From: rahayden@news.weeg.uiowa.edu (Robert Hayden)
Subject: Weekly update and search for direction
Organization: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1992 01:39:59 GMT

Greetings everyone.

Well, Floyd the Gnome made 29th level this morning and I've been happily
fireballing anything and sticks it's ugly head in my way.

In any case, I feel it is time to seriously get my ass in gear in terms of
findng stuff and getting the Balrog.

Now, I have been playing very very conservative with Floyd not going any
deeper than 1900' and I have not yet met any naturally occuring 'D'
critters but many Mature 'd' critters (I hate black dragons and the fact
they like to acidify my stuff *grumble*).

In any case, I am going to include the character printout so you can see
everything I have and stats and stuff.

>> >>--  If you cut here, you will damage your monitor --<< <<


 Name        : Floyd                   Age          :     72   STR :     14
 Race        : Gnome                   Height       :     44   INT :  18/94
 Sex         : Male                    Weight       :     87   WIS :     15
 Class       : Mage                    Social Class :      1   DEX :  18/78
 Title       : Mage (4th)                                      CON :     14
                                                               CHR :     14

 + To Hit    :     18        Level      :     29    Max Hit Points :    124
 + To Damage :      8        Experience : 101136    Cur Hit Points :    124
 + To AC     :     22        Max Exp    : 101136    Max Mana       :     88
   Total AC  :     41        Exp to Adv : 116250    Cur Mana       :     88
                             Gold       :  51076

(Miscellaneous Abilities)

 Fighting    : Superb       Stealth     : Very Good    Perception  : Superb
 Bows/Throw  : Superb       Disarming   : Superb       Searching   : Fair
 Saving Throw: Superb       Magic Device: Superb       Infra-Vision: 80 feet

Character Background
 You are one of several children of a Gnome Prankster.  You
 are the black sheep of the family.  You have blue-gray
 eyes, curly black hair, and a very dark complexion.
 

  [Character's Equipment List]

  a) You are wielding   : a Flail (HA) (2d6) (+14,+8) [+3] (+1 to STR).
  b) Worn on head       : an Iron Helm of Infra-Vision [5,-1] (+4).
  c) Worn around neck   : an Amulet of the Magi [+3] (+5).
  d) Worn on body       : Soft Leather Armor (RL) [4,+2].
  e) Worn on shield arm : a Large Leather Shield [4,+5].
  f) Worn on hands      : a Set of Gauntlets [2,+3].
  g) Right ring finger  : a Ring of Gain Constitution (+2).
  h) Left  ring finger  : a Ring of Resist Fire.
  i) Worn on feet       : a Pair of Hard Leather Boots [3,+0].
  j) Worn about body    : a Cloak [1,+3].
  k) Light source is    : a Brass Lantern with 7382 turns of light.
  l) Secondary weapon   : a Longsword (1d10) (+7,+4).

  [General Inventory List]

a) 2 Books of Magic Spells [Beginners-Magik].
b) a Book of Magic Spells [Magik I].
c) a Book of Magic Spells [Magik II].
d) a Book of Magic Spells [The Mages Guide to Power].
e) 9 Rations of Food.
f) 5 Flasks of oil.
g) 3 Potions of Restore Life Levels.
h) a Potion of Restore Mana.
i) 2 Potions of Haste Self.
j) 34 Scrolls of Word-of-Recall.
k) a Scroll of Rune of Protection.
l) 9 Scrolls of Enchant Weapon To-Hit.
m) 6 Scrolls of Enchant Weapon To-Dam.
n) a Scroll of Protection from Evil.
o) a Wand of Lightning Bolts (25 charges).
p) a Wand of Lightning Balls (9 charges).
q) a Staff of *Destruction* (15 charges).
r) a Staff of Mass Polymorph (17 charges).
s) a Staff of Teleportation (27 charges).



Ok, I feel my most pressing need is for a speed item.  I have been
stock-piling Enchant To-Hit/To-Dam in case I get a low plus DF or SD.  I'm
also stocking up on WoR cuz I had some toasted at 1500' and had to hoof it
back up....never again.

In any case, suggestions and comments are very welcome.  Should I be going
deeper than the 1900'-2000' range?  I don't have problems with any of the
critters except for 'd', 'D', and 'G' and I'm hesitant about meeting up
with more of them, especially lacking a ring or boots of speed.

Oh well, that is Floyd for this weekend I guess.  Have to spend most of
tomorrow cleaning :( so I won't be playing till next weekend.

I know I'm getting closer every day to being ready, i guess I just need
some hints from experienced bashers about the specifics of what I should
be going after.

Thanks.

Floyd da Gnome

----

"Who are you?" spoke Floyd.
"I am an Ancient Multi-Hued Dragon." answered the house-sized creature.
"Where did you come from?"
"You polymorphed me into this.  I used to be a Mean-Looking Mercenary."
"I see.  I hope you didn't mind."
"Oh, not at all.  This happens to me all of the time."
"Well, that's good.  I'll just be on my way now."
"You know, gnome, the problems is that all this stuff gives me a tremendous
        hunger."
"Yes, I can see how that could happen.  Would you like me to create some
        food?"
"Well, I'm really hungry for you.  I hope you don't mind."
"Yes, I can see how you could feel that way.  You must realize that I am
        only a gnome and I would make a very small meal."
"Yes, you would make a very small meal, but you make a very large appitizer!"
"SHIT!"

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