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by Vipplin
Tue Nov 13, 2001 11:52 am
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Warrior Skill Ideas
Replies: 18
Views: 1552

Bleh nevermind.

Vadian

[This message has been edited by Vipplin (edited 11-13-2001).]
by Vipplin
Tue Nov 13, 2001 11:41 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Small change for a who option
Replies: 3
Views: 495

Yeah its great to look at the leader list now, with mentals, treants, pally mounts, etc. all counting it's hard to pick 'em out of the crowd. Thanks for looking at it Shevarash.

Vadian
by Vipplin
Tue Nov 13, 2001 11:34 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: What are horses for?
Replies: 17
Views: 2100

Just give your mount a lev ring or fly item and have them wear it. They'll probably do better than you then... ;p

Vadian
by Vipplin
Tue Nov 13, 2001 10:55 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: toggle receive
Replies: 3
Views: 1023

It's a lie! You can't prove anything!

Vadian
by Vipplin
Sun Nov 11, 2001 8:37 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Invokers and Magic Resistance
Replies: 51
Views: 6502

1. Blur makes your outline hazy. Displace makes you actually look like you are someplace else. 2. As you continue to fight and watch someone with displace on, you figure out where they really are, hence the decreasing effectiveness over time like stoneskin getting chipped. Blur stays just as effecti...
by Vipplin
Sun Nov 11, 2001 8:23 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Annoying and dangerous BUG!
Replies: 1
Views: 300

Ya, fumble 1st attack = no assist. Me no like.
by Vipplin
Sun Nov 11, 2001 7:57 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: hey gods
Replies: 4
Views: 564

That would be a not bad thing to stick in either as new command (reportable to group would be fun too hehe) or just plant it in your score screen.

I have a counter in Zmud that tracks my deaths. Works like a charm Image

Vadian
by Vipplin
Sun Nov 11, 2001 7:50 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Ranger innate tame
Replies: 78
Views: 12143

Comparing damage between rangers and warriors... From what I've seen, a warrior and ranger both with the same eq, using: shield and 1h slasher - warrior does more due to better innate hitroll (better at double attack too? at least as good as ranger) WARR WINS dual slashers - warrior better hitroll s...
by Vipplin
Fri Nov 09, 2001 9:52 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: An Overlooked Imbalance
Replies: 9
Views: 996

The only reason it LOOKS like there are only a few bards is because they are all anon soloing to level 50...

Vadian
by Vipplin
Fri Nov 09, 2001 8:50 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Lack of Resurectors
Replies: 31
Views: 3336

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by moritheil: <B> Heh... what's really bad is if you ask someone else to help get someone to pres your corpse and *they* don't know... I of course know how the pres goes down, but...
by Vipplin
Fri Nov 09, 2001 8:39 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Cleric's and Group Heal...
Replies: 14
Views: 1249

Yeah, crit heals, YES! Cool! Woot! Great idea, Mori.

Vadian
by Vipplin
Wed Nov 07, 2001 4:17 pm
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: idea about rp
Replies: 14
Views: 1833

I'm up for RP. Image

Vadian
by Vipplin
Wed Nov 07, 2001 4:07 pm
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Bugs on proccing weapons
Replies: 4
Views: 553

I think this is a bug with the sleep spell, not with the weapon. The gods are on notice, if I'm not mistaken Image

Vadian
by Vipplin
Wed Nov 07, 2001 1:41 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Illusionists - Why they are overpowered.
Replies: 52
Views: 5764

Moonwell doesn't require forays on the not-so-safe ethereal plane. Just a reminder Image

Vadian
by Vipplin
Sun Nov 04, 2001 4:23 pm
Forum: MUD Client Help
Topic: Fellow Rangers rejoice! Rangerfood is here!
Replies: 4
Views: 796

Just bumping this up since it is relevant to another thread. You can start here and customize it to your needs.

Vadian
by Vipplin
Sun Nov 04, 2001 4:19 pm
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Food, food, food,,, all we need is food.
Replies: 7
Views: 847

I don't care one way or the other. If you want to see one way to deal with the current situation, see my "Rangerfood" thread in the mud client section.

Indeed, why be against it? *shrug*

Vadian
by Vipplin
Sun Nov 04, 2001 4:14 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Gun control after Sept. 11th
Replies: 230
Views: 49918

Nice stats on US v European murder. I think that says a lot. First time I read this I decided to let it pass. Then I changed my mind. I can’t abide people that use faulty logic. I’m not really big on gun control, but I know BS when I see it. ---Ok, gun control cost democrats the election? *laugh* As...
by Vipplin
Sun Nov 04, 2001 3:20 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: to the gods
Replies: 3
Views: 622

Sojourn is really nifty! Err, spiffy, and groovy even! Great mud, suggested changes are all minor stuff, no matter how hard fought and emotional the discussions get. Keep up the good work! Image

Vadian
by Vipplin
Sun Nov 04, 2001 12:41 pm
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Name completion?
Replies: 10
Views: 1209

Just to clarify, Cherzra, I think the way it works is:

To kill archeologist...

KILL ARCH

You barely slash an archeologist.

You needn't be waiting for anything from the mud. The only disadvantage would be is if you tried to abbreviate and picked the wrong target by accident.

Vadian
by Vipplin
Sun Nov 04, 2001 12:35 pm
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Warrior Skill Ideas
Replies: 18
Views: 1552

Methinks if rangers could specialize they'd be choosing between melee and archery (no, wait! Kick!). Rogues might get to choose assassination, backstab, circle, melee... Some fun ideas.

Vadian
by Vipplin
Sat Nov 03, 2001 3:47 pm
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Name completion?
Replies: 10
Views: 1209

That is a great idea IMHO.

Vadian
by Vipplin
Sat Nov 03, 2001 3:25 pm
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Warrior Skill Ideas
Replies: 18
Views: 1552

Not a bad idea for all classes, really. People like to play their rogues, rangers, warriors, clerics, enchanters, you name it, in different ways for rp or personal preference. It would be fun to see those preferences more profoundly reflected in a permanent way instead of just having to swap eq or w...
by Vipplin
Sat Nov 03, 2001 3:18 pm
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Poisoned Weapons
Replies: 17
Views: 1742

I vote yes. Let the rogues clean their weapons. Give it a 5-10 second lag time? Sounds great Image

Vadian
by Vipplin
Sat Nov 03, 2001 3:06 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Why are Half-Elves not allowed as Rogues?
Replies: 49
Views: 6824

First, to the topic at hand: The reason they are restricted is because they are supposed to be sort of outcasts, and as such can't get into the little mage prep-schools or whatever http://www.sojourn3.org/ubb/tongue.gif I think it would make a ton of sense for them to be able to be rogues, although ...
by Vipplin
Sat Nov 03, 2001 2:49 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Soloing etc
Replies: 3
Views: 642

I like that with planning, precision, and the right skill/class combo you can do more with less. Vipplin was a sorc who I pretty much soloed to 36. That was not easy, let me tell you. I planned, thought, spelled up, swapped eq, made runs, ran like hell, whatever it took. Prolly could have levelled a...
by Vipplin
Sat Nov 03, 2001 1:57 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: greedy n00bs
Replies: 22
Views: 2508

A small duergar child misses you with his hit. You slash a small duergar child extremely hard. You slash a small duergar child extremely hard. Sulleyeray group-projects 'this is horrid.' *laugh* You know, Cherzra, it looks to me like this person couldn't handle slaughtering children. Maybe they left...
by Vipplin
Sat Nov 03, 2001 1:39 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Just Curious - Conjuration
Replies: 46
Views: 7422

Are you kidding? Man, you could tank, like, a large hobgoblin with that! Well, maybe not. Try a small one first and see how that goes Image

Vadian holds a small fire elemental up higher, trying to see into the cave...
by Vipplin
Sat Nov 03, 2001 1:37 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Lack of Resurectors
Replies: 31
Views: 3336

This might get some angry glares, but how about putting a resser on a mountaintop in the middle of a !teleport zone so you have to drag your corpse up to some religious zealot? http://www.sojourn3.org/ubb/smile.gif Make you pay that way instead of plats (or in addition to? I like the 10p/level idea,...
by Vipplin
Sat Nov 03, 2001 1:27 pm
Forum: MUD Client Help
Topic: Anyone use line=color option successfully for detinv/detmagi
Replies: 4
Views: 779

Sorry don't have zmud on this pc, but yes, the 6.xx version of zmud has the ability to sense ansi and trigger on it. You have to set a setting somewhere to tell zmud to pay attention to ansi, though. I can't remember for sure but I think it is in the individual trigger settings as opposed to global-...
by Vipplin
Sat Nov 03, 2001 1:11 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Ravings of a drunken lunatic
Replies: 12
Views: 1309

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mplor: Not everyone who turns to the MUD (or another artificial challenge) is playing because they can't face the challenges of RL. Some of us are uninspired because we're cont...
by Vipplin
Fri Nov 02, 2001 7:45 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Ravings of a drunken lunatic
Replies: 12
Views: 1309

This is a good topic. I have thought about this before. Here is what I've come up with... The mud inspires some people more than RL does for several reasons. 1. Clearly identifiable goals 2. Clear paths to attain those goals (even obscure quests are clear - you know you have to look around, ask 'hi'...
by Vipplin
Wed Oct 31, 2001 12:21 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: !rent keys
Replies: 24
Views: 1715

I'd just like to confirm that when it comes to keys, you are indeed damned if you do and damned if you don't. Drop in a bag *if* you know there are no scavenger mobs you can't take out. Drop it outside if you think you'll need a CR, drop in inside if you're afraid of LD. Eenie meenie miny moe... you...
by Vipplin
Wed Oct 31, 2001 11:45 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: greedy n00bs
Replies: 22
Views: 2508

If I find myself with some down time and a piece or two of gear to spare, I check out the list of low levels in the class that can use it. If I can track them down, I take a look at them and see what they need. I talk to them a little. Half of them are alts and don't really need much help. I help th...
by Vipplin
Tue Oct 30, 2001 4:41 pm
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Idea about Praying/Memorizing
Replies: 3
Views: 506

Makes sense to me.
by Vipplin
Tue Oct 30, 2001 4:25 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: alts and assoc
Replies: 19
Views: 2070

I don't see any reason for not allowing an alt to be in a different guild and pay dues there too. There is probably a good reason and I just don't see it, so someone please enlighten me http://www.sojourn3.org/ubb/smile.gif As for not having an alt in the same guild, I can see why the players wouldn...
by Vipplin
Tue Oct 30, 2001 4:10 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Why waste more time...
Replies: 11
Views: 1244

Don't you dare, Mori! Go cast barkskin on some forest creatures and chill for a while. Wander about and help newbies. Have some innocent fun and don't try to achieve for a while. Recharge Image

Vadian
by Vipplin
Tue Oct 30, 2001 11:03 am
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Prestige Pionts, RP Stories, and Restrings, OH MY!
Replies: 26
Views: 2728

Twyl - I agree that this should wait until changes that effect play are completed. I wouldn't want to take valuable coding time away from... archery, for example http://www.sojourn3.org/ubb/smile.gif That said, I don't mind throwing a bone to "people that have spent so much time here that nothing se...
by Vipplin
Tue Oct 30, 2001 10:48 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: How Smart Are You?
Replies: 22
Views: 1583

Yeah, that's the standard answer for that problem (one of those think outside the box things). Of course, I think you could also fold the duct tape and drop it down in to stick it to the ball.
by Vipplin
Tue Oct 30, 2001 10:40 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Hitter's Corner
Replies: 14
Views: 882

I tend to agree. I haven't even SEEN archery but from the thousands of posts I've read, I think it will simply start making rangers almost on par with rogues for hitting damage on average (we'll do less probably most of the time since archery won't be used due to aggro factor, but will do more when ...
by Vipplin
Tue Oct 30, 2001 9:07 am
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Message when Blind drops on a NPC
Replies: 24
Views: 2391

Message when blind is out is a good idea. I think it would be pretty damn obvious. They stop stumbling, start dodging, actually LOOK at you... Silence out? How on earth would you know? I think that message is already in... A Battle-Mage starts casting a spell called 'Incendiary Cloud' Vadian P.S. Th...
by Vipplin
Tue Oct 30, 2001 8:51 am
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: alts and assoc
Replies: 19
Views: 2070

1. Can alts be members of the primary's assoc?
2. If so, does this count against the 25 person limit and/or increase the guild upkeep fee?
by Vipplin
Tue Oct 30, 2001 7:40 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: No ID Items
Replies: 25
Views: 2477

I think items that don't give you the keyword in the ID should be sure to have something indicating it has a proc or power either in its description or a hint somewhere around the zone it is in that it procs. At least then you know to look for it even if it still takes 20 hours to find.

Vadian
by Vipplin
Mon Oct 29, 2001 3:41 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Male vs. Female
Replies: 91
Views: 11940

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Sylvos: <B>Just a quick note - I blatantly refuse to kill lighthouse elites. Plenty of other good xp mobs. To this date, I have not killed a lighthouse elite with this incarnat...
by Vipplin
Mon Oct 29, 2001 3:36 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Male vs. Female
Replies: 91
Views: 11940

IMO we shoot for equality of the sexes in RL and we should on the mud. No question that in RL the vast majority of men are bigger/stronger than women. That's not how it is on the mud. Kinda weird that girl trolls are *actually* bigger and that has in-game effects. I don't mind gender-specific EQ, bu...
by Vipplin
Mon Oct 29, 2001 12:37 pm
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: weapons change suggestion for the admins
Replies: 32
Views: 2692

Does identify reflect the new stats? I need to check this Image I hate to be wrong Image

Vadian
by Vipplin
Mon Oct 29, 2001 12:03 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Don't you think illithids are downgraded too much?
Replies: 59
Views: 9205

A sense life ability would make a lot of sense for illithids. Galok, I concur!

Vadian
by Vipplin
Mon Oct 29, 2001 8:14 am
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: weapons change suggestion for the admins
Replies: 32
Views: 2692

All things being equal, I'd prefer higher dice (e.g. 2d8 vs 3d5 which average same damage). I like the idea that I could once in a while get a crit hit plus high roll and belt out a really nasty slash. Over the course of a fight they're the same, though. The only time 3d5 is relly different than tha...
by Vipplin
Mon Oct 29, 2001 7:53 am
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Warrior Skill Ideas
Replies: 18
Views: 1552

I want to specialize spellcast spirit!

Vadian
by Vipplin
Sun Oct 28, 2001 3:16 pm
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Fumbling weapons/ress and crash = SUCK
Replies: 30
Views: 4533

I've already posted, and others too, some of this, but I feel strongly here so I am going to fully vent again http://www.sojourn3.org/ubb/smile.gif You know, I don't really mind dropping my weapon and having the chance to have the mob pick it up. That's kind of a fun *oh shit* kind of thing. BUT hav...
by Vipplin
Sun Oct 28, 2001 2:11 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: I'm tired of this shit
Replies: 43
Views: 5785

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by rylan: <B>Mmmm.. root beer. *lick* That stuff is all over the place around me http://www.sojourn3.org/ubb/smile.gif </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> *whimper* Actually, I'm lucky e...

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