Re: AG: Misc. Questions

From: leeme@cnsvax.uwec.edu

Date: Wed, 04 Aug 1993 11:39:53 +0000

In article <1993Aug4.002928.10765@unlv.edu>, kirby@pyramid.unr.edu (Stephen Kirby) writes:
> 	I have a few questions to throw out after last turn.
>
> 	First, Entertainment Plus messed up my orders, although it worked
> out to my benefit. I used 30KP's to get Power, Blink, and Speed. None of
> these skills was bought. IF I were to try to fix the problem would it be
> better to wait and send a letter in explaining it or just call up?

I assume you meant 30EP spent, not KP.  You said that you used 30EP to get
Power, Blink and Speed, but none of these skills was bought???? I'm not sure
of what you're trying to say.

You can ask the moderator to return your turnsheet this next turn to see if
an error did occur.

> 	The reason it worked out for the best is that I was expecting to
> earn in the neighborhood of 12 KP's per turn for studying. (I studied
> turn 70 and got ... 12 KP's) This turn I studied and received 3 KP's and
> 1 EP. Is this normal? What kind of ranges should I expect?

Dependent upon your character's cunning mostly.  If your cunning is around
10, look for around 8KP when studying.  Sometimes you do pick up EP and KP
and that usually lowers the KP amount.  Golden studied/practiced once with
her 30 cunning and picked up 10EP and 6KP!

> 	Since I'm on the subject of that extra time ... how much do you
> earn for working?

I've never used that option, but I've heard that 50 gold crowns or so is
the max.

> 	How many pages dows Barstow have in the rulebook? I only have the
> two pages that lists the top guild people with Barstow. I have 4 pages
> for Antar and 3 for Ciston.

Yes, only the two page listing on Senior Members.

> 	Strategy Questions: I have so far earned 2 Damage Bonus, but no
> Dodge/Retreat bonus. I suspect it relates to the Dex of your character and
> how often that character dodges ... am I wrong .. is there more to it?

It depends on number of times you dodge or retreat, successfully dodging an
attack, and your character's cunning.

> 	FYI: On the plus side I do well using two clubs and no magic with
> Ambidextrous, I tried using magic this turn and got SLAUGHTERED.

I'm only guessing, but it sounds like you trained in Power, Blink, Speed, and
possibly also tried using Daze, Vertigo, and Heal.  It states in the rulebook
that you can only cast spells if you have a free hand, which you didn't since
you were using two clubs.

The main reasons why your character is doing poorly right now:
1) Ambidextrous.  It takes a while to make up for the 5 points that it costs
   to be ambidextrous. (around 100 guild fights)
2) You didn't use magic this turn since you were using two clubs.
3) You picked the toughest race to run.  My personal opinion is that you
   should only run an elf if you can stand the tremendous amount of losses
   you'll suffer in the guild fights.  In the long run (a year or so) they
   kick butt with their high level daze, vertigo, etc, but early on they
   really do bad (to put it nicely :) ).

Mike Lee
Golden(475) and others, Barstow guild

> Steve
> Det - Barstow

References

AG: Misc. Questions
kirby@pyramid.unr.edu (Stephen Kirby)
Wed, 04 Aug 1993 00:29:28 +0000