Re: More MI newbie Q's

From: casbahcarl@aol.com (CasbahCarl)

Date: Thu, 25 Aug 1994 17:00:08 +0000

In article <wood7032-2508940907460001@kifer.slip.duq.edu>,
wood7032@duq3.cc.duq.edu (Christopher G. Wood) writes:

>> I have a couple more questions if ya'll don't mind.

Hi Christopher, I'll take a shot a few though I'm sure other players will
chime in with good points too.

>(1) What do I do about thirst?

Go to a Far Post and they'll slake your thirst for you. Other options
include finding a waterhole with clear (non-poisoned) water.

>(2) I am about 30 squares east on turn 5. Should I be pushing eastward or
>should I stop to take advantage of terrain. For example at an early Quest
>for Knowledge last turn in Swamp, I discovered how to make Leather Armor.
>Unfortunately there is no swamp near where I ended up. Should I backtrack
>or just do without the armor until I find more swamp to the east?

That's a tough one, and it depends in part on how eager you are to
explore. If you stay west too long, you won't gain Toughness. But if you
head east too quickly, you'll get your butt kicked. Personally, I think
that Leather Armor is an essential item and I would backtrack to fashion
one.

>(3) If I reeneter a square where I killed a monster last turn, can I
>attack it's relative? If so, will it be automatic or do I have to use an
>(A)ttack order?

Depending on your friendliness, yes you are likely to meet the same kind
of creature upon returning to the square. I've found some creatures to be
a bit shy, so that spending a few action points investigating that square
(in a weapon practice or quest) usually ensures finding the critter again.

>(4) Should I be using my knife or my driftclub as my primary weapon?

Neither. I'd say go discover the knowledge for a Carved Club (quest in low
hills), and use that as your primary. Until then, I think you're a little
better off with your piece of driftwood.

>(5) I got to level 2 in  Missile using my Sling. Should I continue to
>practice with it or switch my practicing to a different weapon?

You practice with your sling automatically. There's always a missile round
in your fights with creatures. I'd say that practice with your bashing and
pole weapons would be better.

>(6) I'm getting 4-6 muscle per turn byt (J)azzercising. Is this about how
>much I should be shooting for?

If I were you, I'd take advantage of the relative easiness with which you
can gain muscle in your early turns and shoot for a minimum of 5 Muscle
per. More would be better. My Turn-50+ monsters have to expend a minimum
of 26 action points in order to get 1 Muscle. Get it while the gettings
good.

Best of luck on your adventures. If you ever become interested in the
Omniscient One, then send me some email or leave a post here.

Best wishes,

Chuck

References

More MI newbie Q's
wood7032@duq3.cc.duq.edu (Christopher G. Wood)
Thu, 25 Aug 1994 14:07:46 +0000