Simulacrum is bullsh!t!!!!!!!!!
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Warrior
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written Sunday, August 14 2005 00:08
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i just realised that if you summon a creature using Simulacrum then you dont get any experience for the things that it kills, that sucks and makes the whole skill basically useless....... comments anyone Posts: 62 | Registered: Sunday, August 14 2005 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Sunday, August 14 2005 00:31
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Oh well. You should be strong enough not to need that many. But still, it does suck a bit. EDIT: And dodging the langauge blocker is not allowed. [ Sunday, August 14, 2005 00:32: Message edited by: Spring ] -------------------- I'll put a Spring in your step. :ph34r: Posts: 2396 | Registered: Saturday, January 29 2005 08:00 |
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written Sunday, August 14 2005 00:57
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Firstly, calm down. Secondly, your observation is true of any summoning spell. If a summoned monster kills something, you don't get any significant amount of experience for it. Summoning is generally more useful for defending yourself than for attacking opponents anyway, although Simulacrum is something of an exception to this. Thirdly, by the later parts of the game (experience level 20 onwards) you don't really benefit a huge amount from gaining further levels anyway. You start to get fewer skill points per level, you can get skill points by buying Knowledge Brews, and there are fewer useful things left to spend your skill points on. [ Sunday, August 14, 2005 01:01: Message edited by: Thuryl ] -------------------- The Empire Always Loses: This Time For Sure! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Sunday, August 14 2005 02:22
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sorry about the potty-mouth :( , some forums its accepted and some it isnt, it wont happen again. I think that its a great skill, capture a Empire archer or a Vanathi (cant remember how its spelt) Warrior. To finish easy tedious battles quick Posts: 62 | Registered: Sunday, August 14 2005 07:00 |
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written Sunday, August 14 2005 02:36
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Basilisks are a good choice as well, if you can find one. -------------------- The Empire Always Loses: This Time For Sure! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Sunday, August 14 2005 09:53
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Just for reference, go to Drakefyre's Demense and read his column on "The Fallicy of Summoning". (Think that's what it's called.) I heartily agree in that I don't think I ever summon anything. Possibly, at first, when you try all the different attributes, PC's, etc., but not ever after that. I personally feel the same about Alchemy and Archery, unless a Scenario specifically calls for it and equips you adequately. I favor the basic skills; Fighting and Casting, at least until I, (we) are of sufficient levels to allow "playing" with other characteristics. Or......... if you use edited characters. me Posts: 257 | Registered: Wednesday, February 12 2003 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Sunday, September 11 2005 10:23
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I just use spells like Simulacram and any summoning spell to add up the number of targets for my side... My favorite spell is Mass Charm and Major Blessing. Those two together could turn any fight. -------------------- My party is but a singleton. He has no friends. Banished from the Empire on that basis. His only friends he has are souls of: - Ur-basilisk - Vahnahtai Blademaster - Vahnahtai Lord (Mage) - Empire Dervish Posts: 77 | Registered: Tuesday, May 6 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Monday, September 12 2005 09:13
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If the last post was a month ago, then it's usually an indication that the topic is dead! Please don't revive it. -------------------- I say never be complete. I say stop being perfect. I say let's evolve. Let the chips fall where they may. Posts: 1277 | Registered: Sunday, December 9 2001 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Friday, September 16 2005 04:45
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What's wrong with reviving dead topics? But anyways, I like to save standing right next to Motrax, and keep casting capture soul on him(her?) until I successfully store him. If I run out of SP, I just re-load. He's very useful in combat. -------------------- "We can learn a lot from crayons. Some are short, some are dull, some are sharp, some are tall. Some have funny names and they are all different colors, but they all learn to live in the same box." "Happy is the man that has wisdom and gets discernment. For having wisdom as gain is better than having silver as gain and having wisdom as produce is better than gold itself" Proverbs 3:14-3:15 The horrible part about life is, you'll never get out of it alive. Currently boycotting: AngelFire, GameFAQ's, Macintosh PC's Posts: 818 | Registered: Tuesday, July 9 2002 07:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Friday, September 16 2005 06:15
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quote:A typical revived topic looks like this: brought back to life for no real reason, adding no useful information. This revival was less pointless than most. -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Friday, September 16 2005 06:25
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Maybe there should be an autolock feature for topics having no posts after a specified period of time. Like if nobody posts on a topic for, say 2 weeks, it gets locked. That would prevent needless topic revival. BTW, that is a VERY extreme case. Comparing that case to this one is like comparing a heart attack to high blood pressure. -------------------- "We can learn a lot from crayons. Some are short, some are dull, some are sharp, some are tall. Some have funny names and they are all different colors, but they all learn to live in the same box." "Happy is the man that has wisdom and gets discernment. For having wisdom as gain is better than having silver as gain and having wisdom as produce is better than gold itself" Proverbs 3:14-3:15 The horrible part about life is, you'll never get out of it alive. Currently boycotting: AngelFire, GameFAQ's, Macintosh PC's Posts: 818 | Registered: Tuesday, July 9 2002 07:00 |
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Master
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written Friday, September 16 2005 16:33
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I don't have a problem with topic revivals. Pointless ones don't happen that often and if any topic needs to be revived for a good reason (eg TM's topic :P ), then it's there and unlocked. -------------------- -ben4808 Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Tuesday, September 20 2005 20:30
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Ever tried capturing a Quickghast? It's so lamely overpowered. It easily cranks up 9 20-30 hits each round. It does have low hp though.. But still. Simulacrum is useful. Other great thing to get is slith high priest/mage ;) Posts: 2 | Registered: Tuesday, September 20 2005 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Thursday, September 22 2005 16:59
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quote:No, you think? -------------------- "Sometimes I get all hungry! And then I catch some flies! They fly into my webs! They are really yummy guys!" -Spider Posts: 209 | Registered: Monday, July 4 2005 07:00 |