a simple question
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Apprentice
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 03:04
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which one of theese skills is best : melle weapons pole weapons bows thrown missles i have a thief with high dexterity. i know that damage with the bow depends on dexterity ( but does it depend on the str too ). do i need str at all for that character ? also does the pole weapons use str or dex ? or both ? please help. Posts: 2 | Registered: Wednesday, May 30 2007 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 03:18
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Which game is this? Personally I would agree with you on bows - I find them much better than other weapons because they're ranged. Throwing weapons - Geneforge put them me off them... :rolleyes: You don't really need too much strength for a thief but you should get a few levels now and then. -------------------- How many shapers are there? Why is Drypeak controlled by Zakary? Why is Barzahl a Guardian? How does the Geneforge work? What's as small as nothing? Why am I asking stupid questions? -------------------------------- Shaper teacher : "DON'T TOUCH THAT!" BOOM!! apprentice :*little voice* "Sorry..." --------------------------- CSM RIFQ Neopets Do join, it's fun. Do you know what is the answer to the greatest question ever? It's here. Posts: 576 | Registered: Wednesday, March 2 2005 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 04:09
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You probably should have posted this in the Avernum Forum, because presumably you are asking about Avernum. This forum is for posting non-game specific messages. Bows are generally considered to be superior in Avernum (especially the most recent). -------------------- You are asleep. Be careful what you pretend to be because you are what you pretend to be. So it goes. Posts: 93 | Registered: Tuesday, June 29 2004 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 05:31
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thanks for all the replies. yes i'm talking about avernum. so str is only usefull to a thief if you want to change the amount of stuff he can carry ? are you sure that str doesn't influence the damage done with the bow ? by the way sorry for posting here, i didn't notice... Posts: 2 | Registered: Wednesday, May 30 2007 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 05:38
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Strength doesn't change the damage the bows do in Avernum 3 which is the only one I have right now but I seem to remember it being the same in the other Avernums. -------------------- How many shapers are there? Why is Drypeak controlled by Zakary? Why is Barzahl a Guardian? How does the Geneforge work? What's as small as nothing? Why am I asking stupid questions? -------------------------------- Shaper teacher : "DON'T TOUCH THAT!" BOOM!! apprentice :*little voice* "Sorry..." --------------------------- CSM RIFQ Neopets Do join, it's fun. Do you know what is the answer to the greatest question ever? It's here. Posts: 576 | Registered: Wednesday, March 2 2005 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 11:11
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Thrown weapons are pretty worthless in all Avernum games. Bows just don't do enough damage in any game before A4. Swords and poles are a matter of choice: swords let you use shields but do slightly less damage, while spears are hard-hitting but two-handed. You usually find good magic swords earlier and more often, but the best weapon is most often a spear. —Alorael, who can say for certain that melee and pole require Strength. He's pretty sure throwing does too, and he's not sure about bows. Whether you're playing A1-A3 or A4 makes a big difference. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 15:22
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Swords are your best friends in the end(unless that's where you're being stabbed with one). They're better than beating people with sticks and have the most variety. Also, a thief with a spear just lacks flavor -------------------- Did you know: When asked about his voicing of Unicron, Orson Welles is quoted as saying, "Unicron was the perfect character for me to play. I find it easy to relate to him. We're both the size of a planet and we both can eat said planet." Did you know: After the Holocaust, Germany decided that it takes at least 57 murders before they'll even consider prosecution and guys like Ted Bundy would known as 'Weekend Warriors' Did you know: Most facts on the internet are made up with little or no thought to decency or good sense. And that most of the people who make them die a lonely pathetic death. Posts: 1918 | Registered: Sunday, October 13 2002 07:00 |
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Canned
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 15:33
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quote:*cough* minimod *cough* Anyway, how exactly are you a "thief" in Avernum? -------------------- I can transform into almost anything, though not sanity. My brother tried to type something here. I just erased it. Posts: 1799 | Registered: Sunday, February 4 2007 08:00 |
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Councilor
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 15:44
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Originally by IFM: quote:But it was acceptable for Ceylon since it was correct advice that the original poster didn't know. You calling attention to it, however, is far less appreciated. quote:A character with high tool use for opening doors and disarming traps can be considered a thief. Presumably, a thief also takes everything valuable that's not nailed down as well. :P Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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Canned
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 15:51
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Like me for example, having a thief. Also, it did look like minimoding to me...sorry. I do, however, learn from my mistakes. My thief (nephil) used bow/arrow. He is not very strong...and has a weak melee attack. -------------------- I can transform into almost anything, though not sanity. My brother tried to type something here. I just erased it. Posts: 1799 | Registered: Sunday, February 4 2007 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 16:26
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I'm not even sure where the term minimodding came from or why it has such sudden prominence here. I liked Spiderweb better without it. —Alorael, who still thinks actions speak louder than words. And, of course, mods are the only ones who can take action. So ha! Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 16:40
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The way I say it, minimodding is merely a lie made by the fascists to give the little people the artificial feeling of importance. Having said that... Volkswagenhagen! -------------------- Did you know: When asked about his voicing of Unicron, Orson Welles is quoted as saying, "Unicron was the perfect character for me to play. I find it easy to relate to him. We're both the size of a planet and we both can eat said planet." Did you know: After the Holocaust, Germany decided that it takes at least 57 murders before they'll even consider prosecution and guys like Ted Bundy would known as 'Weekend Warriors' Did you know: Most facts on the internet are made up with little or no thought to decency or good sense. And that most of the people who make them die a lonely pathetic death. Posts: 1918 | Registered: Sunday, October 13 2002 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 17:15
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it's more fun to just call people homo. Posts: 47 | Registered: Thursday, March 29 2007 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 17:49
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But that, my good sir, is a CoC violation. And I daresay you've got a few high energy orbitals occupied. —Alorael, who is sure there is a more clever way to warp that pun. In fact, it's probably been so warped many times. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Wednesday, May 30 2007 18:23
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Thrown weapons are a holdover from Exile, where they required less action points to use than bows. When hasted, this meant an extra attack per round, Posts: 4643 | Registered: Friday, February 10 2006 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Thursday, May 31 2007 12:37
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When was Exile released? -------------------- You Shall Die Laughing: http://www.worfthecat.ermarian.net/converted The Roost: www.roost01.proboards104.com. Birds of a feather flock together. Posts: 794 | Registered: Thursday, July 27 2006 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Thursday, May 31 2007 12:42
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quote:Exile was the first ever game that Jeff made. So, a long time ago. In fact, Avernum is a remake of the four Exile games. However Avernum IV was a totally new game. -------------------- Pass the sauerkraut and chips please. Posts: 1186 | Registered: Friday, June 18 2004 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Thursday, May 31 2007 13:15
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You just failed to answer a simple question. Exile was released in 1994. —Alorael, who can still remember the first time he stepped out of the portal and met a man standing in front of it. "Hello! Name? Job?" Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Canned
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written Thursday, May 31 2007 17:09
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quote:That was me fixing the typo (in bold). Anyway, people used to call me a minimod when I, well, minimoded. I don't like the term. -------------------- I can transform into almost anything, though not sanity. My brother tried to type something here. I just erased it. Posts: 1799 | Registered: Sunday, February 4 2007 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Thursday, May 31 2007 17:12
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There are four Exile games, Iffy. Perhaps you forgot BoE. -------------------- My Myspace, with some of my audial and visual art The Lyceum - The Headquarters of the Blades designing community The Louvre - The Blades of Avernum graphics database Alexandria - The Blades of Exile Scenario database BoE Webring - Self explanatory Polaris - Free porn here Odd Todd - Fun for the unemployed (and everyone else too) They Might Be Giants - Four websites for one of the greatest bands in existance -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Posts: 2957 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Canned
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written Thursday, May 31 2007 17:15
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I asumed he meant the storyline part. -------------------- I can transform into almost anything, though not sanity. My brother tried to type something here. I just erased it. Posts: 1799 | Registered: Sunday, February 4 2007 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Thursday, May 31 2007 23:54
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quote:Pirates leave everything that's either nailed down or on fire. Real thieves do not. =^.^= Incidentally, maybe there should be a scenario that gave a few breaks to ranged weapon and spell-users - lots of counters and tables strewn around some rooms that you'd have to work around, instead of emphasizing making your meatshield Superman...hmm... -------------------- http://whyte-shadow-neko.deviantart.com - My drawings! Waka Laka love and fantasy~ Posts: 147 | Registered: Sunday, June 13 2004 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, June 1 2007 15:27
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Besides having a bow, a thief should carry a sword also, as you can occasionally strike a fleeing monster. -------------------- WWJD? Posts: 1384 | Registered: Tuesday, February 6 2007 08:00 |