The Passive Aggressive Tournament

Kestegs · Jun 23, 2015

queenEm said:
Ok, let's try

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There you go!

(And as you can see; not a great drop...)

Wow, that resolution is so small! That's a serious disadvantage.
I gave up on a summon druid in a previous tournament, they're good, but not super fun Imo. So stay strong, you can do it!

Pb_pal said:
@Southpaw8668 - OW works as the sum of all items you have, so 50% flail + 50% shield does indeed = 100% OW. The only exception to this are dual-wielding barbs and assassins using two weapons which provide OW (say, dual-Steel flails). In that case, only the weapon that is doing the hitting has its percentage applied (along with any non-item % as well).

True. But 50% is probably about as good as 100% unless you want to be sure you get ow applied in 1 hit and then get out.

Great character, Southpaw, love it!

Old_Frog · Jun 23, 2015

@Pb_pal and @kestegs - thanks for the feedback on the OW mechanics and yes I'm enjoying this build somewhat, although it definitely takes a bit of patience making the Desert Mercenary do what you want him to. I wish blizzard would have made him more offensive minded and patrol out in front of your character and not always hauling butt to the rear like you always need your six covered.

Isen and Kasim seemed to move through lands of the fiery pits and canals with a more meaningful purpose. With the ever increasing presence of Oblivion Knights and Death Lords Isen decided to switch to his Crushflange and Swordback Hold set up, with the added and much required +50 FR. They reached the City of the Damned and almost joined the corpses chained to the posts there after making a sloppy mistake in the old desecrated temple with the green evil leaf-like windows trying to coax Kasim into attack position Isen stirred up a whole mess of champion bats that swarmed him right near a corner. He cleared his mind and focused his thoughts on Salvation and just keep pounding away, kept chugging pots and praying that he would not run dry too soon. His prayers were answered and enough bat blood was spilled that they suddenly started to drop like flies with one big purple left on the belt. He thought to himself, I must be more careful and patient. There is still much to be done, and Kasim might need to be switched out with one of his brothers, if he continues to be complacent of our duties in this land.

Salvation is marvelous and Diablo, green with envy is no more...we are awarded with further CB from a lovely pair of Goblin Toes!!!
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Isen and Kasim, Level 35, Earned a socketing from Larzuk.

queenEm1 · Jun 24, 2015

So I made it through NM. I now face Hell with a couple of problems.

1. My plan is to not get involved in melee fighting but still stay safe: how do I get the kills?
2. I have bad gear, armor and weapon...
3. My merc has bad gear, armor but more importantly: weapon!
4. How to deal with physical immunes?

I found a Lem in Cow Level. What to do with it?

This is my gear:

Name: LittleGirl
Class: Druid
Experience: 236622345
Level: 67

Naked/Gear
Strength: 106/116
Dexterity: 79/82
Vitality: 166/166
Energy: 20/26
HP: 476/586
Mana: 152/152
Stamina: 291/304
Defense: 19/488
AR: 365/518

Fire: 108/68/8
Cold: 100/60/0
Lightning: 80/40/-20
Poison: 107/67/7

MF: 114 Block: 15
GF: 0
FR/W: 30
FHR: 27
IAS: 15
FCR: 0

Raven: 1/2
Poison Creeper: 0/0
Oak Sage: 20/23
Summon Spirit Wolf: 11/12
Carrion Vine: 0/0
Heart of Wolverine: 0/2
Summon Dire Wolf: 20/21
Solar Creeper: 0/0
Spirit of Barbs: 0/0
Summon Grizzly: 20/21

Werewolf: 0/0
Lycanthropy: 0/0
Werebear: 0/0
Feral Rage: 0/0
Maul: 0/0
Rabies: 0/0
Fire Claws: 0/0
Hunger: 0/0
Shock Wave: 0/0
Fury: 0/0

Firestorm: 0/0
Molten Boulder: 0/0
Arctic Blast: 1/2
Fissure: 0/0
Cyclone Armor: 1/2
Twister: 0/0
Volcano: 0/0
Tornado: 0/0
Armageddon: 0/0
Hurricane: 0/0

Tome of Town Portal
Fingerprint: 0x7d623350
Item Level: 10
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Small Charm of Life
Small Charm
Required Level: 14
Fingerprint: 0x93da5426
Item Level: 4
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+9 to Life

Nagelring
Ring
Required Level: 7
Fingerprint: 0xbbad4070
Item Level: 12
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+72 to Attack Rating
Magic Damage Reduced by 3
Attacker Takes Damage of 3
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Horadric Cube
Fingerprint: 0xb4f6f967
Item Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Leather Gloves of Fortune
Leather Gloves
Defense: 3
Durability: 10 of 12
Required Level: 12
Fingerprint: 0x435641da
Item Level: 20
Version: Expansion 1.10+
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Life
Small Charm
Required Level: 14
Fingerprint: 0x8bd63b13
Item Level: 15
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+6 to Life

Crimson Large Charm
Large Charm
Required Level: 1
Fingerprint: 0x69d0c205
Item Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Fire Resist +7%

Nagelring
Ring
Required Level: 7
Fingerprint: 0x78cb58aa
Item Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+66 to Attack Rating
Magic Damage Reduced by 3
Attacker Takes Damage of 3
29% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Viridian Small Charm of Dexterity
Small Charm
Required Level: 10
Fingerprint: 0x7af9c10c
Item Level: 21
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Dexterity
Poison Resist +7%

Cobalt Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 15
Fingerprint: 0x3b5b073d
Item Level: 22
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Cold Resist +24%

Ocher Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 10
Fingerprint: 0x28b31b1b
Item Level: 28
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Lightning Resist +7%

Plague Shell
Antlers
Defense: 36
Durability: 17 of 20
Required Level: 18
Required Strength: 24
Fingerprint: 0xa1959325
Item Level: 28
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 3 Frost Nova when struck
+10% Faster Hit Recovery
+1 to Heart of Wolverine (Druid Only)
+2 to Oak Sage (Druid Only)
+44% Enhanced Defense
+6 to Energy
Fire Resist +15%
Poison Resist +20%

Crimson Large Charm
Large Charm
Required Level: 1
Fingerprint: 0x160f3f4e
Item Level: 1
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Fire Resist +5%

Tangerine Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 1
Fingerprint: 0x28dc7617
Item Level: 1
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Lightning Resist +15%

Amulet of Luck
Amulet
Required Level: 19
Fingerprint: 0x4303c2d7
Item Level: 45
Version: Expansion 1.10+
29% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Lapis Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 17
Fingerprint: 0x31a6148b
Item Level: 48
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+14 to Life
Cold Resist +7%

Large Charm of Sustenance
Large Charm
Required Level: 19
Fingerprint: 0x568be006
Item Level: 49
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20 to Life

The Spirit Shroud
Ghost Armor
Defense: 295
Durability: 13 of 20
Required Level: 28
Required Strength: 38
Fingerprint: 0x4c67d463
Item Level: 50
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+150% Enhanced Defense
Replenish Life +10
Magic Damage Reduced by 11
Cannot Be Frozen

Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 37
Fingerprint: 0x2fd2cc9d
Item Level: 52
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+29 to Life

Hailstone Winding
Mesh Belt
Defense: 56
Durability: 14 of 16
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 58
Fingerprint: 0x9d11dcd9
Item Level: 57
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+17% Faster Hit Recovery
+39% Enhanced Defense
+17 to Life
+13 Maximum Stamina
Fire Resist +18%
Attacker Takes Damage of 5

Key
Fingerprint: 0x47935271
Item Level: 66
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Large Charm of Strength
Large Charm
Required Level: 2
Fingerprint: 0xc2937199
Item Level: 47
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Strength

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Pain Shank
Light Plated Boots
Defense: 10
Durability: 16 of 18
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x3f58aa9d
Item Level: 62
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 3 Nova when struck
+30% Faster Run/Walk
Cold Resist +27%
Lightning Resist +16%
Fire Resist +17%
Half Freeze Duration

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Crimson Small Charm of Strength
Small Charm
Required Level: 5
Fingerprint: 0xd51f9163
Item Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Strength
Fire Resist +4%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xdd6b5506
Item Level: 65
Version: Expansion 1.10+
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Super Healing Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenish Life +320

Greater Healing Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenish Life +180

Greater Healing Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenish Life +180

Super Healing Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenish Life +320

Super Healing Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenish Life +320

Super Healing Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenish Life +320

Super Healing Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenish Life +320

Super Healing Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenish Life +320

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Jade Small Charm of Dexterity
Small Charm
Required Level: 20
Fingerprint: 0x8ac6ab24
Item Level: 64
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Dexterity
Poison Resist +8%

Blood Crescent
Scimitar
One Hand Damage: 3 - 10
Durability: 21 of 22
Required Level: 7
Required Dexterity: 21
Fingerprint: 0xe2e46483
Item Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15% Increased Attack Speed
68% Enhanced Damage
15% Life stolen per hit
33% Chance of Open Wounds
+15 to Life
All Resistances +15
+4 to Light Radius

Stone Shield
Defender
Defense: 68
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 66 of 68
Required Level: 37
Required Strength: 38
Fingerprint: 0xb5eb45ec
Item Level: 64
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+37% Enhanced Defense
+7 to Strength
All Resistances +7
Poison Resist +30%
Damage Reduced by 2
Attacker Takes Damage of 4

Mercenary:

Name: Fazel
Race: Desert Mercenary
Type: Comb-Normal
Experience: 33620392
Level: 67
Dead?: false

Naked/Gear
Strength: 159/169
Dexterity: 127/127
HP: 1230/1230
Defense: 906/1079
AR: 1100/1350

Fire: 128/88/28
Cold: 128/88/28
Lightning: 128/88/28
Poison: 128/88/28

Gemmed Gothic Plate
Gothic Plate
Defense: 130
Durability: 30 of 55
Required Level: 12
Required Strength: 70
Fingerprint: 0x7c9d2a0f
Item Level: 39
Version: Expansion 1.10+
64% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Topaz
Socketed: Topaz
Socketed: Topaz
Socketed: Topaz

Topaz
Required Level: 12
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 22 Lightning Damage
Armor: 16% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: Lightning Resist +22%

Topaz
Required Level: 12
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 22 Lightning Damage
Armor: 16% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: Lightning Resist +22%

Topaz
Required Level: 12
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 22 Lightning Damage
Armor: 16% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: Lightning Resist +22%

Topaz
Required Level: 12
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 22 Lightning Damage
Armor: 16% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: Lightning Resist +22%

Gemmed Crown
Crown
Defense: 43
Durability: 37 of 50
Required Level: 15
Required Strength: 55
Fingerprint: 0xc818f0d8
Item Level: 50
Version: Expansion 1.10+
60% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Flawless Topaz
Socketed: Flawless Topaz
Socketed: Flawless Topaz

Flawless Topaz
Required Level: 15
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 30 Lightning Damage
Armor: 20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: Lightning Resist +28%

Flawless Topaz
Required Level: 15
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 30 Lightning Damage
Armor: 20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: Lightning Resist +28%

Flawless Topaz
Required Level: 15
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 30 Lightning Damage
Armor: 20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: Lightning Resist +28%

Honor
Partizan
AmnElIthTirSol
Two Hand Damage: 97 - 204
Durability: 65 of 65
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 113
Required Dexterity: 67
Fingerprint: 0xdfabb55f
Item Level: 63
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
160% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
+9 to Maximum Damage
+250 to Attack Rating
7% Life stolen per hit
25% Deadly Strike
+10 to Strength
Replenish Life +10
+2 to Mana after each Kill
+1 to Light Radius
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Amn Rune
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Ith Rune
Socketed: Tir Rune
Socketed: Sol Rune

Amn Rune
Required Level: 25
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 7% Life stolen per hit
Armor: Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Shields: Attacker Takes Damage of 14

El Rune
Required Level: 11
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +50 to Attack Rating
+1 to Light Radius
Armor: +15 Defense
+1 to Light Radius
Shields: +15 Defense
+1 to Light Radius

Ith Rune
Required Level: 15
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +9 to Maximum Damage
Armor: 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
Shields: 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana

Tir Rune
Required Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Armor: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Shields: +2 to Mana after each Kill

Sol Rune
Required Level: 27
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +9 to Minimum Damage
Armor: Damage Reduced by 7
Shields: Damage Reduced by 7

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LittleGirl Summoner druide, lvl 67, Rogue Encampment Hell

jiansonz · Jun 24, 2015

queenEm said:
I found a Lem in Cow Level. What to do with it?

Treachery armor for merc would probably be my choice. That will help take down PI monsters, unless they are also PoI.
The extra attack speed will make all weapons for him better. Maybe shop something for him with heavy elemental damage?

MF is nice but maybe it's time for a more survival orinted helm as well? Crafted Blood helms are usually good, with Deadly Strike and life steal (plus you can get lucky and score some nice resists).

Switching to a Holy Freeze merc would also help against PIs.

Another completely different way to do things would be to switch to an Act III Cold merc. I found that this made the Grizzly a more efficient killer since the freezing would usually make it attack the same monster until it was dead, rather than knocking monsters around, then switch targets and the old target regenerates. A ranged weapon for the Druid with Prevent Monster Heal or long-lasting poison is recommened against PI- and other stubborn bosses.

bladejj · Jun 24, 2015

Great job queenEm, just getting to hell is a great accomplishment. As for your concerns, many character in restricting tournaments such as this one encounter the same concerns. My best general answer is to take it slow and try to keep at least some MF on at all times. A single item or good find can change the course of your character dramatically. That is also why full clear and playing with a high players setting is essential in these types of tournaments.

Best of luck and I look forward to ready more of your updates.

Pb_pal1 · Jun 24, 2015

Congrats on getting to Hell! Always nice to see a Conqueror happen

I will basically just echo jiansonz's statements, as he pretty much nailed it.

1. Do you need to get the kills? Your merc/grizzly should do the trick just fine.

2. Do lots of gambling and shopping for alternative gear in the slots you feel are weak. For examply, you should easily be able to shop a Plated belt with decent single resists (up to 30%) and high life (up to +100) - ie. Coral Plated Belt of the Whale. As jiansonz said, at least a partial switch from MF gear is advisable at this point, and will make a significant difference in your survivability.

3. Treachery armour for the merc is probably your best option for that Lem, as a safe and living merc is a very valuable commodity in HC. As for his weapon, you can always try rolling a Cruel one for him, or else you can keep a sharp eye out for elite bases and socket them with the cube, then look at RW options. Calabi's merc finished the game with an Insight CV and that was more than enough.

On that note, do you have any other useable runes? Lionheart is another option for the merc's armour to beef him (or your druid) up if you want to save that Lem for something else (although I'm not sure what at this point other than maybe Lawbringer on an A5 merc)

4. This is tougher for a druid. Like jiansonz said, you can switch your merc around to try and accomodate this. Another option would be to shop a bow that has ctc amp on it, and keep it on your switch for those situations. Then you can plink away from behind your helpers and break the PI's.

queenEm1 · Jun 24, 2015

I immediately ran into this situation...

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So I have of course stored the Lem and everything else in GoMule so that's not possible at the moment since I really want to get this quest... I will try to gamlble some better gear for me and the merc and see if I can solve it.

Great suggestion on the Plated Belt!

Old_Frog · Jun 24, 2015

@queenEm - I would go try to purchase a bow or quick hitting weapon with ctc amplify damage, to break the PI for your meat shields.

queenEm1 · Jun 24, 2015

Just to update you. I gambled for a ctc Amp bow and gave up on the den of evil quest. I created the Treachery armory and switched back to the Insight polearm for the merc. So I have now cleared the Cold Plains and the Cave. They had 3 bosses with physical immunes (and stone skin of course...) but this set up worked well. So I might yet make it a but further... I will gamble for a belt to get my Lightning resist up

Things I learned today in D2:
1. Jianzons is the D2 king, his advice always great and spot on
2. I am a noob, still after 10 years of playing
3. Keep all exceptional bases throughout NM, you never know when you need them.
4. Single pass should mean clear pass (even if not stated in the rules....)
5. Players 8 will pay out in the end, in stuff if not in levels.
6. Choose one item of MF. The rest is for survival.

felixbavaria1 · Jun 24, 2015

Nicely done and gratz on the Lem from Cows.

If you have a Lum, make a Smoke armor right away (for resists + weaken charges), and anyway replace that rare Defender with a Rhyme Bone Shield. That gives you CBF, 75% resists, and also some MF.

IMO Lum and Lem are the single most useful semi-rare runes because you can make game-changing runewords with them that don't require any other semi-rare rune. With Treachery (level 15 Fade = 15% PDR) + Smoke (Weaken, damage dealt reduced by 33%) you can effectively reduce the physical damage to mercs by 43% (1 - 0.67 * 0.15) if I'm not mistaken.

Why are you playing at 640x480, by the way?

jiansonz · Jun 25, 2015

felixbavaria said:
replace that rare Defender with a Rhyme Bone Shield. That gives you CBF, 75% resists, and also some MF.

Only 25% but it's still awesome.

I agree on Lum and Lem. Lum (if you also find the more rare Pul) is also for upgrading exceptional unqiue weapons and Lem is also for Passion.

Um and Fal are in that league as well, I think.

Lord Molybdenum · Jun 25, 2015

jiansonz said:
Only 25% but it's still awesome.

I agree on Lum and Lem. Lum (if you also find the more rare Pul) is also for upgrading exceptional unqiue weapons and Lem is also for Passion.

Um and Fal are in that league as well, I think.

Passion also has +1 to Berserk, so that could help against the physical immunes.

queenEm1 · Jun 25, 2015

So here the story ends. A stair trap in lvl 5 at the Countess place at the respectful age of lvl 71. The ghosts with physical immune + a gang of sharp shooting archers proved too much. Expected and I know that I have been wanting it a little so that I could start over but now that it happened it feels... sad some how. I am so happy that I learned so much with this char. More than I have in a long time of playing. Can you believe it? A game that I have played for 10 years? You gotta love D2...

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I will definitely think about entering an assassin. Thanks Pb_Pal for hosting! You are doing a great job

Pb_pal1 · Jun 25, 2015

@queenEm - Oh no! Sorry about the deeds.

I really enjoyed your progress and updates, congrats on getting as far as you did! I'm glad you had a good time, and I look forward to your next char if you do decide to rejoin.

--

I suppose a table update is in order. RIP LittleGirl.

Code:

The Proven (Guardians):
Forum Name       Class        Char Name      LVL    ACT       Area
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
jiansonz         Sorceress    Sissy          87     ---       Full Game Clear
Pb_pal           Amazon       Calabi         88     ---       Full Game Clear
bladejj          Necromancer  Relic          89     ---       Full Game Clear
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Table of Heroes:
Forum Name       Class        Char Name      LVL    ACT       Area
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Zylo             Druid        Hoyt           59     A3(NM)    Kurast Docks
sivaeB           Necromancer  Toast          49     A2(NM)    Lut Gholein
felixbavaria     Sorceress    Swoosh         51     A1(NM)    Inner Cloister
Bee              Barbarian    Rocky          48     A1(NM)    Cold Plains
srrw             Druid        PurpleHaze     48     A1(NM)    Rogue Encampment
Dazliare         Amazon       RIP_Vladimir   ??     A5        Moo Moo Farm
djmbbandie       Assassin     Natasha        38     A5        Arreat Plateau
Southpaw8668     Paladin      Isen           35     A5        Frigid Highlands
kestegs          Necromancer  WallE          32     A4        Pandemonium Fortress
ranagrande       Barbarian    Beldric        28     A3        Kurast Docks
pharphis         Sorceress    SlamDoorsShut  23     A2        Far Oasis
Morathi          Assassin     Carrisa        21     A2        Lut Gholein
Gino             Druid        Gordon         20     A2        Sewers
Lord Molybdenum  Amazon       Passive        20     A2        Lut Gholein
Jocular          Assassin     ?????          14     A1        Stony Field/Dark Wood(?)
TrubbaNot        Sorceress    Fine_Whatever  14     A1        Dark Wood
jamesixgun       Druid        John           13     A1        Dark Wood

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Fallen (RIP):
Forum Name       Class        Char Name      LVL    ACT       Area
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queenEm          Druid        LittleGirl     71     A1(H)     Countess' Tower
thefranklin      Druid        FollowTheBear  66     A4(NM)    Diablo
Southpaw8668     Necromancer  Hallow         61     A3(NM)    Great Marsh
Interdasting     Druid        Interdasting   29     A3        Flayer Dungeon
TrubbaNot        Sorceress    TheManagement  ??     A2        Far Oasis
Southpaw8668     Amazon       Contessa       15     A1        Andariel
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

queenEm1 · Jun 26, 2015

Pb_pal said:
@queenEm - Oh no! Sorry about the deeds. I really enjoyed your progress and updates, congrats on getting as far as you did! I'm glad you had a good time, and I look forward to your next char if you do decide to rejoin.

Thanks Pb!

I will not give up! This time I will go back to an assassin, which I have never played. I will name her... ehh... hmm...
*scratches head*

PassiveQueen

Let's see how this goes...

Old_Frog · Jun 26, 2015

@queenEm - good luck with the new Assassin.

queenEm1 · Jun 29, 2015

PassiveQueen, my next attempt at a guradian, has passed act1 normal at p8 and without any real exitement to talk of. Neither good nor bad...

question to those who have played assassins before: there are two kinds of shadows, master and warrior. Am I correct t assume that the master is the better one? I was surprised to see they are not synergized...

PassiveQueen, assassin lvl 20, Lut Gholein normal

Old_Frog · Jun 29, 2015

@queenEm - The master has access to all your skills like Mind Blast and she uses it a lot which can be annoying at times. The warrior is much more controllable as she utilizes the skill you have active on right click button. The master leans more toward acting like a MA sin.
Edit: So I would say for this tournament with your limited skill selection I would go for the Master.

queenEm1 · Jun 29, 2015

So the master will use Mind blast even though I don't have any points in it? Meaning I will in theory be able to use the unallowed skills through her?

jiansonz · Jun 29, 2015

Master does more damage (she gets MUCH better gear), but Warrior is more predictable which is why I usually prefer Warrior for HC play, especially with a Martial Artist.

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