, you seem close to sane." Hispar raised an eyebrow. "Thanks. I assume you mean that the spirits are not speaking as loudly in my ears." "Whatever you want to call it." "It saved us before," the shaman said, narrowing his eyes. "We have a sword to kill demons with now. We have people who can use it?and not Rey. Chadussid hasn't led us wrong... yet..." The Corpsman snorted. "...but the voices were clear. If we leave the way we came, we die. I say we try the tunnel." And with that proclamation, Hispar collapsed, exhausted. ?Alorael, who realizes that his post accomplished very little towards moving the plot along. Sorry about that. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Thursday, June 17 2004 13:23
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The vahnatai creationism theory holds that they are extraterrestrials and that they created all the other humanoid races. It's a fun theory, although it's not really applicable to any modern BoA scenarios. A large amount of history has been created right here on these forums to give some background to the events in the Avernum trilogy. I'm not sure where to find it, but someone can surely provide a link. —Alorael, who supposes you could go digging through the old posts or use the search function. The topics are from a while back, but they may not be pruned yet. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Wednesday, June 16 2004 14:20
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As I said, that's the common explanation. There's no reason that it has to be the same in the world of Exile. From Diplomacy with the Dead (not techincally Exile, but Avernum is the same world) we know that not all vampire bites cause vampirism. And until I see a necromancer turn into a lich, I'll reserve judgement. Maybe they're just zombies with less decayed brains who had centuries to work on learning magic post mortem. Humans have a huge numerical advantage over the nephilim, who were all but wiped out by purges on the surface. They also do not have any powerful mages or priests to match against those of the other races, and their warriors tend to be less powerful. They have no central organization. In short, they would be easy pickings for any other belligerent race. The full numbers of sliths are not known, as most of them live in their kingdom beneath Exile (again, extrapolating from Avernum); in fact, the only ones seen by humans were cast out as barbaric heathens. Unless the civilized sliths are just as warlike and more organized than the known sliths, and unless they discovered the fine art of making armor and bows (javelins really aren't great ranged weapons), they would probably fall to hordes of human archers behind heavily armored soldiers. Vahnatai numbers aren't known, but there probably aren't as many vahnati as humans. They have the most skilled fighters and mages, the most powerful weapons and spells, and the ability to manufacture more troops on demand (slimes, roaches, troglodytes, giants, alien beasts, and especially golems). They function as clans with no unifying authority, but if the Crystal Souls could agree to kill other races, the vahnatai would quickly fall into line. The only thing they don't have is armor, but you don't need it when you can order walking statues to kill things for you. —Alorael, whose money is on the vahnatai as well. Heck, they created the other sapient species. They probably created horses as well! Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Wednesday, June 16 2004 13:57
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Pearlblossom gives you a sneak peak at life in Castle Aethdoc. She also acts as a warning that all is not roses and giggles in sidhe land just in case the contract didn't make that abundantly clear. —Alorael, who doesn't see anything wrong with dialogue that serves only as a reminder of a number of legends regarding faeries. It beats the wishes fish. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Wednesday, June 16 2004 13:56
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Not every comparison is malicious. Some mock the stupid arguments, and some are even self-mockery. I don't want to put words in Aran's mouth, but at least refrain from putting yourself there on the way to his throat. ?Alorael, who has discovered that Popocatepetl defeats Ixtacihuatl in a Googlefight. This is a sad day for all Ixtacihuatlans. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Wednesday, June 16 2004 13:28
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Jeff's probably too nice with the new passwords anyway. I'm sure you could get a freebie from him with some fast talk and good luck. On the other hand, being able to get new copies of E3 three times in two months while my hard drive had epilepsy was very nice. ?Alorael, who actually thinks he could just as easily say that Jeff got him to pay for more shareware by proving that it's a long-term investment, not just a one computer deal. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Tuesday, June 15 2004 18:10
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"They are being very loud right now," Hispar announced suddenly. He wasn't sure who had helped him stagger along with the rest of the group, but he was grateful. There were very bad things abroad. "Who are they? How are you even still breathing? If you're going to go senile, do it on someone else's time." The sergeant sounded annoyed, unsurprisingly. Hispar growled back, the effect somewhat spoiled by the need to stop and cough blood. "Senile? A senile man would be dead by now! I am telling you that they are warning us! If anyone goes out, the demons will kill them, and then they will come in and kill us as well." Garath rolled his eyes. "I don't believe in mystical voices, and I do believe in surviving." The shaman gave him another hard look, then shrugged. "Just as well. I can't heal myself with you in here screaming so loud that I can barely hear the spirits." "He's a loony!" someone whispered. Hispar ignored it. He did need to heal himself, or he would be no good at all for when the spirits gave their directions. It was their strength that had kept him alive in the trap, and he knew he should give proper thanks if he did not become one of them very soon. ?Alorael, who never meant to imply that he was leaving the RP, just to clarify. Some people just don't know how to handle suicidal, dying characters. Really. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Tuesday, June 15 2004 17:48
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BoA does not make my computer curl up and die when I try to run it. NWN does. I really don't love confusing 3D graphics that much. NWN has its selling points, but I prefer playing BoA without the loading times. —Alorael, who has to say that being able to make scenarios on a Mac is also nice. He may never pull it off, but having the ability is good. Giving TM the ability is even better. Using "better" loosely, of course. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Tuesday, June 15 2004 13:25
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Welcome! You have already found your contrbution niche, I see. Before your arrival, there was a tragic dearth of kitties. Now we have plenty of kitties (and much rejoicing)! ?Alorael, who can't believe he missed his chance to deliver the sanity bulletin. Sadly, he was off on a skribbane bender and unable to comment at the time. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Tuesday, June 15 2004 13:18
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Slow motion is quite modern. Don't back down from your first method of execution! When someone asks to die the death, it is the death that they should die in whatever form provides the most entertainment to the audience. —Alorael, who supposes that particular idea is a throwback to the Romans. Okay, it's not modern in one sense. Just keep in mind that many people still watch football! Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Tuesday, June 15 2004 13:14
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I can't deliver judgement. I haven't clicked the link. I do, however, frown upon the advertising of what amounts to personal boards on a topic that was clearly dedicated to outside sources of entertainment. Besides, you only need Polaris for all your requirements, including oxygen and a butt for your jokes! Neat, huh? [Edit: It even teaches you how to make nonsensical posts. Unbelievable!] ?Alorael, who realizes he broke his own rules. He is very much aware of his hypocrisy. Will there be anything else? [ Tuesday, June 15, 2004 13:19: Message edited by: Straw Man ] Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Monday, June 14 2004 13:22
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You can also enter combat mode and send a single hasted character close enough to set the mine off. With careful use of the wait command, you can manage to get the character back out of range before the thing explodes. —Alorael, who spent quite a lot of time doing just that. Even with mines you can't disarm, one character is easier to heal than many. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Sunday, June 13 2004 17:26
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Beats me. I just use a Mac! I get to use the option key, which you poor Windows victims call alt and use for other purposes in your heathen ritual keystrokes. ?Alorael, who believes Slasher told a huge fib there. He is no longer Slasher, as he stated elsewhere. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Sunday, June 13 2004 09:30
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A mage/priest is more effective than either a mage or a priest. The skills complement each other nicely and you end up with a wonderfully huge pool of spell points to draw on. —Alorael, who agrees that there is some benefit to giving fighters a few priest spells. Mage spells are far less useful. You'll never get them off in armor. If you need ranged attacks, invest in archery. If you need buffs, invest in alchemy or just shell out some gold for potions. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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written Sunday, June 13 2004 09:24
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Yet another oldbie returns. Welcome back, Lorekeeper! ?Alorael, whose name now changes daily. Don't judge by the name, judge by the signature! Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |