Game changes after trip to Ambrosia
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:17 pm
I found my registration, went to Ambrosia, and maxed out my wizard and cleric characters with maximum value of intelligence/wisdom.
Some unexpected things happened when I returned to Sosaria.
1. There must be at least 10 times the # of villians to slay. No need to visit death gulch for gold anymore, just walk a few steps and be attacked by dozens. I had to setup a chest protection wall around LBC to safely retreat. I can't go very far without getting pummeled.
2. Food seems to be consumed more rapidly. Or maybe a side effect waiting for MP to go up since I get attacked so much.
3. Strange, powerful creatures that I'd never seen before started showing up. They are kinda cool unless your MP is low.
I don't doubt this existed in '83 when I played the original, I vaguely recall the increase in difficulty. I wonder if I had stopped this time at 98 MP instead of 99 it would not have been as bad. Or was it the # of trips I made to Ambrosia that triggered this behavior? Or collecting 4 cards? My guys being level 41? Just curious as to what triggers these changes.
Some unexpected things happened when I returned to Sosaria.
1. There must be at least 10 times the # of villians to slay. No need to visit death gulch for gold anymore, just walk a few steps and be attacked by dozens. I had to setup a chest protection wall around LBC to safely retreat. I can't go very far without getting pummeled.
2. Food seems to be consumed more rapidly. Or maybe a side effect waiting for MP to go up since I get attacked so much.
3. Strange, powerful creatures that I'd never seen before started showing up. They are kinda cool unless your MP is low.
I don't doubt this existed in '83 when I played the original, I vaguely recall the increase in difficulty. I wonder if I had stopped this time at 98 MP instead of 99 it would not have been as bad. Or was it the # of trips I made to Ambrosia that triggered this behavior? Or collecting 4 cards? My guys being level 41? Just curious as to what triggers these changes.