Re: AG Beg. Help

From: burgesmw@cnsvax.uwec.edu

Date: Thu, 20 May 1993 00:39:19 +0000

In article <1993May19.072827.29864@physics.unr.edu>, kirby@pyramid.unr.edu (Stephen Kirby) writes:
> 	Well I just got my rules today and am looking for any hints on the
> creation of a new character. A few questions ...
>
> Could someone give more info on the importance of each stat, based on
> personal experience. One question ... does cost to improve stats go
> up as the stats go up? What kind of break points, etc.

Mike Lee covered this I believe, but I mention some things.  The only "break
points" would not really affect your character.  Mainly you would just have to
worry about having the stats to use the weapon you choose.  I'll try to get you
the list of stat costs for each race.  It really helps in designing a
character.

>
> Does using magic such as daze and vertigo negatively effect honor and
> alignment? How severly do they effect fatigue?

They don't affect honor that much.  They do drain energy.  If your stamina
isn't high, you can run out of energy very fast.  Most people who start elves
go nuts with the magic and fall over from exhaustion.  The trick is to use it
in moderation until you can handle the energy drain.

>
> Are elves really that hard to adventure with? I'm favoring them right now.
> Suggestions on other races? I remember hearing good about dwarves and
> bad about minotaurs.

I really like Dwarves.  You don't have to worry about training magic since
it is very costly.  This allows you to concentrate on other areas.  The
beginning stat costs for Dwarves is 4-6-3-6 (Strength-Dex-Stamina-Cunning).
Notice that it costs very little EP to train your stamina.  That allows you to
start low if you want to and put your points in other areas on the initial
character design.

>
> Suggestions on starting guild ... I don't really care, but if there is
> good reason to go one place ...

Barstow has a bunch of groups that have lower power level characters.  Antar
has a bunch of low power characters that are on the NET.  The fun thing is that
you can transfer to any guild when you want.  Barstow would be a good place to
start for fighting in the guild.

>
> Impressions on ambidextrous?

A real waste.  That is my feelings.  Sure you get minuses when you use a
off-hand weapon or shield, but I think it is better to put the points into the
stats on the initial design.  I haven't really seen anyone with AMBI so I don't
know how much better it makes you.

>
> Did Lefty (The demo guy) live in Reno, or is it individual to each player :)

I thought he was from Cuba.  8)

>
> Is it ever better to study than to do combat? It seem like combat is a
> better proposition 99% of the time.

It depends on what you made.  If you are a fighter, you can get more EP from
challenge fights.  I studied with my Dwarf the first two turns and gave up
since he only got 5 and then 6 KP's from studying.

>
> Any recommended NPC challenges?

NPC's are usually overrated in power level.  If you are a good fighter you
should beat any NPC around your power level.  Of course, fighting a real player
is fun...

>
> Just how easily are EP's and KP's earned? As in how many of each could
> I expect to earn per turn when I'm just starting out?

It all depends on if you win or not.  I would say around 20 EP's your first
turn saying you did fairly well.  KP's is half your cunning with a bonus
sometimes thrown in.  Studying is an random amount.

>
> Any other hint or suggestion?

Don't rest a lot or fake attacks.  Overpower your opponent.  Unless you have
a really high strength, don't wear armor (except maybe a chainmail coif).  It
will weigh you down and slow you down.  You always want to be unencumbered
(when fighting in the guild it will give you your encumberance on your first
fight right after your description).

Matt

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AG Beg. Help
kirby@pyramid.unr.edu (Stephen Kirby)
Wed, 19 May 1993 07:28:27 +0000