The line of Dolan the dwarven paladin(s)

[bdgamer]

After relying on a (+9, +9) whip of extra attacks (+2), I finally found a weapon worth replacing it with... Got a decent randart weapon finally...

a) the Trident of Nielf (1d10) (+12,+27) [+17] <+3>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 2100 feet (level 42)

+3 wisdom.
Slays dragons, undead (powerfully).
Branded with weak lightning, weak acid.
Provides resistance to frost, dark, nexus.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
Blessed by the gods. Prevents paralysis. Grants the ability to
see invisible things.

Combat info:
4.5 blows/round.
With +0 STR and +1 DEX you would get 4.7 blows
Average damage/round: 340.5 vs. creatures not resistant to
lightning, 340.5 vs. creatures not resistant to acid, 366.3 vs.
dragons, 419 vs. undead, and 314.1 vs. others.

[chknflyrice]

Cruising right along.

[bdgamer]

Been moving down, and really have not found much spectacular lately, until I made it to dl67 and found this:

g) the Chain Mail of Geleme (-2) [32,+14] <+2>
Dropped by Itangast the Fire Drake at 3200 feet (level 64)

+2 strength.
+2 constitution.
Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, frost, dark, sound,
shards, disenchantment.
Provides protection from stunning.
Cannot be harmed by acid.
Sustains strength.
Slows your metabolism.

When activated, it deals 120 damage to all creatures that you can
see.
Takes 234 to 286 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 89.9%

[bdgamer]

Well, all WAS going well until I fought Osse... I thought that I would be ok when he breathed nether on me, resisting nether and all...

But, I was so very, very wrong.

I think a big part of the difficulty that I was having probably came of me not having enough speed at that level. +6 just isn't enough.

[Angband 4.0.5 Character Dump]

Name Dolan II Age 36 Self RB CB EB Best
Race Dwarf Height 4'2" STR! 18/100 +2 +1 +2 18/150
Class Paladin Weight 8st 13lb INT! 18/100 -3 -3 +2 18/60
Title Chevalier Turns used: WIS: 18/91 +2 +1 +3 18/151
HP -14/784 Game 769168 DEX! 18/100 -2 -1 +6 18/130
SP 230/261 Standard 87764 CON: 18/85 +2 +2 +6 18/185
Resting 22665

Level 40 Armor [57,+138] Saving Throw 90%
Cur Exp 1829501 Stealth Fair
Max Exp 1840609 Melee 1d10,+66 Disarming 59%
Adv Exp 1937500 To-hit 74,+39 Magic Devices 78
Blows 5.0/turn Perception 1 in 38
Gold 112424 Searching 19%
Burden 103.5 lb Shoot to-dam +18 Infravision 110 ft
Overweight -76.4 lb To-hit 53,+34 Speed 6
Max Depth 3350' (L67) Shots 3/turn

You are the only child of a Dwarven Miner. You are the black sheep of
the family. You have dark brown eyes, straight brown hair, a two foot
beard, and a dark complexion.


rAcid:......+.++... Nexus:+............
rElec:......+.++... Nethr:.+...........
rFire:......+.++... Chaos:.............
rCold:+.....+.++... Disen:.+....+......
rPois:....+........ pFear:.............
rLite:.......+..... pBlnd:............+
rDark:+.....++..... pConf:.........+...
Sound:......+...... pStun:......+......
Shard:......+++.... HLife:.........+...

Regen:....+........ Stea.:.......++....
ESP:............. Sear.:.............
Invis:+........+... Infra:.....+....+.+
FrAct:+...+....++.. Tunn.:............+
Feath:............. Speed:...........+!
S.Dig:......++..... Blows:.............
ImpHP:............. Shots:.+...........
Fear:............. Might:.............
Aggrv:............. Light:....++.......


[Last Messages]

> You hit Oss&#195;&#171;, Herald of Ulmo (71).
> Oss&#195;&#171;, Herald of Ulmo hits you.
> You keep hold of your life force!
> Oss&#195;&#171;, Herald of Ulmo hits you.
> You feel your life slipping away!
> Oss&#195;&#171;, Herald of Ulmo misses you.
> Oss&#195;&#171;, Herald of Ulmo hits you.
> You keep hold of your life force!
> Oss&#195;&#171;, Herald of Ulmo misses you.
> Oss&#195;&#171;, Herald of Ulmo hits you.
> Oss&#195;&#171;, Herald of Ulmo misses you.
> You feel yourself moving faster!
> You have 5 Potions of Speed (l).
> Oss&#195;&#171;, Herald of Ulmo breathes nether.
> You die.

Killed by Oss&#195;&#171;, Herald of Ulmo.

[Character Equipment]

a) the Trident of Nielf (1d10) (+12,+27) [+17] <+3>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 2100 feet (level 42)

+3 wisdom.
Slays dragons, undead (powerfully).
Branded with weak lightning, weak acid.
Provides resistance to frost, dark, nexus.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
Blessed by the gods. Prevents paralysis. Grants the ability to
see invisible things.

Combat info:
5.0 blows/round.
Average damage/round: 399 vs. creatures not resistant to
lightning, 399 vs. creatures not resistant to acid, 428 vs.
dragons, 487 vs. undead, and 369.5 vs. others.

b) the Short Bow of Agnol (x2) (+7,+18) <+2>
Dropped by a Vampire at 2600 feet (level 52)

+2 shooting speed.
Provides resistance to nether, disenchantment.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.

c) a Ring of Damage (+0,+12)
Found lying on the floor at 2050 feet (level 41)

d) a Ring of Damage (+0,+13)
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 2650 feet (level 53)

e) the Jewel of Gossir <+3>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 2050 feet (level 41)

+3 dexterity.
Provides resistance to poison gas.
Sustains dexterity.
Speeds regeneration. Prevents paralysis.
Radius 3 light.

When activated, it teleports you randomly up to 100 squares away.
Takes 127 to 140 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 92.1%

f) the Star of Dainolon <+3>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 1800 feet (level 36)

+3 infravision.
Cannot be harmed by fire.
Sustains intelligence.
Radius 3 light.

When activated, it maps the area around you.
Takes 132 to 260 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 93.4%

g) the Chain Mail of Geleme (-2) [32,+14] <+2>
Dropped by Itangast the Fire Drake at 3200 feet (level 64)

+2 strength.
+2 constitution.
Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, frost, dark, sound,
shards, disenchantment.
Provides protection from stunning.
Cannot be harmed by acid.
Sustains strength.
Slows your metabolism.

When activated, it deals 120 damage to all creatures that you can
see.
Takes 234 to 286 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 89.7%

h) the Cloak of Angol [1,+20] <+2>
Dropped by a Mature blue dragon at 1800 feet (level 36)

+2 constitution.
+2 stealth.
Provides resistance to light, dark, shards.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
Slows your metabolism.

When activated, it grants temporary resistance to fire and cold,
cures 200HP, but also makes you hallucinate wildly.
Takes 148 to 163 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 90.6%

i) a Leather Shield of Elvenkind [8,+22] <+2>
Taken from a chest found at 3200 feet (level 64)

+2 stealth.
Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, frost, shards.
Cannot be harmed by acid.

j) the Metal Cap of Ragoth [3,+18] <+2>
Dropped by Uldor the Accursed at 2100 feet (level 42)

+2 intelligence.
+2 constitution.
Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, frost.
Provides protection from confusion.
Cannot be harmed by acid.
Sustains intelligence.
Prevents paralysis. Sustains your life force. Grants the ability
to see invisible things.

k) the Set of Caestus of Ereleglad (+0,+3) [5,+21] <+3>
Dropped by Golfimbul, the Hill Orc Chief at 1400 feet (level 28)

+3 dexterity.
+3 infravision.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
Sustains wisdom.
Prevents paralysis.

l) a Pair of Mithril Shod Boots of Speed [8,+12] <+6>
Bought from a store

+6 speed.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.





[Character Inventory]

a) 2 Holy Books of Prayers [Beginners Handbook] {@m1 @G1 @b1}
b) 2 Holy Books of Prayers [Words of Wisdom] {@m2 @G2 @b2}
c) 2 Holy Books of Prayers [Chants and Blessings] {@m3 @G3 @b3}
d) a Holy Book of Prayers [Exorcism and Dispelling] {@m4 @G4 @b4}
e) a Holy Book of Prayers [Ethereal Openings] {@m5 @G5 @b5}
Cannot be harmed by fire.

f) a Holy Book of Prayers [Holy Infusions] {@m8 @G8 @b8}
Cannot be harmed by fire.

g) 4 Mushrooms of Second Sight
h) 14 Potions of Cure Critical Wounds
i) 4 Potions of Healing
j) 2 Potions of Restore Mana
k) 5 Potions of Enlightenment
l) 5 Potions of Speed
m) 3 Potions of Heroism
n) 4 Rods of Treasure Location {@z0}
o) a Rod of Teleport Other {!*}
p) a Rod of Identify
Cannot be harmed by lightning.





[Character Quiver]

2) 3 Mithril Arrows (3d4) (+4,+4) {@f2 =g}
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.

Combat info:
Hits targets up to 100 feet away.
Average damage/round: 183.9.
35% chance of breaking upon contact.

3) 13 Arrows (1d4) (+2,+3) {@f3}
Combat info:
Hits targets up to 100 feet away.
Average damage/round: 145.2.
35% chance of breaking upon contact.



[Home Inventory]

a) a Holy Book of Prayers [Purifications and Healing] {@m7 @G7 @b7}
Cannot be harmed by fire.

b) 27 Potions of Cure Critical Wounds
c) 7 Potions of Healing
d) 8 Potions of *Healing*
It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.

e) 2 Potions of Life
It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.

f) 10 Potions of Restore Mana
g) 7 Potions of Enlightenment
h) 10 Scrolls of Teleportation
i) a Scroll of Teleport Level
j) 3 Scrolls of Banishment
k) 2 Scrolls of Deep Descent
l) 4 Scrolls of *Destruction*
m) 3 Rods of Detection
Cannot be harmed by lightning.

n) 4 Wands of Teleport Other (32 charges) {!*}
o) 2 Staves of Speed (11 charges)
p) the Pendant of Nenaurum <+3>
Dropped by a Death knight at 2250 feet (level 45)

+3 dexterity.
Provides immunity to frost.
Provides resistance to fire, nether.
Provides protection from blindness.
Prevents paralysis.
Radius 3 light.

When activated, it creates a fire bolt with damage 12d8.
Takes 148 to 163 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 87.7%

q) the Elfstone 'Felmanna' <+3>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 2100 feet (level 42)

+3 intelligence.
Provides resistance to lightning, fire, light, dark, shards,
disenchantment.
Slows your metabolism.
Radius 3 light.

r) the Soft Leather Armour of Bramagon [8,+24]
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 2100 feet (level 42)

Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, frost, poison gas,
light, dark, sound.
Provides protection from fear.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.

When activated, it grants electricity resistance for d20+20 turns
and creates a lightning ball of damage 85.
Takes 234 to 286 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 92.1%

s) the Leather Scale Mail of Nethluin (-1) [20,+17] <+4>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 2050 feet (level 41)

+4 wisdom.
+4 constitution.
Provides resistance to sound.
Provides protection from confusion.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
Prevents paralysis.

t) the Cloak 'Echardan' [1,+15] <+4>
Dropped by a Master rogue at 2300 feet (level 46)

+4 strength.
Provides resistance to nether.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.

u) the Steel Helm 'Thloth' [9,+9] <+6>
Dropped by Uglúk, the Uruk at 2600 feet (level 52)

+6 wisdom.
+6 speed.
Provides resistance to fire, disenchantment.
Provides protection from blindness.
Cannot be harmed by acid.

v) the Set of Gauntlets 'Faurthil' [3,+14] <+2>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 2850 feet (level 57)

+2 strength.
+2 speed.
Provides resistance to lightning, fire.
Provides protection from fear.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
Slows your metabolism. Speeds regeneration. Prevents paralysis.
Grants the ability to see invisible things.

When activated, it turns your skin to stone briefly, which grants
an extra 40AC but slows you down.
Takes 106 to 117 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 95.5%

w) a Heavy Crossbow of Extra Might (x5) (+8,+19) <+1>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 2050 feet (level 41)

+1 shooting power.

x) 19 Seeker Bolts (4d5) (+0,+0)
y) 22 Seeker Bolts of Frost (4d5) (+8,+12)
Branded with cold.

z) 14 Mithril Bolts of Slay Dragon (3d5) (+14,+13) {@f0 =g}
Slays dragons.
Cannot be harmed by acid.



[Player history]
Turn Depth Note
0 0' Began the quest to destroy Morgoth.
523 50' Reached level 2
1422 100' Reached level 3
1707 100' Reached level 4
1724 100' Killed Fang, Farmer Maggot's dog
2090 100' Reached level 5
3190 150' Reached level 6
3803 200' Reached level 7
4388 250' Reached level 8
6697 350' Reached level 9
8131 350' Reached level 10
8802 350' Reached level 11
10340 450' Reached level 12
10898 450' Killed Grip, Farmer Maggot's dog
13042 1000' Reached level 13
13128 1000' Reached level 14
14068 0' Reached level 15
15101 950' Reached level 16
17085 950' Killed Wormtongue, Agent of Saruman
18298 1000' Reached level 17
18326 1000' Killed Orfax, Son of Boldor
18713 1000' Killed Boldor, King of the Yeeks
19135 1050' Reached level 18
19631 1050' Reached level 19
21274 1200' Reached level 20
21504 1200' Killed Lagduf, the Snaga
22363 1150' Reached level 21
22928 1150' Killed Bullroarer the Hobbit
24231 0' Killed Farmer Maggot
25205 1250' Killed Mughash the Kobold Lord
25403 1250' Reached level 22
26198 1300' Reached level 23
27419 1350' Killed Angamait&#195;&#171; of Umbar
27419 1350' Reached level 24
27449 1350' Killed Sangahyando of Umbar
28522 1400' Killed Ibun, Son of M&#195;&#174;m
28611 1400' Killed Grishn&#195;&#161;kh, the Hill Orc
28623 1400' Killed Golfimbul, the Hill Orc Chief
28624 1400' Found the Set of Caestus of Ereleglad
29821 1450' Reached level 25
31860 1550' Killed Brodda, the Easterling
31862 1550' Found the Bastard Sword of Telthlon (LOST)
32037 1550' Killed Shagrat, the Orc Captain
35224 1600' Reached level 26
37337 1700' Reached level 27
40190 1800' Found the Cloak of Angol
41246 1800' Reached level 28
42532 1800' Killed Sm&#195;&#169;agol
42833 1800' Found the Star of Dainolon
42879 1800' Killed N&#195;&#161;r, the Dwarf
46082 1850' Reached level 29
47414 1950' Found the Hard Leather Armour of Vaianwe (LOST)
47449 1950' Killed Kh&#195;&#174;m, Son of M&#195;&#174;m
47494 1950' Killed M&#195;&#174;m, Betrayer of Turin
49628 2050' Reached level 29
50148 2050' Killed Ufthak of Cirith Ungol
51675 2050' Killed Tom the Stone Troll
51684 2050' Killed Bert the Stone Troll
51741 2050' Killed Bill the Stone Troll
52887 2000' Reached level 30
52887 2000' Reached level 31
54915 2050' Killed Lokkak, the Ogre Chieftain
54915 2050' Reached level 32
54977 2050' Found the Phial 'Ranin' (LOST)
55440 2050' Killed Beorn, the Shape-Changer
58159 2050' Found the Scythe of Slicing of Morgorech (LOST)
58352 2050' Reached level 32
58434 2050' Killed Ulfast, Son of Ulfang
58661 2050' Found the Leather Scale Mail of Nethluin
58662 2050' Found the Jewel of Gossir
61067 2100' Reached level 33
61296 2100' Found the Elfstone 'Felmanna'
61327 2100' Found the Small Metal Shield of Arath (LOST)
61464 2100' Killed Castamir the Usurper
61469 2100' Found the Pair of Mithril Shod Boots of Elorn (LOST)
61523 2100' Killed Rogrog the Black Troll
62456 2100' Killed Uvatha the Horseman
62798 2100' Killed Uldor the Accursed
62813 2100' Found the Metal Cap of Ragoth
63232 2100' Found the Trident of Nielf
63403 2100' Reached level 34
63428 2100' Killed Lorgan, Chief of the Easterlings
64228 2100' Found the Spear of Nathilyar (LOST)
64247 2100' Found the Great Axe of Elegorna (LOST)
65058 2100' Reached level 35
65140 2100' Found the Soft Leather Armour of Bramagon
65757 2150' Killed Adunaphel the Quiet
68116 2250' Found the Pendant of Nenaurum
68622 2250' Killed Quaker, Master of Earth
69561 2300' Found the Cloak 'Echardan'
70471 2350' Reached level 36
71314 2400' Killed The Queen Ant
72713 2450' Killed Smaug the Golden
72715 2450' Found the Scythe of Nirimbar (LOST)
73353 2450' Killed Vargo, Tyrant of Fire
74063 2450' Killed Gorbag, the Orc Captain
75173 2550' Reached level 37
75693 2600' Killed Ugl&#195;&#186;k, the Uruk
75695 2600' Found the Steel Helm 'Thloth'
76795 2600' Found the Short Bow of Agnol
77006 2600' Found the Soft Leather Armour of Drossa (LOST)
77885 2650' Killed Ariel, Queen of Air
79830 2750' Reached level 38
80054 2750' Found the Rapier of Sulkar (LOST)
80497 2750' Killed Gorlim, Betrayer of Barahir
82665 2850' Killed Ar-Pharaz&#195;´n the Golden
82958 2850' Found the Set of Gauntlets 'Faurthil'
83266 2850' Reached level 39
85124 3200' Killed Scatha the Worm
85128 3200' Found the Morning Star of Eldol (LOST)
85165 3200' Killed Akhorahil the Blind
85616 3200' Reached level 40
85956 3200' Killed Itangast the Fire Drake
85962 3200' Found the Chain Mail of Geleme
87475 3350' Found the Zweihander of Glorist


[Options]

[User interface]

Use the roguelike command keyset : no (rogue_like_commands)
Use sound : no (use_sound)
Show damage player deals to monsters : yes (show_damage)
Use old target by default : no (use_old_target)
Always pickup items : no (pickup_always)
Always pickup items matching inventory : no (pickup_inven)
Show flavors in object descriptions : no (show_flavors)
Highlight target with cursor : yes (show_target)
Disturb whenever viewable monster moves : yes (disturb_near)
Show walls as solid blocks : no (solid_walls)
Show walls with shaded background : yes (hybrid_walls)
Color: Illuminate torchlight in yellow : yes (view_yellow_light)
Color: Shimmer multi-colored things : yes (animate_flicker)
Center map continuously : no (center_player)
Color: Show unique monsters in purple : yes (purple_uniques)
Automatically clear '-more-' prompts : no (auto_more)
Color: Player color indicates % hit points : yes (hp_changes_color)
Allow mouse clicks to move the player : yes (mouse_movement)
Notify on object recharge : no (notify_recharge)

[Birth]

Randomise the artifacts (except a very few) : yes (birth_randarts)
Word of Recall has no effect : no (birth_no_recall)
Restrict creation of artifacts : no (birth_no_artifacts)
Don't stack objects on the floor : no (birth_no_stacking)
Lose artifacts when leaving level : no (birth_no_preserve)
Don't generate connected stairs : no (birth_no_stairs)
Don't show level feelings : no (birth_no_feelings)
Increase gold drops but disable selling : yes (birth_no_selling)
Use previous set of randarts : no (birth_keep_randarts)
Start with a kit of useful gear : yes (birth_start_kit)
Monsters learn from their mistakes : no (birth_ai_learn)
Force player descent : no (birth_force_descend)

[Thraalbee]

Yea. Very nasty at times. Usually I skip levels with Osse until being really powerful

[bdgamer]

Doing my post run look through the spoilers... there were a couple of things that really stood out...

This might be the best shooter I have ever seen generate...

the Heavy Crossbow of Regorisin (x7) (+12,+13) <+3, +1>
-------------------------------------------------------
+3 strength.
+3 intelligence.
+3 speed.
+3 shooting power.
Provides immunity to lightning.
Provides resistance to acid, frost, light, disenchantment.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
Radius 1 light.


Min Level 57, Max Level 127, Generation chance 1, Power 367, 20.0 lbs
Based on F&#195;&#171;anor.

and this ridiculous cloak:

the Ethereal Cloak of Frossir (+14,+14) [0,+34] <+2>
----------------------------------------------------
This unearthly, completely transparent body mantle folds and drapes in
iridescent patterns around you. It weighs absolutely nothing.

+2 wisdom.
+2 dexterity.
+2 constitution.
+2 speed.
Provides resistance to lightning.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
Sustains strength, constitution.


Min Level 50, Max Level 127, Generation chance 4, Power 307, 0.0 lbs
Based on Orom&#195;&#171;.

[bdgamer]

Well, I have not had the most success at trying to win with a D-Pal using random artifacts. So... I think that the time has come to resort to utilizing standarts. Onward, with the birth of... Dolan the 3rd.

[Grotug]

Insane artifacts. I wish I coulda warned ya about Ossë. He is on my short list of Uniques to avoid throughout the game. These days I generally don't fight him at all. Killing him is not worth the soul rending that he is prone to do.

[bdgamer]

In my new, standart game... I am off to a good start. I got lucky and found a ring of accuracy (+15,+0) on dl1, and a maul of slay undead (+5,+6) and ring of resist poison at dl5.

[bdgamer]

Progressing fairly rapidly (down to dl16), found a holy avenger whip, and a -TO in the black market that I could barely afford.

[bdgamer]

And down to dl17, where I located Cammithrim! Great find.

[Grotug]

Excellent start! May prudence and caution prevail you.

[bdgamer]

And on dl18, I killed Brodda, who dropped Mundwine... Not as useful as the holy avenger whip I am currently wielding right now... But once I get the strength and dex for some more attacks with it...

[Grotug]

Mundwine is okay. Hopefully you will find something even better by the time you have the STR/DEX to wield Mundwine.

I still haven't decided if I am going to take on the Winged Horror, or try to ?phase. If I take it on, I will most definitely be banishing the Undead Beholder. Problem is, if I ?Phase the wrong way, I still have to successfully escape the level with my only escape being WoR. So it's very dicey.

[bdgamer]

Agreed. Almost a bit dissapointing, finding it so early, when I already have a weapon that is allowing me to do plenty of damage.

And yeah, winged horrors are definitely scary, as are undead beholders and all of the fun that they bring along. I always try to have some means of full tele in addition to just my phasing.