Dragons (again)
Dragons (again)
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3 wing buffets in 5 rounds = Sal not bothering with 1 more part of the game
Marks off Dragons right next to Psi mobs.
Seriously though 3 room bashes at an interval that you can't stand up, is this really where SJ3 is headed, or has it just not been looked at?
3 wing buffets in 5 rounds = Sal not bothering with 1 more part of the game
Marks off Dragons right next to Psi mobs.
Seriously though 3 room bashes at an interval that you can't stand up, is this really where SJ3 is headed, or has it just not been looked at?
We had jabber wingbuffet 3 rounds in a row the other night. *nah nah*
Oh yeah, we got spanked too
Anyway, wingbuffet was adjusted after it was put in to prevent spam usage, but it looks like its messed up again, or it got adjusted up too far.
[This message has been edited by rylan (edited 02-18-2002).]
Oh yeah, we got spanked too
Anyway, wingbuffet was adjusted after it was put in to prevent spam usage, but it looks like its messed up again, or it got adjusted up too far.
[This message has been edited by rylan (edited 02-18-2002).]
As a follow up to Shevarash, dragon AI is different than any other mobs. They're smarter than your average bear and will react differently in different situations (even more than normal mobs). There is somewhat of a strategy involved to fighting them that will make them lean toward other attacks other than buffeting. But thats strategy and learning your enemies, as opposed to what Grintor thinks.
However, keep in mind, these are dragons we're talking about. These creatures are the most feared beings in all of fantasy novels, able to lay waste to cities and armies. They should be approached with fear and trepidation rather than a group yawning "geez, another dragon?"
That being said I'll once again look at the buffet rate first opportunity.
However, keep in mind, these are dragons we're talking about. These creatures are the most feared beings in all of fantasy novels, able to lay waste to cities and armies. They should be approached with fear and trepidation rather than a group yawning "geez, another dragon?"
That being said I'll once again look at the buffet rate first opportunity.
Yeah, we are talking about dragons. Monsters the size of buildings, that somehow seem to be as agile as a little brownie.
We're also talking about groups of high level, well equipped players...that all wouldnt stand within 25 feet of the dragon to be buffeted and such.
Okay I've had my rant for the day. Carry on.
We're also talking about groups of high level, well equipped players...that all wouldnt stand within 25 feet of the dragon to be buffeted and such.
Okay I've had my rant for the day. Carry on.
Actually, my vote would go for Tanar'ri, Dracoliches, Phaerimm, or sparkly cloud thing that eats all magic and gave Shandril Spellfire. Damn... wish I could remember what that thing was called... Behir?
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Every problem in the universe can be solved by finding the right long-haired prettyboy and beating the crap out of him.
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Every problem in the universe can be solved by finding the right long-haired prettyboy and beating the crap out of him.
Bah! I like most of his books. I thought Spellfire was excellent in fact. Though a couple of the Elminster books were a bit slow. :shrug:
I'll agree he's not as good as Salvatore though.
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Every problem in the universe can be solved by finding the right long-haired prettyboy and beating the crap out of him.
I'll agree he's not as good as Salvatore though.
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Every problem in the universe can be solved by finding the right long-haired prettyboy and beating the crap out of him.
Salvatore is a better writer, but his books lately suffer the same problem as do some of Greenwood's stuff.
His characters are so uber that there's not really much left to realistically challenge them. They never die. The solutions they come up with dont fit within the standard rules of the system (i.e. well we cant kill the dracolich/phaerimm/demon so we'll just use our convenient uberpower ...spellfire...and we cant die because we're demigods beloved by our authors) Wheres the mystery or danger? *yawn*
His characters are so uber that there's not really much left to realistically challenge them. They never die. The solutions they come up with dont fit within the standard rules of the system (i.e. well we cant kill the dracolich/phaerimm/demon so we'll just use our convenient uberpower ...spellfire...and we cant die because we're demigods beloved by our authors) Wheres the mystery or danger? *yawn*
Heh. I have no problem with not expecting such characters to die. I mean seriously, there'd probably be riots if Drizzt died. Small riots, limited to a small bookstore I'm sure. But riots nonetheless!
I don't want them to die, I just love reading about them in action. The only problem I had with some of the Elminster books as that he isn't really "in action" for a lot of the time. He's just walking around learning something or whatever, that got boring. Now when you have him tossing 50 fireballs at an army of trolls or something... :sniff: it's a beautiful thing.
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Every problem in the universe can be solved by finding the right long-haired prettyboy and beating the crap out of him.
I don't want them to die, I just love reading about them in action. The only problem I had with some of the Elminster books as that he isn't really "in action" for a lot of the time. He's just walking around learning something or whatever, that got boring. Now when you have him tossing 50 fireballs at an army of trolls or something... :sniff: it's a beautiful thing.
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Every problem in the universe can be solved by finding the right long-haired prettyboy and beating the crap out of him.
IMO, Salvatore's writing and for that matter the writings of many fantasy/sci-fi authors are like cheesy kung-fu movies. Not as good as they could be, frequently predictable and cliche, but none of that precludes them from being able to put a stupid grin on your face
"Your black lotus of doom style is strong Entreri, but it is no match for my double crescent moon swallow tail technique."
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"Maybe I should stop and ask for directions . . ."
"Your black lotus of doom style is strong Entreri, but it is no match for my double crescent moon swallow tail technique."
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"Maybe I should stop and ask for directions . . ."
Well Glades dragon finished casting buffeted and breathed. Stunned people for numerous rounds buffeted again.
I guess that is the intention of dragons
I got an idea lets all stand in front of him so he can hit us all at the same time.
Could this have a blast radius effect? If the room is big enough for a dragon to be in it and swinging it wings, it would then be big enough for us not to all be standing directly in front of it to get buffeted.
I guess that is the intention of dragons
I got an idea lets all stand in front of him so he can hit us all at the same time.
Could this have a blast radius effect? If the room is big enough for a dragon to be in it and swinging it wings, it would then be big enough for us not to all be standing directly in front of it to get buffeted.
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