Boom...Angband in *UNDER* 2 hours!!!

[thunderf00t]

this is the last of these... I really cant see anyway of getting it much faster than this! :-)
and yes it is a speed run.... you gotta abuse the stairs!!!
you have to go down 100 flights of stairs in 120mins. Thats a few seconds more than one level per minute!
Outrageous luck needed!
Boots and ring of speed were not found till 1hr45m!
For the last hour of the game, you can die at any second from almost anything. Even taking on Sauron or Morgoth, one wrong key stroke/ unlucky spell fail and youre history!


5m lv10 depth 500ft
17m lv17 depth 750ft
23m lv18 depth 750ft Telepathy!
30m lv20 depth 1050ft Star with +2 speed
34m lv21 depth 1250ft First wand Clone monster
43m lv23 depth 1500ft 2x potion intelligence
45m lv23 depth 1500ft big monster pit at 1500ft
54m lv25 depth 1500ft shield +2 speed
58m lv25 depth 1650ft bow w telepathy
1h06m lv26 depth 2200ft big pit
1h10m lv26 depth 2200ft second clone monster + Arcane control
1h15m lv29 depth 3000ft eye druj found
1hr23m lv47 depth 3000ft blows last clone monster at lv47. Speed 1.6
1hr31m lv47 depth 3300ft cap w +6 int.
1hr43m lv48 depth 4500ft DEATH EVERYWHERE MONSTER PITS!!! speed 1.6
1hr44m lv48 depth 4500ft Boots of speed +9
1hr46m lv48 depth 4500ft Ring of speed +12
1hr49m lv48 depth 4950ft Sauron engaged
1hr51m lv48 depth 5000ft 323hp, 377sp, speed 3.6, Morgoth engaged!
1hr 54m46s Morgoth slain!!

... and Im not so sure I would believe it either... so its recorded :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5WwBB4_oVA

[Angband 4.2.4 Character Dump]

 Name   Brianya      Age            121          Self  RB  CB  EB   Best
 Race   High-Elf     Height       6'11"   STR:     16  +1  -3  +0     14
 Class  Mage         Weight   12st 13lb   INT:  18/78  +3  +3  +7 18/208
 Title  ***WINNER*** Turns used:          WIS:     14  -1  +0 +16 18/110
 HP     323/323      Game        245053   DEX:     10  +3  +0  +6  18/10
 SP     377/377      Standard     29988   CON:     17  +1  -2  +0     16
                     Resting      17745

 Level                 48    Armor     [52,+125]    Saving Throw    100%
 Cur Exp          5524192                           Stealth         Fair
 Max Exp          5524192    Melee       3d6,+15    Disarm - phys.   85%
 Adv Exp          5800000    To-hit       39,+27    Disarm - magic  100%
                             Blows      1.0/turn    Magic Devices    129
 Gold            10058643                           Searching       100%
 Burden          150.3 lb    Shoot to-dam    +20    Infravision   130 ft
 Overweight       54.4 lb    To-hit       39,+21    Speed      3.6x (27)
 Max Depth   5000' (L100)    Shots      1.3/turn

 You are one of several children of a Telerin Ranger.  You have light
 grey eyes, wavy blond hair, and a fair complexion.


Resistances         Abilities
 Acid:.....+..+.... pFear:.........+...
 Elec:........+.... pBlnd:.........+...
 Fire:........+.... pConf:.............
 Cold:.......++.... pStun:.............
 Pois:...+......... HLife:.............
Light:........+...+ Regen:........+....
 Dark:.......+.+...   ESP:.+...........
Sound:......+...... S.Inv:............+
Shard:............. FrAct:.+..+.....+..
Nexus:............. Feath:+.........+..
Nethr:.........+... S.Dig:.............
Chaos:....+........ TrpIm:.............
Disen:.+.......+... Bless:.............

Hindrances          Modifiers
ImpHP:............. Stea.:.............
ImpSP:............. Sear.:.....+....+..
 Fear:............. Infra:+......+....+
Aggrv:............. Tunn.:.............
NoTel:............. Speed:+.+..++.+..+.
DrExp:............. Blows:.............
Stick:............. Shots:.+...........
Fragl:............. Might:.............
                    Light:.....+.++....
                    D.Red:.............
                    Moves:.............


  [Last Messages]

> You have a Scroll of Word of Recall (l).
> You have no room for an Iron Helm of Telepathy [7,+16].
> The marilith summons a demon.
> You hear a door burst open!
> Target Selected.
> The marilith disappears!
> You hear a door burst open!
> Target Selected.
> The glabrezu disappears!
> There is a bright flash of light!
> You feel yourself slow down.
> The shade wakes up.
> You feel yourself yanked upwards!
> You drop the Massive Iron Crown of Morgoth [0,+0] <+50, +1> (v).
> You drop the Mighty Hammer 'Grond' (9d9) (+5,+25) [+10] (v).

Killed by Ripe Old Age.

  [Character Equipment]

a) the Zweihander 'Nircarth' (3d6) (+20,+13) <+4, +2>
     Dropped by Gorbag, the Orc Captain, at 1350 feet (level 27)
     
     +4 infravision.
     +2 speed.
     Slays undead (powerfully).
     Cannot be harmed by Acid.
     Feather Falling.  
     
     Combat info:
     1.0 blows/round.
     With +12 STR and +0 DEX you would get 1.1 blows
     With +0 STR and +1 DEX you would get 1.1 blows
     Average damage/round: 81.4 vs undead and 30.7 vs. others.
     
b) the Short Bow of Iltheras (x2) (+14,+20) <+5, +3>
     Dropped by Orfax, Son of Boldor, at 1650 feet (level 33)
     
     +5 wisdom.
     +3 shooting speed.
     Provides resistance to Disenchantment.
     Cannot be harmed by Acid, Fire.
     Grants telepathy.  Prevents paralysis.  
     
     When activated, it destroys doors.
     Takes 147 to 162 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 97.2%
     
c) a Ring of Speed <+12>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4500 feet (level 90)
     
     +12 speed.
     
d) a Ring of Resist Poison
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 2200 feet (level 44)
     
     Provides resistance to Poison.
     
e) the Necklace of Beron [+30] <+1, +2>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 2200 feet (level 44)
     
     +1 intelligence.
     +2 wisdom.
     Provides resistance to Chaos.
     Sustains strength, constitution.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
     When activated, it restores 10 hit points, removes fear and grants
     you resistance to fear and +12 to-hit for 1d25+25 turns.
     Takes 205 to 226 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 97.3%
     
f) the Star of Agnor <+2, +3> (charging)
     Found lying on the floor of a labyrinth at 1050 feet (level 21)
     
     +2 searching skill.
     +2 speed.
     +3 light.
     Provides resistance to Acid.
     Cannot be harmed by Fire.
     Sustains dexterity.
     Intensity 3 light.
     
     When activated, it maps the area around you.
     Takes 183 to 360 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 97.0%
     
g) Gold Dragon Scale Mail of Speed (-2) [28,+16] <+4>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 3300 feet (level 66)
     
     +4 speed.
     Provides resistance to Sound.
     
h) the Cloak 'Megonath' [1,+15] <+5, +1>
     Found lying on the floor of a cavern at 1350 feet (level 27)
     
     +5 wisdom.
     +5 infravision.
     +1 light.
     Provides resistance to Cold, Dark.
     Cannot be harmed by Acid, Fire.
     
i) the Large Metal Shield of Drangil [12,+19] <+2, +1>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 1500 feet (level 30)
     
     +2 speed.
     +1 light.
     Provides resistance to Acid, Lightning, Fire, Cold, Light.
     Cannot be harmed by Acid.
     Sustains intelligence.
     Speeds regeneration.  
     
j) the Metal Cap of Adenen [3,+10] <+6, +4, +2>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 3300 feet (level 66)
     
     +6 intelligence.
     +4 wisdom.
     +2 dexterity.
     Provides resistance to Dark, Nether, Disenchantment.
     Provides protection from fear, blindness.
     Cannot be harmed by Acid.
     Sustains dexterity.
     
k) a Set of Alchemist's Gloves of Thievery (+6,+2) [0,+16] <+4, +5>
     Found lying on the floor of a special room at 4250 feet (level 85)
     
     +4 dexterity.
     +5 searching skill.
     Cannot be harmed by Acid, Fire.
     Feather Falling.  Prevents paralysis.  
     
l) a Pair of Mithril Shod Boots of Speed [8,+17] <+9>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4500 feet (level 90)
     
     +9 speed.
     Cannot be harmed by Acid, Fire.
     




  [Character Inventory]

a) 3 Books of Magic Spells [First Spells]
     
     You can read this book.
     
b) 3 Books of Magic Spells [Attacks and Knowledge]
     
     You can read this book.
     
c) a Book of Magic Spells [Magical Defences]
     
     You can read this book.
     
d) a Book of Magic Spells [Arcane Control]
     Cannot be harmed by Fire.
     
     You can read this book.
     
e) 6 Mushrooms of Terror
f) 16 Potions of Cure Serious Wounds
g) 11 Potions of Cure Critical Wounds
h) 3 Potions of Restore Mana
i) 5 Potions of Speed
j) 4 Scrolls of Teleportation
k) 6 Scrolls of Remove Hunger
l) a Scroll of Word of Recall
m) a Wand of Slow Monster (5 charges)
n) 3 Wands of Stone to Mud (5 charges)
o) a Wand of Teleport Other (5 charges)
p) 3 Wands of Dragon's Frost (6 charges)
     Cannot be harmed by Lightning.
     
q) a Wand of Drain Life (2 charges)
r) 3 Staves of Mapping (5 charges)
s) a Staff of Holiness (2 charges)
t) 2 Staves of Teleportation (10 charges)
u) a Staff of Speed (2 charges)




  [Character Quiver]



  [Home Inventory]

a) the Necklace of Lossa [+23] <+3>
     Dropped by Azog, Enemy of the Dwarves, at 1900 feet (level 38)
     
     +3 wisdom.
     +3 dexterity.
     Provides resistance to Acid, Fire, Cold, Dark.
     Speeds regeneration.  
     
     When activated, it heals 40 hitpoints, cut damage, and cures
     blindness and confusion.
     Takes 176 to 194 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 97.2%
     
b) the Phial 'Belas' <+4, +3>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 1500 feet (level 30)
     
     +4 strength.
     +3 light.
     Provides resistance to Nexus.
     Cannot be harmed by Fire.
     Intensity 3 light.
     
     When activated, it lights up the surrounding area and creates a
     ball of weak light with radius 3, centred on and hitting the
     player, with full intensity to radius 3, dealing 2d15 damage at
     the centre, which your device skill increases by 54% for an
     average of 24.6 damage.
     Takes 39 to 72 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 97.3%
     
c) Multi-Hued Dragon Scale Mail of Craftsmanship [45,+30]
     Taken from a chest found at 3300 feet (level 66)
     
     Provides resistance to Acid, Lightning, Fire, Cold, Poison.
     
d) a Jewel Encrusted Crown of the Magi [0,+7] <+2>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 3300 feet (level 66)
     
     +2 intelligence.
     Provides resistance to Acid, Lightning, Fire, Cold.
     Provides protection from stunning.
     Cannot be harmed by Acid.
     Sustains intelligence.
     
e) the Massive Iron Crown of Morgoth [0,+0] <+50, +1>
     Dropped by Morgoth, Lord of Darkness, at 5000 feet (level 100)
     
     +50 strength.
     +50 intelligence.
     +50 wisdom.
     +50 dexterity.
     +50 constitution.
     +50 infravision.
     +1 light.
     Provides resistance to Acid, Lightning, Fire, Cold, Poison, Light,
     Dark, Nexus, Nether.
     Provides protection from fear, confusion.
     Cannot be harmed by Acid.
     Grants telepathy.  Grants the ability to see invisible things. 
     Can't be removed.  
     
f) the Tulwar of Ornored (2d4) (+16,+11) <+5>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 3300 feet (level 66)
     
     +5 dexterity.
     Slays giants, animals.
     Provides resistance to Fire, Poison, Dark.
     Cannot be harmed by Acid.
     
     Combat info:
     1.6 blows/round.
     With +7 STR and +0 DEX you would get 2.0 blows
     With +0 STR and +2 DEX you would get 2.0 blows
     Average damage/round: 51.4 vs giants, 42.3 vs animals, and 33 vs.
     others.
     
g) a Maul of *Slay Troll* (4d4) (+2,+10) <+1>
     Found lying on the floor at 750 feet (level 15)
     
     +1 strength.
     Slays trolls.
     Grants telepathy.  
     
     Combat info:
     1.0 blows/round.
     With +11 STR and +0 DEX you would get 1.1 blows
     With +0 STR and +1 DEX you would get 1.1 blows
     Average damage/round: 49.7 vs trolls and 26 vs. others.
     
h) the Mighty Hammer 'Grond' (9d9) (+5,+25) [+10]
     Dropped by Morgoth, Lord of Darkness, at 5000 feet (level 100)
     
     Slays undead (powerfully), dragons (powerfully), demons
     (powerfully), trolls, orcs, animals, evil creatures.
     Cannot be harmed by Acid, Fire.
     Grants telepathy.  Grants the ability to see invisible things. 
     Sometimes creates earthquakes on impact.  Aggravates creatures
     nearby.  
     
     Combat info:
     You are too weak to use this weapon.
     1.0 blow/round.
     With +24 STR and +0 DEX you would attack a bit faster
     With +24 STR and +1 DEX you would get 1.1 blows
     Average damage/round: 322.5 vs undead, dragons, and demons, 207.3
     vs trolls and orcs, 149.7 vs animals and evil creatures, and 92.1
     vs. others.
     


[Player history]
      Turn   Depth  Note
         0      0'  Began the quest to destroy Morgoth.
       421    200'  Reached level 2
       795    300'  Reached level 3
      1093    400'  Reached level 4
      1326    400'  Reached level 5
      1615    400'  Reached level 6
      1731    400'  Reached level 7
      1951    400'  Reached level 8
      2112    400'  Reached level 9
      2640    400'  Reached level 10
      3311    500'  Killed Bullroarer the Hobbit
      3473      0'  Reached level 11
      4152    500'  Reached level 12
      5545    700'  Reached level 13
      5945    700'  Reached level 14
      6186    700'  Reached level 15
      6410    700'  Reached level 16
      6724    700'  Reached level 17
      7730    700'  Killed Brodda, the Easterling
      8027      0'  Reached level 18
      8919    750'  Killed Grishnákh, the Hill Orc
      9986    850'  Reached level 19
     10183    850'  Killed Wormtongue, Agent of Saruman
     11287   1000'  Reached level 20
     11515   1050'  Found the Star of Agnor
     12667   1150'  Reached level 21
     14713   1350'  Found the Lantern of Osser (LOST)
     14897   1350'  Found the Cloak 'Megonath'
     15270   1350'  Reached level 22
     15309   1350'  Killed Gorbag, the Orc Captain
     15313   1350'  Found the Zweihander 'Nircarth'
     17122   1500'  Reached level 23
     18272   1500'  Killed Lugdush, the Uruk
     18573   1500'  Reached level 24
     18923   1500'  Killed Uglúk, the Uruk
     19261   1500'  Reached level 25
     21175   1500'  Found the Phial 'Belas'
     21178   1500'  Found the Large Metal Shield of Drangil
     21637   1650'  Killed Orfax, Son of Boldor
     21644   1650'  Found the Short Bow of Iltheras
     22112   1900'  Reached level 26
     22119   1900'  Killed Azog, Enemy of the Dwarves
     22121   1900'  Found the Necklace of Lossa
     22611   2000'  Killed Sangahyando of Umbar
     22629   2000'  Killed Angamaitë of Umbar
     23237   2200'  Found the Necklace of Beron
     23636   2200'  Reached level 27
     23923   2300'  Reached level 28
     24078   2350'  Reached level 29
     24446   3000'  Reached level 30
     24457   3000'  Reached level 31
     24578   3000'  Reached level 32
     24582   3000'  Reached level 33
     24584   3000'  Reached level 34
     24588   3000'  Reached level 35
     24695   3000'  Reached level 36
     24703   3000'  Reached level 37
     24795   3000'  Reached level 38
     24799   3000'  Reached level 39
     24905   3000'  Reached level 40
     24985   3000'  Reached level 41
     25070   3000'  Reached level 42
     25148   3000'  Reached level 43
     25295   3000'  Reached level 44
     25380   3000'  Reached level 45
     25458   3000'  Reached level 46
     25592   3000'  Reached level 47
     26632   3300'  Found the Knight's Shield 'Findil' (LOST)
     26724   3300'  Found the Tulwar of Ornored
     26756   3300'  Found the Metal Cap of Adenen
     26810   3300'  Reached level 48
     26839   3300'  Killed Itangast the Fire Drake
     27598   3900'  Killed Mîm, Betrayer of Turin
     27600   3900'  Found the Ribbed Plate Armour 'Hilith' (LOST)
     27612   3900'  Killed Ibun, Son of Mîm
     27629   3900'  Killed Khîm, Son of Mîm
     28850   4500'  Killed Qlzqqlzuup, the Emperor Quylthulg
     28852   4500'  Found the Long Sword of Aedal (LOST)
     29406   4950'  Killed Sauron, the Sorcerer
     29870   5000'  Killed Morgoth, Lord of Darkness
     29880   5000'  Found the Mighty Hammer 'Grond'
     29882   5000'  Found the Massive Iron Crown of Morgoth


  [Options]

  [User interface]

Use the roguelike command keyset             : yes (rogue_like_commands)
Use sound                                    : yes (use_sound)
Show damage player deals to monsters         : yes (show_damage)
Use old target by default                    : yes (use_old_target)
Always pickup items                          : no  (pickup_always)
Always pickup items matching inventory       : yes (pickup_inven)
Show flavors in object descriptions          : no  (show_flavors)
Highlight target with cursor                 : yes (show_target)
Highlight player with cursor between turns   : no  (highlight_player)
Disturb whenever viewable monster moves      : yes (disturb_near)
Show walls as solid blocks                   : no  (solid_walls)
Show walls with shaded background            : no  (hybrid_walls)
Color: Illuminate torchlight in yellow       : no  (view_yellow_light)
Color: Shimmer multi-colored things          : no  (animate_flicker)
Center map continuously                      : no  (center_player)
Color: Show unique monsters in purple        : no  (purple_uniques)
Automatically clear '-more-' prompts         : yes (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)
Show effective speed as multiplier           : yes (effective_speed)

  [Birth]

Generate a new, random artifact set          : yes (birth_randarts)
Generate connected stairs                    : yes (birth_connect_stairs)
Force player descent (never make up stairs)  : no  (birth_force_descend)
Word of Recall has no effect                 : no  (birth_no_recall)
Restrict creation of artifacts               : no  (birth_no_artifacts)
Stack objects on the floor                   : yes (birth_stacking)
Lose artifacts when leaving level            : no  (birth_lose_arts)
Show level feelings                          : yes (birth_feelings)
Increase gold drops but disable selling      : no  (birth_no_selling)
Start with a kit of useful gear              : yes (birth_start_kit)
Monsters learn from their mistakes           : yes (birth_ai_learn)
Know all runes on birth                      : no  (birth_know_runes)
Know all flavors on birth                    : no  (birth_know_flavors)
Persistent levels (experimental)             : no  (birth_levels_persist)
To-damage is a percentage of dice (experimental): no  (birth_percent_damage)

  [Randart seed]

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[Sky]

i think everyone is speechless

[DudeMan]

This is really impressive!

Unbelievable that you killed Morgoth with CON 16 and 323 HP! I don't go near Sauron until I have 18/200 CON.

I usually play really slowly. It might take me a week or two to develop my character ready for Morgoth. Thats 30-40 hours of playtime. In two hours I usually have free action, a magical dagger, a lantern and a magical sling. This is when I start to dive towards stat gain levels. At the same time you are taking a selfie with Morgoths severed head!

[Thraalbee]

Really impressive. congratulations!

[Estie]

Great job! Not farming for 1-shot safety was the last thing I thought might be able do bring down the time significantly. I wonder, if this mode of competing would pick up and more people were to think of possible shortcuts, how low it still could be pushed. Is 1 hour possible ? I am too old and lazy to join.

Also, what do you think rogues could achieve ? They are imo the next best class for this challenge.

[Djabanete]

Absolutely nuts!

[HallucinationMushroom]

Congrats man, that's insane.

[Bogatyr]

Interesting that you play with sell. I've been playing nosell pretty much since it came out. Do you think you generate cash faster with sell? My mages usually reach full inventory very soon because of big wand inventories: I've a huge fan of stacking slow, confuse, stun, and hold in one-on-one battles, and it takes a lot of time to keep casting those. At some point the cash becomes meaningless in the game and the dungeon finds are better than the black market. But once in a while I'll find a dungeon spellbook in the black market that I can afford, and that's a nice game accelerator, and of course the odd !int or !intellect,