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I'd like to give these a try, but I've been told they have a special constriction type of attack. I've also been told if they land this special attack, all you can do is wait to die.
Of course, I know GM's aren't quite THAT evil. Anyone know how to break free of the hold if the boa succeeds in grabbing me?
Also, any idea on their true skill range? Elanthipedia says (270?-?) on the monster's page.
-Master Ndin
>>Of course, I know GM's aren't quite THAT evil.
>>Haha, do we play the same DR?!? =)
I was going to ask the same thing.
-V.
"Reject me not, sweet sounds! oh, let me live,
Till doom espy my towers and scatter them.
A city spell-bound under the aging sun,
Music my rampart, and my only one."
-Edna St. Vincent-Millay
>>Haha, do we play the same DR?!? =)
I was going to ask the same thing.
-V.
"Reject me not, sweet sounds! oh, let me live,
Till doom espy my towers and scatter them.
A city spell-bound under the aging sun,
Music my rampart, and my only one."
-Edna St. Vincent-Millay
The river boa info is completely wrong. When I was fighting angis hatchlings in throne, I ran over to boas. They taught me 0 combat skills. This was around 180-200 ranks if I remember correctly. It's also possible the boas in throne are different. I wasn't learning anything so I left before noticing any constriction attack.
Ok, as an update to boa's... They did seem to swarm, getting 3 on me in a matter of 2 mins tops, and after killing 1, and third replaced quickly after.
As a WM, with 220-240 in relevant combat skills (Mo, Parry, Evasion, Shield, Armor, etc) unbuffed, 1 was able to hit me, although not too badly. Fully buffed, I was able to dance with 2 as long as I didn't attack (to avoid last maneuver penalty). 3 getting to melee, and I start to get slaughtered rather fast.
With 240 Weapon and 35 agility, unbuffed I was not landing many attacks, and the hits weren't very good when I did hit. With a capped SuF (+Agility) I was able to land most, if not all, of my attacks.
Also, the mana there was pretty crappy, and since I was constantly with 3 and getting hurt, I didn't get to stay long to test TM. I can say that they did teach TM quite well at 270-280.
They did attempt to constrict me (only when I was fully buffed dancing with 2, due to my short visit there), but I was able to parry it.
So, 270 seems to be a fairly accurate bottom cap to start there, if it weren't for the swarmy-ness. Personally, I'd recommend 270 + buffs, or 300ish if non-buffed. Just my opinion though. This is also in Throne City, if that matters.
-Master Ndin
As a WM, with 220-240 in relevant combat skills (Mo, Parry, Evasion, Shield, Armor, etc) unbuffed, 1 was able to hit me, although not too badly. Fully buffed, I was able to dance with 2 as long as I didn't attack (to avoid last maneuver penalty). 3 getting to melee, and I start to get slaughtered rather fast.
With 240 Weapon and 35 agility, unbuffed I was not landing many attacks, and the hits weren't very good when I did hit. With a capped SuF (+Agility) I was able to land most, if not all, of my attacks.
Also, the mana there was pretty crappy, and since I was constantly with 3 and getting hurt, I didn't get to stay long to test TM. I can say that they did teach TM quite well at 270-280.
They did attempt to constrict me (only when I was fully buffed dancing with 2, due to my short visit there), but I was able to parry it.
So, 270 seems to be a fairly accurate bottom cap to start there, if it weren't for the swarmy-ness. Personally, I'd recommend 270 + buffs, or 300ish if non-buffed. Just my opinion though. This is also in Throne City, if that matters.
-Master Ndin
I dug through my logs. Here are my stats when i was hunting river boas. The log is dated 08/03/2009. August 3rd. I don't have my ranks handy. Unfortunately the EXP window is not logged.
Strength : 20 Reflex : 21
Agility : 20 Charisma : 13
Discipline : 20 Wisdom : 12
Intelligence : 13 Stamina : 18
Here is a log from river boas. As you can see, I could easily handle 3, and I killed them just as easily.
Were boas bugged before? Is it possible I was in the "easy" section? Where did you find the hard boas at?
Thanks!
You swim southeast, moving with the current.
[Faldesu Inlet, Shallows]
Clusters of brown cattails clog the water, leaving scant few spaces available for wading explorers to trudge. The current beneath the surface is routed and rerouted, forced between the shoots of these water-dwelling reeds, but nonetheless black and thick with swirling mud. Strong, deadly, and deep water lies further to the west, beckoning but cordoned off by rows of hardy plants. You also see a river boa, a river boa and the southern shore.
Obvious paths: northwest.
R>
The river boa begins to advance on you!
The river boa is still a distance away from you and is closing steadily.
>
The river boa begins to advance on you!
The river boa is still a distance away from you and is closing steadily.
>
The river boa closes to pole weapon range on you!
>
The river boa closes to pole weapon range on you!
>
The river boa closes to melee range on you!
>
A river boa tries to coil around you. At the last moment, you escape from its grasp.
[You're solidly balanced with no advantage.]
>
The river boa closes to melee range on you!
>
* Moving fluidly, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in strong position.]
>
* Attacking gracefully, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in strong position.]
>
A river boa tries to coil around you. You block the boa with your crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in strong position.]
>
* Moving in gracefully, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in excellent position.]
>
* With grace, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in better position.]
>
* Moving fluidly, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in good position.]
> hunt
You take note of all the tracks in the area, so that you can hunt anything nearby down.
To the northwest:
1) a river boa
Roundtime: 8 sec.
R>
* Attacking forcefully, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in good position.]
R>
* Moving in gracefully, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in excellent position.]
R>
* Moving in gracefully, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in strong position.]
R>
* With grace, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced and opponent has slight advantage.]
>
* Moving in gracefully, a river boa slices wide at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in very strong position.]
>
* Moving fluidly, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced and opponent has slight advantage.]
>
* Moving with powerful grace, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in better position.]
>
A river boa sways from side to side, its tongue flicking in the air as it samples the wind-borne scents.
> dodge
You move into a position to dodge.
[You're nimbly balanced with no advantage.]
Roundtime: 3 sec.
R>
* Moving in gracefully, a river boa bites at you. You evade, leaning to one side with no room to spare.
[You're nimbly balanced with no advantage.]
R>
A river boa winds its way in from the northwest, slowly.
>
A river boa tries to coil around you. You easily avoid its grasp.
[You're nimbly balanced with no advantage.]
> exp skill evasion
Showing Evasion experience:
SKILL: Rank/Percent towards next rank/Amount learning/Mindstate fraction
Evasion: 210 36.00% clear (0/34)
Time Development Points: 42 Favors: 4 Deaths: 12
Overall state of mind: clear
EXP HELP for more information
Strength : 20 Reflex : 21
Agility : 20 Charisma : 13
Discipline : 20 Wisdom : 12
Intelligence : 13 Stamina : 18
Here is a log from river boas. As you can see, I could easily handle 3, and I killed them just as easily.
Were boas bugged before? Is it possible I was in the "easy" section? Where did you find the hard boas at?
Thanks!
You swim southeast, moving with the current.
[Faldesu Inlet, Shallows]
Clusters of brown cattails clog the water, leaving scant few spaces available for wading explorers to trudge. The current beneath the surface is routed and rerouted, forced between the shoots of these water-dwelling reeds, but nonetheless black and thick with swirling mud. Strong, deadly, and deep water lies further to the west, beckoning but cordoned off by rows of hardy plants. You also see a river boa, a river boa and the southern shore.
Obvious paths: northwest.
R>
The river boa begins to advance on you!
The river boa is still a distance away from you and is closing steadily.
>
The river boa begins to advance on you!
The river boa is still a distance away from you and is closing steadily.
>
The river boa closes to pole weapon range on you!
>
The river boa closes to pole weapon range on you!
>
The river boa closes to melee range on you!
>
A river boa tries to coil around you. At the last moment, you escape from its grasp.
[You're solidly balanced with no advantage.]
>
The river boa closes to melee range on you!
>
* Moving fluidly, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in strong position.]
>
* Attacking gracefully, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in strong position.]
>
A river boa tries to coil around you. You block the boa with your crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in strong position.]
>
* Moving in gracefully, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in excellent position.]
>
* With grace, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in better position.]
>
* Moving fluidly, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in good position.]
> hunt
You take note of all the tracks in the area, so that you can hunt anything nearby down.
To the northwest:
1) a river boa
Roundtime: 8 sec.
R>
* Attacking forcefully, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in good position.]
R>
* Moving in gracefully, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in excellent position.]
R>
* Moving in gracefully, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in strong position.]
R>
* With grace, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced and opponent has slight advantage.]
>
* Moving in gracefully, a river boa slices wide at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in very strong position.]
>
* Moving fluidly, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced and opponent has slight advantage.]
>
* Moving with powerful grace, a river boa bites at you. You block with a crocodile-skin buckler.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in better position.]
>
A river boa sways from side to side, its tongue flicking in the air as it samples the wind-borne scents.
> dodge
You move into a position to dodge.
[You're nimbly balanced with no advantage.]
Roundtime: 3 sec.
R>
* Moving in gracefully, a river boa bites at you. You evade, leaning to one side with no room to spare.
[You're nimbly balanced with no advantage.]
R>
A river boa winds its way in from the northwest, slowly.
>
A river boa tries to coil around you. You easily avoid its grasp.
[You're nimbly balanced with no advantage.]
> exp skill evasion
Showing Evasion experience:
SKILL: Rank/Percent towards next rank/Amount learning/Mindstate fraction
Evasion: 210 36.00% clear (0/34)
Time Development Points: 42 Favors: 4 Deaths: 12
Overall state of mind: clear
EXP HELP for more information
Wow, that's really insane. My stats/skills are as follows.
Strength : 45 / Reflex : 35
Agility : 35 / Charisma : 30
Discipline : 35 / Wisdom : 35
Intelligence : 35 / Stamina : 35
Shield 193, Evasion 227, Parry 236, Multi 227
And it required full buffs (Capped SW/SuF/YS) to dance with 3, and even then I was getting hurt.
I was in the Boa's at Throne city. As far as I know, there are only 3 rooms that they spawn in between the 2 Heggi Boars locations (and I fought in 2 of those rooms). Maybe I just suck that bad, or there was a major change between these two occurances.
Stance is always either 100E/83P/1S or 100E/83S/1P.
-Master Ndin
Strength : 45 / Reflex : 35
Agility : 35 / Charisma : 30
Discipline : 35 / Wisdom : 35
Intelligence : 35 / Stamina : 35
Shield 193, Evasion 227, Parry 236, Multi 227
And it required full buffs (Capped SW/SuF/YS) to dance with 3, and even then I was getting hurt.
I was in the Boa's at Throne city. As far as I know, there are only 3 rooms that they spawn in between the 2 Heggi Boars locations (and I fought in 2 of those rooms). Maybe I just suck that bad, or there was a major change between these two occurances.
Stance is always either 100E/83P/1S or 100E/83S/1P.
-Master Ndin
The last time I was there collecting skins (before the exp changes) 3 were moving evasion in the low 400's. Nothing to write home about (I was in the soft cap) but it was moving.
~Hunter Hanryu
http://drplat.com/CombatEquipmentCompendium.xls
Tolle says, "Yup yup, 'bout time. What the heck took you so long?"
~Hunter Hanryu
http://drplat.com/CombatEquipmentCompendium.xls
Tolle says, "Yup yup, 'bout time. What the heck took you so long?"
Boas.
~Hunter Hanryu
http://drplat.com/CombatEquipmentCompendium.xls
Tolle says, "Yup yup, 'bout time. What the heck took you so long?"
~Hunter Hanryu
http://drplat.com/CombatEquipmentCompendium.xls
Tolle says, "Yup yup, 'bout time. What the heck took you so long?"
Are you guys messing with me? Boas are teaching nothing. They most definitely aren't teaching to 400. I also kill boas in 1 hit.
I went to each room of the three that spawn the river boas called "Feldesu Inlet". Same results.
You're solidly balanced and have slight advantage.]
>
A river boa tries to coil around you. You easily avoid its grasp.
[You're solidly balanced and in superior position.]
>
* With strength, a river boa bites at you. You evade.
[You're solidly balanced and in very strong position.]
>
* Moving fluidly, a river boa bites at you. You evade, bending aside easily.
[You're solidly balanced with no advantage.]
>
* With strength, a river boa bites at you. You dodge.
[You're solidly balanced and in excellent position.]
>
* With strength, a river boa bites at you. You dodge.
[You're solidly balanced and have slight advantage.]
>
> exp skill eva
Showing Evasion experience:
SKILL: Rank/Percent towards next rank/Amount learning/Mindstate fraction
Evasion: 288 34.15% clear (0/34)
Time Development Points: 104 Favors: 2 Deaths: 22
Overall state of mind: clear
EXP HELP for more information
> draw
< Moving with incredible power and control, you step backward and then slice at a river boa. A river boa attempts to dodge, moving directly into the blow. The khuj lands a vicious strike (13/22) that explodes the heart and lungs with a bone-shattering blow to the chest.
A river boa rises up threateningly one last time before collapsing.
[You're off balance]
[Roundtime 6 sec.]
> exp skill halberd
Showing Halberds experience:
SKILL: Rank/Percent towards next rank/Amount learning/Mindstate fraction
Halberds: 275 49.24% clear (0/34)
Time Development Points: 104 Favors: 2 Deaths: 22
Overall state of mind: clear
EXP HELP for more information
>
> app boa quick
The river boa closes to melee range on you!
>
* Attacking forcefully, a river boa bites at you. You dodge.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in good position.]
>
You are certain that the river boa is healthy.
You are certain that the river boa is slightly fatigued.
You are certain that it is about as agile as you are.
You are certain that it is rather less quick to react than you are.
You are certain that it is about as strong as you are.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a slender khuj and wearing a crocodile-skin buckler, you are certain that the river boa is a simple opponent.
Taking stock of its defensive abilities, and attacking with a slender khuj, you are certain that the river boa is a creature completely beneath your notice.
[Roundtime: 3 seconds]
I went to each room of the three that spawn the river boas called "Feldesu Inlet". Same results.
You're solidly balanced and have slight advantage.]
>
A river boa tries to coil around you. You easily avoid its grasp.
[You're solidly balanced and in superior position.]
>
* With strength, a river boa bites at you. You evade.
[You're solidly balanced and in very strong position.]
>
* Moving fluidly, a river boa bites at you. You evade, bending aside easily.
[You're solidly balanced with no advantage.]
>
* With strength, a river boa bites at you. You dodge.
[You're solidly balanced and in excellent position.]
>
* With strength, a river boa bites at you. You dodge.
[You're solidly balanced and have slight advantage.]
>
> exp skill eva
Showing Evasion experience:
SKILL: Rank/Percent towards next rank/Amount learning/Mindstate fraction
Evasion: 288 34.15% clear (0/34)
Time Development Points: 104 Favors: 2 Deaths: 22
Overall state of mind: clear
EXP HELP for more information
> draw
< Moving with incredible power and control, you step backward and then slice at a river boa. A river boa attempts to dodge, moving directly into the blow. The khuj lands a vicious strike (13/22) that explodes the heart and lungs with a bone-shattering blow to the chest.
A river boa rises up threateningly one last time before collapsing.
[You're off balance]
[Roundtime 6 sec.]
> exp skill halberd
Showing Halberds experience:
SKILL: Rank/Percent towards next rank/Amount learning/Mindstate fraction
Halberds: 275 49.24% clear (0/34)
Time Development Points: 104 Favors: 2 Deaths: 22
Overall state of mind: clear
EXP HELP for more information
>
> app boa quick
The river boa closes to melee range on you!
>
* Attacking forcefully, a river boa bites at you. You dodge.
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in good position.]
>
You are certain that the river boa is healthy.
You are certain that the river boa is slightly fatigued.
You are certain that it is about as agile as you are.
You are certain that it is rather less quick to react than you are.
You are certain that it is about as strong as you are.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a slender khuj and wearing a crocodile-skin buckler, you are certain that the river boa is a simple opponent.
Taking stock of its defensive abilities, and attacking with a slender khuj, you are certain that the river boa is a creature completely beneath your notice.
[Roundtime: 3 seconds]
2 careful appraisals, to give a stat/skill basis. I'm also re-posting my stats/skills. This is an exact log (didn't even remove the "...wait" or the "you are still stunned" messages) from the entrance of 1 boa, until the point where I died and departed. Granted this was unbuffed, but should still show enough info.
Also, it did grip me right off the start (still no idea what the command is to break it), but that shouldn't have made THAT big of a difference.
The "Shaky" in the combat message is due to the bug with death sickness. Apparently, that doesn't go away until after you log out, and I hadn't died in 3 days. So I know death sickness was not involved in any way.
You are certain that the river boa is healthy.
You are certain that it is about as agile as you are.
You are certain that it is about as quick to react as you are.
You are certain that it is somewhat weaker than you are.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a midnight black scimitar and wearing a midnight black buckler, you are certain that the river boa is a difficult opponent.
Taking stock of its defensive abilities, and attacking with a midnight black scimitar, you are certain that the river boa is a relatively easy opponent.
[Roundtime: 10 seconds]
app boa careful
You are certain that the river boa is beat up.
You are certain that the river boa is slightly fatigued.
The river boa has a few relatively minor wounds.
You are certain that it is about as agile as you are.
You are certain that it is about as quick to react as you are.
You are certain that it is somewhat weaker than you are.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a midnight black scimitar and wearing a midnight black buckler, you are certain that the river boa is a difficult opponent.
Taking stock of its defensive abilities, and attacking with a midnight black scimitar, you are certain that the river boa is a relatively easy opponent.
[Roundtime: 10 seconds]
A river boa swims past you.
>
The river boa begins to advance on you!
The river boa is still a distance away from you and is closing steadily.
>
The river boa closes to pole weapon range on you!
>app boa
You are certain that the river boa is healthy.
You are certain that it is about as agile as you are.
You are certain that it is about as quick to react as you are.
You are certain that it is not quite as strong as you are.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a midnight black scimitar and wearing a midnight black buckler, you are certain that the river boa is an extremely skillful opponent.
Taking stock of its defensive abilities, and attacking with a midnight black scimitar, you are certain that the river boa is a difficult opponent.
[Roundtime: 5 seconds]
R>
The river boa closes to melee range on you!
R>
A river boa tries to coil around you. The boa wraps itself around your chest, crushing solidly!
[You're battered, shaky, slightly off balance and opponent has slight advantage.]
R>stance parr
parr
You are now set to use your parry stance:
(was already set as this, but I do it at start of fight due to habit. Last maneuver was already parry)
Attack : 100%
Evade : 100%
Parry : 83%
Block : 1%
>
You are already in a position to parry.
>l
[Faldesu Inlet]
You notice a river boa.
Obvious paths: southeast.
>break boa
You'd probably get more results by attacking a river boa.
>Attack
< Moving in with powerful grace, you step backward and then slice at a river boa. A river boa dodges, barely twisting out of a tight spot.
[You're battered, shaky, solidly balanced with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 2 sec.]
R>Attack
...wait 1 seconds.
R>Attack
< Driving in like an unbeatable force, you sweep a midnight black scimitar at a river boa. A river boa attempts to evade.
The scimitar lands a glancing strike to the boa's chest.
[You're battered, shaky, nimbly balanced and in better position.]
[Roundtime 3 sec.]
R>Attack
...wait 2 seconds.
R>Attack
...wait 1 seconds.
R>Attack
...wait 1 seconds.
R>Attack
< Driving in like an unbeatable force, you slice a midnight black scimitar at a river boa. A river boa evades, barely leaning out of harm's reach.
[You're battered, shaky, nimbly balanced and in very strong position.]
[Roundtime 2 sec.]
R>Attack
...wait 1 seconds.
>Attack
* Moving in with powerful grace, a river boa bites at you. You knock aside little of the fangs with a midnight black scimitar.
The fangs lands a strong hit that lightly pierces the left forearm.
[You're very beat up, shaky, nimbly balanced and have slight advantage.]
(Battered to Very beat up in 1 hit, armor on.)
!>
< Driving in like an unbeatable force, you step backward and then slice at a river boa. A river boa dodges, stepping out of harm's way.
[You're very beat up, shaky, nimbly balanced with opponent in better position.]
[Roundtime 6 sec.]
!R>l
[Faldesu Inlet]
You notice a river boa.
Obvious paths: southeast.
!R>Attack
...wait 4 seconds.
!R>Attack
...wait 4 seconds.
!R>Attack
...wait 3 seconds.
!R>* Moving with incredible power and control, a river boa bites at you. You turn aside some of the fangs with a midnight black scimitar.
The fangs lands a strong hit that punches a hole through the skin on its side, lightly stunning you.
[You're very badly hurt, shaky, very badly balanced with opponent overwhelming you.]
S!R>shea
You are still stunned.
S!R>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>* Driving in like an unbeatable force, a river boa bites at you. You slap away little of the fangs with a midnight black scimitar.
The fangs lands a strong hit that ruptures the artery under the left bicep, lightly stunning you as you falter slightly.
[You're terribly wounded, shaky, extremely imbalanced with opponent overwhelming you.]
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You teeter and nearly fall over.
S!>
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>
A river boa tries to coil around you. The boa wraps itself around your left arm, crushing with devastating power and stunning you!
The boa holds you tightly and prevents you from moving!
Your midnight black scimitar falls to the ground.
Your death cry echoes in your brain as it quickly dawns on you that you have just died! Already, you feel the tug of eternity upon your spirit and you struggle to remain tied to this world.
You are somewhat comforted that you have gained favor with your God and are in no danger of walking the Starry Road, never to return.
Your body will decay beyond its ability to hold your soul in 78 minutes.
The river boa pauses a moment to flick its forked tongue about searching for new prey.
DEAD>shea
You are a ghost! You must wait until someone resurrects you, or you decay. Either way, it won't be long now! (HELP for more details).
DEAD>depart item
You feel yourself lifted gently, cradled as if by a mother's hand.
You suddenly find yourself floating upward, the light dimming slowly around you. Eventually, everything vanishes as the distance increases and you are enveloped by a sparkling panorama of brilliantly lit stars.
[The Starry Road]
You find yourself walking along a road like one you have never seen before. Spread out before you is a stream of light, paved with stars and bounded by every constellation and planet you had ever seen while a mortal, only now more vibrant and somehow alive.
Also in the room: The Starry Host
Obvious exits: north
>
You walk forward, putting one foot in front of the other, wandering closer to something which never seems nearer. Time, space and distance have no meaning in this place, leaving you feeling nothing but a strange peace tempered by a prickly feeling that your destiny is not yet finished.
After what seems an eternity, you reach a gate. Before you stands a stoney-faced being who gives you a hard look before saying, "Were it not for the love of Truffenyi, your soul would be lost to the Void. Do not squander his gift." With a swift movement of his hand you suddenly feel yourself pulled back to the land of the living.
You feel a burst of pain as you gasp in a deep breath! All around you the world spins rapidly and you get the feeling you are falling from a great distance. After a moment, the spinning stops and you realize with joy that you are alive. But to what strange place have you come?
[Hodierna's Cathedral Ruins, Unicorn Pedestal]
Obvious paths: east.
P>stand
You stand back up.
Strength : 45 / Reflex : 35
Agility : 35 / Charisma : 30
Discipline : 35 / Wisdom : 35
Intelligence : 35 / Stamina : 35
Evasion: 228 30.15% clear
Parry Ability: 237 26.66% clear
Multi Opponent: 228 35.02% clear
Medium Edged: 236 48.19% clear
-Master Ndin
Also, it did grip me right off the start (still no idea what the command is to break it), but that shouldn't have made THAT big of a difference.
The "Shaky" in the combat message is due to the bug with death sickness. Apparently, that doesn't go away until after you log out, and I hadn't died in 3 days. So I know death sickness was not involved in any way.
You are certain that the river boa is healthy.
You are certain that it is about as agile as you are.
You are certain that it is about as quick to react as you are.
You are certain that it is somewhat weaker than you are.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a midnight black scimitar and wearing a midnight black buckler, you are certain that the river boa is a difficult opponent.
Taking stock of its defensive abilities, and attacking with a midnight black scimitar, you are certain that the river boa is a relatively easy opponent.
[Roundtime: 10 seconds]
app boa careful
You are certain that the river boa is beat up.
You are certain that the river boa is slightly fatigued.
The river boa has a few relatively minor wounds.
You are certain that it is about as agile as you are.
You are certain that it is about as quick to react as you are.
You are certain that it is somewhat weaker than you are.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a midnight black scimitar and wearing a midnight black buckler, you are certain that the river boa is a difficult opponent.
Taking stock of its defensive abilities, and attacking with a midnight black scimitar, you are certain that the river boa is a relatively easy opponent.
[Roundtime: 10 seconds]
A river boa swims past you.
>
The river boa begins to advance on you!
The river boa is still a distance away from you and is closing steadily.
>
The river boa closes to pole weapon range on you!
>app boa
You are certain that the river boa is healthy.
You are certain that it is about as agile as you are.
You are certain that it is about as quick to react as you are.
You are certain that it is not quite as strong as you are.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a midnight black scimitar and wearing a midnight black buckler, you are certain that the river boa is an extremely skillful opponent.
Taking stock of its defensive abilities, and attacking with a midnight black scimitar, you are certain that the river boa is a difficult opponent.
[Roundtime: 5 seconds]
R>
The river boa closes to melee range on you!
R>
A river boa tries to coil around you. The boa wraps itself around your chest, crushing solidly!
[You're battered, shaky, slightly off balance and opponent has slight advantage.]
R>stance parr
parr
You are now set to use your parry stance:
(was already set as this, but I do it at start of fight due to habit. Last maneuver was already parry)
Attack : 100%
Evade : 100%
Parry : 83%
Block : 1%
>
You are already in a position to parry.
>l
[Faldesu Inlet]
You notice a river boa.
Obvious paths: southeast.
>break boa
You'd probably get more results by attacking a river boa.
>Attack
< Moving in with powerful grace, you step backward and then slice at a river boa. A river boa dodges, barely twisting out of a tight spot.
[You're battered, shaky, solidly balanced with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 2 sec.]
R>Attack
...wait 1 seconds.
R>Attack
< Driving in like an unbeatable force, you sweep a midnight black scimitar at a river boa. A river boa attempts to evade.
The scimitar lands a glancing strike to the boa's chest.
[You're battered, shaky, nimbly balanced and in better position.]
[Roundtime 3 sec.]
R>Attack
...wait 2 seconds.
R>Attack
...wait 1 seconds.
R>Attack
...wait 1 seconds.
R>Attack
< Driving in like an unbeatable force, you slice a midnight black scimitar at a river boa. A river boa evades, barely leaning out of harm's reach.
[You're battered, shaky, nimbly balanced and in very strong position.]
[Roundtime 2 sec.]
R>Attack
...wait 1 seconds.
>Attack
* Moving in with powerful grace, a river boa bites at you. You knock aside little of the fangs with a midnight black scimitar.
The fangs lands a strong hit that lightly pierces the left forearm.
[You're very beat up, shaky, nimbly balanced and have slight advantage.]
(Battered to Very beat up in 1 hit, armor on.)
!>
< Driving in like an unbeatable force, you step backward and then slice at a river boa. A river boa dodges, stepping out of harm's way.
[You're very beat up, shaky, nimbly balanced with opponent in better position.]
[Roundtime 6 sec.]
!R>l
[Faldesu Inlet]
You notice a river boa.
Obvious paths: southeast.
!R>Attack
...wait 4 seconds.
!R>Attack
...wait 4 seconds.
!R>Attack
...wait 3 seconds.
!R>* Moving with incredible power and control, a river boa bites at you. You turn aside some of the fangs with a midnight black scimitar.
The fangs lands a strong hit that punches a hole through the skin on its side, lightly stunning you.
[You're very badly hurt, shaky, very badly balanced with opponent overwhelming you.]
S!R>shea
You are still stunned.
S!R>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>* Driving in like an unbeatable force, a river boa bites at you. You slap away little of the fangs with a midnight black scimitar.
The fangs lands a strong hit that ruptures the artery under the left bicep, lightly stunning you as you falter slightly.
[You're terribly wounded, shaky, extremely imbalanced with opponent overwhelming you.]
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You teeter and nearly fall over.
S!>
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>shea
You are still stunned.
S!>
A river boa tries to coil around you. The boa wraps itself around your left arm, crushing with devastating power and stunning you!
The boa holds you tightly and prevents you from moving!
Your midnight black scimitar falls to the ground.
Your death cry echoes in your brain as it quickly dawns on you that you have just died! Already, you feel the tug of eternity upon your spirit and you struggle to remain tied to this world.
You are somewhat comforted that you have gained favor with your God and are in no danger of walking the Starry Road, never to return.
Your body will decay beyond its ability to hold your soul in 78 minutes.
The river boa pauses a moment to flick its forked tongue about searching for new prey.
DEAD>shea
You are a ghost! You must wait until someone resurrects you, or you decay. Either way, it won't be long now! (HELP for more details).
DEAD>depart item
You feel yourself lifted gently, cradled as if by a mother's hand.
You suddenly find yourself floating upward, the light dimming slowly around you. Eventually, everything vanishes as the distance increases and you are enveloped by a sparkling panorama of brilliantly lit stars.
[The Starry Road]
You find yourself walking along a road like one you have never seen before. Spread out before you is a stream of light, paved with stars and bounded by every constellation and planet you had ever seen while a mortal, only now more vibrant and somehow alive.
Also in the room: The Starry Host
Obvious exits: north
>
You walk forward, putting one foot in front of the other, wandering closer to something which never seems nearer. Time, space and distance have no meaning in this place, leaving you feeling nothing but a strange peace tempered by a prickly feeling that your destiny is not yet finished.
After what seems an eternity, you reach a gate. Before you stands a stoney-faced being who gives you a hard look before saying, "Were it not for the love of Truffenyi, your soul would be lost to the Void. Do not squander his gift." With a swift movement of his hand you suddenly feel yourself pulled back to the land of the living.
You feel a burst of pain as you gasp in a deep breath! All around you the world spins rapidly and you get the feeling you are falling from a great distance. After a moment, the spinning stops and you realize with joy that you are alive. But to what strange place have you come?
[Hodierna's Cathedral Ruins, Unicorn Pedestal]
Obvious paths: east.
P>stand
You stand back up.
Strength : 45 / Reflex : 35
Agility : 35 / Charisma : 30
Discipline : 35 / Wisdom : 35
Intelligence : 35 / Stamina : 35
Evasion: 228 30.15% clear
Parry Ability: 237 26.66% clear
Multi Opponent: 228 35.02% clear
Medium Edged: 236 48.19% clear
-Master Ndin
Nobody farmed boas for a thousand plats an hour or had epic fights over who would control the river area, so they probably got overlooked.
- Mazrian
The Flying Company
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d194/huldahspal/flyingcompany.png
- Mazrian
The Flying Company
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d194/huldahspal/flyingcompany.png
Now I'm really intrigued. I'll see if I can't find a moon mage to help me get to throne city so I can post a test. Any volunteers?
~Hunter Hanryu
http://drplat.com/CombatEquipmentCompendium.xls
Tolle says, "Yup yup, 'bout time. What the heck took you so long?"
~Hunter Hanryu
http://drplat.com/CombatEquipmentCompendium.xls
Tolle says, "Yup yup, 'bout time. What the heck took you so long?"
Evasion: 498 19.44% dabbling (1/34)
Halberds: 349 74.96% attentive (10/34)
Both from clear after 6 kills, no dancing (some made it to melee for a bit).
~Hunter Hanryu
http://drplat.com/CombatEquipmentCompendium.xls
Tolle says, "Yup yup, 'bout time. What the heck took you so long?"
Halberds: 349 74.96% attentive (10/34)
Both from clear after 6 kills, no dancing (some made it to melee for a bit).
~Hunter Hanryu
http://drplat.com/CombatEquipmentCompendium.xls
Tolle says, "Yup yup, 'bout time. What the heck took you so long?"
Well, after having easily danced with 3+ boas in the past, I visited them yesterday. For the most part, the trip was fine. But then, suddenly, a super boa appeared. It appraised at way higher than any before it, at "truly skilled."
I think these guys just vary a tremendous amount in abilities. Anyhow, that one made short work of me (with the normally ineffective constrict attack) and my buddy and I probably won't be back anytime soon. I have 190's in combats. They were all easy until that one showed up.
I think these guys just vary a tremendous amount in abilities. Anyhow, that one made short work of me (with the normally ineffective constrict attack) and my buddy and I probably won't be back anytime soon. I have 190's in combats. They were all easy until that one showed up.
This thread got me curious, so I also went to boas. Unfortunately I wasn't able to go there with cleared skills, but they apped similar to Rossman's bristles and just below attic orc raiders:
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a stout short sword, you are certain that the river boa is definitely less skilled.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a stout short sword, you are certain that the bristle-backed peccary is definitely less skilled.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a stout short sword, you are certain that the orc raider is a less skilled opponent.
Just watch out for the forest leeches. Just walking the few rooms from the dock to the boa inlet I picked up two leeches. No big deal, but on the way back I got several more leeches and instant infection of all wounds.
Kaxis
Your unwillingness to admit responsibility for your crimes shall weigh heavily upon you, Elf.
It is with a solemn hope that you will change your ways that I pronounce a fine upon you of 28 coppers.
TIP OF THE DAY:
A heavy crossbow is a heavy crossbow type weapon.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a stout short sword, you are certain that the river boa is definitely less skilled.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a stout short sword, you are certain that the bristle-backed peccary is definitely less skilled.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a stout short sword, you are certain that the orc raider is a less skilled opponent.
Just watch out for the forest leeches. Just walking the few rooms from the dock to the boa inlet I picked up two leeches. No big deal, but on the way back I got several more leeches and instant infection of all wounds.
Kaxis
Your unwillingness to admit responsibility for your crimes shall weigh heavily upon you, Elf.
It is with a solemn hope that you will change your ways that I pronounce a fine upon you of 28 coppers.
TIP OF THE DAY:
A heavy crossbow is a heavy crossbow type weapon.
