Profile for Grain of Salt
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| Displayed name | Grain of Salt |
| Member number | 6652 |
| Title | Infiltrator |
| Postcount | 420 |
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| Registered | Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
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| Interested on free A4 - one person only in Avernum 4 | |
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written Saturday, March 11 2006 01:58
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You would probably start by buying the game on CD, then mailing it. You might get Jeff to email a code to someone, but I'm not sure. People in the A4 forum likely have A4 already, though, so I would start a topic in General or something. How are you deciding who's going to get it? -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Easter eggs? in Avernum 4 | |
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written Tuesday, March 7 2006 13:41
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You had to go through about 50 efreets to get it, and it led to an outdoor section that looked like a big devil face. I don't recall any fights, however. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Is this possible? in Geneforge Series | |
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written Tuesday, March 7 2006 13:37
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Update: Lankan has been augmented, and Diawatha is seriously annoyed. Stupid Shaper (He's KILLING THE ROGUES! Your ENEMIES! HELLO!). Still with my original weaponless, creationless Guardian. I made a Thahd to serve as meat shield once, but he didn't actually block anything. Having godly Leadership is glorious fun. I abused poor Norell to no end :P . So, is this mission physically possible, or no? Dominate isn't likely. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Is this possible? in Geneforge Series | |
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written Monday, March 6 2006 03:00
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Drawback: It's hard to get experience this way. I need 1 more level to get enough points in Leadership to talk the Creator to death, but I don't think I can get enough from the two quests I have left. Is there any renewable way to get experience wthout killing? -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Is this possible? in Geneforge Series | |
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 13:28
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In my arrogance, I decided to see if it was possible to play G3 without killing anything. That is, without anything you control killing any foe. As a guardian. I know I'm doomed, but putting that aside, is it physically possible? I'm good so far except for the punching of two worms at the ruined school. Is there any area that you have to cross that requires killing something? -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Avernum 2 - 8.54 (9.7/5.5) in General | |
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 02:28
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9.7 I love this game. I'm probably biased, because it's the first Spiderweb game I ever played, but it's amazing. It's not just "attack the nephil fort" it's "defend against their attack and recover a secret map that enables you to use a back way in". The vahnahti and the journey down to their realms is just amazing. The only bad thing, I felt, was that Garzahd was never really fleshed out as an enemy. He's just something I have to kill. And all the little touches that make Avernum Avernum: sudden attacks by fungi, seeing Khoth in chains, the muchrooms one that one place that kill you if you eat them... -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| All Hail The Chairman in General | |
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 02:14
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I'm amazed the "Ash got banned" topic got closed but not this one... -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Asking help on picking scenarios in Blades of Exile | |
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written Saturday, March 4 2006 14:01
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quote:Did you understand what was going on, then? If you did, please explain it to me. Please. :P Don't get me wrong, the combat was very fun. But I barely could grasp the "finishing" ending, let alone the "winning" ending with someone who is my enemy but also Katothen being the same as someone who killed a guy talking about a guy spouting bilbical references, who then summoned something to kill me that didn't actually exist. I was then told about this by a person that also doesn't exist, who is looking for "The Evidence" and is an enemy of Karl Gottfried, who said he was going to explain everything but just mumbled vaguely and ended the scenario.(/rant) -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Ash Got Banned... in General | |
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written Saturday, March 4 2006 04:04
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Ash Lael (Creator) got banned? ..... There is some serious explaining that needs to be done. NOW. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Help Needed- Canisters! in Geneforge Series | |
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written Saturday, March 4 2006 01:55
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It was the "coolest thing about A4" topic that put you over the edge, wasn't it? -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| stuck! how can crash energe barriers in mine ? in Avernum 4 | |
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written Friday, March 3 2006 13:54
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If you mean the Grindstone mine and the quest Jen gives you: 1. Get a piercing crystal. These can be found in various places, but I believe Jen herself sells one. 2. Go to the Tower Colony, do the demon quest, get Dispel Barrier. You probably aren't at this point yet, though. EDIT: Use grammar. It good. [ Friday, March 03, 2006 13:55: Message edited by: WonkoTheSane ] -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| What Movies Are You Looking Forward To? in General | |
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written Sunday, February 26 2006 02:40
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Just think of it as another book set in in Tolkein's world. I didn't notice that it actually was "Mithrim" instead of "Mithril" until it was pointed out. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Bandits 2 Bug in Blades of Exile | |
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written Monday, February 20 2006 01:59
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So that's what it is. Stupid Wu. I think Bandits 2 would really be improved by a simple "rejoin party" option in the NPC special items. The first Deacon fight would be cake if you didn't have to worry about your NPC's dying (or roasting you). Then again, you don't want it do be cake, do you? :P -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Bandits 2 Bug in Blades of Exile | |
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written Sunday, February 19 2006 02:36
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This is real weird. In Birmington Fortress, just past the runes that prevent you from going back, there's a huge battle with Rakshasa and other Empire soldiers. The weird thing was that, about three-quarters of the way through the battle, the two Rouge Rakshasa on the right somehow acquired some ungodly amount of health (3295) when they previously had 155. This prevented me from finishing the fight. Any idea what's going on? Also, I don't think I understand the plotline. In Corporeus, Karl Gottfried says "the enemy has been waging war on us from Sanctuary. (Katothen's place)" Wasazore implied that his boss was Karl Gottfried. However, he also said that he knows I'm working for Katothen. Wouldn't he, I, and the entire Turkish Division be enemies, then? Or am I wrong? -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Just what is the deal with Alorael?* in General | |
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written Saturday, February 11 2006 02:02
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I would think FS would have been tougher than A3. But what do I know.. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| A Few Advance Notes On Geneforge 4 in Geneforge Series | |
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written Wednesday, February 8 2006 02:08
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Sounds awesome! I've always been slightly annoyed at the later Geneforges because there was supposed to be a major war going on, but you hardly ever fought the opposing side, at least in the beginning. A2, however, captured the idea that there was a war very well, which is why I liked A2. I want to see stuff like two opposing forts: one Loyalist, one Rebel. The captains of each of the forts give missions to take out the other fort. Perhaps some towns could fall to the opposing side if the party takes too much time, like in A3, or does a mission for the opposite side. P.S: Out this year? Wow, Jeff is fast. [ Wednesday, February 08, 2006 02:09: Message edited by: WonkoTheSane ] -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Quintessence in Blades of Exile | |
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written Saturday, February 4 2006 11:52
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It's entirely possible that I'm just dumb, but still no secret passages. I went to the very end, then turned around and repeatedly headbanged every section of mountain in the place. Is the secret passage on a "high mountains" graphic or a regular one? (Why'd Brett have to password THIS scenario, but not DoTS? Why?) -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
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written Saturday, February 4 2006 03:51
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Okay, I'm in the lich's tower, in the Mountains of Faith section. I searched every square for a secret passage, and I'm losing essence fast. I still don't have the "necessary magic" to go into the other sections. What do I do? Also, where can I recharge essence? -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| how did you find out about spiderweb games? in General | |
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written Friday, February 3 2006 15:47
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The first Spiderweb game I played was A2. I got the demo off some list of shareware games on a website. Ahhh, A2.... the good old days. A pure work of genius, A2. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Revenge in Blades of Exile | |
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written Wednesday, February 1 2006 10:20
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You're Creator? And now I feel stupid... I've killed Burr-Denn's cronies and am currently hiding behind a rocky outcropping sniping at him. I had to use the Character Editor to un-dumfound me and restore my health and sp, but I'm going for only that once. Mindblast makes life difficult, but I'll get him soon. I hope the rest of the fights are easier... I also unvocered another bug: Once, Burr-Denn's shield moved off him, which was vaguely odd. I don't recall any strange circumstances; are both of them set to "not move" in the editor? And the Skree is charmable... if you're a god. Lvl 36. However, if it WAS charmable it would be stupid, because of the death touch. Thanks for your help! -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Fort Monastery - iron bar quest in Avernum 4 | |
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written Wednesday, February 1 2006 02:04
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As long as the door is closed, you can murder without them getting angry at you. Best part of A4, IMO :P . -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Revenge in Blades of Exile | |
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written Tuesday, January 31 2006 13:15
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Rocks are level 35. Nothing doing. The best strategy I currently have is to put my fighter next to him, my casters in the back, and attack like mad. I can web Bur-Denn down to 1 spell a turn, but I only have so many spell points. Double-cursed rocks usually can't hit my blessed fighters. The strategy usualy falls apart if I can't kill the Skree in time or when Burr-Denn casts an area spell. With Mindblast, I have to use Light Heal All each turn. Is there some secret to beating powerful spellcasters without antimagic? I beat Kassand only by dumbfounding him to death, but that doesn't work here. Creator said he didn't have antimagic against Selene in Falling Stars, so there must be a way. Any help? P.S: It's more laziness than bravery. I had to reinstall BOE a while ago and couldn't be bothered to get the HLPM, so I took my party from Spears :P . [ Tuesday, January 31, 2006 13:17: Message edited by: WonkoTheSane ] -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
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written Tuesday, January 31 2006 02:22
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The Nightmare Guardian in Revenge is level 80. I don't know how Creator did this, but on my copy being level 80 is the same as being level 0. The Guardian, despite magical resistance, blacks out at the slightest sign of a sleep cloud and is easily charmed or paralyzed. This kind of ruins the effect of the fights and chase scenes with him. I found this out because I'm trying to get through it with a level 5 party that has no extra spells. I'm currently stuck on the Burr-Denn fight where he has the shield, though. Very cool scenario, by the way. :) -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Spears- Power Core in Blades of Exile | |
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written Saturday, January 21 2006 04:38
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Okay, I got the coordinates and teleported in. I have no real clue as to where I'm supposed to go, so I wandered around and got killed a lot of times. I can just barely kill a Capacitator if I surround him and none of my fighters die, but two at onece is not possible. I've read the hint file, but it was a bit vague: All I know is I'm supposed to destroy a crystal at 27,12. Can someone provide me with a map, or maybe hints to get past the monsters? Thanks. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
| Finalizing Scenario Ideas. in Blades of Avernum | |
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written Wednesday, January 18 2006 02:09
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You play a group of Empire soldiers on a small island that infested with gremlins. You and your fellow soldiers attack a gremlin fort. A spell is cast on you by a gremlin mage, and you black out. When you wake up, you realize that the gremlins had charmed you and you were really attacking an Empire fort. You must fight your way to the chief gremlin and kill him. I've already started designing the first town and added a few more details than can fit into 4 sentences. I'm available by PM or email(e l i r o s e 9 3 @ s b c g l o b a l . n e t), or in just a plain post on the Lyceum. EDIT: (*i) I added spaces between your e-mail address to prevent spambots. If you wish to use the e-mail, remove the spaces. [ Wednesday, January 18, 2006 05:13: Message edited by: *i ] -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |