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by Ruagh
Wed May 14, 2003 6:09 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: One more "No More Zoning For Evils". Ideas inside.
Replies: 71
Views: 18623

fact that everyone, except the evils who want more players to come around, accept: Evils are, by and large, assholes . Thanuk, with all the respect, try to avoid such phrases, please. Have you ever played an evil yourself? Or that’s “oh well, actually I haven’t myself, but I knew ...
by Ruagh
Wed May 14, 2003 4:06 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: One more "No More Zoning For Evils". Ideas inside.
Replies: 71
Views: 18623

evils have superior tanks, superior clerics and superior casters. Yes, thats true in theory. No goodrace melee can match evilrace melee at Arena, thats a proven fact, and drow mages are cool too, I can say that because Ive played both of those. But when it comes to practice - have you ever did some...
by Ruagh
Wed May 14, 2003 9:20 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: The Dragon Myth
Replies: 5
Views: 1703

From Many Imaginations, One Fearsome Creature By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. (NYT) 1875 words Late Edition - Final , Section F , Page 1 , Column 5 LEAD PARAGRAPH - A huge scaly serpent, usually with the wings of a bat or bird. Four or two or no legs. Breathes fire or poisonous fumes. May talk, but won't t...
by Ruagh
Wed May 14, 2003 9:09 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Good-Bye =)
Replies: 11
Views: 3137

Goodbye, Zusuk! I will be missing you too... It is always sad to see your brothers-in-arms passing.

P.S. Azuth, cage Ruagh please! I need to get back to that RL thingie too, it seems to be a good method of brain-clearing :)
by Ruagh
Wed May 14, 2003 8:40 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: One more "No More Zoning For Evils". Ideas inside.
Replies: 71
Views: 18623

Of course people would make evils, but what is the point of designing a mud for 1/10th of your playerbase? People want to play good chars obviously , trying to force them to make evils so they can play the game would more likely make them quit rather than do that. First of all, Sarell, (Im sorry, b...
by Ruagh
Tue May 13, 2003 8:50 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: One more "No More Zoning For Evils". Ideas inside.
Replies: 71
Views: 18623

Ive got a good idea for reiforcing the Dark Side, guys... What about finally finishing Menzo AND making it "Evil-only" ? (It is rumored to have ways for the goodies to access atm - yup, I can understand this, Miax wants his city to be buzzing with life, he doesnt want to see a lonesome troll or two ...
by Ruagh
Sat May 10, 2003 12:16 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: One more "No More Zoning For Evils". Ideas inside.
Replies: 71
Views: 18623

lowering a few skill levels or making xp tables easier wont help much. it just means we'll have bigger newbs in zones and we'll spank alot more. Agree, Gura. But lets look from the other point of view: newbies CAN be schooled, while you cant do shit without silly cannonfodder. I can see the point a...
by Ruagh
Fri May 09, 2003 12:32 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: One more "No More Zoning For Evils". Ideas inside.
Replies: 71
Views: 18623

Good riddance- long live the goodies! Look above, please, Yayaril. If you have constructive ideas, please write them here too. Lets avoid silly posts like this. Personally, Im NOT a bigtime fan of goodies, but I havent stated that, right? I was asking for constructive ideas to change current situat...
by Ruagh
Fri May 09, 2003 11:07 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: One more "No More Zoning For Evils". Ideas inside.
Replies: 71
Views: 18623

One more "No More Zoning For Evils". Ideas inside.

With recent changes in the Dark Side population, evils are, in fact, slowly dying. You may disagree with me, but lets look at the facts: evil elite which was capable of leading zones has, in fact, almost stopped actively playing, and because of lack of leaders - almost no zones are done today. Of co...
by Ruagh
Thu May 08, 2003 9:42 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Why this happens, and When (if need be) will it be fixed!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 4738

Well, it happens often and alot. When (for some unknown reason, never seen them there b4) Ive hit a lizardman inside Ghore, guards assisted. They were pussies, so I was killing them too, but then elite guards runned in and I had to flee for my life. A newbie, if he was there on my place, would be lo...
by Ruagh
Thu May 01, 2003 11:15 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Whats going on with routing? Why Europe is barred from Soj?
Replies: 37
Views: 7674

Well, if you're afraid of allowing shell accounts on your box (which is kinda understandable), it is always possible to set the TinTin as a shell :wink: Like I said, for the people with slow connection (ie, for example, me with my current junky dialup :oops: ), having triggers/gags/subs on a fast se...
by Ruagh
Thu May 01, 2003 10:30 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Whats going on with routing? Why Europe is barred from Soj?
Replies: 37
Views: 7674

Ive already talked with Losh and set up a basic port forwarding proxy which he used today. Hey Bilraex! Its a nice solution, but Id also ask - what OS does that box uses? Is it possible to work not with a port forwarding but instead with a SHELL ACCOUNT on that box? In this case, it'd be even bette...
by Ruagh
Wed Apr 30, 2003 10:58 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Whats going on with routing? Why Europe is barred from Soj?
Replies: 37
Views: 7674

Wait, did you say you tried just using a different ISP and it worked?

Yes, Llaa, it DOES works for one junky ISP Ive found. The rest is still unable to connect, but that one is able, thats how I can get into MUD now.
by Ruagh
Wed Apr 30, 2003 10:19 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Whats going on with routing? Why Europe is barred from Soj?
Replies: 37
Views: 7674

I have no idea why the restrictions are what they are, I just know that Miax has no ability to change them. Erevan My question was pretty clear - I have asked about the filtering rules . Does RoadRunner blocks ALL ports from non-USA domains, or it just blocks ALL BUT ALLOWED SERVICES, in which case...
by Ruagh
Wed Apr 30, 2003 9:43 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Whats going on with routing? Why Europe is barred from Soj?
Replies: 37
Views: 7674

The mud is not an official AOL/TW Service, so they're under very, very little pressure to fix connectivity issues to it. Mask So, the MUD port 9999 is not? Fine. What can be done? For example, create mud.sojourn3.org:80, and either put the Mud daemon on THAT port, making it, in fact, "official AOL ...
by Ruagh
Wed Apr 30, 2003 9:42 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Possible Solution..... ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5652

The mud is not an official AOL/TW Service, so they're under very, very little pressure to fix connectivity issues to it. Mask So, the MUD port 9999 is not? Fine. What can be done? For example, create mud.sojourn3.org:80, and either put the Mud daemon on THAT port, making it, in fact, "official AOL ...
by Ruagh
Wed Apr 30, 2003 9:02 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Whats going on with routing? Why Europe is barred from Soj?
Replies: 37
Views: 7674

Considering our bandwidth usage, this is currently not an option. It is unfortunate that the European players are being affected this way, but there is nothing that we have been able to do to fix it. So, as I understood, it will not be changed in near future? Just asking once again to make the topi...
by Ruagh
Wed Apr 30, 2003 8:10 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Whats going on with routing? Why Europe is barred from Soj?
Replies: 37
Views: 7674

Whats going on with routing? Why Europe is barred from Soj?

As most of you already knew, most of the European providers from several month ago cannot access Sojourn3.org. I think everybody is interested why lots of players cannot reach an internet site??? That is one of the reasons why evils feel even worse than usual, missing experienced active players like...
by Ruagh
Thu Feb 06, 2003 5:21 pm
Forum: Stories
Topic: A story that I have heard from a troll when I was young
Replies: 2
Views: 786

Well, its just the very beginning, Twyl... I wanted to see what others will say about this tale... It will be continued, since people seem to like it, and will incorporate two drows, enchanter Jazdine and warrior Jazarr as well, and will describe the fall of the House more widely. I gonna post the o...
by Ruagh
Fri Jan 31, 2003 7:14 pm
Forum: Stories
Topic: A story that I have heard from a troll when I was young
Replies: 2
Views: 786

A story that I have heard from a troll when I was young

After a very long and dusty day on the road, you are approaching a small village, and some-passer-by has recommended you that tavern. In the Dead Elf Tavern you have found a usual bunch of ruffians, a couple of local patrons, and, after looking in the dark corners, you have seen that troll. He was d...
by Ruagh
Mon Nov 11, 2002 5:43 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Taking a break
Replies: 2
Views: 435

Taking a break

Due to a limited Internet access I will be offline for some time, guys. RL time stuff to attend to, as always... Company where I was working is bankrupt. Will be goddamn missing you all, brothers-in-arms. It will be nice to see you all again one day. As usual, wishing good luck to everyone. See ya! ...
by Ruagh
Fri Sep 13, 2002 12:34 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Evil Zoning Schedule
Replies: 28
Views: 3059

I must have the worst online time slot, but nevertheless, Im trying to do my best and I am NOT rolling a goodie alt unlike lots of people I knew, just to be able to zone. And yeah Ive convinced some goodies to switch sides and abandon the Light Side (they dont play there any more since they are dedi...
by Ruagh
Sun Sep 01, 2002 10:06 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: My pcorpse has rotted in DK with all eq. Did someone found i
Replies: 19
Views: 2434

Well, first of all, lemme note one thing - my warrior is re-equipped now and quite able to zone (thanx to all evils who have helped me alot with quite nice gear - and it was for FREE Delmair, evils dont sell gear like goodies). But the question was different - I felt a bit pissed with that and Im do...
by Ruagh
Sun Aug 25, 2002 1:55 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: "No More Zoning For Evils" issue - my OWN point of view
Replies: 88
Views: 14587

Well, Salen. First of all, let me tell you that I havent treated ex-goodies as a persons that must prove something first. For example, when the entire Sigil was treated by most evils like you said, I was understanding what it may lead to, and was doing my best to help them to become the real evils a...
by Ruagh
Sun Aug 25, 2002 10:36 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: "No More Zoning For Evils" issue - my OWN point of view
Replies: 88
Views: 14587

\"No More Zoning For Evils\" issue - my OWN point of view

Most of you have heard that I have lost a fully equipped pcorpse recently due to a silly circumstances. First of all, I want to thank all the people who helped me out with their spare gear - some pieces are even better than the ones I had before. Now, let me share some of my ideas which I have got a...
by Ruagh
Sun Aug 25, 2002 9:40 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: My pcorpse has rotted in DK with all eq. Did someone found i
Replies: 19
Views: 2434

Apparently, no-one. Not being a cry-baby, Im taking this as-is. Actually, that accident has forced me to think about the reasons lying under it. Gotta start a new thread, called "No More Zoning For Evils". ------------------ Ruagh The Curious Troll pokes his long nose into another none-of-his-busine...
by Ruagh
Fri Aug 23, 2002 10:00 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: My pcorpse has rotted in DK with all eq. Did someone found i
Replies: 19
Views: 2434

Thanx honey. Maybe I will. But actually I was considering either a quit or rolling a caster... That will just speed things up. What Im really missing are hard to get quest items - those arent easily reimbursed, unlike eq, even rareload eq. Thanks for everybody who has digged their storages for me al...
by Ruagh
Fri Aug 23, 2002 8:24 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: My pcorpse has rotted in DK with all eq. Did someone found i
Replies: 19
Views: 2434

Dont worry, Zalk. It wasnt your fault, it was rather the fault of the whole group , because nobody has cared that I went DL while leading/keeping the group. It happens... All the eq will come back, eventually. Just instead of fooling around and leading funny spanks I'll do some eq runs, thats all. -...
by Ruagh
Fri Aug 23, 2002 7:34 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: My fully equipped pcorpse has rotted in DK. Maybe you knew s
Replies: 0
Views: 243

My fully equipped pcorpse has rotted in DK. Maybe you knew s

Well, my pcorpse happened to rot in DK stables with all the eq. It has happened Aug 22-23 between 14:00 and 02:00 (EDT). When I logged in, I noticed that some gems from my bag were recently sold in Tebryn's shop so someone apparently has picked it up. Maybe you knew who has the gear? ---------------...
by Ruagh
Fri Aug 23, 2002 7:31 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: My pcorpse has rotted in DK with all eq. Did someone found i
Replies: 19
Views: 2434

My pcorpse has rotted in DK with all eq. Did someone found i

Well, my pcorpse happened to rot in DK stables with all the eq. It has happened Aug 22-23 between 14:00 and 02:00 (EDT). When I logged in, I noticed that some gems from my bag were recently sold in Tebryn's shop so someone apparently has picked it up. Maybe you knew who has the gear? ---------------...
by Ruagh
Tue Jul 02, 2002 11:00 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Ruagh The Rareload greetz ya!
Replies: 3
Views: 803

Ruagh The Rareload greetz ya!

Hello guys. Yeah, yeah, you wont beleive me. But you know, there IS some life offline! I was amused by that fact, but now thats a PROVEN FACT after all. Im still skating alot, and missing all of ya. When I'll have a better connection I'll be back to limited MUDding. I had some hard days, but now Im ...
by Ruagh
Sat Apr 27, 2002 9:36 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Ruagh Wander Alone's score
Replies: 14
Views: 1485

Greetings from Ruagh the Rareload once again http://www.sojourn3.org/ubb/smile.gif To Caz: Well, no. Skating isnt my new MUD, just think about how much new RL friends I've found there! (And some pretty girls among em, btw http://www.sojourn3.org/ubb/wink.gif But none of em can even roughly compare t...
by Ruagh
Wed Apr 24, 2002 1:53 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Ruagh Wander Alone's score
Replies: 14
Views: 1485

Well, Mishre, you dont know Russians well then. Im able to drink hell much vodka without forgetting that. And sometimes I do. But it is just another escape from reality, exactly like MUD. Toplack, I will, I promise http://www.sojourn3.org/ubb/smile.gif Yeah, the way through the hell is the only righ...
by Ruagh
Fri Apr 19, 2002 1:19 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Ruagh Wander Alone's score
Replies: 14
Views: 1485

Toplack, thanx for supporting me. Ya know, Im totally cured... There is absolutely NO addiction to Internet anymore. Well, I was hiding in the Net from RL problems when our relations were slowly crumbling bit by bit... And now... Enough. I wont EVER hide from such kind of problems. That was a LESSON...
by Ruagh
Wed Apr 17, 2002 1:18 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Ruagh Wander Alone's score
Replies: 14
Views: 1485

Caz, Dezzex, all other friends with whom I have spent countless hours exploring, fighting, just interacting... I will miss you alot. But now... Well. Im cured from Internet addiction. That was a serious argument to came back to Real Life. The lesson IS learned. A very painful lesson. Maybe I'll go o...
by Ruagh
Mon Apr 15, 2002 9:43 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Ruagh Wander Alone's score
Replies: 14
Views: 1485

Ruagh Wander Alone\'s score

It was supposed to be a reply to Internet addiction flame, and I accidentally clicked Post a new topic, but maybe this post does deserves new thread. My score is 35 now... Well, guys, it was a great experience of fighting together with all of you... It was fun... But MUdding has costed me too much. ...
by Ruagh
Mon Feb 18, 2002 4:02 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: ICQ #s?
Replies: 72
Views: 14125

Better late than never: 7045573 Ruagh


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Ruagh The Curious Troll pokes his long nose into another none-of-his-business matter here
by Ruagh
Mon Feb 18, 2002 3:39 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: "Tanks" vs "Warriors" - AN IDEA
Replies: 10
Views: 854

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">That 20 hps on 500 hp crits is hysterical, knowing what the actual number is. It's *alot* more.</font> Ummm maybe Im just whinning http://www.sojourn3.org/ubb/smile.gif Being a warrior, I RARELY run around with higher than -80 ac so maybe damage MAY be EVEN MORE...
by Ruagh
Sun Feb 17, 2002 11:13 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Parry > Shieldblock
Replies: 9
Views: 1881

Tending to agree with Klurg. Arent palydorks nifty enough with all their holyass spells? Warriors, who devote all their time to swordbearing, not distracting to any prayers, should be even better in melee skills as it seems from common logic :-/ ------------------ Ruagh The Curious Troll pokes his l...
by Ruagh
Sun Feb 17, 2002 10:58 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: "Tanks" vs "Warriors" - AN IDEA
Replies: 10
Views: 854

Well, the idea is still looks funny to me. But yeah, with some tweaking in tanking skills warriors should be ok even now. Just upper shieldblock/parry efficiency, slightly raise melee damage, and make -100AC worth anything and block more than 20 hps on 500 hp crits and we'll be ok http://www.sojourn...
by Ruagh
Fri Feb 15, 2002 3:27 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: "Tanks" vs "Warriors" - AN IDEA
Replies: 10
Views: 854

About prev post - yes, +skill items MAYBE is a good idea, but whats the main reason why warriors wear +hp gear? Just because they sometimes cant survive with using just skills. I can say that for soloing I often use at least hp rings. But if only I can survive long enough just because of better skil...
by Ruagh
Fri Feb 15, 2002 12:10 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: "Tanks" vs "Warriors" - AN IDEA
Replies: 10
Views: 854

\"Tanks\" vs \"Warriors\" - AN IDEA

Looking through countless discussions which are stating that tanks arent capable to take care for themselves and isnt a suitable class for adventures (partially I tend to agree w/that - only my knowledge of Faerun allows me to travel around alive), I've hit an interesting idea - why not to make warr...
by Ruagh
Tue Feb 12, 2002 3:59 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: What it takes to be a real warrior in this game.....
Replies: 71
Views: 9523

Being a dedicated warrior, I see somehow strange that warriors have same hps with casters... I think warrior hps should be upped a little (100-300 hps) and also skills should mean a bit more. Looks like currently hps is all I should care for. Upping shieldblock/parry/dodge is a good idea. I think sk...
by Ruagh
Fri Feb 01, 2002 2:16 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Attention CYRIC: A broken quest
Replies: 2
Views: 297

Attention CYRIC: A broken quest

Try to catch me online for details. Erevan suggested to talk to you about it, I've told him some details.

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Ruagh The Curious Troll pokes his long nose into another none-of-his-business matter here
by Ruagh
Fri Feb 01, 2002 2:15 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Attnention CYRIC: A broken quest
Replies: 0
Views: 180

Attnention CYRIC: A broken quest

Try to catch me online for details. Erevan suggested to talk to you about it, I've told him some details.

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Ruagh The Curious Troll pokes his long nose into another none-of-his-business matter here
by Ruagh
Wed Jan 16, 2002 7:42 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Away.........
Replies: 5
Views: 888

Hey Hami dont even think about leaving! I was always up to any fun, and always appreciated you along with me. You were online too few... With my knowledge of how to wander alone we can do alot just with us two! Come back, I'll miss you alot. We can surely do that frigging ress quest for you if you'l...
by Ruagh
Tue Jan 08, 2002 2:06 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Best book you've read recently.
Replies: 107
Views: 18669

Dragonlance is great. Forgotten Realms are entertaining as well as Riftwar saga but... Well... IMO the first 3D RPG (and still my favourite one) "Betrayal At Krondor" was damn fun, but the books were kinda... "reading chewing gum". Too much lost cities and forgotten treasures and blablabla.... Last ...
by Ruagh
Tue Dec 25, 2001 1:34 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Christmas chaos, if not a Chaos Christmas :)
Replies: 3
Views: 528

Yes, probably it was funny... But I just have a small idea - what about running quests not only during USA evening (ie peak hours) since now we have more quest gods? Just logged in at 10AM as I always do to learn that I've missed one more global quest..... And I think that I wasnt alone among those ...
by Ruagh
Tue Dec 25, 2001 12:12 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Warrior Idea
Replies: 5
Views: 529

As I wrote here, http://www.sojourn3.org/ubb/Forum6/HTML/001066.html I totally agree with that idea about removing lags. It is a sad truth that warriors currently rely mostly on spells and HUGE hps, making shieldblock/parry/dodge rather useless. If you dont beleive me you may try soloing a high-leve...
by Ruagh
Tue Dec 25, 2001 12:02 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Elven Warriors? WHERE?
Replies: 80
Views: 9582

Since drow/elven warriors are rather hitters, not warriors, maybe they can get ANOTHER additional attack due to high dex, and get a chance for ANOTHER attack while dualling to reflect their dualling skils? This will add them some damage, making them useful damagewise, and maybe they must get one att...

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