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A1 - Getting to Grah-Hoth's fortree in The Avernum Trilogy
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Sunday, November 6 2005 04:05 Profile #2
Blessed and Hasted summons can help on occasion. Like casting Summon Host. Or Arcane Summon.

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4? in General
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Thursday, November 3 2005 15:18 Profile #493
"Gone Choppin, be Bach in thirty minutes."

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The face leaping spiders of today are the brain sucking Vlish of tomorrow.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4? in General
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Thursday, November 3 2005 07:37 Profile #486
You know, as far as music goes, I like to put on Blue Oyster Cult's 'Godzilla' and then send my Slith in to battle.

With a purposeful grimace and a terrible sound
He pulls the spitting high tension wires down

Helpless people on a subway train
Scream for God as he looks in on them

He picks up a bus and he throws it back down
As he wades through the buildings toward the center of town

Oh no, they say he's got to go
Go go Godzilla, yeah
Oh no, there goes Tokyo
Go go Godzilla, yeah

Oh no, they say he's got to go
Go go Godzilla, yeah
Oh no, there goes Tokyo
Go go Godzilla, yeah

Rinji news o moshiagemasu!
Rinji news o moshiagemasu!
Godzilla ga Ginza hoomen e mukatte imasu!
Daishkyu hinan ****e kudasai!
Daishkyu hinan ****e kudasai!

Oh no, they say he's got to go
Go go Godzilla, yeah
Oh no, there goes Tokyo
Go go Godzilla, yeah

History shows again and again
How nature points out the folly of men
Godzilla!

As you can see, it is quite fitting to a rampaging Slith turned loose to commit mayhem.

Bonus points for style if you can throw a fireball or two while rampaging.

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The face leaping spiders of today are the brain sucking Vlish of tomorrow.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4? in General
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Monday, September 5 2005 06:22 Profile #200
Well folks, if it does use the Geneforge engine, just think of all the abuse we shall be able to dish out if we build our party mages like an Agent. So many angles of abuse possible here.

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The face leaping spiders of today are the brain sucking Vlish of tomorrow.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4? in General
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Sunday, August 28 2005 07:11 Profile #135
quote:
Originally written by Drakefyre:

What? Exile III/BoE had the best gameplay of all Jeff's games!
I have to agree with that.

Heck, I really miss the simple drop down spell menu of Exile III.

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The face leaping spiders of today are the brain sucking Vlish of tomorrow.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4? in General
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Friday, August 26 2005 19:57 Profile #102
quote:
Originally written by Drakefyre:

Just so you know, Jeff has read this thread and scoffs at you.
Scoffs at who in particular?

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The face leaping spiders of today are the brain sucking Vlish of tomorrow.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4? in General
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Friday, August 26 2005 05:13 Profile #83
Well,in Exile, the Slith got a bonus to int.

The game implies that the Slith don't just use magic, the Slith are magic. There are several instances of this, none of which I can recall directly off my head. A great race with great powers, which most of them can not remember at all, and they know little about their own origins.

Of course, dragonkind might be finally getting around to their revenge, but that would be to obvious and cliche...

No, I place bets on the Slith.

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The face leaping spiders of today are the brain sucking Vlish of tomorrow.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4? in General
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Thursday, August 25 2005 18:41 Profile #73
You also find traces of an ancient civilisation in AIII in Upper Avernum.

Could be.

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The face leaping spiders of today are the brain sucking Vlish of tomorrow.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4? in General
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Thursday, August 25 2005 18:04 Profile #71
Well it can't be the Vanatai. That would just be rehashing AIII. Which would be folly. People would be howling for poor Jeff's head.

So, that pretty much leaves the Slith. Remember, they too, have powerful mages and are adept at magical ability.

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The face leaping spiders of today are the brain sucking Vlish of tomorrow.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4? in General
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Thursday, August 25 2005 16:51 Profile #69
It's the Slith. You know, the ancient buried race. Only they aint so peaceful any more. Something tragic probably happened down there in the depths where the peaceful Slith are hiding, and now they are going to claim the upper tunnels.

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The face leaping spiders of today are the brain sucking Vlish of tomorrow.
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Getting bored...help! in Geneforge Series
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Friday, July 22 2005 05:35 Profile #22
I figured it out.

G3 needed more cowbell.

Or perhaps a talking skull.

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Getting bored...help! in Geneforge Series
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Thursday, July 21 2005 18:08 Profile #15
I just stopped playing one day in the middle of the game.

G3 is lacking something. Can't completely put my finger on what though. It saddens me. This is the first Spiderweb game that I have not been totally spellbound with for months and months, or even a year or longer.

And then one day, I thought about what I loved about the very first Spiderweb game I played. Exile III. From a MacUser Shareware CD-ROM. I played the demo till I drove my self nuts. I ordered the game. I played it. I ordered the other Exile games, got the hint books, the whole package. And played them a long, long, long time ago on my ancient Centris 610.

What I miss is choice. All the spells, the open ended classes, the real sense of role playing. Avernum is all fine and good... But it's only 4 folk, limited spells, etc etc etc.

Geneforge was a novel idea. I loved the game. It was different. I fell in love with Vlish. And when it first came out, people kept talking about how Shapers ruled and how cool the Guardian was... And how much the Agent SUCKED. Which simply wasn't true. What the game lacked in choices and open ended character development, it made up for with philosophical questions and such.

G2 was a rehash, and I think I started noticing it then. G3 had some engine tweaks, and then once I pushed those to their extremes, the game fell flat.

I really, really miss Exile type games. More spells. More choices. A LARGER party.

Oh, and I loved Nethergate simply because it was so darn different. Two games in one!

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4 Complete Wish List in The Avernum Trilogy
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Wednesday, July 20 2005 17:28 Profile #189
A proper winter weight kilt and leggings offers far more protection in deep winder than pants. It's like gloves vs mittens. Mittens keep your hands warmer because of the open space and shared warmth. But you are going to want a heavy weight kilt. Highland regiments wore them in the Great Wars and had fewer problems with frostbite then the soldiers wearing woollen troosers. Like anything else in the winter, you must accesorise properly. A good 16 to 22 ounce kilt will trap in several layers of air and develop a thermal pocket... A space of hot air that will actually drive the cold air out. Wear proper hose, along with leggings, and good boots, and you will be much warmer than those wearing bifurcated garmets. An Iverness Cape or a great coat, proper headgear, and layers of warm breathable fabric around your central torso to lock in core body temperature will keep you quite toasty, sweaty even, even in temps well below zero.

I am curious about why you felt kilts were a problem in cold weather. One of two things must have happened. The Canadian Armed Forces must be poorly equipped with second rate equipment, which I sincerely doubt... Or there was a lack of proper accesorisation. Scots have been wearing kilts, and great kilts, in extreme cold conditions for centuries and they have proved to be remarkably hardy.

I have an 8 yard heavy weight kilt in the Am Freiceadan Dubh Tartan. (Black Watch) It's quite lovely. It's also to damn heavy and hot to wear in the summer.

It's good to see others in touch with traditions.

:)

Edit.

My Black Watch kilt is frequently mistaken for being solid black at a distance. I know exactly what you mean!

[ Wednesday, July 20, 2005 17:30: Message edited by: Delicious Vlish ]

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4 Complete Wish List in The Avernum Trilogy
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Wednesday, July 20 2005 14:45 Profile #185
quote:
Originally written by Student of Trinity:

Mmm, at least for the Highland regiments in the British army (and their colonial affiliates), dirks and skean dhus (the older way of writing it, doubtless less phonetically accurate) are quite distinct pieces of kit. All officers wear skean dhus, tucked halfway into their left socks, just below the knee. Only colonels also wear dirks, which are much bigger, on their belts. The dirk scabbards do indeed often hold tiny forks and other utensils.

The only customary use of the dirk at table is when the colonel ceremonially stabs the haggis, at which point the less civilized members present supply the supposed groans of the wounded beast. The second in command of the haggis party then proffers the napkin on which to clean the dirk, and the haggis is marched back off to the kitchen to be dismembered and served. The haggis party retires to a back room and downs a bottle of Drambuie (between them, thank heavens), quickly enough that they return to platters of haggis that are enhanced by a distinct spin.
For the poor oppressed ragged Scot, the Black Knife was whatever sharp pokey object he could tuck away and keep hidden, so that he could defend himself. And yes, there is a big difference between military and actual civilian tradition. Both are valid. Not every Scot was in the service, though many did because it allowed them to wear their clothes and celebrate their culture. A crappy thing to do to a people, hold their culture hostage.

Sgain Dhub is just about an old of term that you could get... I am a Dhubglas. Meaning Black and Gray. The spelling that you keep posting is a bastardised version, more typical with products bought from Pakistan, ie, the cheap flimsy knockoffs that mimic the real thing.

You are quite correct though, for the most part, with the military tradition. There are however, even older traditions than those. Most so called traditions however, are falsehoods. Highly romanticised crap invented by Holywood or by false oral tradition. Like, hmm, entitlement. With few exceptions, pretty much any person, of any race, can wear whichever tartan they like. But always know the history of it in case you run into the real deal. (Somebody like me that might grill you on what you are wearing and why)

This is not a good place to discuss this though. If you would like, stop by here and you will find a wealth of information. And you can find me there. IM me and I will send you my user name.

I must warn you though, visiting may turn you in to a full time kilt wearer.

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4 Complete Wish List in The Avernum Trilogy
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Wednesday, July 20 2005 13:16 Profile #183
quote:
Originally written by Fissure of Men:

Actually, it's only appropriate to pull it out at the table if the meat is very rare.

—Alorael, who now wonders if concealed knives are covered by concealed carry laws. It seems at least possible that it's more legal to hide a gun than a knife.
That's silly. :P

In all honesty, most dirks came as part of full kit. There was a little fork and an even smaller knife. It was a practical every day sort of thing. Modern dirks, or Black Knives, are ceremonial tokens. Modern dirks are not suitable for table use. The proper term is Sgian Dubh, which literally translated means Black Knife.

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[ Wednesday, July 20, 2005 13:19: Message edited by: Delicious Vlish ]

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4 Complete Wish List in The Avernum Trilogy
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Wednesday, July 20 2005 11:57 Profile #181
quote:
Originally written by Student of Trinity:

You've got to admire a culture in which the traditional formal dress includes a secret sock knife. Though in recent times it has been made less secret, to the point of flashy jewelled hilts. But the 'dhu' part originally meant that it was hidden, at least as I was told when I wore one. And there are suspect traditions about not drawing it except to draw blood, blah blah blah. The main reason not to draw it is to avoid slicing your calf.
Actually, in polite trusted company or for fancy dress, it is tucked into the sock where people can see. For all other purposes, it is kept hidden, usually tucked away in the reversed pleat or secreted under the outer apron. That's the whole point of the Black Knife.

And you are correct. You don't pull it out in a crowd unless you plan to draw blood... It's rude and if you pull it out suddenly, people will assume you are about to attack and act accordingly. That said, it is perfectly acceptable to pull it out at a table for eating purposes and such.

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4 Complete Wish List in The Avernum Trilogy
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Wednesday, July 20 2005 07:14 Profile #178
I dare say a kilt offers more protection in that situation then a pair of troosers.

Take a normal kilt, 13 to 22 ounce wool. Now, that's roughly 8 to 9 yards of cloth around your middle. That's roughly 24 to 27 feet of thick heavy fabric. There is a reason they call them tanks. There are two aprons, and piles of pleats. Your dangly bits are well wrapped and well protected. There is also (usually) a heavy sporran hanging in front that keeps everything weighted down ever more. It's going to take a lot of effort and a lot of work for a dog to even find their way through all this fabric.

Now, pants... Pants are made from light thin fabric. Anywhere from 4 ounce to 12 ounce, usually in a cotton twill. Most are about 8 ounces. A dog's teeth can puncture right through this with no effort what so ever and they can gnaw on your dangly bits. And there is no sporran, no form for groin protection, nothing slowing down the advancing canine that wants to bite your snausage.

Frankly, I'd rather take my chances kilted.

And as for the black knife, I agree. It works quite well on anything that might be bothering you, dog or idiot human that tries to lift your kilt.

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Avernum 4 Complete Wish List in The Avernum Trilogy
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Tuesday, July 19 2005 20:04 Profile #175
quote:
Originally written by Mortimer:

quote:
Originally written by Lt. Sullust:

Oh, so you never put pants on your characters?
No, commando is when you don't wear any underwear, pants themselves are fine.
Correction. Commando is when you don't wear underwear with a kilt.

As an actual every day kilt wearer, I felt the need to point this out. I no longer wear pants. At all. Ever. No more chafing and bunching. No more underpants.

Ah, freedom.

And to stay on topic, I would like to see kilts or male unbifurcated garmets (MUG) as a clothing option in AIV.

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Going Rogue? in Geneforge Series
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Monday, June 20 2005 09:30 Profile #3
Creations can go rogue in G3.

There are some critters now that can Dominate.

It happens.

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Favorite Weapon in Geneforge Series
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Saturday, June 18 2005 20:06 Profile #8
My favourite weapon?

Why, the Agent of course. A living weapon. The Shaper version of the nuclear bomb.

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
stuck on dhonal's island in Geneforge Series
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Friday, June 17 2005 05:00 Profile #9
There is a very simple solution for this.

DON'T CHEAT.

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
Using canisters: CAUTION- SPOILERS HERE in Geneforge Series
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Tuesday, June 14 2005 19:09 Profile #1
Suck it up.

Deal with it. You were warned that they were forbidden devices. Now live with the consequences.

There are no cheats to help you.

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
No Stone Ring in Geneforge Series
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Tuesday, June 14 2005 16:04 Profile #6
And make sure you are wearing the bracelet.

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
What do YOU want to see in G4? in Geneforge Series
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Tuesday, June 14 2005 10:16 Profile #165
The ability to learn forbidden magic.

Like Necromancy.

Damnit, I want a Shaper with a loyal army of shades!

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
Posts: 1104 | Registered: Tuesday, February 12 2002 08:00
I'm stuck in Geneforge Series
Delicious Vlish
His Mighty Tentacle
Member # 627
 written Tuesday, June 14 2005 06:06 Profile #6
Because of how damage levels work...

Fyoras actually get fairly strong now.

I have a Loyalist Shaper right now that is playing no canisters, and all he has (Due to variant restrictions) is access to Fyoras and Cryoas. He has 3 Fyoras that he has raised from the very start, and they are strong! They are doing about as much damage as a Drayk of the same level. (One Fyora is level 30ish) While they have similar firebolt damage, they do not have similar bite damage, and I think the Drayk would have a bit, but not much more, health.

Also, due to variant restrictions, his only allowed offensive spells are firebolt and icebolt. He does have a full array of Mental Magic though.

They did hit a rough patch about mid game. I can not explain exactly why that was... But they bogged down for a bit... And then once they hit low to mid twenties, they picked up again and started pulling their own weight.

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If I could make just one wish, I would want a tasty vlish.

Geneforge IV. Still no tasty vlish.
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