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Well done on getting to the Arreat Plateau WP Johnny! (I usually just run straight through that area because it's far too irritating to chase down all those blasted Imps, although they're not always there in 1.10 NM/Hell, luckily) Good luck with the Ancients and Baal, and Nihlathak if you decide to go pay him a visit. :drink:
I'll have a glass of 20 year old single malt, please. Neat.
A toast to my fallen team in the 3way dance tourney:
They all died too young with too much left undone.
Their gear wasn't leet, but I still thought they were neat.
So here's to my assassin, barb and sorc:
Too bad you were played by a dork!
A toast to my fallen team in the 3way dance tourney:
They all died too young with too much left undone.
Their gear wasn't leet, but I still thought they were neat.
So here's to my assassin, barb and sorc:
Too bad you were played by a dork!
Shalakshmiyin
New member
Johnny: Congratulations! 
(Shade, you have much better fortune than I ever do, if you can safely run straight through that area and encounter little difficulty--the bastards almost ALWAYS hone in on me.) Good luck on your future ventures.
L_W: I'm doin' fine, thanks. *brings in two kegs of fresh water to go with the savory meat for the wolves* Got Cailleach past Mephi--and now I have to settle for a slightly substandard spear, for Act IV. Thankfully, I'm only seven levels shy of using Kelpie Snare. It's the waiting that bothers me.
Cauthon: Well, could be worse. At least you didn't die to a Fallen. That would be a truly ignoble death.
Well, I hate to cut things short, but I'd better run.
TwoPaws,
Shalakshmiyin
(Shade, you have much better fortune than I ever do, if you can safely run straight through that area and encounter little difficulty--the bastards almost ALWAYS hone in on me.) Good luck on your future ventures.L_W: I'm doin' fine, thanks. *brings in two kegs of fresh water to go with the savory meat for the wolves* Got Cailleach past Mephi--and now I have to settle for a slightly substandard spear, for Act IV. Thankfully, I'm only seven levels shy of using Kelpie Snare. It's the waiting that bothers me.
Cauthon: Well, could be worse. At least you didn't die to a Fallen. That would be a truly ignoble death.
Well, I hate to cut things short, but I'd better run.
TwoPaws,
Shalakshmiyin
Shalakshmiyin said:Johnny: Congratulations!
L_W: I'm doin' fine, thanks. *brings in two kegs of fresh water to go with the savory meat for the wolves* Got Cailleach past Mephi--and now I have to settle for a slightly substandard spear, for Act IV. Thankfully, I'm only seven levels shy of using Kelpie Snare. It's the waiting that bothers me.
Cauthon: Well, could be worse. At least you didn't die to a Fallen. That would be a truly ignoble death.
Well, I hate to cut things short, but I'd better run.
TwoPaws,
Shalakshmiyin
great to hear that you doing fine hope to hear more about Cailleach adventures. myself i focus on making my chars perfect nowdays.
with is quite hard there is not much left that i can twink them with and so on.
ohh and JB thats great news for you, its always more fun to run a place the first time. and even though moog_playa and me might have inspired you to make that char its you who make it happen not we:thumbsup:
i bet that you would shock quite a few people if you when your done post the guide and how you did it.
it would be nice as i heard way to many claim that you need windforce or BOTD crusader bows and COH to be viable in hell.
as thats simply not true we need players like you and other here that can prove that the uber gear arent necessery to make a viable char
Shalakshmiyin
New member
L_W: Cailleach update--she's taken down Diablo. Took about the same amount of time as Mephi did, perhaps a bit longer. I've also discovered something else; her primary problem is not, in fact, life-leech or damage. It's stamina. Girl can't run more than 30 feet without needing a rest. I'd mule on Treads of Cthon, but she's really liking the Crushing Blow that Goblin Toe's giving her. Opinions, anyone? (Diablo's drops were crap rares, of course, but my MF is only in the 70's, I think, so I'm not too concerned about it.) As for characters...I don't care about perfect, I care about who can kill things how quickly. Here's to hoping you can make THE perfect character, my wolf-man. *raises glass*
Ehm...right. Barkeep, I'll take a topoff for my pomegranate juice, please. I think I'm going to take a break for a little while. Must mule, anyway.
TwoPaws,
Shalakshmiyin
*raises glass*Ehm...right. Barkeep, I'll take a topoff for my pomegranate juice, please. I think I'm going to take a break for a little while. Must mule, anyway.
TwoPaws,
Shalakshmiyin
Aaahhh, another Grolsch, please!
Finally got 'round to spending some time with my second-favourite girl, Katana.
Started out hating the Palace dungeon. Nothing seemed to drop, then, on level 2, Gold!. No good to me, though I contemplated trying a two-handed approach for a while, as the Chieftain did far better damage than my "strenght" claws.
Then, I fight the boss I think is always present near the portal, and again something golden drops. Now my damage jumped dramatically from 40-114 to 200-302! Gotta love that Jagged Star! And I get to keep my shield!
Made one big mistake, though- repaired it. Idiot... (200 grand 'cuz of the Meteor charges) But then, I could easily afford it, so no harm done.
Finally got 'round to spending some time with my second-favourite girl, Katana.
Started out hating the Palace dungeon. Nothing seemed to drop, then, on level 2, Gold!. No good to me, though I contemplated trying a two-handed approach for a while, as the Chieftain did far better damage than my "strenght" claws.
Then, I fight the boss I think is always present near the portal, and again something golden drops. Now my damage jumped dramatically from 40-114 to 200-302! Gotta love that Jagged Star! And I get to keep my shield!
Made one big mistake, though- repaired it. Idiot... (200 grand 'cuz of the Meteor charges) But then, I could easily afford it, so no harm done.
Shalakshmiyin
New member
Good morning, all!
(Okay, so it's technically afternoon. Humor me, I just woke up.)
I'll take a pomegranate juice, Barkeep. Keep it simple for now.
Will soon be hunting down another Kelpie Snare. Discovered the one I have is ethereal, which does me a world of no good. *bounces head on desk* Oh, well. At least I'll have the Impaler for a bit. Not as nice as the Kelpie Snare, but a significant upgrade from my rare Maiden Spear. Must also decide if 28 is a safe time to take the Bloody Foothills, or if I need to go back and level some...*sigh*
So many decisions, so little time. In the meanwhile...*sets finished glass on counter*...I think I'll take another pomegranate juice.
TwoPaws,
Shalakshmiyin
(Okay, so it's technically afternoon. Humor me, I just woke up.)
I'll take a pomegranate juice, Barkeep. Keep it simple for now.
Will soon be hunting down another Kelpie Snare. Discovered the one I have is ethereal, which does me a world of no good. *bounces head on desk* Oh, well. At least I'll have the Impaler for a bit. Not as nice as the Kelpie Snare, but a significant upgrade from my rare Maiden Spear. Must also decide if 28 is a safe time to take the Bloody Foothills, or if I need to go back and level some...*sigh*
So many decisions, so little time. In the meanwhile...*sets finished glass on counter*...I think I'll take another pomegranate juice.
TwoPaws,
Shalakshmiyin
give me a call and i send one over.Shalakshmiyin said:Good morning, all!
(Okay, so it's technically afternoon. Humor me, I just woke up.)
I'll take a pomegranate juice, Barkeep. Keep it simple for now.
Will soon be hunting down another Kelpie Snare. Discovered the one I have is ethereal, which does me a world of no good. *bounces head on desk* Oh, well. At least I'll have the Impaler for a bit. Not as nice as the Kelpie Snare, but a significant upgrade from my rare Maiden Spear. Must also decide if 28 is a safe time to take the Bloody Foothills, or if I need to go back and level some...*sigh*
So many decisions, so little time. In the meanwhile...*sets finished glass on counter*...I think I'll take another pomegranate juice.
TwoPaws,
Shalakshmiyin
must eat my late dinner now though
and you just woke up
Shalakshmiyin
New member
L_W: Thanks, no need--I think I have one in 1.09, though if it's a 1.10 KS...you should have my email. It's the same as my MSN. I'm always on, if I'm not playing.
Decided to go ahead and do the 'Hills. Needless to say, I'm lvl30 (a little over halfway to 31 and the Impaler), and I just rescued Anya. I'm highly debating whether or not I want to do the Nihlathak quest:
1.) I have nothing I want to really personalize with Cailleach.
2.) My MF sucks, so I'm looking at collecting more crap rares. (Not that it REALLY bothers me that much, but it's something to consider.)
3.) That's much more trouble than I want to deal with right now, especially since her stamina sucks so badly.
On the flip side:
1.) There's relatively safe XP on the first two floors. The third would be safe, until Nihlathak went Demolition Derby on me.
2.) There's always a possibility that I could get REALLY lucky with the MF, and have something drop that wasn't a Cathan's or an Isenhart's piece. I could even get (Heavens forfend) a GOLD item!
3.) If I do it, I will have the benefit and comfort of knowing I did ALL the quests for the whole game, instead of leaving one undone. (Something I'm not in the habit of doing--unless I'm in Hell mode, in which case you couldn't PAY me enough to do that quest! Cytherene's doing without the last item in her set, until I "replace" her. (Not looking forward to deleting and starting another Cytherene, but if that's what it takes...*sigh*)
But anyway...on to other things...
Like another pomegranate juice, while I'm on break.
TwoPaws,
Shalakshmiyin
Decided to go ahead and do the 'Hills. Needless to say, I'm lvl30 (a little over halfway to 31 and the Impaler), and I just rescued Anya. I'm highly debating whether or not I want to do the Nihlathak quest:
1.) I have nothing I want to really personalize with Cailleach.
2.) My MF sucks, so I'm looking at collecting more crap rares. (Not that it REALLY bothers me that much, but it's something to consider.)
3.) That's much more trouble than I want to deal with right now, especially since her stamina sucks so badly.
On the flip side:
1.) There's relatively safe XP on the first two floors. The third would be safe, until Nihlathak went Demolition Derby on me.
2.) There's always a possibility that I could get REALLY lucky with the MF, and have something drop that wasn't a Cathan's or an Isenhart's piece. I could even get (Heavens forfend) a GOLD item!
3.) If I do it, I will have the benefit and comfort of knowing I did ALL the quests for the whole game, instead of leaving one undone. (Something I'm not in the habit of doing--unless I'm in Hell mode, in which case you couldn't PAY me enough to do that quest! Cytherene's doing without the last item in her set, until I "replace" her. (Not looking forward to deleting and starting another Cytherene, but if that's what it takes...*sigh*)
But anyway...on to other things...
Like another pomegranate juice, while I'm on break.
TwoPaws,
Shalakshmiyin
Shalakshmiyin said:Good morning, all!
(Okay, so it's technically afternoon. Humor me, I just woke up.)
Well it's morning here so I'll forgive you...speaking of which I'll have a double shot flat white please. I drank far too much last night... my head kinda feels like :bonk: Ahh well, work'll be pretty tough, but self inflicted pain deserves no sympathy. I'm just going to find a nice quiet spot somewhere...
In celebration of my victory against the fools who would try to misplace my entry for the comic book... I give you music.
*and there was music... and the EMB saw that it was good*
To the tune of Tenacious D's "Tribute" from the hero's point of view. Guess who's singing...
*Guitar part*
This is the greatest and best skill in the world.
Decrepify.
Long time ago me and my mercenary Fred here...
We was wandering through a grim and gruesome abode...
When all of a sudden, there shined a great red demon
In the middle, of the room....
AND HE SAID...
Uuuuuse the best skiiiiill in the world, or I'll eat your souls.
Well me and Fred.... we looked at each other...
AND WE EACH SAID.... Ok.
And I used the first skill that came to my head,
Just so happened to be... the best skill in the world,
It was the best skill in the world...
Look into my thoughts and it's easy to see,
That the big red monster is Big D,
And he can't catch me...
Once every couple dozen casts or so
With my band of skellies and my golem in tow,
Yeah the demon's too slooooooooow....
Well needless to say, Diablo was stunned!
Whip crack went his thorny tail, and the beast was done.
He asked me, *snort* be you a necromancer?
And I said nay... I am a GOD! ROCK!!
*undiscernable vocal part*
This was simply, the greatest skill in the world,
Yes. This is decrepify.
This is completely the greatest skill in the world,
Yeaaah, YEAH! This is decrepifyyyyyy....
*more undiscernable vocal*
*end in a kickass guitar part*
:bow:
~K_P
*and there was music... and the EMB saw that it was good*
To the tune of Tenacious D's "Tribute" from the hero's point of view. Guess who's singing...
*Guitar part*
This is the greatest and best skill in the world.
Decrepify.
Long time ago me and my mercenary Fred here...
We was wandering through a grim and gruesome abode...
When all of a sudden, there shined a great red demon
In the middle, of the room....
AND HE SAID...
Uuuuuse the best skiiiiill in the world, or I'll eat your souls.
Well me and Fred.... we looked at each other...
AND WE EACH SAID.... Ok.
And I used the first skill that came to my head,
Just so happened to be... the best skill in the world,
It was the best skill in the world...
Look into my thoughts and it's easy to see,
That the big red monster is Big D,
And he can't catch me...
Once every couple dozen casts or so
With my band of skellies and my golem in tow,
Yeah the demon's too slooooooooow....
Well needless to say, Diablo was stunned!
Whip crack went his thorny tail, and the beast was done.
He asked me, *snort* be you a necromancer?
And I said nay... I am a GOD! ROCK!!
*undiscernable vocal part*
This was simply, the greatest skill in the world,
Yes. This is decrepify.
This is completely the greatest skill in the world,
Yeaaah, YEAH! This is decrepifyyyyyy....
*more undiscernable vocal*
*end in a kickass guitar part*
:bow:
~K_P
Great to see you back, Kung_Poo. Keep that wonderful music coming.
I'd better have a Guinness, bartender - I need something to wash those last two down. :thumbsup:
Araknis - perhaps you should try a Guinness. I tend to find it makes a great breakfast after you've been drinking. :lol:
I am so looking forward to the weekend. Only a couple of hours to go of work, and then I'll be able to get back into it with my tourney character. She's in Act IV NM now, and hoping to be my first ever into Hell. She has to survive these last two acts first, however.
I'd better have a Guinness, bartender - I need something to wash those last two down. :thumbsup:
Araknis - perhaps you should try a Guinness. I tend to find it makes a great breakfast after you've been drinking. :lol:
I am so looking forward to the weekend. Only a couple of hours to go of work, and then I'll be able to get back into it with my tourney character. She's in Act IV NM now, and hoping to be my first ever into Hell. She has to survive these last two acts first, however.
Shalakshmiyin
New member
K_P: Cute take. Unfortunately, I can no longer remember the original tune for the life of me. It's a sad state for me to be in, as I WANTED to forget it. (The lyric setup in a couple of the verses looked familiar.) Well done, have a drink on me.
Mage11: Good luck with your tourney chara. What's her build? (Sorry if it should be obvious, but I'm a little zoned at the moment--brain still recovering from lack of food being tended to.) Cailleach's not having very good luck, at the moment. Found some wonderful equipment--the weapon doesn't much last halfway through the Bloody Foothills at P8, but it's worth it. No more Open Wounds mod, but it could be worse. I don't seem to have problems with Stamina since I switched to Treads of Cthon, but I somehow feel I'll regret the switch later.
A strange dichotomy, Cailleach is. Her attitude problems and violent tendencies don't really help, either. She actually got into fisticuffs with Diablo, at one point, because her spear was broken and she was frustrated. He died to her second punch. (Tells you how far along she was in the fight, to begin with.) I think she's only going to Slayer, though once she gets old enough for the Lycander's Flank, we'll see if she can handle NM. I'm holding my breath on Champion.
Well, guess I'd better run for the night. I'll take my nightcap of Pomegranate juice before I leave, though.
TwoPaws,
Shalakshmiyin
Mage11: Good luck with your tourney chara. What's her build? (Sorry if it should be obvious, but I'm a little zoned at the moment--brain still recovering from lack of food being tended to.) Cailleach's not having very good luck, at the moment. Found some wonderful equipment--the weapon doesn't much last halfway through the Bloody Foothills at P8, but it's worth it. No more Open Wounds mod, but it could be worse. I don't seem to have problems with Stamina since I switched to Treads of Cthon, but I somehow feel I'll regret the switch later.
A strange dichotomy, Cailleach is. Her attitude problems and violent tendencies don't really help, either. She actually got into fisticuffs with Diablo, at one point, because her spear was broken and she was frustrated. He died to her second punch. (Tells you how far along she was in the fight, to begin with.) I think she's only going to Slayer, though once she gets old enough for the Lycander's Flank, we'll see if she can handle NM. I'm holding my breath on Champion.
Well, guess I'd better run for the night. I'll take my nightcap of Pomegranate juice before I leave, though.
TwoPaws,
Shalakshmiyin
Forcefeedback
New member
*scrambles in after hearing singing*
*clap x 98*
Great song Kung Poo! It certainly fills the air with tunes you can symphatize.
*clap x 157*
Hmm... Lady S seems to be serving quite efficiently: Excuse me but could be so kind as to pour me a Guiness? Thanks in advance for going through the trouble.
*sits down*
Ah good times, just started building a druid summoner. I'm guessing I have a no-go to hell(knowing the quality of my assets) but if he can pull it all the way through nightmare I'm content. I'm praying as I play that he will find something good to make him suprise me with his survivability.
It seems like there are differing opinions on beer here. I'm not surprised in the least. I'm content when it goes down cold and doesn't come out the same way(up/cold) too often.
*clap x 98*
Great song Kung Poo! It certainly fills the air with tunes you can symphatize.
*clap x 157*
Hmm... Lady S seems to be serving quite efficiently: Excuse me but could be so kind as to pour me a Guiness? Thanks in advance for going through the trouble.
*sits down*
Ah good times, just started building a druid summoner. I'm guessing I have a no-go to hell(knowing the quality of my assets) but if he can pull it all the way through nightmare I'm content. I'm praying as I play that he will find something good to make him suprise me with his survivability.
It seems like there are differing opinions on beer here. I'm not surprised in the least. I'm content when it goes down cold and doesn't come out the same way(up/cold) too often.
That was awesome, K_P! 
What's next? A cover of "Wonderboy" with appropriate class-specific lyrics?
Anyway, I need a very, very strong coffee. Am pulling an all-nighter studying for a heat transfer final that I'll be in in about, oh, 2 hours. Thankfull, studying is going better than I had originally hoped.
Hope y'all have a great Friday! I'll be spending some good D2 time tonight.
-wildjinn
What's next? A cover of "Wonderboy" with appropriate class-specific lyrics? Anyway, I need a very, very strong coffee. Am pulling an all-nighter studying for a heat transfer final that I'll be in in about, oh, 2 hours. Thankfull, studying is going better than I had originally hoped.
Hope y'all have a great Friday! I'll be spending some good D2 time tonight.
-wildjinn
