Posted by Takashimi on May 9, 2000 at 20:49:01:
Well, Takashimi sure was a lot of fun.
I started him last year, almost to the day. I had a previous felar
assassin that I had grown bored of (dawn-wannabe). I applied
to the village right before Athrakagar deleted, and waited nearly a
month before Thror had a chance to talk to me. This is probably one
of the reasons I had little patience for people who complained of not
seeing me. Truth be told, they usually wanted to see me to complain
about the quest I had given them to prove their knowledge of oft-used
hiding areas.
Neglecting big Z, the only person I ever had problems with was Azaera.
For some reason, that gnomish invoker had no trouble sending me packing
regardless of what I tried. I didn't have any problems with that person's
master conjurer (the name escapes me, but I remember seeing a post revealing
who they were along with a character list). Granted, most of our fights were
when we were both in the high 30s, even as I neared hero he had no trouble with me.
My only guilt was that I was not present when Maclochlan needed someone
to watch his back. He must have burned through 10 con in one weekend...
I couldn't believe it when he showed up on the graveyard.
Otherwise, I am happy with the example I tried to set. I rarely grouped,
and hunted with others only against much superior odds. I had very strong
surge about a month ago, killing something like 17 people in 4 days.
As hard as it is to believe, I was selective in who I attacked, and even
passed on the prime assassin killing ranks of 15-30 (I think I was 10 and 4 when
I was inducted at level 28). I never expected to live this long, so I did
not save any trains. Old age left me with a natural strength of 14 which
was extremely hard to deal with. I also didn't have any time to sit
in the 35-40 range, else I would have surely perfected assassinate.
I was the first rager (by minutes) to wear the Devil's Mark, and I wish that
I had had more life with which to play out the new opportunities. Prior to
that, I had Moloch's tattoo, albeit briefly. With the Sphere of Death, I
considered myself a follower of Vilhazarog, though he never answered my
prayers...in retrospect, that was probably for the best.
I could devote a couple of pages to Zorszaul, but to be brief, he was the most
complex character I came across. I was never afraid to fight him, and even
gave him a scare once or twice (or maybe it was in my mind). He's the reason
I'm con-dead rather than old-age. I considered it more important that I stand
up to him rather than keep my equipment or health protected (though to be fair,
he returned my gear most of the time). The only thing I did not like about him
were the lackeys who would follow him around. Not mentioning any names, but it
would be the only time those people would fight me. He sure was great for clearing
out my PK range, though...too bad a lot of villagers quit as well.
Like Dhaevor, I was booted out for ignoring the ideals of the Tablet at young
age, and I think it made me a better player. Thanks to Holtzendorff for setting
up the challenge for Felyx and me (though it was easy to stand out against that
idiot). Thanks to Thror for inducting me. A huge anti-thankyou to Nesam for
choosing me as leader. Naked except for practice weapons, of course an
Assassin is going to stomp everyone in the rights. Gelkof would have been
a more popular choice, and it might have made him not so quick to quit against
Zorszaul.
Here's a rundown of my character. Check the log board for the obligatory assassinate
list.
Your description is:
Black and tan fur lightly covers the skin of this stocky felar. Just
over five-and-a-half feet tall, his small size is easily overlooked
due to his muscular frame. Finely honed arms and legs move with an
easy grace that seems to reveal a readiness for action. You do not
notice any weapons about his person, perhaps hidden away...or
perhaps unneeded...for you catch a glimpse of the razor sharp claws
the felar race is known for.
He is dressed rather plainly, in loose black clothing made of a thin
material that rustles only slightly. Around his head, a simple black
band has been tied to keep the hair from his eyes.
You are Takashimi the Assassin Hero, Veteran of Battle, level 51, 84 years old (522 hours).
You are old.
Race: felar Sex: male Class: assassin Hometown: Galadon
You have 1013/1013 hit, 618/618 mana, 728/728 movement.
You have 5 practices and 0 training sessions.
You are carrying 23/36 items.
Your items weigh 219 pounds and 0 ounces (maximum of 307 pounds).
Str: 14(17) Int: 17(17) Wis: 20(17) Dex: 21(23) Con: 4(9) Chr: 12(12)
You have scored 606934 exp, and have 455202 gold coins.
Wimpy set to 225 hit points.
You are standing.
Armor: pierce: -263 bash: -255 slash: -267 magic: -204
You are divinely armored against piercing.
You are divinely armored against bashing.
You are divinely armored against slashing.
You are divinely armored against magic.
Hitroll: 36 Damroll: 51.
You are evil. You have a neutral ethos.
You have chosen the sphere of Death.
You are affected by:
Skill: 'sneak' modifies none by 0 for 50 hours.
Power: 'resistance' modifies none by 0 for 5 hours.
Power: 'spellbane' modifies save vs spell by -17 for 0 hours.
Commune: 'bless' modifies save vs spell by -14 for 36 hours.
Commune: 'bless' modifies hit roll by 7 for 36 hours.
Skill: 'heightened awareness' modifies none by 0 for 14 hours.
Skill: 'detect hidden' modifies none by 0 for 14 hours.
Skill: 'trophy' modifies none by 0 for 84 hours.
<1013hp 618m 728mv> eq
You are using:
I inserted my leader weapon here.
Level 1: dagger 95% spear 91%
sword 100% staff 90%
dodge 100% hand to hand 100%
recall 100% wheel kick 92%
Level 3: dirt kicking 100%
Level 4: hide 100% sneak 100%
Level 5: dark vision 76%
Level 6: sweep kick 91%
Level 7: heightened awareness 99%
Level 8: trip 79%
Level 9: fast healing 100% bind wounds 100%
Level 10: detect hidden 97% second attack 100%
endure 100% dual wield 100%
mark of the prey 100%
Level 11: parry 100% side kick 95%
Level 12: shield block 100%
Level 13: disarm 86% caltraps 99%
Level 14: pick lock 70%
Level 15: enhanced damage 100% meditation 100%
throw 100% unarmed defense 100%
Level 16: third attack 100% vanish 100%
scissor kick 93%
Level 17: haggle 1%
Level 18: blindness dust 100%
Level 19: lore 75%
Level 20: poison smoke 94% nerve 88%
strangle 100% deathblow 100%
pen 1% locate mark 75%
Level 21: mule kick 91%
Level 22: kotegaeshi 100%
Level 23: trophy 80%
Level 24: ground control 100%
Level 25: pugil 1% poison dagger 1%
Level 26: crescent kick 100%
Level 27: tiger claw 100%
Level 28: kansetsuwaza 100%
Level 30: backfist 100%
Level 31: axe kick 100%
Level 35: assassinate 93% stalk 98%
poison darts 75%
Level 36: mountain storm kick 100%
Level 40: owaza 86%
Level 41: double spin kick 100%
Level 46: rising phoenix kick 100%
bloodthirst 100% spellbane 100%
resistance 100% deathblow 100%
trophy 80% truesight 74%