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Questions about 15 Sept 17, 2017 16:23:50 GMT

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Post by docriley on Sept 17, 2017 16:23:50 GMT

* Originally, I had posted this under the "discussion" that was going on about 15 over in the map section. I thought I'd move it to here, where it should really go, and not promote people to keep responding to that string. So take this in context that I had just read that string of posts please.*

I hadn't seen this string of posts until now... which is a GOOD thing for me; That means I am running more and more areas by memory.

Before I say anything else, THANK YOU JF - not for all this hard work, but for posting it for our benefit. You didn't have to do that, but you did it out of kindness and with the hope that others would play this game and it would be playable enough for them to get interested. The more people we get interested in the game, the better it will play. The game would have been far too daunting to even attempt it without maps. I MIGHT have been able to do it, but it would have taken a lot of the fun out it for me, and to me, this game is all about fun and relaxation.

I hope it also goes without saying, THANK YOU JPA for EVERYTHING you do. You are tops in my book.

I am getting close to the point to be able to run 15 - still a little way to go, and I could not have done this without JF's help.

So, let me ask a couple of N00b, dumbass questions about AREA 15 (I just said that in a spooky voice in my mind, btw)

1. If this is the "last level" - what are the teleporters down to?

2. I know there are stairs down from 14, at 20,22,14 - I assume then there are no stairs up at that point? Do you come into 15

on your map at 20,22,15 from the stairs down?

3. Do displacement, TP, WoR all work on 15 all right?

4. Where is the "pad" here - the non-encounter, safe space? 20,22,15? If that's it I don't see the "tp just south of it" you refer

to in your notes on 15.

5. I see 4 nasty tombs on the map... and I'm sure I'll be in one eventually. Is there an area to go to, to link to them and spring your trapped characters out?

6. What are the sapphire, ruby, emerald, and obsidian portals on 14?

Sorry if all of this is written down somewhere and I'm too dumb to see it.
Thanks again for all you do! I know there are a lot of people who truly appreciate it!

docriley

Last Edit: Sept 17, 2017 16:27:08 GMT by docriley

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Questions about 15 Sept 20, 2017 1:15:03 GMT

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Post by Admin on Sept 20, 2017 1:15:03 GMT

I have been away, and learned just recently (much to my dismay) that children are little more than germ incubators. We had a round of nasty colds, then GI virus, and now the oldest seems to have developed another bad chest cold. I am sure that will be spreading around the house soon.

1) Lower than level 15 is the uber area. Don't go down there until you can comfortably run level 15 without dying. Even then, stay out of the uber rooms until level 600+.

2)Level 14 down stairs land you directly below on 15. This is a non encounter area. You will need WoR to return.

3) yes. all function. They work in the uber area as well.

4) I don't have maps here... but it is straight down.

5) try not to get tombed. try really hard. There are two different areas and both have TP's out of there. I lack the time or energy to explain it and without my maps, it is probably best. I will try and post something soon, tho.

6) They lead to more areas that appear to be identical extension dungeon spaces to level 14. I tried mapping a couple, and have some paper maps somewhere. But basically, it seemed like a waste of effort. Maybe if level 14 gets super busy (not likely) you could go there and run if the rest of the spaces were taken by other players.

If you get tombed-- email me. I will either get your char passwords from you, or arrange to meet you in the game so I can resque you. The problem is that the exit to the tomb is a random tp. And if you are in the wrong tomb, then getting you out of the second one is much harder. I will see if I can get some time with the map editor to explain it all.

JF

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Questions about 15 Sept 21, 2017 15:26:49 GMT

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Post by docriley on Sept 21, 2017 15:26:49 GMT

JF

Thorough and answers me perfectly!

Sorry to hear about the kids, and yes indeed they are, especially if they go to any daycare. Some people don't like them to, but they can't avoid the influx of germs at some point. Even though they will seem to get everything for a while, it truly "rev's up" their immune systems and makes them stronger for later in life. Like a lot of other docs, I think this is a critical time, where they are imprinting their bodies as well as their minds, and it's a good thing (to a degree) - the old "let 'em play in the dirt." philosophy. - The down side of course is that they are sick, AND they bring it home to you.

Hope everyone there feels better soon!

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Questions about 15 Sept 21, 2017 21:08:43 GMT

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Post by Admin on Sept 21, 2017 21:08:43 GMT

so I was wrong about the tombs. I forgot that JPA redid level 15 after the initial map was less than successful. (ahem)

There are two separate tomb areas, both effectively both have the same exit.

Here is the exit strategy:

Walk to 22,25,15. Be careful for the blink squares. Face the EAST wall. Cast detect rock. Then ethereal portal thru the wall (assuming the detect rock is negative, of course) you will land in a large AM room. The exit is in this room. You cannot cast spells in here, so bring a good fighter or two with you. If the tombed players are in here, have them join then walk to the exit in the alcove on the far wall. IF they are NOT in this room, go thru the door on the north wall. That is the exit point for the OTHER tomb. Again, you need somebody that can swing pretty good. Track them up, go back into the first room and take the exit in the alcove.

These anti magic encounters can be very dangerous. Some of the Mobs on 15 have very high defenses and are hard to hit. You can lead with one char and pick up deaders with the other, bop out. If you time it right, the mobs will get few (if any) swings on you. Lather, rinse, repeat. Get all the deaders into the cleared room and go from there.

Any questions?