Just chatting about a game

[Petoften]

The ring of ice is heaps better, even when you already have cold resistance from Arvedui. Not sure if you've noticed, but rings of ice can be activated too.

OK, between the rings of 8 and 11 damage and the ice 15, use ice 15 and damage 11?

[Petoften]

Ran into 'Sangahyando of Umbar' and 'Angamaite of Umbar' - the toughest fight yet. Confuse, high damage, high HP, but got them for bad loot.

[Sideways]

Hm, a ring of reckless attacks (5, 5) [-17] for sale...

The ring of ice is heaps better, even when you already have cold resistance from Arvedui. Not sure if you've noticed, but rings of ice can be activated too.

[Petoften]

The answer to a lot of these questions is: try it and find out. Compare damage after determining brands and slays. See if the weapon has useful resistances or abilities that you want to use as a swap.

Ya, I've been trying them - the ones I ask about usually just say 'tried' or don't identify.

[Pete Mack]

The answer to a lot of these questions is: try it and find out. Compare damage after determining brands and slays. See if the weapon has useful resistances or abilities that you want to use as a swap.

[Petoften]

I found a ring with <-2> something - that's never good right?

[Petoften]

Staff of slow monsters not worth keeping?

[Petoften]

Keep both. They have a longish recharge time. With two, you don't need to wait to illuminate new rooms.

Since they use the same inventory slot, how do you say whether to use one or the other?

[Petoften]

Hm, some competition for my great dagger.

Dagger: 2d4 (+9, +12) [+10]

Sword "Dagmor" 1d7 (+13. +11) [+1] {??}

Dagger has been great, but... The dagger has the nice activate though.

[Pete Mack]

Keep both. They have a longish recharge time. With two, you don't need to wait to illuminate new rooms.

[Petoften]

Wonder if there's any reason to keep 2 rods of illumination - probably not, put one in storage in case one is destroyed...

[Petoften]

Arvedui is vastly better. It as rbase: (fire, cold, elec, acid) and two other resistances you will discover. With very few exceptions, artifacts are better than common non-ego items.
With a few exceptions, they are better than ego items.

OK, interesting, I had no idea - the comments were so positive about the blue dragon and its effect I figured it might be better.

Maybe I should carry both and use them situationally for the dragon effect or the Arvedui resistances? I guess it doesn't have and effect.

[Petoften]

Hm, a ring of reckless attacks (5, 5) [-17] for sale...

[Pete Mack]

Arvedui is vastly better. It as rbase: (fire, cold, elec, acid) and two other resistances you will discover. With very few exceptions, artifacts are better than common non-ego items.
With a few exceptions, they are better than ego items.

[Petoften]

Just found chain mail of Arvadui with [40, +15] and a strength bonus from 18/60 to 18/90... that or the blue dragon armor, hm.