Posted by Calion on December 7, 2000 at 15:46:51:
In Reply to: Nightgaunts and Centurions posted by Humble Explorer on December 6, 2000 at 16:28:24:
Looking at the log it sure looks like you are screwed once the nightgaunt has dropped you at the Centurions' feet (since they only allow you to return the way you came). I don't know, but it seems to me too as horribly - um, dare I say the word - overpowered. That's pretty much a guaranteed death for anyone unable to cast/commune word.
Is this an oversight? Imms? A comment on this would be appreciated.
Oh and while we are on the subject, what about nightgaunting to no-recall/no-teleport/no-pass door rooms (Dale cemetery) mentioned in another post? Is that by design? I'd vote for too powerful.
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> A faceless nightgaunt grapples you with a paralytic hold!
> A faceless nightgaunt spreads its wings and carries you off into the air.
> You hang in a senseless sprawl as you're carried away to its master.
> At a Barricade
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> [Exits: south west]
> (Glowing) A thaumaturgic circle is inscribed upon the ground.
> (Glowing) Heat radiates visibly from a huge, crackling bonfire.
> A huge barricade of stones, wood, and debris has been erected here.
> A horned figure of blackest shadow hovers here on soundless wings.
> A six-armed demon slinks atop her serpentine tail.
> A humanoid bulk of crystal and clay and rare minerals leans here.
> (Translucent) Mohist is here.
> A Centurion stands here collecting the tithe for the Empire.
> A Centurion stands here collecting the tithe for the Empire.
> A villager thrusts a torch in your direction and growls.
> A tired-looking man sits on a crate and stares south into the darkness.
> A villager thrusts a torch in your direction and growls.
> Suddenly you plummet through the air and are tossed roughly to the ground.
> Its task complete, a faceless nightgaunt fades away into the shadows.
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> <298 HP 421 M 325 MV tnl:7242> flee
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> You yell 'Die, Mohist, you sorcerous dog!'
> Mohist utters the words, 'waouq wuggurz'.
> Mohist's magic missile grazes you.
> Mohist's magic missile grazes you.
> Mohist's magic missile injures you.
> Mohist is in perfect health.
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> <148 HP 421 M 325 MV tnl:7242> flee
> The centurion blocks your path with quiet menace.
> PANIC! You couldn't escape!
> Mohist is in perfect health.
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> <148 HP 421 M 325 MV tnl:7242> The centurion blocks your path with quiet menace.
> PANIC! You couldn't escape!
> Mohist is in perfect health.
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> <148 HP 421 M 325 MV tnl:7242> fl
> Mohist utters the words, 'waouq wuggurz'.
> Mohist's magic missile DISMEMBERS you!
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> The centurion blocks your path with quiet menace.
> PANIC! You couldn't escape!
> Mohist's magic missile DISMEMBERS you!
> You sure are BLEEDING!
> The centurion blocks your path with quiet menace.
> PANIC! You couldn't escape!
> Mohist's magic missile DISMEMBERS you!
> You have been KILLED!!
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