Lower the Tae'dae experience penalty!

by Unknown

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Unknown2005-02-13 17:47:10
Sure, Tae'dae appear to be amazing tanks, but they really do suck.

Dracnari knights can take almost as much damage as Tae'dae ones. Not only that, but they are excellent on the offensive as well. Not to mention the level 3 fire resistance, a fairly common element. No experience penalties. No balance penalties.

Igasho have higher constitution and only slightly less physical resistance than a Tae'dae. Plus their level 2 magic defense. They have a bit faster balance and a far better equilibrium than Tae'dae. Level 1 experience penalty.

Let's take a look at the Tae'dae.

ADVANTAGES:
o Have racial language, tae'dae. (Irrelevent)
o Does damage when performing a BEARHUG upon reaching level 50. (Irrelevent)
o Have a level 3 resistance to cutting damage.
o Have a level 3 resistance to blunt damage.
o Have a level 3 resistance to cold damage.
o Heal faster from elixirs, level 3.

DISADVANTAGES:
o Have level 3 slower balance.
o Have level 3 slower equilibrium.
o Are susceptible to magic, level 3.
o Gain experience more slowly, level 3.

Level 3 cutting and blunt resistance. We could say that is balanced out by the level 3 lower balance and equilibriums, I suppose. So now...

ADVANTAGES:
o Have a level 3 resistance to cold damage.
o Heal faster from elixirs, level 3.

DISADVANTAGES:
o Are susceptible to magic, level 3.
o Gain experience more slowly, level 3.

Cold is a very uncommon element. I think only Aquamancers use it at all, and only with one or two demesne skills. Magic, on the other hand, is used by every single guardian class player. Those really don't match up.

Then the elixer bonus. This is, as I see it, the biggest advantage that Tae'dae have. It does not, however, help the fact that we are quite helpless in offensive PK situations. Tae'dae are basically a bashing race, as I see it. We can bash like crazy, so they made it that the bashing gives us very little reward. In terms of PK we can't do a thing because it takes us half a century to regain balance or writhe, so any guardian can stomp on us, and knight can deal far more damage than us, and mages... well, I guess we can eat up the little mages.

Er, yeah.
Shiri2005-02-13 17:53:56
Also remove Furrikin & Faeling (not faeleaf, damn force of habit) experience penalty.

I still don't like experience penalties in general, you're right. I'm sure there are better things to lumber you folks with. Like...fire vulnerability. ninja.gif
Unknown2005-02-13 18:02:57
QUOTE(Shiri @ Feb 13 2005, 11:53 AM)
Also remove Furrikin & Faeling (not faeleaf, damn force of habit) experience penalty.

I still don't like experience penalties in general, you're right. I'm sure there are better things to lumber you folks with. Like...fire vulnerability. ninja.gif
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At least that would make sense. Have a chance of our fur catching on fire any time we take fire damage.
Laysus2005-02-13 18:29:36
Faeling really need the exp disadvantage removed. Look at this, for example. Me bashing solo on astral cancer, while tanked up with con enhancing food and lowmagic yellow.

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2476h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-sc
Master Laysus L'eternae
  Sex    : Male          Race      : Faeling
  Level  : 64 (48%)      Rank      : Supreme
  Health : 2476/2476     Endurance : 11280/11280
  Mana   : 3244/3244     Willpower : 12810/15120
  Ego    : 3628/3628     Reserves  : 4%
  Karma  : 19%
You are ranked 92nd in Lusternia.
You stand tall as a proud member of the Collective of Serenwilde.
You have reached the rank of 'Gardener' in your commune.
You are an aide to the Ambassador.
You are a Brownie Helper in the Moondancers.
The position of a Moon Guide in the Moondancers is held by you.
You are an Ethereal Wanderer in the Fellowship of Explorers
You are a member of the clan called 'Silver Seekers.'
You are a member of the clan called 'Serenwilde Elite Guard.'
You are a member of the clan called 'The Naturalists Combine.'
You are a member of the clan called 'The Coven of the Moon.'
You are a member of the clan called 'The Wiccans of the Wilde.'
You are a member of the clan called 'The We Hate Karma Club!.'
You are an Ethereal Apprentice in the Divine Order of Lisaera, the Ethereal
Maiden.
You are able to take on proteges.
You are 33 years old.
You were born on the 18th of Dvarsh, 76 years after the Coming of Estarra.
2476h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-
A river of eyeballs.
Superimposed over this location, an ethereal forest reaches up to the sky.
You see exits leading southeast and northwest.
2476h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-glance se
In a pool of purple sludge.
Superimposed over this location, an ethereal forest reaches up to the sky. A
white marble gravestone stands vigil here, memorializing the death of some poor
soul. A monstrous lobstrosity crouches here, clicking its red pincers.
You see a single exit leading northwest.
2476h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
2476h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-sc
Master Laysus L'eternae
  Sex    : Male          Race      : Faeling
  Level  : 64 (48%)      Rank      : Supreme
  Health : 2476/2476     Endurance : 11280/11280
  Mana   : 3244/3244     Willpower : 12870/15120
  Ego    : 3628/3628     Reserves  : 4%
  Karma  : 19%
You are ranked 92nd in Lusternia.
You stand tall as a proud member of the Collective of Serenwilde.
You have reached the rank of 'Gardener' in your commune.
You are an aide to the Ambassador.
You are a Brownie Helper in the Moondancers.
The position of a Moon Guide in the Moondancers is held by you.
You are an Ethereal Wanderer in the Fellowship of Explorers
You are a member of the clan called 'Silver Seekers.'
You are a member of the clan called 'Serenwilde Elite Guard.'
You are a member of the clan called 'The Naturalists Combine.'
You are a member of the clan called 'The Coven of the Moon.'
You are a member of the clan called 'The Wiccans of the Wilde.'
You are a member of the clan called 'The We Hate Karma Club!.'
You are an Ethereal Apprentice in the Divine Order of Lisaera, the Ethereal
Maiden.
You are able to take on proteges.
You are 33 years old.
You were born on the 18th of Dvarsh, 76 years after the Coming of Estarra.
2476h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-glance se
In a pool of purple sludge.
Superimposed over this location, an ethereal forest reaches up to the sky. A
white marble gravestone stands vigil here, memorializing the death of some poor
soul. A monstrous lobstrosity crouches here, clicking its red pincers.
You see a single exit leading northwest.
2476h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
2476h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-
In a pool of purple sludge.
Superimposed over this location, an ethereal forest reaches up to the sky. A
white marble gravestone stands vigil here, memorializing the death of some poor
soul. A monstrous lobstrosity crouches here, clicking its red pincers.
You see a single exit leading northwest.
2476h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-nc

A monstrous lobstrosity bites into you with its gigantic maw.
2007h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You bleed 27 health.
1980h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-You point the tip of your athame at a monstrous lobstrosity's heart and make a
sudden stabbing motion. A glowing pentagram shoots from the tip of the athame
and slams into his chest, making him gasp in pain.
1980h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
A sprite flies up and places a hand on your head, channeling mana to you.
1980h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1980h, 3190m, 3628e, 10p x-
You do not bleed my friend.
1980h, 3190m, 3628e, 10p x-You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
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A monstrous lobstrosity bites into you with its gigantic maw.
1999h, 3190m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
2122h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-nc
You point the tip of your athame at a monstrous lobstrosity's heart and make a
sudden stabbing motion. A glowing pentagram shoots from the tip of the athame
and slams into his chest, making him gasp in pain.
2122h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-

A monstrous lobstrosity cuts deeply into you with his sharp pincers.
1503h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 53.
1503h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
1503h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-ncYou eat a sparkleberry.
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
1750h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-
You bleed 75 health.
1675h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1675h, 3190m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
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You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
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You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1675h, 3028m, 3628e, 10p x-
A monstrous lobstrosity bites into you with its gigantic maw.
1063h, 3028m, 3628e, 10p x-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1708h, 3028m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
1708h, 3028m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion flows down your throat without effect.
1708h, 3028m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You bleed 36 health.
1672h, 3028m, 3628e, 10p ex-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1672h, 2974m, 3628e, 10p ex-
A monstrous lobstrosity cuts deeply into you with his sharp pincers.
1162h, 2974m, 3628e, 10p ex-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
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You may eat another sparkleberry.
1162h, 2920m, 3628e, 10p ex-

You feel the comforting presence of the mother briefly touch you.
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You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion flows down your throat without effect.
1378h, 2920m, 3628e, 10p ex-You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 52.
1378h, 2920m, 3628e, 10p ex-nc
You eat a sparkleberry.
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
1625h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-You point the tip of your athame at a monstrous lobstrosity's heart and make a
sudden stabbing motion. A glowing pentagram shoots from the tip of the athame
and slams into his chest, making him gasp in pain.
1625h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
1625h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
A monstrous lobstrosity cuts deeply into you with his sharp pincers.
1129h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1724h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-nc
You bleed 106 health.
1618h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1618h, 3190m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1618h, 3136m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1618h, 3082m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1618h, 3028m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1618h, 2974m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
1618h, 2974m, 3628e, 10p ex-
A monstrous lobstrosity cuts deeply into you with his sharp pincers.
1033h, 2974m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You may eat another sparkleberry.
1156h, 2974m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion flows down your throat without effect.
1156h, 2974m, 3628e, 10p ex-

You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
1156h, 2974m, 3628e, 10p ex-You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 51.
1156h, 2974m, 3628e, 10p ex-nc
You eat a sparkleberry.
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
1403h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-You point the tip of your athame at a monstrous lobstrosity's heart and make a
sudden stabbing motion. A glowing pentagram shoots from the tip of the athame
and slams into his chest, making him gasp in pain.
1403h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
A monstrous lobstrosity cuts deeply into you with his sharp pincers.
934h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-nc
You bleed 123 health.
811h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
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811h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
811h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
811h, 2956m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
811h, 2902m, 3628e, 10p x-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1348h, 2902m, 3628e, 10p x-
Raising itself upon on its spindly hindlegs, a monstrous lobstrosity charges at
you and plunges its pincers into your chest.
816h, 2902m, 3628e, 10p x-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion flows down your throat without effect.
816h, 2902m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
939h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 50.
939h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p ex-You eat a sparkleberry.
The aftertaste of the berry turns sour.
939h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You feel the comforting presence of the mother briefly touch you.
1132h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You may eat another sparkleberry.
1132h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 49.
1132h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You eat a sparkleberry.
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
1379h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-
A monstrous lobstrosity bites into you with its gigantic maw.
907h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion flows down your throat without effect.
907h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
907h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-wax

You bleed 71 health.
836h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-You dance joyously to the spirit of the Moon and are bathed in a soft lunar
light which heals your wounds.
1255h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1255h, 3118m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1255h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1255h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p x-You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1865h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p x-
A monstrous lobstrosity cuts deeply into you with his sharp pincers.
1472h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
1472h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 48.
1472h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You may eat another sparkleberry.
1472h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p ex-You eat a sparkleberry.
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
1719h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-
Raising itself upon on its spindly hindlegs, a monstrous lobstrosity charges at
you and plunges its pincers into your chest.
1098h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You bleed 62 health.
1036h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1036h, 3190m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1036h, 3136m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1036h, 3082m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
1036h, 3082m, 3628e, 10p ex-You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1460h, 3082m, 3628e, 10p ex-waxwax
Raising itself upon on its spindly hindlegs, a monstrous lobstrosity charges at
you and plunges its pincers into your chest.
1016h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-wax
You dance joyously to the spirit of the Moon and are bathed in a soft lunar
light which heals your wounds.
1507h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion flows down your throat without effect.
1507h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
You may eat another sparkleberry.
1507h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
A monstrous lobstrosity cuts deeply into you with his sharp pincers.
1043h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
1043h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
You bleed 75 health.
1091h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-

You feel the comforting presence of the mother briefly touch you.
1300h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1300h, 3118m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1300h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1300h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1300h, 2956m, 3628e, 10p x-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1797h, 2956m, 3628e, 10p x-You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 47.
1797h, 2956m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
1797h, 2956m, 3628e, 10p ex-You eat a sparkleberry.
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
2044h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-nc
You point the tip of your athame at a monstrous lobstrosity's heart and make a
sudden stabbing motion. A glowing pentagram shoots from the tip of the athame
and slams into his chest, making him gasp in pain.
2044h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-nc
A monstrous lobstrosity cuts deeply into you with his sharp pincers.
1528h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
1528h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
You bleed 50 health.
1478h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1478h, 3118m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1478h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1478h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p x-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1933h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p x-
A monstrous lobstrosity bites into you with its gigantic maw.
1360h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p x-
You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 46.
1483h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
1483h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p ex-You eat a sparkleberry.
The aftertaste of the berry turns sour.
1483h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You may eat another sparkleberry.
1483h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 45.
1483h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p ex-nc
You eat a sparkleberry.
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
1730h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-You point the tip of your athame at a monstrous lobstrosity's heart and make a
sudden stabbing motion. A glowing pentagram shoots from the tip of the athame
and slams into his chest, making him gasp in pain.
1730h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
Raising itself upon on its spindly hindlegs, a monstrous lobstrosity charges at
you and plunges its pincers into your chest.
1222h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-nc
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
1222h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-

You bleed 62 health.
1283h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1764h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1764h, 3118m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1764h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1764h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p x-
Raising itself upon on its spindly hindlegs, a monstrous lobstrosity charges at
you and plunges its pincers into your chest.
1060h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
1060h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You feel the comforting presence of the mother briefly touch you.
1266h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion flows down your throat without effect.
1266h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You may eat another sparkleberry.
1266h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p ex-

A monstrous lobstrosity bites into you with its gigantic maw.
668h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p ex-
A sprite flies up and places a hand on your head, channeling mana to you.
668h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion flows down your throat without effect.
668h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 44.
668h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-You eat a sparkleberry.
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
915h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
915h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You bleed 47 health.
991h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-nc
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
991h, 3190m, 3628e, 10p ex-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
991h, 3136m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You point the tip of your athame at a monstrous lobstrosity's heart and make a
sudden stabbing motion. A glowing pentagram shoots from the tip of the athame
and slams into his chest, making him gasp in pain.
991h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1440h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-
A monstrous lobstrosity cuts deeply into you with his sharp pincers.
878h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-
A shivering cold caresses your skin.
878h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-wax
You must regain equilibrium first.
1001h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-wax
You have recovered equilibrium.
1001h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p ex-
A monstrous lobstrosity bites into you with its gigantic maw.
423h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p ex-wax
You dance joyously to the spirit of the Moon and are bathed in a soft lunar
light which heals your wounds.
889h, 2992m, 3628e, 10p x-
You may eat another sparkleberry.
889h, 2992m, 3628e, 10p x-

You bleed 84 health.
805h, 2992m, 3628e, 10p x-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
805h, 2992m, 3628e, 10p x-You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1348h, 2992m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1348h, 2938m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1348h, 2884m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1348h, 2830m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1348h, 2776m, 3628e, 10p x-
You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 43.
1348h, 2776m, 3628e, 10p x-
A monstrous lobstrosity cuts deeply into you with his sharp pincers.
758h, 2776m, 3628e, 10p x-You eat a sparkleberry.
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
1005h, 3100m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
1005h, 3100m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion flows down your throat without effect.
1005h, 3100m, 3628e, 10p ex-wax
You dance joyously to the spirit of the Moon and are bathed in a soft lunar
light which heals your wounds.
1526h, 3028m, 3628e, 10p x-wax
You feel the comforting presence of the mother briefly touch you.
1778h, 3028m, 3628e, 10p x-
Raising itself upon on its spindly hindlegs, a monstrous lobstrosity charges at
you and plunges its pincers into your chest.
1289h, 3190m, 3628e, 10p x-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
1289h, 3190m, 3628e, 10p x-
You bleed 82 health.
1207h, 3190m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1207h, 3136m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1207h, 3082m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1207h, 3028m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1207h, 2974m, 3628e, 10p x-

A sprite flies up and places a hand on your head, channeling mana to you.
1207h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1755h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
1878h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-
A monstrous lobstrosity cuts deeply into you with his sharp pincers.
1383h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You may eat another sparkleberry.
1383h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-wax
You dance joyously to the spirit of the Moon and are bathed in a soft lunar
light which heals your wounds.
1797h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 42.
1797h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-You eat a sparkleberry.
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
2044h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-
A monstrous lobstrosity cuts deeply into you with his sharp pincers.
1473h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-nc

You bleed 106 health.
1367h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
1367h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-You must regain equilibrium first.
1367h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1367h, 3190m, 3628e, 10p x-ncYou exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1367h, 3136m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1367h, 3082m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1367h, 3028m, 3628e, 10p x-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1367h, 2974m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
1367h, 2974m, 3628e, 10p ex-nc
You point the tip of your athame at a monstrous lobstrosity's heart and make a
sudden stabbing motion. A glowing pentagram shoots from the tip of the athame
and slams into his chest, making him gasp in pain.
1367h, 2902m, 3628e, 10p x-
You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 41.
1367h, 2902m, 3628e, 10p x-You eat a sparkleberry.
The aftertaste of the berry turns sour.
1367h, 2902m, 3628e, 10p x-

A monstrous lobstrosity bites into you with its gigantic maw.
832h, 2902m, 3628e, 10p x-You take a drink from a ruby vial.
The potion heals and soothes you.
1302h, 2902m, 3628e, 10p x-
The sun reaches the zenith of the firmament, pausing in his quest to allow the
land to bask in his shining golden rays.
1425h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-
You may eat another sparkleberry.
1425h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-wax

You bleed 31 health.
1394h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-You must regain equilibrium first.
1394h, 3064m, 3628e, 10p x-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1394h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p x-

You have recovered equilibrium.
1394h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p ex-
A monstrous lobstrosity mutters and traces a cobalt blue pentagram in the air
that remains hovering before him.
1394h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p ex-You do not bleed my friend.
1394h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p ex-You remove 1 sparkleberry, bringing the total in the Rift to 40.
1394h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p ex-waxYou eat a sparkleberry.
You feel your health, mana and ego replenished.
1641h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You feel the comforting presence of the mother briefly touch you.
1905h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-wax
You dance joyously to the spirit of the Moon and are bathed in a soft lunar
light which heals your wounds.
2451h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
You may drink another health, mana, or bromide potion.
2451h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p x-
A sprite flies up and places a hand on your head, channeling mana to you.
2451h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-
A monstrous lobstrosity cuts deeply into you with his sharp pincers.
1838h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-
You bleed 63 health.
1775h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
1775h, 3244m, 3628e, 10p ex-You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1775h, 3190m, 3628e, 10p ex-nc
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1775h, 3136m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You exert superior mental control and your wounds clot before your eyes.
1775h, 3082m, 3628e, 10p ex-
As Cancer and Aquarius collide, the astrospheres grind together, connecting and
weighing each other down.
1775h, 3082m, 3628e, 10p ex-You point the tip of your athame at a monstrous lobstrosity's heart and make a
sudden stabbing motion. A glowing pentagram shoots from the tip of the athame
and slams into his chest, making him gasp in pain.
You have scored a CRUSHING CRITICAL hit!
A monstrous lobstrosity falls to his knees and blood gushes from his eyes, ears
and nose. He gives one final gasp before falling faceward in death.
You have slain a monstrous lobstrosity.
Many golden sovereigns spill from the corpse.
1775h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p x-
You may eat another sparkleberry.
1775h, 3010m, 3628e, 10p x-
You have recovered equilibrium.
1898h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p ex-tc;gg
You pick up the corpse of a monstrous lobstrosity.
2021h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p ex-You pick up some gold sovereigns.
2021h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You put 153 gold sovereigns in a canvas backpack.
2021h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p ex-
You feel the comforting presence of the mother briefly touch you.
2323h, 3172m, 3628e, 10p ex-sc
Master Laysus L'eternae
  Sex    : Male          Race      : Faeling
  Level  : 64 (49%)      Rank      : Supreme
  Health : 2323/2476     Endurance : 11280/11280
  Mana   : 3172/3244     Willpower : 12105/15120
  Ego    : 3628/3628     Reserves  : 4%
  Karma  : 19%
You are ranked 92nd in Lusternia.
You stand tall as a proud member of the Collective of Serenwilde.
You have reached the rank of 'Gardener' in your commune.
You are an aide to the Ambassador.
You are a Brownie Helper in the Moondancers.
The position of a Moon Guide in the Moondancers is held by you.
You are an Ethereal Wanderer in the Fellowship of Explorers
You are a member of the clan called 'Silver Seekers.'
You are a member of the clan called 'Serenwilde Elite Guard.'
You are a member of the clan called 'The Naturalists Combine.'
You are a member of the clan called 'The Coven of the Moon.'
You are a member of the clan called 'The Wiccans of the Wilde.'
You are a member of the clan called 'The We Hate Karma Club!.'
You are an Ethereal Apprentice in the Divine Order of Lisaera, the Ethereal
Maiden.
You are able to take on proteges.
You are 33 years old.
You were born on the 18th of Dvarsh, 76 years after the Coming of Estarra.


I know my timing with sparkleberry/healing wasn't perfect, but I'm not good with coordinating two healing methods (Three when I had to wax) and attacking too.

Yup, 1% for all that works. /sarcasm

edit: Also, the cost of roughly 6 sparkleberry per lobstrosity, the con enhancing food, and then there's the power used for yellow too means that faeling really are screwed over in this regard. I like hunting but I like being a faeling! Pleasepleaseplease -please- switch it to a level 1 advantage? *beg*

edit 2: I also had level 3 health regen from the combo of being in a forceforested room, and a mercy enchanted choker as well as the mother curing me.

edit (last one, promise): also, the 56/40 greatrobes, rather than piddly leather armour.
Shiri2005-02-13 18:38:24
And if he was a Furrikin, he would have taken even longer on account of dodgy intelligence. ninja.gif
Unknown2005-02-13 19:27:45
And if he was a Tae'dae he'd still be at 48%, heh.
Shiri2005-02-13 19:29:12
He'd have had to use like 1 health sip though. But yesh. tongue.gif
Olan2005-02-13 21:47:17
Yeah, I've been thinking lately that it is sub-par to be a tae'dae. I really like the race, it would be a shame to change just for balance reasons. Not that I have to worry immediately, since I'm not actually playing these days, but...

Level 3 xp penalty sucks a lot. Achaea got rid of xp bonus and penalty and was one of the best things they've done. Well, except that humans got hosed, but we don't have to hose them as well.
Drago2005-02-13 23:22:18
Erm.. at level 63 I was getting 1% from lobstrosities as well.. and I think you'll find that Tae'dae knights are such insane tanks that their level 3 exp pentalty doesn't make a difference.

Sure, they "suck" at pk. But at bashing they excell beyond anything else. Look at Raguel. Tae'dae and ranked 16.
Desdemona2005-02-13 23:30:11
Yeah, Ta'dae knights can go bashing on Astral on the early levels and not die... if they are well equipped. I think Raguel started bashing Astral around the level 40s, made it to rank 15 in practically no time (of course, Raguel now is a resident in Astral wink.gif ).


Unknown2005-02-13 23:30:41
Tae'dae can bash insane stuff for their levels, so it works out all right.

The problem is after the mid 60s or so a tae'dae can kill very large groups of Astral creatures, and there's nothing 'harder' to bash. So they might as well reincarnate into another class since at that level they can bash the toughest creatures (Astral creatures) and get a lot more experience from it. Until that point, though, physical bashing tae'daes are fine.

Don't try influencing, though...
Daganev2005-02-13 23:31:07
I like to think of Tae'dae Pro Cons, as being extremist.

its just level 3 everything.

To be honest, I feel the -3 exp bonus is worse on my perception of myself than on my actual abilities.
Unknown2005-02-14 00:01:44
I personally think Tae'dae bashing is overrated...

Sure, Lommy can tank three astral beasties at level 55-odd, if he has his mother with him (sounds odd somehow, doesn't it? dry.gif) and tosses in the occasional sparkleberry.... but... It won't really do much for him, cause: He has level 3 slow equilibrium, meaning he takes a looong time to get in two hits, has totally rotten intelligence meaning that one of his hits is worth maybe half of what a human, less than a third of what an Elfen does, and once he DOES finally kill the beast, he gets like what, half of the exp someone with normal exp gain would? It's rather sad to watch someone 10 levels higher than you level faster than you do glare.gif

And Raguel, Raguel is insane, no doubt about it wink.gif He and his goats, that's one very special relationship. I think anyone who spends as much time up there as he does would grow big in no time.

All that said, I kinda like being Tae'dae for roleplaying reasons. But on the total, if my roleplay wouldn't involve my being Tae'dae so much, I'd probably have reincarnated long ago. I mean... We don't even have our own smilie on the forum *cries* Even the stinkin' Elfen get one! cheer.gif cheer.gif elfen.gif elfen.gif cheer.gif cheer.gif blink.gif
Laysus2005-02-14 00:19:55
QUOTE(Drago @ Feb 13 2005, 11:22 PM)
Erm.. at level 63 I was getting 1% from lobstrosities as well.. and I think you'll find that Tae'dae knights are such insane tanks that their level 3 exp pentalty doesn't make a difference.
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At level 63 you were getting 1% from lobstrosities, but could a single lobstrosity take you down to one hit away from death with the amount of healing I was doing? tongue.gif
Drago2005-02-14 00:23:44
Yes, actually. Even with putrefaction I ws regulary almost dying.

And if you choose to be a tae'dae in an intelligence based class well.. that's sorta your fault.
Unknown2005-02-14 00:24:51
Drago has me there I'm afraid wink.gif
Daganev2005-02-14 06:57:45
Oh, I would also like to comment on how well the race stats and stuff have made the population demographics fit the histories and help files.
Akraasiel2005-02-14 07:23:53
reduce tae'dae experience penalty to igasho and give everyone a free reincarnation like they did when they tweaked races in Achaea.
Ialie2005-02-14 08:49:11
OMG.. speaking of a faeling bashing astral. I am level 65

You begin to descend, the wind whistling past you as the earth draws ever
closer. You land easily, back on the ground again.
Ruined courtyard.
Superimposed over this location, an ethereal forest reaches up to the sky. A
grotesque three-horned bull stands here, scratching the ground angrily with his
front hooves.
You see exits leading southeast and southwest.
2315h, 3290m, 3680e, 10p exdb-
You scream and nearly blackout from the pain of a hulking three-horned bull
stabbing his three horns deep into you.
94h, 3290m, 3680e, 10p exdb-sip health


That is soo wrong
Unknown2005-02-14 10:29:22
That was their 2k damage super attack, heh.