Re: OT: Nethack
Thanks I probably wouldn't do it again; I love wishes too!
Yep, useless. However, the only non-useless DSM (I think) would have been Silver, and I know I ran into at least one (in the castle), but it didn't drop scales
Hmm, come to think of it, I think there was a crystal ball in a shop somewhere. That would have been a good idea. And you are right--I'll never be gold-detection-less again!
I've thought about it, and it's hard to say: I definitely would have enjoyed increased attack power, but post-castle you can't believe how useful it is to have Magicbane equipped: it negates 95% of cursing attempts directed at you. I literally never had anything get cursed, even though I saw the message many times. One-turn Elbereth came in handy as well, though I wouldn't have had to wield it for that I don't think.
Wow, that was a crazy ascension!
I love wishes too much to try wishless conduct. Genocide-less appeals more to me.
Thanks I probably wouldn't do it again; I love wishes too!
Yeah, style points for the black dragon scale mail indeed. Other than for the AC, useless as well (I assume you ate the corpse of the dragon the scales came from).
Yep, useless. However, the only non-useless DSM (I think) would have been Silver, and I know I ran into at least one (in the castle), but it didn't drop scales
Unless you have a crystal ball, 4 scrolls of dold detection is highly recommended for the elemental planes. In your situation, I would probably have written the remaining two. They are cheap - only 4-7 magic marker charges each.
Hmm, come to think of it, I think there was a crystal ball in a shop somewhere. That would have been a good idea. And you are right--I'll never be gold-detection-less again!
Interesting that you kept Magicbane as main weapon. I usually go with something bigger (although I have only ever lived long enough to choose with two wizards so far...).
I've thought about it, and it's hard to say: I definitely would have enjoyed increased attack power, but post-castle you can't believe how useful it is to have Magicbane equipped: it negates 95% of cursing attempts directed at you. I literally never had anything get cursed, even though I saw the message many times. One-turn Elbereth came in handy as well, though I wouldn't have had to wield it for that I don't think.