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  • Hariolor
    Swordsman
    • Sep 2008
    • 289

    ready for M? advice please!

    I am pretty sure I am not ready for Morgoth quite yet - as I will need to stockpile more healing and such.

    That being said, can anyone more experienced give me an idea of what I need to do to win with this one? I feel like I am getting close. I just offed Saruman like it was nothing, but the more powerful undead and such still scare the crap out of me...

    dump follows ( thanks! )

    Code:
     
      [Angband 3.1.1 dev Character Dump]
    
     Name   Anwe                                     Self  RB  CB  EB   Best
     Sex    Female       Age            123   STR:  18/80  +1  +2 +10 18/210
     Race   High-Elf     Height          99   INT:  18/72  +3  +1  +3 18/142
     Class  Rogue        Weight         195   WIS:  18/26  -1  -2  +5  18/46
     Title  Rogue        Social  Role model   DEX:  18/56  +3  +3  +2 18/136
     HP     565/644      Maximize         Y   CON:  18/80  +1  +1  +4 18/140
     SP     61/147                            CHR:     17  +5  -1  +7 18/100
    
    
     Level               40   Armor   [38,+108]     Saving Throw         91%
     Cur Exp        2285616   Fight   (+42,+34)     Stealth           Superb
     Max Exp        2285616   Melee   (+61,+55)     Fighting       Legendary
     Adv Exp        2812500   Shoot   (+62,+22)     Shooting          Heroic
     MaxDepth   3800' (L76)   Blows      5/turn     Disarming           100%
     Turns          1250681   Shots      2/turn     Magic Device      Heroic
     Gold            754911   Infra       80 ft     Perception       1 in 12
     Burden       156.5 lbs   Speed          18     Searching            35%
    
     You are one of several children of a Telerin Ranger.  You have light
     grey eyes, straight black hair, and a fair complexion.
    
    
    
    rAcid:......+...... rConf:......+......
    rElec:......+...... Sound:......+......
    rFire:+..*+.+...... Shard:.......+.....
    rCold:......+...... Nexus:......+......
    rPois:....+...+.... Nethr:.............
    rFear:...++...+.... Chaos:+............
    rLite:.....+......+ Disen:.+...........
    rDark:.....+....... S.Dig:...+.........
    rBlnd:........++... Feath:.............
    
    PLite:?............ Aggrv:+.......+....
    Regen:...+......... Stea.:.+...........
      ESP:?..+.....+... Sear.:.............
    Invis:?..+.+......+ Infra:?...........+
    FrAct:+..+......... Tunn.:?............
    HLife:.....+....... Speed:?++++......+.
    ImpHP:............. Blows:?............
    ImpSP:............. Shots:?+...........
     Fear:?............ Might:?............
    
    
      [Character Equipment]
    
    a) The Zweihander 'Zarcuthra' (4d6) (+19,+21) (+4)
         Slays animals, evil creatures, undead, demons, orcs, trolls, 
         giants.
         *Slays* dragons.
         Branded with flames.
         Provides resistance to fire, chaos.
         Prevents paralysis.  Aggravates creatures nearby.  
         
         Combat info:
         5 blows/round.
         Average damage/hit: 86.6 vs. animals, 86.6 vs. evil creatures, 103
         vs. undead, 103 vs. demons, 103 vs. orcs, 103 vs. trolls, 103 vs.
         giants, 103 vs. creatures not resistant to fire, 135.8 vs.
         dragons, and 70.3 vs. others.
         
    b) The Long Bow 'Belthronding' (x3) (+20,+22) (+1)
         +1 dexterity, stealth, speed, shooting speed.
         Provides resistance to disenchantment.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    c) a Ruby Ring of Speed (+5)
         +5 speed.
         
    d) The Ring of Power 'Narya' (+6,+6) (+1)
         +1 strength, intelligence, wisdom, dexterity, constitution, 
         charisma, speed.
         Provides immunity to fire.
         Provides resistance to fire, fear.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         Sustains strength, constitution.
         Slows your metabolism.  Speeds regeneration.  Prevents paralysis.  
         Grants telepathy.  Grants the ability to see invisible things.  
         
    e) The Elfstone 'Elessar' (+7,+7) [+10] (+2)
         +2 strength, wisdom, charisma, speed.
         Provides resistance to fire, poison, fear.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    f) The Arkenstone of Thrain (charging)
         Provides resistance to light, dark.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         Stops experience drain.  Grants the ability to see invisible
         things.  
         
         Radius 3 light.
    g) The Full Plate Armour of Isildur [26,+25] (+1)
         +1 constitution.
         Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold, confusion, 
         sound, nexus.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    h) a Fur Cloak of Protection [3,+18]
         Provides resistance to shards.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    i) The Leather Shield of the Haradrim [4,+15] (+2)
         +2 strength, constitution.
         Provides resistance to poison, fear, blindness.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         Sustains strength, constitution.
         Aggravates creatures nearby.  
         
    j) The Hard Leather Cap of Thranduil [2,+10] (+2)
         +2 intelligence, wisdom.
         Provides resistance to blindness.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         Grants telepathy.  
         
    k) a Set of Gauntlets of Power (+5,+3) [3,+12] (+1)
         +1 strength.
         
    l) a Pair of Ethereal Slippers of Speed [0,+9] (+9)
         +9 speed.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    
    
      [Character Inventory]
    
    a) 2 Books of Magic Spells [Magic for Beginners]
    b) 4 Books of Magic Spells [Conjurings and Tricks]
    c) 2 Books of Magic Spells [Incantations and Illusions]
    d) 4 Books of Magic Spells [Sorcery and Evocations]
    e) 4 Books of Magic Spells [Resistances of Scarabtarices]
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    f) 3 Books of Magic Spells [Mordenkainen's Escapes]
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    g) 5 Dark Red Potions of Speed
         When drunk, it hastens you for 2d10+20 turns.
         
    h) a Tin Rod of Recall
         Cannot be harmed by electricity.
         
         When activated, it returns you from the dungeon or takes you to th
         e dungeon after a short delay.
         Takes 168 turns to recharge at your current speed.
         
    i) 2 Steel-Plated Wands of Teleport Other (6 charges)
         
         When aimed, it teleports a target monster away.
         
    j) 2 Oak Staves of Speed (7 charges)
         
         When activated, it hastens you for 2d10+20 turns.
         
    k) 19 Arrows (1d4) (+5,+7)
         Combat info:
         Hits targets up to 120 feet away.
         Average damage/hit: 99.2.
         35% chance of breaking upon contact.
         
    
    
      [Home Inventory]
    
    a) 7 Books of Magic Spells [Raal's Tome of Destruction]
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    b) a Book of Magic Spells [Kelek's Grimoire of Power]
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    c) 3 Potions of *Healing*
         When drunk, it restores 1200 hit points, heals cut damage, and cur
         es stunning, poisoning, blindness, and confusion.
         
         It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.
         
    d) a Potion of Restore Strength
         When drunk, it restores your strength.
         
    e) 2 Potions of Restore Constitution
         When drunk, it restores your constitution.
         
    f) 2 Potions of Dragon Breath
         When aimed, it causes you to breathe either cold or flames for 80 
         damage.
         
    g) a Scroll of *Remove Curse*
         When read, it removes all curses from all equipped items.
         
    h) 3 Scrolls of *Destruction*
         When read, it destroys an area around you in the shape of a circle 
         radius 15, and blinds you for 1d10+10 turns.
         
    i) a Staff of *Destruction* (3 charges)
         
         When activated, it destroys an area around you in the shape of a c
         ircle radius 15, and blinds you for 1d10+10 turns.
         
    j) a Ring of Acid [+11]
         It brands your melee attacks with acid.
         Provides resistance to acid.
         Cannot be harmed by acid.
         
         When aimed, it grants acid resistance for d20+20 turns and creates 
         an acid ball of damage 70.
         Takes 142 to 280 turns to recharge at your current speed.
         
    k) The Ring of Barahir (+1)
         +1 strength, intelligence, wisdom, dexterity, constitution, 
         charisma, stealth.
         Provides resistance to poison, dark.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    l) The Amulet of Carlammas (+2)
         +2 constitution.
         Provides resistance to fire.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    m) The Jewel 'Evenstar'
         Provides resistance to cold, dark.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         Sustains intelligence, wisdom, constitution.
         Stops experience drain.  
         
    n) The Phial of Galadriel
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
         Radius 3 light.
    o) The Star of Elendil
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         Grants the ability to see invisible things.  
         
         Radius 3 light.
    p) Black Dragon Scale Mail (-2) [30,+23]
         Provides resistance to acid.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
         When aimed, it creates an acid ball with damage 125.
         Takes 1262 to 2520 turns to recharge at your current speed.
         
    q) The Metal Brigandine Armour of the Rohirrim [20,+15] (+2)
         +2 strength, dexterity.
         Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold, fear, 
         confusion, sound.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    r) The Small Metal Shield of Thorin [4,+25] (+4)
         +4 strength, constitution.
         Provides immunity to acid.
         Provides resistance to fear, sound, chaos.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         Prevents paralysis.  
         
    s) The Leather Shield of Celegorm [4,+20]
         Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold, light, dark.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    t) The Metal Cap of Thengel [3,+12] (+3)
         +3 wisdom, charisma.
         Provides resistance to confusion.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         
    u) The Broad Sword 'Arunruth' (3d5) (+20,+12) (+4)
         +4 dexterity.
         Slays demons, orcs.
         Provides resistance to cold.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         Slows your metabolism.  Feather Falling.  Prevents paralysis.  
         
         Combat info:
         5 blows/round.
         Average damage/hit: 73.3 vs. demons, 73.3 vs. orcs, and 52.9 vs.
         others.
         
    v) The Battle Axe of Balli Stonehand (3d8) (+8,+11) [+5] (+3)
         +3 strength, constitution, stealth.
         Slays demons, orcs, trolls.
         Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold, blindness.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         Feather Falling.  Speeds regeneration.  Prevents paralysis.  
         Grants the ability to see invisible things.  
         
         Combat info:
         5 blows/round.
         Average damage/hit: 89.9 vs. demons, 89.9 vs. orcs, 89.9 vs.
         trolls, and 59.6 vs. others.
         
    w) The Lance of Eorlingas (3d8) (+13,+21) (+2)
         +2 strength, dexterity, speed.
         Slays evil creatures, orcs, trolls.
         Provides resistance to fear.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         Grants the ability to see invisible things.  
         
         Combat info:
         5 blows/round.
         Average damage/hit: 90 vs. evil creatures, 106.5 vs. orcs, 106.5
         vs. trolls, and 73.5 vs. others.
         
    x) The Short Bow of Amras (x2) (+12,+15) (+1 speed)
         +1 intelligence, wisdom, dexterity, speed, shooting speed, 
         shooting power.
         Provides resistance to lightning, fire, cold.
         Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
         Slows your metabolism.  
         
    
    
    ============================================================
                       CHAR.
    |   TURN  | DEPTH |LEVEL| EVENT
    ============================================================
             1      0'    1   Began the quest to destroy Morgoth.
          5083    100'    2   Reached level 2
          6083    100'    2   Killed Grip, Farmer Maggot's dog
          6083    100'    3   Reached level 3
          7793    150'    3   Killed Fang, Farmer Maggot's dog
          9306    150'    4   Reached level 4
         17695    200'    5   Reached level 5
         31200    200'    6   Reached level 6
         43917    350'    7   Reached level 7
         48964    400'    8   Reached level 8
         54530    450'    9   Reached level 9
         68236    500'   10   Reached level 10
         80779    500'   11   Reached level 11
         85321    500'   11   Killed Mughash the Kobold Lord
         85321    500'   12   Reached level 12
         96893    500'   12   Killed Smeagol
         97138    500'   12   Found The Dagger 'Nimthanc' (LOST)
        101384    550'   13   Reached level 13
        105330    600'   13   Killed Grishnakh, the Hill Orc
        105400    600'   14   Reached level 14
        118135    600'   15   Reached level 15
        126298    650'   16   Reached level 16
        158545    750'   16   Killed Wormtongue, Agent of Saruman
        169955    750'   17   Reached level 17
        184447    800'   18   Reached level 18
        211840    900'   19   Reached level 19
        224818    950'   20   Reached level 20
        258210    950'   20   Killed Shagrat, the Orc Captain
        258210    950'   21   Reached level 21
        308097   1050'   22   Reached level 22
        352180   1100'   23   Reached level 23
        364366   1100'   24   Reached level 24
        366827      0'   24   Killed Farmer Maggot
        378158   1150'   24   Killed Orfax, Son of Boldor
        416801   1150'   25   Reached level 25
        428117   1100'   25   Killed Gorbag, the Orc Captain
        488309   1200'   25   Killed Sangahyando of Umbar
        547192    750'   25   Killed Brodda, the Easterling
        547222    750'   25   Found The Phial of Galadriel
        562943    800'   25   Killed Golfimbul, the Hill Orc Chief
        574018    900'   26   Reached level 26
        578067    950'   26   Killed Lagduf, the Snaga
        597280   1200'   26   Killed Khim, Son of Mim
        599369   1200'   26   Killed Nar, the Dwarf
        607818   1200'   26   Killed Ulfast, Son of Ulfang
        650773   1250'   26   Killed Bolg, Son of Azog
        670583   1250'   27   Reached level 27
        674916   1300'   27   Found The Iron Helm 'Holhenneth' (LOST)
        726632   1400'   27   Killed Boldor, King of the Yeeks
        757232   1450'   27   Killed Ulwarth, Son of Ulfang
        801329   1600'   28   Reached level 28
        830653   2050'   28   Found The Hard Leather Cap of Thranduil
        868462   2250'   28   Found The Flail 'Totila' (LOST)
        929694   2150'   28   Found The Metal Brigandine Armour of the Rohirrim
        950241   2350'   29   Reached level 29
        958805   2300'   29   Found The Broad Axe 'Barukkheled' (LOST)
        979575   2300'   29   Found The Zweihander 'Zarcuthra'
        996676   2350'   29   Found The Lance of Eorlingas
       1039753   2150'   29   Killed Beorn, the Shape-Changer
       1052068   2100'   29   Found The Long Bow 'Belthronding'
       1054774   2100'   29   Killed Rogrog the Black Troll
       1055522   2100'   30   Reached level 30
       1068827   2150'   30   Found The Halberd 'Osondir' (LOST)
       1091659   2050'   31   Reached level 31
       1094855   2050'   31   Found The Leather Shield of the Haradrim
       1104391   2100'   31   Killed Castamir the Usurper
       1106429   2150'   31   Killed Lorgan, Chief of the Easterlings
       1108032   2150'   31   Killed Ibun, Son of Mim
       1108763   2150'   31   Found The Battle Axe 'Lotharang' (LOST)
       1113455   2400'   32   Reached level 32
       1120733   2400'   32   Killed Adunaphel the Quiet
       1123940   2400'   32   Found The Metal Cap of Thengel
       1127729   2400'   32   Killed Kavlax the Many-Headed
       1129023   2400'   32   Killed Itangast the Fire Drake
       1129023   2400'   33   Reached level 33
       1129226   2400'   33   Found The Leather Shield of Celegorm
       1132662   2400'   33   Found The Full Plate Armour of Isildur
       1137170   2400'   33   Killed Smaug the Golden
       1137934   2450'   33   Killed Eol, the Dark Elf
       1138809   2500'   33   Killed Medusa, the Gorgon
       1141045   2650'   33   Killed Ugluk, the Uruk
       1141749   2700'   34   Reached level 34
       1153407   2750'   34   Found The Metal Cap of Celebrimbor (LOST)
       1153439   2750'   34   Found The Iron Helm of Gorlim (LOST)
       1155358   2750'   35   Reached level 35
       1156722   2750'   35   Found The Morning Star 'Bloodspike' (LOST)
       1158191   2750'   35   Found The Short Bow of Amras
       1162665   2750'   35   Found The Battle Axe of Balli Stonehand
       1163832   2750'   35   Killed The Queen Ant
       1167344   2750'   35   Killed The Balrog of Moria
       1167723   2750'   36   Reached level 36
       1172615   2750'   36   Killed Bill the Stone Troll
       1177268   2750'   36   Killed Ufthak of Cirith Ungol
       1180677   3000'   36   Killed Ariel, Queen of Air
       1184020   3300'   36   Killed Akhorahil the Blind
       1185722   3350'   36   Killed Mim, Betrayer of Turin
       1187581   3350'   36   Killed Ren the Unclean
       1187830   3350'   37   Reached level 37
       1187847   3350'   37   Found The Jewel 'Evenstar'
       1193858   3350'   37   Killed Ar-Pharazon the Golden
       1198897   3400'   38   Reached level 38
       1204053   3550'   38   Found The Cloak of Thorongil (LOST)
       1204969   3550'   38   Found The Dagger 'Dethanc' (LOST)
       1218254   3600'   38   Found The Small Metal Shield of Thorin
       1219461   3700'   38   Killed Ji Indur Dawndeath
       1225195   3750'   39   Reached level 39
       1228140   3750'   39   Found The Arkenstone of Thrain
       1238161   3750'   39   Found The Broad Sword 'Arunruth'
       1241898   3750'   39   Killed Quaker, Master of Earth
       1244430   3750'   39   Found The Ring of Power 'Narya'
       1244549   3750'   39   Found The Star of Elendil
       1244600   3750'   39   Found The Ring of Barahir
       1246075   3750'   39   Found The Elfstone 'Elessar'
       1246150   3750'   39   Found The Amulet of Carlammas
       1246195   3750'   39   Found The Set of Gauntlets 'Paurhach'
       1250021   3750'   39   Killed Saruman of Many Colours
       1250021   3750'   40   Reached level 40
       1250248   3750'   40   Killed Angamaite of Umbar
    
    
      [Options]
    
    Maximize effect of race/class bonuses        : yes (adult_maximize)
    Randomize some of the artifacts (beta)       : no  (adult_randarts)
    Restrict the use of stairs/recall            : no  (adult_ironman)
    Restrict the use of stores/home              : no  (adult_no_stores)
    Restrict creation of artifacts               : no  (adult_no_artifacts)
    Don't stack objects on the floor             : no  (adult_no_stacking)
    Lose artifacts when leaving level            : no  (adult_no_preserve)
    Don't generate connected stairs              : no  (adult_no_stairs)
    Adult: Monsters chase current location       : yes (adult_ai_sound)
    Adult: Monsters chase recent locations       : yes (adult_ai_smell)
    Adult: Monsters act smarter in groups        : yes (adult_ai_packs)
    Adult: Monsters learn from their mistakes    : yes (adult_ai_learn)
    Adult: Monsters exploit players weaknesses   : no  (adult_ai_cheat)
    Adult: Monsters behave more intelligently (broken): no  (adult_ai_smart)
    Score: Peek into object creation             : no  (score_peek)
    Score: Peek into monster creation            : no  (score_hear)
    Score: Peek into dungeon creation            : no  (score_room)
    Score: Peek into something else              : no  (score_xtra)
    Score: Know complete monster info            : no  (score_know)
    Score: Allow player to avoid death           : no  (score_live)
  • PowerDiver
    Prophet
    • Mar 2008
    • 2820

    #2
    The first thing you need to do is get down to DL 99. Then ask again.

    Comment

    • Hariolor
      Swordsman
      • Sep 2008
      • 289

      #3
      Getting to depth is not my concern. I can create stairs all day long.

      My question is more whether I am even at a point where I can survive any length of time at that depth, let alone take on M.

      i feel like I am light on damage, and light on HP. But I don't foresee there being much better equipment. If I wait around forever for the perfect kit, i'm concerned I'll die YASD before I get to try my hand at M.

      Comment

      • Schroeder
        Rookie
        • Feb 2009
        • 19

        #4
        things to look for:
        SPOILER ALERT

        The glaive of pain
        imo, is a rogue's best friend, for pure, high damage output IF you have enough str/dex to get max blows with it. Not sure if they've changed the tables recently, but still. Sick weapon that you can get max blows with, and it only has base depth 1500'. Better weapons exist, especially situationally (like if you need stats/speed) but this is probably my favorite weapon to use as a rogue for M.
        The Light crossbow 'cubragol'
        +10 speed on a bow slot. What else could you ask for? Base depth 2500'. IMO its worth skuming specifically for this thing, since its not *too* rare. Great item for a large power boost.
        The Cesti of Fingolfin
        You want this before fighting morgoth. Definately. (unless you are a god) It will make you feel much safer.
        Monster spoilers
        read them so you know what can/will kill you. Before it kills you.
        Ring tips
        If you have base speed (unhasted) close to 30, and good stats with one speed ring on, then, imo, its probably better to just put on a damage ring as your second ring for morgoth, since elemenal damage does nothing, you are already at the point where you get much less energy (moves per game turn) for each increase in speed, and the rings of power don't give you much, except for some speed and some hit and damage. (hit is *much* less important than todamage, especially because you can cast berserk and hero)
        Gorlim
        Gorlim gets a lot of hate. I like it. But only in very specific situations, like morgoth. If you don't need any resists or abilities from your helm, but would like some extra hit and damage while you fight, its a nice item to swap on.

        Comment

        • PowerDiver
          Prophet
          • Mar 2008
          • 2820

          #5
          There's no point ignoring stuff on the way. If you create stairs, descend, detect objects, and collect what looks interesting and nearby, then your kit will change immeasurably before you get to DL 99.

          As to what you need, that is a whole lot more hp, but hp should increase as you descend. There's no point worrying about it now.

          Comment

          • Pete Mack
            Prophet
            • Apr 2007
            • 6883

            #6
            Not, yet, but soon. 644HP isn't enough to take on Morgy or Sauron--you still need a lot more CON and a bit more speed. But you do need to dive to dl 98-99 to get the very best of loot. A few more CL's and a genuine (+9 or better) ring of speed, and you will be ready to kill both bosses.

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