From: abrogel@unix.amherst.edu (The Unfettered One)
Subject: WINNER!
Organization: Amherst College
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Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 13:04:07 GMT

And the Balrog is Burgers!!!! :-)
Not the easiest of battles, took something like ~45 min, what with all the
teleporting out and such...:-)  I wouldn't say the Balrog is that easy, if
you are slower than he is (note only one ring of speed, and no temporary
speed items).  It also helps to make the battle more of a challenge if you
take the big B on at an early level.  :-)

This actually is my second win in 2 months, neither with backups.  The first
was with a Level 38 mage.  In comparison, (at least how I play) the mage 
has a challenge right at first (levels 1-4 or so), then easy going most of
the way.  Having Identify enables this, as you can stay in the dungeon 
longer between trips to town, thus spending more time getting items and
less time waiting for Id's to show in the shop.  However, the mage spell 
haste self is balanced out fully(until Balrog time) by the priest's being
able to stand and take the attacks.  The priest is generally easier in play,
but the necessity of waiting around for id's in the shop make it a class for
patient persons.  


Kill statistics (or what I remember...:-)
     EL's: 1st killed at Level 24 (withOUT free action :-), ~10 killed total
     Evil Iggy's: 1st and only killed at Level 33
     AMHD: -none-  [This is an interesting one; after the ring of speed, 
                      could go for the Balrog (one speed factor faster than I
                      but not an AMHD (equal speed)...due to prot. heat/cold
                      + R armor, the Balrog could only do 222hp max, while 
                      AMHD could do a max of 693hp and instantly kill the 
                      character.]
     Most amusing fight: probably the 7 mature blues at one time...:-) 
                              Wands of Cloning are SO much fun...:-)

This is the sheet from just before the fight started; I ended up being 
drained one in dex and ~35k exp by the Emporer Lich the Balrog summoned.



 Name        : Leanna                  Age          :     43   STR :  18/70
 Race        : Dwarf                   Height       :     46   INT :     18
 Sex         : Female                  Weight       :    129   WIS : 18/100
 Class       : Priest                  Social Class :      5   DEX :     18
 Title       : Lama-2                                          CON :  18/75
                                                               CHR :     18

 + To Hit    :     12        Level      :     33    Max Hit Points :    305
 + To Damage :     14        Experience : 415712    Cur Hit Points :    305
 + To AC     :     40        Max Exp    : 415712    Max Mana       :    133
   Total AC  :     74        Exp to Adv : 420000    Cur Mana       :    133
                             Gold       :  61678

(Miscellaneous Abilities)

 Fighting    : Superb       Stealth     : Excellent    Perception  : Poor
 Bows/Throw  : Superb       Disarming   : Excellent    Searching   : Fair
 Saving Throw: Superb       Magic Device: Superb       Infra-Vision: 50 feet

Character Background
 You are the only child of a Dwarven Miner.  You are the
 black sheep of the family.  You have dark brown eyes,
 straight black hair, a three foot beard, and a dark
 complexion.

  [Character's Equipment List]

  a) You are wielding   : a Spear (DF) (1d6) (+7,+8) [+7] (+2 to stealth).
  b) Worn on head       : a Steel Helm [6,+4].
  c) Worn around neck   : an Amulet of Wisdom (+1).
  d) Worn on body       : Partial Plate Armor (-3) [22,+4].
  e) Worn on shield arm : a Small Metal Shield (R) [3,+7].   (bought this)
  f) Worn on hands      : a Set of Leather Gloves of Slaying (+4,+3) [1,+7].
                                                              (and this)
  g) Right ring finger  : a Ring of Speed (+1) {Moonstone}.
  h) Left  ring finger  : a Ring of Sustain Wisdom.           
  i) Worn on feet       : a Pair of Soft Leather Shoes of Stealth [1,+4] (+3).
                                                              (and this)
  j) Worn about body    : a Cloak [1,+5].
  k) Light source is    : a Brass Lantern with 7129 turns of light.
  l) Secondary weapon   : a Dagger (Stiletto) (SU) (1d4) (+10,+8) {Gotcha II}.


  [General Inventory List]

a) 3 Holy Books of Prayers [Beginners Handbook].
b) 5 Holy Books of Prayers [Words of Wisdom].
c) 2 Holy Books of Prayers [Chants and Blessings].
d) a Holy Book of Prayers [Exorcism and Dispelling].
e) 8 Rations of Food.                       (Long battle?  ate ALL rations :-)
f) 8 Pieces of Elvish Waybread.
g) 4 Flasks of oil.
h) 2 Potions of Restore Mana.
i) 2 Potions of Restore Life Levels.
j) 3 Potions of Healing.                    (used 2)
k) 7 Potions of Cure Light Wounds.          (for cure blindness use)
l) 5 Scrolls of Word-of-Recall.
m) 2 Scrolls of Teleport Level.
n) 8 Scrolls of Recharging.        (used 5 to re-charge wands)
o) 2 Scrolls of Genocide.
p) a Scroll of Identify.
q) a Wand of Wall Building.        
r) a Wand of Teleport Away.        (emptied this getting rid of Balrog-summons)
s) a Wand of Cold Balls.           (emptied)
t) a Wand of Clone Monster.
u) a Wand of Cold Balls.           (emptied)
v) a Wand of Clone Monster.

I also, during the battle, found and emptied another wand of Cold balls.
Note no invulnerability potions:  found 1 the entire game, and it got fried
by lightning ~2000 ft.


Now back to finals...:-)

-allen
aka
Seleria (Mage) L38 winner
Leanna (Priest) L33 winner

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