[2007] The Afterlife Tournament [by Wolron]

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

Wolron said:
Rashiminos said:

Quick question, when re-running act bosses, what monsters are we allowed to take out in the process of getting to them and fighting in their lairs (other than being ambushed en route)?

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Let's take Andariel for instance. You would go to the Catecombs level 2 WP (closest one), fight your way down to Andariel (I would do that on P1 to avoid an unfortunate and unnecessary early death), change to P8 (that is the best way to get good items I think), then take her out. Obviously, you would kill a bunch of stuff on the way and that is OK, but you should not venture into unnecessary areas (you are on your honor for that!).

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

Wolron said:
Tadzio said:

Can the barb not use ANY weapon with havoc, fury and chaos in it's name? Or do I misunderstand the rules for the name exceptions?

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Yes, the name match gives permission to use the item. That is the best way to find usable items that are not ethereal.

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

jgreg7 said:
Cute idea, Wolron! I plan on joining with a Mummy, as soon as I finish one of my three other tournament characters.

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

OldSoldier said:

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Character       Class           Forum Name  Level Act  Last WP         Score
Polterhoop      Poltergeist     Hoop76        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
EarlJHickey     Martyred Saint  EmperorMoo    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Bonekeeper      Mummy           LordMay       1   A1   Rouge Camp        0
Thunder         Valkyrie        Ilshad        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Havoc_Pavarotti Poltergeist    Grisu          1   A1   Rogue Camp     0
Divine_Radiance Angel           Rashiminos    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
O_Rourke        Poltergeist     Tadzio        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Beast_Six       Werewolf        OldSoldier    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Angel_Electra   Angel           Wolron       15   A1   Dark Wood        -5

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Who will be first to use this??

1. My first tournament
2. My first hardcore character
3. The name is my old radio call sign. Here's to hoping I don't die in the blood moor!

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

krovak said:
This tournanment seems very promising. I'll probably join later when I am able to.

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

Tadzio said:
Sorry, another couple questions... I just want to be absolutely certain before it becomes an issue: Barring equipment exceptions already mentioned, Poltergeists (barbs) must not only use ethereal weapons, like the other classes, but their ethereal weapons must also be the throwing variety? Also, you say potions may be used. Does this include fulminating and strangling gas throwing potions?

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

Wolron said:
Well, I hadn't planned to update again until the Andariel Reward, but I just had to notify everyone of my embue reward from Charsi. I had never tried to embue an ethereal item before and was not sure it would result in an ethereal item. It does. I had a pair of ethereal boots and decided to give it a try. What I got was this:

Skull Shank rare boots
10% chance to cast level 3 nova
Cold resist +5%
Poison Resist +10%
+13 magic find
repairs durability 1 every 30 seconds
(ethereal)

OK, I know it is not end game worthy, but it is probably going to be around for a long time. The best part is that it will not wear out!! I wonder if embues to ethereals always get that mod??

Score:
WP (8): +8
Quests (5): +10
Level (18): -18

Total: 0 That's progress!

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ALIVE Character Class Forum Name Level Act Last WP Score Polterhoop Poltergeist Hoop76 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 EarlJHickey Martyred Saint EmperorMoo 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Bonekeeper Mummy LordMay 1 A1 Rouge Camp 0 Thunder Valkyrie Ilshad 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Havoc_Pavarotti Poltergeist Grisu 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Divine_Radiance Angel Rashiminos 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 O_Rourke Poltergeist Tadzio 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Beast_Six Werewolf OldSoldier 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Angel_Electra Angel Wolron 18 A1 Inner Cloister 0 DEAD/RETIRED Character Class Forum Name Level Act Death Site Score Who will be first to use this??

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

EasyG said:
They do not allways get self-repair, but Crystal swords can allways be upgraded to phase blades :wink3:

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

Saucy said:

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Polterhoop      Poltergeist     Hoop76        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
EarlJHickey     Martyred Saint  EmperorMoo    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Bonekeeper      Mummy           LordMay       1   A1   Rouge Camp        0
Thunder         Valkyrie        Ilshad        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Havoc_Pavarotti Poltergeist     Grisu         1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Divine_Radiance Angel           Rashiminos    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
O_Rourke        Poltergeist     Tadzio        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Beast_Six       Werewolf        OldSoldier    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Angel_Electra   Angel           Wolron       18   A1   Inner Cloister    0
PlaugeKrack     Toxic White     Saucy         1   A1   Rouge Camp        0

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Who will be first to use this??

This sounds like fun I'm in.

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

Mursilis said:

I haven't played a tournament for a while (or DII at all for that matter), so I'm in.

Forum name: Mursilis
Character Type: Angel {Sorceress}
Character Name: Angela (original I know)

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Character       Class           Forum Name  Level Act  Last WP         Score
Polterhoop      Poltergeist     Hoop76        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
EarlJHickey     Martyred Saint  EmperorMoo    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Bonekeeper      Mummy           LordMay       1   A1   Rouge Camp        0
Thunder         Valkyrie        Ilshad        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Havoc_Pavarotti Poltergeist     Grisu         1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Divine_Radiance Angel           Rashiminos    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
O_Rourke        Poltergeist     Tadzio        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Beast_Six       Werewolf        OldSoldier    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Angel_Electra   Angel           Wolron       18   A1   Inner Cloister    0
PlaugeKrack     Toxic White     Saucy         1   A1   Rouge Camp        0
Angela          Angel           Mursilis      1   A1   Rouge Camp        0

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Who will be first to use this??

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

LordMay said:
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ALIVE Character Class Forum Name Level Act Last WP Score Polterhoop Poltergeist Hoop76 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 EarlJHickey Martyred Saint EmperorMoo 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Thunder Valkyrie Ilshad 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Havoc_Pavarotti Poltergeist Grisu 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Divine_Radiance Angel Rashiminos 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 O_Rourke Poltergeist Tadzio 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Beast_Six Werewolf OldSoldier 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Angel_Electra Angel Wolron 18 A1 Inner Cloister 0 Bonekeeper Mummy LordMay 12 A1 Stony Field -5 PlagueKrack Toxic White Saucy 1 A1 Rouge Camp 0 DEAD/RETIRED Character Class Forum Name Level Act Death Site Score Who will be first to use this??

Wait, we can use throwing potions? Dangit. I didn't need to punch all those monsters. Oh well. Thanks for the tip about ethereal imbues.

Things started off very slow. Punching through the Blood Moor on players 8 took Bonekeeper awhile. He was able to reach level 5 before entering the Den of Evil with an ethereal sash. Golem came soon after. Punch the shaman, then the fallen. Lead out the gargantuan, save Corpsefire for later. He found nothing of use in the Den save for some scrolls. Well, Bonekeeper did find two nice scepters which sold for max gold.

Cold plains up next. Since He only averaged one less damage punching than he did using teeth the fist fights kept going. He found two rings that increased max damage by one each so we were now in business. Since I can't rerun areas I'm doing full clears on players 8 whenever possible. I can't remember the last time I went into the Cave. Bonekeeper and Gumby entered that dank hole of evil not knowing what to expect. Several minutes in a rare club dropped. I saw no reason to pick it up but I always like to see rare mods. Before I identified the club I said to myself, "What are the chances a club has the word 'bone' on it."

Bone Crack
Club
One-Hand Damage: 1 to 8
Durability: 18 of 24
Mace Class - Fast Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 2
Fingerprint: 0xb76cb53b
+18% Enhanced Damage
+15 to Attack Rating
+1 to Maximum Damage
+1 cold damage over 1 seconds
+15 poison damage over 4 seconds
150% Damage to Undead

Life just became a whole lot easier for Bonekeeper. He and Gumby laid the smackdown on Blood Raven. Bonekeeper was very please to see that Kashya offered the services of Liaza. With a hunters bow socketed with pretty gems she made a great companion to aid Bonekeeper on his quest.

The Stony Field soon became a killing ground for the trio. Every chest was raided and every beast slain. Bonekeeper crushed skulls with his wondrous club. Gumby absorbed every fireball and spear thrust without slowing. Liaza's arrows flew fast, accurate, and shattered many upon impact. Upon sorting out the loot Bonekeeper snagged some ethereal gloves and an ethereal cap while Liaza found some yellow armor to wear for awhile. The trio, armed and dangerous, is now resting around the campfire trading stories with Warriv. They have heard rumors of an evil countess and know they must be fully recovered to fell her on their next adventure into the unknown.

Good Luck to everyone in the tournament. I wish you all lucky drops.

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

Gabriel74 said:

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Character       Class           Forum Name  Level Act  Last WP         Score
Polterhoop      Poltergeist     Hoop76        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
EarlJHickey     Martyred Saint  EmperorMoo    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Thunder         Valkyrie        Ilshad        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Havoc_Pavarotti Poltergeist    Grisu          1   A1   Rogue Camp     0
Divine_Radiance Angel           Rashiminos    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
O_Rourke        Poltergeist     Tadzio        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Beast_Six       Werewolf        OldSoldier    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Angel_Electra   Angel           Wolron       18   A1   Dark Wood         o
Bonekeeper      Mummy           LordMay      12   A1   Stony Field       -5
PlagueKrack     Toxic White     Saucy         1   A1   Rouge Camp        0
DeathViper      Toxic Wight     Gabriel74     1   A1   Rogue Camp        0

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Who will be first to use this??

I'm in, I am VERY happy with the final rules Wolron. Nice idea.

Gabriel74
DeathViper
Vampire

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

Mursilis said:

Oops, looks like we both updated at the same time LordMay. Added myself back to the table.

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Polterhoop      Poltergeist     Hoop76        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
EarlJHickey     Martyred Saint  EmperorMoo    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Thunder         Valkyrie        Ilshad        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Havoc_Pavarotti Poltergeist    Grisu          1   A1   Rogue Camp     0
Divine_Radiance Angel           Rashiminos    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
O_Rourke        Poltergeist     Tadzio        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Beast_Six       Werewolf        OldSoldier    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Angel_Electra   Angel           Wolron       18   A1   Dark Wood         o
Bonekeeper      Mummy           LordMay      12   A1   Stony Field       -5
PlagueKrack     Toxic White     Saucy         1   A1   Rouge Camp        0
Angela          Angel           Mursilis      1   A1   Rouge Camp        0
DeathViper      Toxic Wight     Gabriel74     1   A1   Rogue Camp        0

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Character       Class           Forum Name  Level Act  Death Site      Score
Who will be first to use this??

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

LordMay said:
I didn't realize my write up would take so long. Didn't mean to take anyone out of the table

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

ilshad said:
Man, my ethreal luck isn't what it usually is in this tourny. Only thing i found so far was a set of boots, which broke already . Punched my way to lvl 8, where i hired a cold rouge. Things got a lot easier after that. We took down blood raven with ease. Next up, Stoney Field.

Edit: rats! In my haste to get going with this tourny, i forgot to include the word "rune" in my name... oh well, my mistake, no worries though, just 3 items i wont have access to.

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

TouchOfInsanity said:

Forum Name: TouchOfInsanity (ToI)
Character Type: Valkyrie (Amazon)
Character Name: Rune_Obsessee

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Character       Class           Forum Name  Level Act  Last WP         Score
Polterhoop      Poltergeist     Hoop76        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
EarlJHickey     Martyred Saint  EmperorMoo    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Thunder         Valkyrie        Ilshad        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Havoc_Pavarotti Poltergeist    Grisu          1   A1   Rogue Camp     0
Divine_Radiance Angel           Rashiminos    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
O_Rourke        Poltergeist     Tadzio        1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Beast_Six       Werewolf        OldSoldier    1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Angel_Electra   Angel           Wolron       18   A1   Dark Wood         o
Bonekeeper      Mummy           LordMay      12   A1   Stony Field       -5
PlagueKrack     Toxic White     Saucy         1   A1   Rouge Camp        0
Angela          Angel           Mursilis      1   A1   Rouge Camp        0
DeathViper      Toxic Wight     Gabriel74     1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
Rune_Obsessee   Valkyrie        ToI           1   A1   Rogue Camp        0
 
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Character       Class           Forum Name  Level Act  Death Site      Score
Who will be first to use this??

My name effed up the table. If anyone has an idea to fix it, feel free to.

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

Tadzio said:
Forum Name: Tadzio
Character Type: Poltergeist (Barbarian)
Character Name: O_Rourke

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ALIVE Character Class Forum Name Level Act Last WP Score Polterhoop Poltergeist Hoop76 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 EarlJHickey Martyred Saint EmperorMoo 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Thunder Valkyrie Ilshad 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Havoc_Pavarotti Poltergeist Grisu 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Divine_Radiance Angel Rashiminos 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Beast_Six Werewolf OldSoldier 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Angel_Electra Angel Wolron 18 A1 Inner Cloister 0 PlagueKrack Toxic White Saucy 1 A1 Rouge Camp 0 Angela Angel Mursilis 1 A1 Rouge Camp 0 DeathViper Toxic Wight Gabriel74 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Rune_Obsessee Valkyrie ToI 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Bonekeeper Mummy LordMay 12 A1 Stony Field -5 O_Rourke Poltergeist Tadzio 12 A1 Stony Field -5 DEAD/RETIRED Character Class Forum Name Level Act Death Site Score Who will be first to use this??

At level 12, this is O_Rourke.

The first ethereal item I found wasn't very useful, but Corpsefire dropped this to make up for it. First rare to drop was something I could wear, yay!

The first 10 levels were slow going. I didn't buy a rogue at level 8, nor did I find any ethereal items I could wear* (for any slot), so save for a rare buckler, I was naked, alone and punching foul, sticky things all the way until I had killed Blood Raven.

Like LordMay, I decided full-clears at /p8 to be worthwhile-- at least until I fill all my equip slots. Lemme tell ya, fighting Coldcrow and her croneys with naught but Howl and your fists (I _did_ have some elemental damage small charms by this point, so it wasn't _that_ bad) was a challenge I hadn't seen in DiabloII for a while. Had to TP out a few times for more potions, but I was successful. The Cave dropped a lovely ethereal cap, which was a relief... O_Rourke would stop complaining about the deletorious effect of wind-chill factor on bald men's heads...

Blood Raven wasn't particularly difficult in comparison. Howl took care of her minions, and the rest was just potion popping and time.

With my rogue by my side, things sped up quite a bit, but O_Rourke was feeling conflicted about his role in the adventure. Sure he was being terribly manly, punching everything to death, but now this rogue had joined up and was quickly doing 3 times his damage. He was feeling a bit puny, and depressed.

Fortunately, whilst combing the Stony Field for its waypoint, a rare, ethereal, throwing weapon dropped (I was beginning to think I might need to punch all the way up to Andariel)!

Soul Mar
Javelin
Throw Damage: 9 to 21
One-Hand Damage: 1 to 7
Quantity: 40
Required Level: 3
Javelin Class - Fast Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 5
Fingerprint: 0xb5bab709
+11 to Attack Rating
Fire Resist +9%
Adds 1-2 fire damage
+7 poison damage over 3 seconds
10% Increased Attack Speed
Ethereal (Cannot be Repaired)

I told O_Rourke that he's not allowed to throw them, though. He needs to conserve their quantity.

Still mostly naked, and prepping to take find Cain... good luck everybody!

*I did find an ethereal scepter early on that I would have loved to have used, but didn't get any answer about whether I could use it.

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

ilshad said:
Tadzio said:

Soul Mar
Javelin
Throw Damage: 9 to 21
One-Hand Damage: 1 to 7
Quantity: 40
Required Level: 3
Javelin Class - Fast Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 5
Fingerprint: 0xb5bab709
+11 to Attack Rating
Fire Resist +9%
Adds 1-2 fire damage
+7 poison damage over 3 seconds
10% Increased Attack Speed
Ethereal (Cannot be Repaired)

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I wish i could find a couple sets of these myself.....

A javazon w/o javs....

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

Wolron said:
Tadzio said:

*I did find an ethereal scepter early on that I would have loved to have used, but didn't get any answer about whether I could use it.

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You are a Barbarian, you cannot use any mastery skills except throwing. However, you can use any weapon you find that is ethereal or agrees with your dossier rules for equipment. If you want to bash your way through those monsters, feel free, but your skills may not help you much.

Grisu · Jun 11, 2020

Wolron said:
Angel_Electra has finished off Andariel and collected her first reward. The most sought after part of that reward is the five vitality and five strength points, but the drop was interesting. First of all, she found Isenhart's Horns Full Helm. The problem is that it requires 41 strength. With the 5 added strength points, Angel only had 34 strength points. However, she has collected enough charms to reach 41 if she needs to. As she was considering that option, she noticed an item off to the side of Andariel's drop that had that hazy cast to it. Ah, a rare ethereal helm. It is better than Isenhart's Horns (unless other matching set items are found in later rewards---not likely). Here is a description:

Soul Visor
Helm
Defense: 35
Durability: 13 of 13
Required Strength: 16
Required Level: 4
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 12
Fingerprint: 0x79a3fa5e
+28% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +8%
Poison Resist +6%
10% Faster Hit Recovery
10% Chance to cast Level 3 Charged Bolt when struck
Ethereal (Cannot be Repaired)

Of course, it won't last forever, but Angel is pretty good to her equipment and it should last until a better item is found.

She also found a pair of ethereal heavy gloves in Catacombs level 4 so now she is fully clothed and equipped. Her best items are the new helm, a nagelring and those boots that she embued with Charsi. Everything else is just basic. She does have an ethereal Sacred Globe, but the only skill mod that is usable is Warmth. Hopefully a better one with some electrical mods will drop soon.

Score:
WP (10): +10
Quests (6): +12
Level (20): -20
Perfect Acts (1): +3
Total: 5

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ALIVE Character Class Forum Name Level Act Last WP Score Angel_Electra Angel Wolron 20 A2 Lut Gholein 5 Polterhoop Poltergeist Hoop76 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 EarlJHickey Martyred Saint EmperorMoo 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Thunder Valkyrie Ilshad 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Havoc_Pavarotti Poltergeist Grisu 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Divine_Radiance Angel Rashiminos 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Beast_Six Werewolf OldSoldier 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 PlagueKrack Toxic White Saucy 1 A1 Rouge Camp 0 Angela Angel Mursilis 1 A1 Rouge Camp 0 DeathViper Toxic Wight Gabriel74 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Rune_Obsessee Valkyrie ToI 1 A1 Rogue Camp 0 Bonekeeper Mummy LordMay 12 A1 Stony Field -5 O_Rourke Poltergeist Tadzio 12 A1 Stony Field -5 DEAD/RETIRED Character Class Forum Name Level Act Death Site Score Who will be first to use this??