Exigo Trade Post Demons

[me_less]

Hmm... didn't know that the spawns were level-based. Encouraging to know. My point of view was based off of one encounter with said effect. (Shame on you, Vader *grin*) I am obviously not privy on how the mechanics worked inside. Thanks for the insight.

Regarding the lead time, it's probably not unimaginable for PC's to stare at the light show (A person will stare at a meteor coming at them before fully realizing that they're in a lot deep cow dung.) so I was just commenting on the Demon's announcement and first strike. Having said that, a good point was made on PC's taking advantage of any lead time. Alternative recommendation, have the announcement when the fireworks start? (i.e. fireworks start and the phrase "I AM BANE! FEAR ME!" happens at same time?) Anyway, just a thought.

Hopefully, my recommendations/suggestions aren't taken as complaints.
I'm sure that the staff puts a lot of thought in said events but I figured that (constructive) feedback is always healthy. Not implying that recommendations need always be applied of course. They're just recommendations.

In the end, I love the idea of having a Banite herald having this ability. We need more (preferably experienced) bad guys out there to keep Sundren interesting. It makes any loyal Banite a person to be feared. (PS: I would support it being used once a month but I'm sure you guys have discussed/are discussing those balancing issues. AND I say this a non-follower of Bane if that means anything.)


((OOOOH! probably a different thread idea, but how about giving this summon ability to other evil organizations? E.g. High ranking Eboncoin can "summon" a bunch of thugs. Dark Advent summoning skeleton warriors?))

[sharringtonm]

Have you used animate dead in the last week me_less?



Applauds Maevan2 for his perfect post.

[Lollercide]

But there is still a difference between being brave and being stupid.

Retreat, get some clean pants and fight another day. Running away is not a shame if you win in the end.

*whips out his paladin code*

Be stern, unyielding and unswerving in your battles with evil. Make war upon evil and injustice without cessation. Do not recoil before the enemy, but let your wrath undo the wicked. Seek not only courage, but also wisdom to see that stupidity and courage are cousins. Courage also means taking the side of truth in all matters, rather than seeking the expedient lie.

*zips it back up*

[me_less]

Sean,

Whatever are you implying? (halo on head and innocent smile) LOL. But the answer is a resounding no. :P Did you guys buff up the animate dead summons? (I'm afraid to OOC try because I'll get blamed to be an Advent or Black Hand and get summarily executed *grin*)

Anyway, the question is probably for a different thread. Don't let me side-rail it

[Maevan2]

*looks at the paladin's code and smiles*

Who has given you these useless rules my young paladin? A paladin should be the last to retreat but the first to tell the others to retreat when he realizes that they would just die a useless death. A paladin's true assignment is to protect the others and if this means to tell them to run then so it shall be.

*pats the paladin friendly on his shoulder before he walks away*

[Ceyrus Hawke]

Well, now that the demons seem to have been amped up, there was no choice in Dae getting scared and running... he couldn't . If anything, he could have either fought them or curl up into a ball and sob while being beaten, and damnit, if he's gonna die, he's going down swinging!

But seriously, 3 spawns is a bit too much... I couldn't escape cause I always sit up against the tree, and the fact that the others ran and I had extra visitors taking a special interest in the ranger behind a stick made it hard for me to survive... thankfully there's a timer on how long they last...

And on another note, if this becomes a common thing, you're going to have a lot of people with UMD and banishment scrolls at the ready. At least, that's my feelings on the matter.

[Lollercide]

A paladin should be the last to retreat but the first to tell the others to retreat when he realizes that they would just die a useless death.

Do you know how hard that is to do IG? Honestly? I've tried to call for retreats on sooo many occasions, but people refuse to leave. They simply refuse. No RP, they just sit there swinging.

Makes me want to stomp on Pyras' bald head, because he's the only thing I can stomp on that reminds me of balls without actually being balls.

Anyway. I've not been adding many suggestions, and things are getting long-irrelevant to the subject. Pulling out now.

[sharringtonm]

First off, unless your Hano, Alyrian, Or Tamryn, you only get one spawn for yourself. If you had 3, thank your buddies for dodging theres and letting you take the fall.

But seriously? If your with a group of other players, ever notice how hostile encounters are always stronger the more people are with you? It's the same principle. This is actually scaled much better then the default encounter system.

*looks at the paladin's code and smiles*

Who has given you these useless rules my young paladin? A paladin should be the last to retreat but the first to tell the others to retreat when he realizes that they would just die a useless death. A paladin's true assignment is to protect the others and if this means to tell them to run then so it shall be.

*pats the paladin friendly on his shoulder before he walks away*

You ever seen Hano's BASE wisdom and int scores? I'm surprised the guy can tie his shoes.

But honesty.. the blast of light and flames and storm? Your not supposed to be scared of that. Thats not Fear. Thats being smart enough to take your hand out of the fire when its getting burned. If I added damage to the immediate area, do you think that would get the point across better? I chose not to initially cause it would prevent people from equipping armor, but I can change it if people stand stupidly in the explosion and grin.

The paladin that stands in the middle of the fire getting burned "I'm not afraid, just because my skin is bubbling off my bones" needs a perm Wisdom Decrease IMHO.

[Ceyrus Hawke]

First off, unless your Hano, Alyrian, Or Tamryn, you only get one spawn for yourself. If you had 3, thank your buddies for dodging theres and letting you take the fall.

Actually, I now wish I had gotten a screenshot of it, because three succubus spawned right around Daelus, those three said his name when they did their little speech. There was no light show that time either. Just pain.

[sharringtonm]

Do you know how hard that is to do IG? Honestly? I've tried to call for retreats on sooo many occasions, but people refuse to leave. They simply refuse. No RP, they just sit there swinging.

Lead by example Lollercide. Call for the retreat and then begin falling back. If they refuse to follow your orders, they have chosen their own fate.

You can't save them all. Save those that are smart enough to heed your advice.

[sharringtonm]

See, that needs to go under bug reports. It can be fixed.

[Demathos]

Yeah, I just spawned like, 3 or 4, and there were no lights. I'm outraged and demand my money back.

[EndsBeginning]

Well my first reaction to the light show on Vannie was a commendable run. I did slowly wander back after the light show and there was just this portalish thing, and then got hit by Vader's spawn. I was the one who died the first time. Still don't think it was a bad idea. It was a lot of fun. The second, I ran FAR away and tried to take out the succubus as big and stinky went and pounded on Zack.

For the record, if I drop below half health I closely watch that and look at my invisibility potion button. Which is how I got the drow bounty. Death is not a win. In the immortal words of General Patton "The object of war isn't to die for your country. It's to make the other poor bastard die for his."...I'm going to have to Sig that.

[Gevaudan]

While I agree with this concept and have nothing to complain about in it's application or use. I would like to state that I get owned by things that are "tailored to my level" all the time so just cause it's based on our level doesn't mean it won't own us heh.

Thats just sundren though ... it's a tough world