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by rossman86
Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: Gameplay Hints
Topic: whats with The Dismantler
Replies: 24
Views: 33954

Re: whats with The Dismantler

I gotta side with the op on this one. The base damage of the dimantler was only a couple of points higher than the sword of nex and can pretty much be disregarded. So basically you're losing speed and a great accuracy bonus in exchange for the chance to proc a lightning shock maybe 25% of the time i...
by rossman86
Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:36 am
Forum: Grimrock 1 Discussion
Topic: request: use scrolls like weapons
Replies: 45
Views: 36216

Re: request: use scrolls like weapons

As long as any change remains optional , I don't see how it hurts anyone else. On the other hand it will certainly improve some people's experiences so I don't see the downside. Anyone who likes this game and wants to see more, should support the addition of any options that would increase enjoymen...
by rossman86
Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: Grimrock 1 Discussion
Topic: request: use scrolls like weapons
Replies: 45
Views: 36216

Re: request: use scrolls like weapons

If your the kind of person that has trouble using the mage effectively with the current system, adding some sort of one click casting option would not make them too powerful as you are probably struggling with the combat to some degree anyway. As someone who didn't have trouble with the current syst...
by rossman86
Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:06 pm
Forum: Grimrock 1 Discussion
Topic: request: use scrolls like weapons
Replies: 45
Views: 36216

Re: request: use scrolls like weapons

And you know what? It is! It is elitism and I don't want any f'kin casual gamer, who's too lazy or too stupid to cope with this game's mechanic, to play this game. I don't want them to play this game as much as I don't want them to play Darksiders. You know why? Because I like hard games where you ...
by rossman86
Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:14 am
Forum: Grimrock 1 Discussion
Topic: request: use scrolls like weapons
Replies: 45
Views: 36216

Re: request: use scrolls like weapons

Don't know why some people are so quick to grab their pitchforks at the slightest suggestion of change. While I don't agree with the op's suggested solution, I can understand some people's desire for a simpler casting system. This game can demand a fair bit of manual dexterity when your trying to ci...
by rossman86
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: Grimrock 1 Discussion
Topic: Mages, Am I doing it wrong
Replies: 18
Views: 16356

Re: Mages, Am I doing it wrong

I raised one element up to the skill that boosts your ranged spell's damage and put the rest into spellcraft. I found that after the final damage boost I preferred the utility of increased energy over maxing out my air tree for more resistances in 1 measly element.
by rossman86
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:49 am
Forum: Grimrock 1 Discussion
Topic: Eath Magic
Replies: 11
Views: 10294

Re: Eath Magic

Earth magic is really unfairly underpowered compared to everything else. Ice has fantastic utility as well as boosting your willpower, fire has the biggest raw damage and it's only real downside is that one faily common late game enemy is immune to it. Air has very good damage as well as not having ...
by rossman86
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:41 am
Forum: Grimrock 1 Discussion
Topic: Armor skill really worth it?
Replies: 11
Views: 15465

Re: Armor skill really worth it?

If you're going to use armor then get the skills. Evasion is arguably overpowered compared to raw defense so don't do anything that diminishes your evasion. If you don't believe me, try using an evasion rogue in the front line next to a heavily armored, no evasion minotaur and see who dies first aga...
by rossman86
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: Grimrock 1 Discussion
Topic: Are bows worth it?
Replies: 8
Views: 12769

Re: Are bows worth it?

Hoestly I don't feel bows are worth the sacrifice in versatility. They would be alot more tempting if I didn't have to use both hands. If you want to go ranged it just makes more sense to have a throwing knife/star/axe in one hand and a bomb in the other hand. Sure the best bow in the game using enc...
by rossman86
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:21 am
Forum: Grimrock 1 Discussion
Topic: Congratulations, and the one thing I'd love to see next!
Replies: 10
Views: 9063

Re: Congratulations, and the one thing I'd love to see next!

The problem with random map generation in a game like this is puzzles. You can't randomly generate environmental puzzles, which means the devs would have to wrack their brains creating a plethora of puzzle room "pieces" for the map generator to use. Once a player knows the puzzles it's jus...