Post by champskees on Dec 31, 2013 9:02:19 GMT
Siege of the Necromancer was imho disappointing, and a step backwards from the first title, Assassin in Orlandes. The plot is fairly ordinary and the design of the book means the player requires a lot of luck in order to win. What really annoys me about this book is that you must fight several enemies which have high vitality, offensive & defensive scores in order to receive the necessary items to win. This is a major problem because the combat system used in these books is far too rigid and fixed, the player relying almost completely on lucky dice rolls in order to win a battle. To add insult to injury (excuse the pun), you have no way of restoring your Vitality until the end of the book. Completing this book in Classic Mode is very tricky and will require several restarts in order to reach the ultimate ending.
Recommended Fitness: 12
- Wait it out.
- Attack the goblin.
- Fight Off 2 Def 1 Vit 5 Goblyn Scout.
- Attack the goblin before it makes its fateful slash.
- Test Fitness. Fail = 4 Damage.
- Fight Off 1 Def 1 Vit 8 Goblyn Archer.
- Take 5 Pestados.
- Take Cheradi’s Battle Axe (5 Offense).
- Fight Off 5 Def 3 Vit 20 Ogryn.
- Wade out to investigate it.
- Try to tip the boat over & hide beneath it.
- Try turning the boat back over.
- You have been using Cheradi’s axe.
- Lose Cheradi’s Battle Axe.
- Go through the third door.
- Climb into the well.
- Take 2 Pestados.
- Take Rose Shaped Iron Key.
- Pick up the mirror & look into it (1 Damage).
- You are still alive.
- Look again.
- Take Mirror.
- Prise away the lizard tail-shaped rock embedded in the wall.
- Take Dragon Tail Piece.
- Enter the first door.
- Investigate the pipe.
- Retrieve the glistening object.
- Take Old Small Sword (3 Offense).
- Take Grappling Hook & Rope.
- Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 8 Giant Rat.
- Make your way out of the room & through the doorway.
- Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 10 Giant Rat.
- You have a key for this gate and want to open it.
- Head right.
- Add note: Need reflection to see illusion.
- Take Leather Armour (3 Defense).
- Take the right route.
- You have a Grappling Hook & Rope and wish to use them to climb the tree.
- Cross the room to grab the claw.
- Take Dragon Claw Piece.
- Test Fitness. Fail = 3 Damage.
- PLACE BOOKMARK HERE.
- Fight Off 3 Def 5 Vit 20 Old Man Oak.
o Really should Test Fitness when attacking & hope for a 6.
- Prefer to wait & see what its next move is.
- Tell the trickmaster your intentions.
- Suggest that the Shagraz join you in your crusade.
- Investigate the grate in the wall.
- Test Fitness.
o If success: Test Fitness.
o If success:
• Continue to let the water take you onwards.
o If fail: Test Fitness. Fail = Death.
- Take 2 Damage.
- Take a nearby torch.
- Test Fitness.
o If success:
o Take Goblyn Torch.
o Try for the steps.
o You have something to help you see.
o Test Fitness.
• If success:
o Take Enerio Brass Key & Goblyn Axe (4 Offense).
o Look in one of the sacks.
o Test Fitness.
o If success:
• Take Dragon Head Piece.
o If fail:
• Stand your ground.
• Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 6 Goblyn Warrior (sleepy).
• Stand your ground.
• Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 9 Goblyn Warrior & Off 2 Def 2 Vit 10 Goblyn Warrior together.
• Test Fitness. Fail = Death.
• Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 7 Goblyn Warrior & Off 2 Def 2 Vit 9 Goblyn Warrior together.
• You have the Goblyn leader’s axe.
• Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 8 Goblyn Warrior & Off 1 Def 3 Vit 20 Goblyn Leader (unarmed) together.
• Take Goblyn Scale Armour (3 Defense).
• Look in one of the sacks.
• Take Dragon Head Piece.
• If fail:
o Stand your ground.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 6 Goblyn Warrior (sleepy).
o Stand your ground.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 9 Goblyn Warrior & Off 2 Def 2 Vit 10 Goblyn Warrior together.
o Test Fitness. Fail = Death.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 7 Goblyn Warrior & Off 2 Def 2 Vit 9 Goblyn Warrior together.
o You do not have the Goblyn leader’s axe.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 8 Goblyn Warrior & Off 4 Def 3 Vit 20 Goblyn Leader (Axe) together.
o Take Goblyn Axe (4 Offense).
o Take Goblyn Scale Armour (3 Defense).
o Take Enerio Brass Key.
o Look in one of the sacks.
o Take Dragon Head Piece.
o If fail:
o Stand your ground.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 6 Goblyn Warrior (sleepy).
o Stand your ground.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 9 Goblyn Warrior & Off 2 Def 2 Vit 10 Goblyn Warrior together.
o Test Fitness. Fail = Death.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 7 Goblyn Warrior & Off 2 Def 2 Vit 9 Goblyn Warrior together.
o You do not have the Goblyn leader’s axe.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 8 Goblyn Warrior & Off 4 Def 3 Vit 20 Goblyn Leader (Axe) together.
o Take Goblyn Axe (4 Offense).
o Take Goblyn Scale Armour (3 Defense).
o Take Enerio Brass Key.
o Look in one of the sacks.
o Take Dragon Head Piece.
- Try the door in the alcove down the corridor to the right.
- Venture up the stairs.
- Look through the various parchments & scrolls.
- Add note: Erid Bull is Aurelius.
- Continue rummaging through the paperwork for any other useful information.
- Add note: Erid Bull seeks Staff of Orfus.
- Leave the room & make your way back down the staircase.
- Move carefully to the door & peer out.
- Try to sneak past them.
- Test Fitness. Fail = Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 15 Arachnidos Goblyn & Off 4 Def 2 Vit 30 Arachnidos together.
- Examine the tapestries.
- Add note: Claws, Tail, Head.
- Examine the sculpture.
- Attach the claw of Haradornes.
- Attach the tail of Haradornes.
- Attach the head of Haradornes.
- Pull aside the tapestry & see what has been revealed.
- Test Fitness. Fail = 6 Damage.
- Take Azuarez Armour (6 Defense).
- Take Azuarez Axe (5 Offense).
- Fight Off 3 Def 3 Vit 35 Ogryn.
- Take Ornamental Sword (4 Offense).
- Go through the right archway.
- Move on quickly through the archway in front of you to the next room.
- Carry on around the corner.
- You recognise the goblin character.
- You and this trickmaster have some business together.
- You have found out information about Erid Buul.
- You have more information.
- You have not been through the other archway.
- Investigate the stuffed animals to see if there is anywhere to hide.
- Try this rather risky plan.
- Test Fitness. Fail = Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 11 Arachnidos Goblyn & Off 4 Def 2 Vit 20 Arachnidos Goblyn together.
- Take Potion of Rejuvenation (restores 10 Vitality when used).
- You have already been through the other archway.
- Examine the large hole.
- Lean out of the hole to take a closer look at the ledge.
- Try to grab the dull yellow box.
- Take Potion of Rejuvenation (restores 10 Vitality when used).
- Take Potion of Rejuvenation (restores 10 Vitality when used).
- Climb back down the staircase.
- Retreat back upstairs.
- Check out the hole in the wall to see if you can get out or hide somehow.
- Rip down some curtains.
- Attack the Goblyn.
- Fight Off 1 Def 2 Vit 11 Goblyn (surprised).
- Begin climbing down your makeshift curtain fabric rope.
- Try to swing across to the ledge.
- Test Fitness. Fail = Death.
- Walk around behind the tower that looks out directly over the sea.
- Investigate the nearest out-house.
- Take Potion of Rejuvenation (restores 10 Vitality when used).
- Take Potion of Rejuvenation (restores 10 Vitality when used).
- Continue along the walkway to the other tower.
- Open the doors.
- Walk around the balcony to your right, to try getting closer to the platform where the cloaked figure & the group of goblins are.
- You recognise this creature.
- You have recently told the trickmaster some vital information.
- Test Fitness. Fail = Death.
- You do not own any firedust.
- PLACE BOOKMARK HERE.
- Fight Off 5 Def 5 Vit 65 Orgon (wounded).
- Take Potion of Rejuvenation (restores 10 Vitality when used).
- PLACE BOOKMARK HERE
- Fight Off 4 Def 3 Vit 30 Undead Warrior & Off 4 Def 4 Vit 48 Undead Dwarf together.
- Fight Off 6 Def 2 Vit 45 Erid Buul.
- Ultimate Victory!
Recommended Fitness: 12
- Wait it out.
- Attack the goblin.
- Fight Off 2 Def 1 Vit 5 Goblyn Scout.
- Attack the goblin before it makes its fateful slash.
- Test Fitness. Fail = 4 Damage.
- Fight Off 1 Def 1 Vit 8 Goblyn Archer.
- Take 5 Pestados.
- Take Cheradi’s Battle Axe (5 Offense).
- Fight Off 5 Def 3 Vit 20 Ogryn.
- Wade out to investigate it.
- Try to tip the boat over & hide beneath it.
- Try turning the boat back over.
- You have been using Cheradi’s axe.
- Lose Cheradi’s Battle Axe.
- Go through the third door.
- Climb into the well.
- Take 2 Pestados.
- Take Rose Shaped Iron Key.
- Pick up the mirror & look into it (1 Damage).
- You are still alive.
- Look again.
- Take Mirror.
- Prise away the lizard tail-shaped rock embedded in the wall.
- Take Dragon Tail Piece.
- Enter the first door.
- Investigate the pipe.
- Retrieve the glistening object.
- Take Old Small Sword (3 Offense).
- Take Grappling Hook & Rope.
- Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 8 Giant Rat.
- Make your way out of the room & through the doorway.
- Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 10 Giant Rat.
- You have a key for this gate and want to open it.
- Head right.
- Add note: Need reflection to see illusion.
- Take Leather Armour (3 Defense).
- Take the right route.
- You have a Grappling Hook & Rope and wish to use them to climb the tree.
- Cross the room to grab the claw.
- Take Dragon Claw Piece.
- Test Fitness. Fail = 3 Damage.
- PLACE BOOKMARK HERE.
- Fight Off 3 Def 5 Vit 20 Old Man Oak.
o Really should Test Fitness when attacking & hope for a 6.
- Prefer to wait & see what its next move is.
- Tell the trickmaster your intentions.
- Suggest that the Shagraz join you in your crusade.
- Investigate the grate in the wall.
- Test Fitness.
o If success: Test Fitness.
o If success:
• Continue to let the water take you onwards.
o If fail: Test Fitness. Fail = Death.
- Take 2 Damage.
- Take a nearby torch.
- Test Fitness.
o If success:
o Take Goblyn Torch.
o Try for the steps.
o You have something to help you see.
o Test Fitness.
• If success:
o Take Enerio Brass Key & Goblyn Axe (4 Offense).
o Look in one of the sacks.
o Test Fitness.
o If success:
• Take Dragon Head Piece.
o If fail:
• Stand your ground.
• Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 6 Goblyn Warrior (sleepy).
• Stand your ground.
• Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 9 Goblyn Warrior & Off 2 Def 2 Vit 10 Goblyn Warrior together.
• Test Fitness. Fail = Death.
• Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 7 Goblyn Warrior & Off 2 Def 2 Vit 9 Goblyn Warrior together.
• You have the Goblyn leader’s axe.
• Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 8 Goblyn Warrior & Off 1 Def 3 Vit 20 Goblyn Leader (unarmed) together.
• Take Goblyn Scale Armour (3 Defense).
• Look in one of the sacks.
• Take Dragon Head Piece.
• If fail:
o Stand your ground.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 6 Goblyn Warrior (sleepy).
o Stand your ground.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 9 Goblyn Warrior & Off 2 Def 2 Vit 10 Goblyn Warrior together.
o Test Fitness. Fail = Death.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 7 Goblyn Warrior & Off 2 Def 2 Vit 9 Goblyn Warrior together.
o You do not have the Goblyn leader’s axe.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 8 Goblyn Warrior & Off 4 Def 3 Vit 20 Goblyn Leader (Axe) together.
o Take Goblyn Axe (4 Offense).
o Take Goblyn Scale Armour (3 Defense).
o Take Enerio Brass Key.
o Look in one of the sacks.
o Take Dragon Head Piece.
o If fail:
o Stand your ground.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 6 Goblyn Warrior (sleepy).
o Stand your ground.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 9 Goblyn Warrior & Off 2 Def 2 Vit 10 Goblyn Warrior together.
o Test Fitness. Fail = Death.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 7 Goblyn Warrior & Off 2 Def 2 Vit 9 Goblyn Warrior together.
o You do not have the Goblyn leader’s axe.
o Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 8 Goblyn Warrior & Off 4 Def 3 Vit 20 Goblyn Leader (Axe) together.
o Take Goblyn Axe (4 Offense).
o Take Goblyn Scale Armour (3 Defense).
o Take Enerio Brass Key.
o Look in one of the sacks.
o Take Dragon Head Piece.
- Try the door in the alcove down the corridor to the right.
- Venture up the stairs.
- Look through the various parchments & scrolls.
- Add note: Erid Bull is Aurelius.
- Continue rummaging through the paperwork for any other useful information.
- Add note: Erid Bull seeks Staff of Orfus.
- Leave the room & make your way back down the staircase.
- Move carefully to the door & peer out.
- Try to sneak past them.
- Test Fitness. Fail = Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 15 Arachnidos Goblyn & Off 4 Def 2 Vit 30 Arachnidos together.
- Examine the tapestries.
- Add note: Claws, Tail, Head.
- Examine the sculpture.
- Attach the claw of Haradornes.
- Attach the tail of Haradornes.
- Attach the head of Haradornes.
- Pull aside the tapestry & see what has been revealed.
- Test Fitness. Fail = 6 Damage.
- Take Azuarez Armour (6 Defense).
- Take Azuarez Axe (5 Offense).
- Fight Off 3 Def 3 Vit 35 Ogryn.
- Take Ornamental Sword (4 Offense).
- Go through the right archway.
- Move on quickly through the archway in front of you to the next room.
- Carry on around the corner.
- You recognise the goblin character.
- You and this trickmaster have some business together.
- You have found out information about Erid Buul.
- You have more information.
- You have not been through the other archway.
- Investigate the stuffed animals to see if there is anywhere to hide.
- Try this rather risky plan.
- Test Fitness. Fail = Fight Off 2 Def 2 Vit 11 Arachnidos Goblyn & Off 4 Def 2 Vit 20 Arachnidos Goblyn together.
- Take Potion of Rejuvenation (restores 10 Vitality when used).
- You have already been through the other archway.
- Examine the large hole.
- Lean out of the hole to take a closer look at the ledge.
- Try to grab the dull yellow box.
- Take Potion of Rejuvenation (restores 10 Vitality when used).
- Take Potion of Rejuvenation (restores 10 Vitality when used).
- Climb back down the staircase.
- Retreat back upstairs.
- Check out the hole in the wall to see if you can get out or hide somehow.
- Rip down some curtains.
- Attack the Goblyn.
- Fight Off 1 Def 2 Vit 11 Goblyn (surprised).
- Begin climbing down your makeshift curtain fabric rope.
- Try to swing across to the ledge.
- Test Fitness. Fail = Death.
- Walk around behind the tower that looks out directly over the sea.
- Investigate the nearest out-house.
- Take Potion of Rejuvenation (restores 10 Vitality when used).
- Take Potion of Rejuvenation (restores 10 Vitality when used).
- Continue along the walkway to the other tower.
- Open the doors.
- Walk around the balcony to your right, to try getting closer to the platform where the cloaked figure & the group of goblins are.
- You recognise this creature.
- You have recently told the trickmaster some vital information.
- Test Fitness. Fail = Death.
- You do not own any firedust.
- PLACE BOOKMARK HERE.
- Fight Off 5 Def 5 Vit 65 Orgon (wounded).
- Take Potion of Rejuvenation (restores 10 Vitality when used).
- PLACE BOOKMARK HERE
- Fight Off 4 Def 3 Vit 30 Undead Warrior & Off 4 Def 4 Vit 48 Undead Dwarf together.
- Fight Off 6 Def 2 Vit 45 Erid Buul.
- Ultimate Victory!
