Skunkbelly's Ultimate Tournament Challenge 2011
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@Jason: Wow...I seem to remember that 'Zons are your favorite class, yet you've never used Lightning Fury??? Boggles the mind, I tell ya...
@Soulmanz: You'll enjoy Organa, nothing is completely immune to her... Quick tip for aiming Orb: try to fire from a range where the Orb shatters while passing through the mobs
Binks is doing well and is about to go rescue Anya.
[highlight]Question of the day:[/highlight]
Is the runeword Rain worth the Mal in this tourney? Since we can't use ladder RWs, Oath is out, and Kingslayer seems...unlikely, at best. Prudence or Sanctuary might be other options... Opinions??
WoRG
@Jason: Wow...I seem to remember that 'Zons are your favorite class, yet you've never used Lightning Fury??? Boggles the mind, I tell ya...
@Soulmanz: You'll enjoy Organa, nothing is completely immune to her... Quick tip for aiming Orb: try to fire from a range where the Orb shatters while passing through the mobs
Binks is doing well and is about to go rescue Anya.
[highlight]Question of the day:[/highlight]
Is the runeword Rain worth the Mal in this tourney? Since we can't use ladder RWs, Oath is out, and Kingslayer seems...unlikely, at best. Prudence or Sanctuary might be other options... Opinions??
WoRG
Jason Maher
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I like using bows, hence Amazon being my favourite class. For some reason I've never had a proper go at a Javazon. I've even made a sword + shield meleezon (slow block and all). Until recently I'd never made a Trapsin either. Guess I'm just weird.
I like using bows, hence Amazon being my favourite class. For some reason I've never had a proper go at a Javazon. I've even made a sword + shield meleezon (slow block and all). Until recently I'd never made a Trapsin either. Guess I'm just weird.
Ohomemgrande1
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As a fan of Frozen Orb, I hope she has a decent amount of Cold Mastery.
As a fan of Frozen Orb, I hope she has a decent amount of Cold Mastery.
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Well, I guess that depends on what you call decent...
WoRG
Well, I guess that depends on what you call decent...
When I passed her at the end of act3, she only had 1 hard point in CM, but it was slvl7...IMO, she'd get better returns putting further points in Nova/LM or FM. If a critter is terribly cold resistant, then she uses FW or Nova to kill it.
WoRG
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I have a tale of woe and stupidity to share. Skywalker is dead. That is the woe. Here is how it happened:
The ancients were their usual mean self. Skywalker had to be quick, but he was! He used his shock abilities to there fullest and there was final victory to celebrate. However, that did not last long because the next feat involved Baal himself. Baal's minions were difficult, but they were done on P1 (same as the Ancients). Lister was the toughest of course, but even he fell with very little real difficulty. Then it was Baal. Baal did his usual self-summoning and that prolonged the inevitable, but he finally died (dropped nothing useful of course).
Well, with all that success, there was only one thing to do. Visit the cows. And so, the merc and Skywalker took their trusty "Wirt's Leg" and headed for the cow level. On arriving, the cows were not happy. They were actually very upset to have intruders. They were murderous!!! So, the pair of heros left with their tails between their legs. Umph, cows can't be allowed to do that can they? So Skywalker went to the trouble of going to get yet another "Wirt's Leg". This time he was committed to getting a foothold in the pasture and giving those cows a thing or two. Which is exactly what he did. He now (bones only) lies beneath that pasture and the cows are still burping on their dinner.
Skywalker is dead, long live the cows!
I have a tale of woe and stupidity to share. Skywalker is dead. That is the woe. Here is how it happened:
The ancients were their usual mean self. Skywalker had to be quick, but he was! He used his shock abilities to there fullest and there was final victory to celebrate. However, that did not last long because the next feat involved Baal himself. Baal's minions were difficult, but they were done on P1 (same as the Ancients). Lister was the toughest of course, but even he fell with very little real difficulty. Then it was Baal. Baal did his usual self-summoning and that prolonged the inevitable, but he finally died (dropped nothing useful of course).
Well, with all that success, there was only one thing to do. Visit the cows. And so, the merc and Skywalker took their trusty "Wirt's Leg" and headed for the cow level. On arriving, the cows were not happy. They were actually very upset to have intruders. They were murderous!!! So, the pair of heros left with their tails between their legs. Umph, cows can't be allowed to do that can they? So Skywalker went to the trouble of going to get yet another "Wirt's Leg". This time he was committed to getting a foothold in the pasture and giving those cows a thing or two. Which is exactly what he did. He now (bones only) lies beneath that pasture and the cows are still burping on their dinner.
Skywalker is dead, long live the cows!
Quickdeath
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R.I.P. Skywalker and condolences to Wolron and all of Skywalker's "parents" who helped raise him.
R.I.P. Skywalker and condolences to Wolron and all of Skywalker's "parents" who helped raise him.
Jason Maher
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Bull****!
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...I'm here all week...
Bull****!
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...I'm here all week...
skunkbelly
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RIP, Skywalker! And remember folks, beef is bad for you.
RIP, Skywalker! And remember folks, beef is bad for you.
Kestegs
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Agreed! I will likely be a vegetarian in this round, I have had to many red portals in the center of the cow kings coral to feel like taking that chance right now.
RIP Skywalker, I guess its up to me to carry on the family name! Vader will likely venture out into the foothills tomorrow or the next day.
Agreed! I will likely be a vegetarian in this round, I have had to many red portals in the center of the cow kings coral to feel like taking that chance right now.
RIP Skywalker, I guess its up to me to carry on the family name! Vader will likely venture out into the foothills tomorrow or the next day.
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RIP Skywalker! Interesting note for him... he's only been played by four players after the first act (JoeBruce 3x, Wolron, Thomh, and cenyth twice each).
He made it beyond the point any act I normal contributions would have been critical to his survival, but there's a definite pattern developing around characters I've played... of the seven, four have ended up dead - Skywalker, Farr, and Beru were my first three acts. At least Dooku, Ahsoka, and Organa should be in pretty good standing for Hell.
RIP Skywalker! Interesting note for him... he's only been played by four players after the first act (JoeBruce 3x, Wolron, Thomh, and cenyth twice each).
He made it beyond the point any act I normal contributions would have been critical to his survival, but there's a definite pattern developing around characters I've played... of the seven, four have ended up dead - Skywalker, Farr, and Beru were my first three acts. At least Dooku, Ahsoka, and Organa should be in pretty good standing for Hell.
Jason Maher
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Mothma has reached Conquerer. Dropped to p1, because p8 was unworkable. She killed too slowly and ran out of mana and javelins too quickly. Some NDEs courtesy of bugged poison snakes, and when the Valk blew up a doll in my face while I was trying to run away from it. Baal presented no problem. Charged Strike truly is a great boss killer.
Haven't used the socket quest yet, but I was able to sue the personalise quest to give the merc a Hone Sundan, socketed with 3 Amns. He's now a proper tank. I put all spare skill points in Decoy. Not only does that make Valk an awesome tank, high level Decoy is incredibly useful, with high life, duration, and tiny mana cost (so it doesn't waste mana needed for attack skills).
Anywy, time to do some running. I feel like some beef, and hopefully I'll dig up something worth socketing.
Mothma has reached Conquerer. Dropped to p1, because p8 was unworkable. She killed too slowly and ran out of mana and javelins too quickly. Some NDEs courtesy of bugged poison snakes, and when the Valk blew up a doll in my face while I was trying to run away from it. Baal presented no problem. Charged Strike truly is a great boss killer.
Haven't used the socket quest yet, but I was able to sue the personalise quest to give the merc a Hone Sundan, socketed with 3 Amns. He's now a proper tank. I put all spare skill points in Decoy. Not only does that make Valk an awesome tank, high level Decoy is incredibly useful, with high life, duration, and tiny mana cost (so it doesn't waste mana needed for attack skills).
Anywy, time to do some running. I feel like some beef, and hopefully I'll dig up something worth socketing.
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RIP Skywalker
Yaddle has killed Baal and will probably spend some more time in A5 or the cow level.
Some notes:
RIP Skywalker
Yaddle has killed Baal and will probably spend some more time in A5 or the cow level.
Some notes:
I decided to spend the socket quest on the Ribbie (nice find!), too bad the roll is on the lowish side (234%). The socket is still empty. 'Eth' is my current favorite, as opposed to Shael or maybe Dol. Maybe I'll just leave it empty and see if the next player has a nice jewel or a better idea.
The personalization quest is still open. I'll probably go for the Magefists, if nothing better shows up. My saved up Steel Driver from A1 will sadly stay unused...
The only semi-noteworthy finds so far were Langer Briser and the Tal Orb, both not really candidates for the Anya quest reward.
Yaddle's current level is 74, increasing that a bit probably couldn't hurt. I'll leave the choice of a third power skill and a couple of skill points to the next player.
The personalization quest is still open. I'll probably go for the Magefists, if nothing better shows up. My saved up Steel Driver from A1 will sadly stay unused...
The only semi-noteworthy finds so far were Langer Briser and the Tal Orb, both not really candidates for the Anya quest reward.
Yaddle's current level is 74, increasing that a bit probably couldn't hurt. I'll leave the choice of a third power skill and a couple of skill points to the next player.
Re: Skunkbelly's Ultimate Tournament Challenge 2011
RIP Skywalker and condolences to his mentors...
Great to hear about Yaddle, though...I find that I am quite attached to both Sorcs in the Tourney.
Quick question about Yaddle:
RIP Skywalker and condolences to his mentors...
Great to hear about Yaddle, though...I find that I am quite attached to both Sorcs in the Tourney.
Quick question about Yaddle:
did you up the Ribby? If you did, definitely don't go Shael in the socket...Eth, Amn, or a really great jewel would be much better (assuming, of course, that she's still wearing the armor/helm I passed her with...60% IAS :alright
Ohomemgrande1
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Solo has bested the Ancients and is hanging at the last WP before going after Baal. I don't particularly care for this type of Barbarian.
Solo has bested the Ancients and is hanging at the last WP before going after Baal. I don't particularly care for this type of Barbarian.
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Guys, I may need an extension...my power was knocked out tuesday evening and is STILL out...and the automated answer service for the power company is saying it may be sunday before its back up!! I'm sitting here at work after hours just so I can get some internet access...
Binks is up to Ancients (in fact, he was fighting them when the power went out...had Korlic down and was working down Talic while the bear tanked Madawc, was just about certain of victory...and then all was dark...) but was saving Anya's reward until after Baal, so he hasn't done Nilly yet...
Sorry, and I hope it won't be necessary, but I wanted to say something in case...
WoRG
Guys, I may need an extension...my power was knocked out tuesday evening and is STILL out...and the automated answer service for the power company is saying it may be sunday before its back up!! I'm sitting here at work after hours just so I can get some internet access...
Binks is up to Ancients (in fact, he was fighting them when the power went out...had Korlic down and was working down Talic while the bear tanked Madawc, was just about certain of victory...and then all was dark...) but was saving Anya's reward until after Baal, so he hasn't done Nilly yet...
Sorry, and I hope it won't be necessary, but I wanted to say something in case...
WoRG
skunkbelly
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SWITCHES for ACT 1H
You may send your character to the next player as soon as you are ready. Please endeavor to send them by tomorrow, Sunday, April 29th. A couple days of delay won't hurt, but we don't want to get too bogged down... play will be a bit slower from here forward, I suspect.
IMPORTANT: You may not look at your Act 1 Hell character until you have sent your Act 5 character to the next player.
Welcome to hell.
DEEDS:
1. tavaritz (playing Wendu)
2. Gahzban (playing Beru)
3. Quickdeath (playing Biggs)
4. pwangsta (playing Farr)
5. Smilts (playing Fisto)
6. Skunkbelly (playing Amidala)
7. Brak (playing Dorme)
8. Wolron (playing Skywalker)
SWITCHES for ACT 1H
You may send your character to the next player as soon as you are ready. Please endeavor to send them by tomorrow, Sunday, April 29th. A couple days of delay won't hurt, but we don't want to get too bogged down... play will be a bit slower from here forward, I suspect.
IMPORTANT: You may not look at your Act 1 Hell character until you have sent your Act 5 character to the next player.
Welcome to hell.
Code:
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Forum Name Email Address SEND TO
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cenyth cenyth at gmail dot com Jason Maher
Hoop76 BHoop76 at gmail cot com jiansonz
Jason Maher nswhorse at gmail dot com Hoop76
jiansonz 04084370 at bredband dot net purplelocust
JoeBruce JoeBruce185 at gmail dot com scrcrw
kestegs beeselectric at gmail dot com nualum
nualum nualumstuff at gmail dot com Ohomemgrande
Ohomemgrande ohgrande at gmail WoRG
purplelocust purple_locust at yahoo dot com kestegs
scrcrw scrcrw.spf at gmail dot com Soulmanz
SoulmanZ soulmanz at hotmail dot com JoeBruce
Thomh lillelab at hotmail dot com WestXylophone
WestXylophone WestXylophone at gmail dot com Thomh
WoRG Crus8r at yahoo dot com cenythDEEDS:
1. tavaritz (playing Wendu)
2. Gahzban (playing Beru)
3. Quickdeath (playing Biggs)
4. pwangsta (playing Farr)
5. Smilts (playing Fisto)
6. Skunkbelly (playing Amidala)
7. Brak (playing Dorme)
8. Wolron (playing Skywalker)
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Vader received. I'm going to try to put a bit more time and effort into Ahsoka before moving on - she's killed Baal but hasn't claimed her personalization yet, and could use another level or three.
EDIT: Ahsoka sent along.
Good luck in hell everybody!
Vader received. I'm going to try to put a bit more time and effort into Ahsoka before moving on - she's killed Baal but hasn't claimed her personalization yet, and could use another level or three.
EDIT: Ahsoka sent along.
Good luck in hell everybody!
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Apologies to everyone and especially WestXylophone, but I won`t be able to send my character before tuesday morning. Diablo crashed on my computer, so I have to re-install it to do my socket quest before sending.
Hopefully that won`t be too much of a problem.
Apologies to everyone and especially WestXylophone, but I won`t be able to send my character before tuesday morning. Diablo crashed on my computer, so I have to re-install it to do my socket quest before sending.
Hopefully that won`t be too much of a problem.
