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    Talking Gate Closed for the First Time!

    Okay, to preface this, I played this using (magic) dosbox on my phone and it likes to restart on me. So, I've saved it a lot partly because I was afraid of losing progress if I ever need to minimize it and also because I was playing when I had time (which often isn't around a computer). I had to upload my file from there to google docs to here and I faffed about before posting this, so really, this happened like a week ago.
    Anyways,
    I've been playing Adom on and off for awhile now starting around 2007. My previous bests were at the Ice Palace (Giant Greater Vault), Casino (money mishaps), and Cat Lord - the Cat Lord one might exist as a yasd, because it was ooold. I rolled a dark elf beastfighter and had some ridiculous starting stats, like, I didn't start this character with the idea that I'd win, I just wanted to try to pre-crown and maybe plan future runs a little better, and I got like 22 and 20 potentials for strength and toughness. I also thought Raven wouldn't be a good pick for beastfighter because of their massive speed bonuses, but the rune covered trident really came in clutch throughout, especially in dealing with molochs and ghosts. Speaking of, my (very first ever) pre-crown made a HUGE difference because I got the Bracers of Pure Might. I later crowned for Preserver and my D:49 was Wyrmlance. I also picked up a wand of wishing on D:50. I didn't do the unicorn quest, but I had enough potions and scrolls to cure my corruptions (of which I had few and they were all benign). I had a weird string of luck this run and I didn't want to push it with post-gate content. Here is hoping I'll be posting more YAVPs soon, though.
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    Ferr         St:35  Le:19  Wi:40  Dx:53  To:28  Ch:10  Ap:20  Ma:17  Pe:19  N+
    DV/PV:53/53   H:666(666)     P:252(252)     Exp:40/12630114    DrCh  Sp:186
    Blessed Berserk
    
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                                Background Information
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    Name: Ferr                Race: male Dark Elf       Class: Beastfighter
    Eye color: blue           Hair color: white         Complexion: black
    Height: 5'10"             Weight: 123 pounds
    Age: 141 (adult)
    Star sign: Raven          Birthday: 2/Raven (day 2 of the year)
    
    YOUR HISTORY:
            Your parents are traveling adventurers. Both are competent,
     talented and doing very well.
            As a young child you were often alone. You did not have any
     friends. You do not like to remember those times. They were very sad.
            In your youth you enjoyed competition against others to the
     fullest. You were a very active kid.
            As a young adult you had to work a lot to finance your
     apprenticeship. You were often tired and exhausted but all this was
     forgotten, when you finally achieved your goal.
            You decided to become a Beastfighter.
    
    
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                                      Inventory
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    Total weight: 5525 stones                Carrying capacity: 8125 stones
    
    Head          : uncursed circlet of the pure mind [+2, +2] {Wi+8}     [18s]
    Neck          : blessed sapphire amulet "Preserver" [+4, +4] {Wi+7}    [3s]
    Body          : uncursed red dragon scale mail (-1, -4) [-1, +13]    [220s]
    Girdle        : uncursed girdle of carrying [+0, +0]                  [15s]
    Cloak         : uncursed glowing green cloak "Venom Mantle" [+4, +4]  [40s]
    Right Hand    : -
    Left Hand     : -
    Right Ring    : blessed ring of the High Kings [+2, +3]                [1s]
    Left Ring     : uncursed ring of the master cat [+0, +5] {Dx+16} (+16 spd)
    Bracers       : uncursed bracers of pure might [+4, +4] {St+8} (+8 spd)[12s]
    Gauntlets     : uncursed elemental gauntlets (-1, +0) [+0, +3]        [10s]
    Boots         : uncursed eternium boots [+0, +8]                      [55s]
    Missile Weapon: -
    Missiles      : blessed rune-covered trident (+6, 3d12+6) [+4, +4] {Dx+12}
    Tool          : uncursed crystal of health                             [1s]
    
    
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                                        Stuff
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    Total weight: 5069 stones   Carrying capacity: 8125 stones
    
    Helmets ('[')
       uncursed crown of regeneration [+0, +0]                            [55s]
       heap of 2 uncursed helms of water breathing [+0, +1]               [60s]
    Armor ('[')
       uncursed ancient mummy wrapping [+1, +5] {Ap-8}                    [60s]
       blessed black dragon scale mail (-1, -3) [-2, +11]                [200s]
    Gauntlets ('[')
       heap of 2 uncursed pairs of gloves of dexterity [+0, +0] {Dx+2}    [12s]
    Cloaks ('[')
       uncursed cloak of adornment [+0, +1] {Ap+6}                        [40s]
       uncursed cloak of adornment [+0, +0] {Ap+5}                        [40s]
       uncursed Brannalbin's Cloak of Defense [+3, +3]                    [30s]
       uncursed cloak of protection [+0, +3]                              [20s]
    Girdles ('[')
       heap of 2 uncursed girdles of greed [+0, +0]                       [14s]
       blessed adamantium girdle [+0, +3]                                 [18s]
       heap of 2 uncursed adamantium girdles [+0, +3]                     [36s]
       uncursed girdle of strength [+0, +0] {St+1}                        [15s]
    Boots ('[')
       uncursed boots of sneakiness [+3, +0] {Dx+2}                       [20s]
       uncursed boots of sneakiness (+1, +1) [+3, +0] {Dx+3}              [20s]
       blessed seven league boots [+1, +0]                                [30s]
       uncursed light boots (+1, -1) [+0, +0]                             [20s]
       uncursed seven league boots (-1, +1) [+1, +3]                      [30s]
       uncursed seven league boots [+1, +0]                               [30s]
       heap of 2 uncursed pairs of eternium boots [+0, +5]               [110s]
       uncursed eternium boots [-1, +5]                                   [55s]
    Necklaces (''')
       uncursed ankh                                                       [3s]
       uncursed amulet of free action                                      [3s]
       blessed amulet of perseverance {Wi+8}                               [3s]
       heap of 2 uncursed amulets of teleport control                      [6s]
       uncursed amulet of protection from constructs                       [3s]
       uncursed amulet of protection +2                                    [3s]
       uncursed amulet of petrification resistance                         [3s]
       blessed amulet of indomitable life {To+10}                          [2s]
    Bracers (',')
       uncursed bracers of regeneration [+0, +0]                          [18s]
       heap of 2 uncursed pairs of bracers of precision [+0, +0]          [16s]
       uncursed bracers of piety [+0, +0]                                  [8s]
       uncursed bracers of protection [+0, +3]                            [10s]
    One-handed weapons ('(')
       uncursed phase dagger (+3, 1d4+3)                                   [5s]
       blessed scourge (-3, 1d3+4)                                        [25s]
    Two-handed weapons ('(')
       blessed rune-covered halberd "Wyrmlance" (+15, 4d8+10) [-2, +0]    [50s]
       uncursed truesilver two-handed sword (+9, 3d5+5)                   [20s]
    Missile weapons ('}')
       uncursed sling (+0, +1)                                             [3s]
       blessed short bow (+4, +0)                                         [20s]
    
       [...]
    
    Rings ('=')
       blessed ring of fire resistance                                     [1s]
       heap of 4 uncursed rings of cold resistance                         [4s]
       uncursed ring of mental stability [+0, +1] {Le+1}                   [1s]
       heap of 3 uncursed rings of slaying (+6 melee damage, +6 missile damage)
       uncursed ring of damage                                             [1s]
       heap of 3 uncursed rings of ice                                     [3s]
       uncursed ring of luck                                               [1s]
       heap of 2 uncursed rings of invisibility                            [2s]
       uncursed wedding ring                                               [1s]
       uncursed ring of slaying (+8 melee damage, +6 missile damage)       [1s]
       uncursed ring of mental stability [+1, +0] {Le+1}                   [1s]
       uncursed ring of teleport control                                   [1s]
       heap of 2 uncursed rings of the clear mind                          [2s]
       uncursed ring of protection +3                                      [1s]
       uncursed ring of see invisible                                      [1s]
       uncursed ring of mental stability [+3, +1] {Le+4}                   [1s]
    
       [...]
    
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                                    Weapon Skills
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    Melee weapon           Lvl   Hit   Dam   DV   Level          Required marks
    ---------------------  ---   ---   ---   --   -------------  --------------
    Unarmed fighting        13   +10   +10   +8   Mastery              643
    Daggers & knives         1    +1    +0   +0   basic                25
    Clubs & hammers          1    +1    +0   +0   basic                25
    Maces & flails           1    +1    +0   +0   basic                25
    Swords                   1    +1    +0   +0   basic                25
    Axes                     1    +1    +0   +0   basic                25
    Whips                    1    +1    +0   +1   basic                25
    Pole arms                1    +1    +0   +0   basic                25
    Twohanded weapons        1    +1    +1   +0   basic                25
    Staves                   1    +1    +0   +1   basic                25
    
    Missile weapon         Lvl   Hit   Dam   Ra   Level          Required marks
    
    ---------------------  ---   ---   ---   --   -------------  --------------
    Slings                   2    +4    +3   +0   basic                5
    Bows                     1    +2    +1   +0   basic                9
    Crossbows                0    +0    +0   +0   unskilled            7
    Thrown axes & hammers    0    +0    +0   +0   unskilled            7
    Thrown daggers           1    +2    +1   +0   basic                5
    Thrown rocks & clubs     1    +2    +1   +0   basic                1
    Thrown spears           10   +20   +15   +3   excellent            349
    Boomerangs & scurgari    0    +0    +0   +0   unskilled            7
    
    Shields                Lvl   DV               Level          Required marks
    
    ---------------------  ---   ---              -------------  --------------
    Shields                  0    +0              unskilled            15
    
    Damage caused with your melee weapons:
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    Right hand: +191 bonus to hit, 1d30+75 damage
    
    Damage caused with your missile weapons:
    ----------------------------------------
    Ammunition: 1, base range: 8, +80 bonus to hit, 3d8+48 damage
    
    
    
    
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                                       Skills
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      Alertness ................100    (superb)       [+2d4]
      Athletics ................100    (superb)       [+2d4]
      Backstabbing .............100    (superb)       [+1d5]
      Climbing .................100    (superb)       [+2d4]
      Dodge ....................100    (superb)       [+2d4]
      Find weakness ............100    (superb)       [+1d5]
      First aid ................100    (superb)       [+2d4]
      Haggling ................. 61    (good)         [+1d3]
      Healing ..................100    (superb)       [+2d4]
      Herbalism ................100    (superb)       [+2d4]
      Listening ................100    (superb)       [+3d3]
      Literacy ................. 59    (good)         [+1]
      Smithing ................. 38    (fair)         [+1d3]
      Stealth ..................100    (superb)       [+3d4]
      Survival ................. 92    (superb)       [+1d5]
      Swimming .................100    (superb)       [+2d4]
      Tactics ..................100    (superb)       [+1]
      Two weapon combat ........ 38    (fair)         [+1d3]
    
    
    
    
    
    
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                                  His further life:
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    After he leaves the Drakalor Chain he is welcomed by his people with great
    honors. They acknowledge his noble deeds, his valor, his cunning and his
    great skills that helped to prevent the complete destruction of the world he
    knows. He returns to his lands victorious and is hailed as a great leader.
    Eventually he becomes king and settles the many differences among his
    people, allowing his people to prosper and grow.
    
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                  His achievements during his battles:
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    Ferr, the dark elven beastfighter, saved the world with his brave efforts
    and became a great ruler while saving himself 39 times.
    He scored 17091304 points and advanced to level 40.
    He survived for 0 years, 45 days, 0 hours, 54 minutes and 17 seconds (76394
    turns).
    Ferr visited 103 places.
    His strength score was modified by +10 during his career.
    His learning score was modified by +9 during his career.
    His willpower score was modified by +11 during his career.
    His dexterity score was modified by +12 during his career.
    His toughness score was modified by +11 during his career.
    His charisma score was modified by +8 during his career.
    His appearance score was modified by +9 during his career.
    His perception score was modified by +7 during his career.
    He was the champion of the arena.
    He made a little water dragon very happy.
    He adhered to the principles of the Cat Lord and thus rose to great fame.
    He left the Drakalor Chain after completing his quest and became a great
    leader and famous hero.
    4565 monsters perished under his attacks.
    The following 34 artifacts were generated during his adventure:
      the si
      the scythe of corruption "Moon Sickle"
      the ring of the master cat
      the potion of literacy
      the golden gladius "Death's Sting"
      the Chaos Orb of Elemental Water
      the Chaos Orb of Elemental Air
      the Chaos Orb of Elemental Fire
      the Chaos Orb of Elemental Earth
      the lead-filled mace "Big Punch"
      the scorched spear
      Brannalbin's Cloak of Defense
      the rune-covered trident
      the sword of Nonnak
      the elemental gauntlets
      the ring of the High Kings
      the crown of science
      the ancient mummy wrapping
      the ankh
      the black torc
      the Shirt of the Saints
      the Chaos Orb of Elemental Mana
      the sapphire amulet "Preserver"
      the rune-covered halberd "Wyrmlance"
      the antediluvian dwarven map fragment
      the whip of the vampire snake
      the rune-covered halberd "Arak's Guard"
      the circlet of the pure mind
      the glowing green cloak "Venom Mantle"
      the scroll of the finder
      the intricate wooden staff "Nature's Breath"
      the bracers of pure might
      the robe of the master monk
      the amulet of indomitable life
    He possessed the following intrinsics:
      He was fire resistant (also through items).
      He was poison resistant (also through items).
      He was cold resistant (gained through items).
      He was lucky (also through an item).
      Fate smiled upon him (also through an item).
      He was able to control teleportation.
      He was stun resistant.
      He was paralyzation resistant (gained through an item).
      He was resistant to death rays (gained through an item).
      He was shock resistant (gained through items).
      He was able to see invisible things (gained through items).
      He was immune to fire attacks (gained through an item).
      He was immune to acidic attacks (gained through an item).
      He was immune to ice attacks.
      He was able to resist confusion attacks (gained through an item).
    He had the following talents: Aggressive, Alert, Brawler, Careful, Good
    Learner, Greased Lightning, Great Learner, Healthy, Long Stride, Miser,
    Natural Berserker, Quick, Strong Thrower, Treasure Hunter, Very Quick.
    He had a final speed score of 186 (final base speed: 162).
    He was a paragon of his religion.
    He asked for 4 divine interventions.
    He was a holy champion of Balance.
    
    Dispatched the legendary ogre Nagrat.
    Dispatched the legendary troll Grilka.
    
    
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                                   Playing Time
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    You played for 23 hours, 6 minutes and 13 seconds.
    
    
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                                 Version Information
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    Ancient Domains Of Mystery
    Version 3.3.3
    DOS Build: Jan 29 2019 15:56:54
    Gates Closed: Ferr - Dark Elf Beastfighter

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    Congratulations! Well deserved after such a long time.

    I'm curious how you experienced the performance of Magic Dosbox. I basically stopped using it on the phone because I never managed to adjust the settings (cycles etc) in a way that the speed was acceptable. Soon after the early game (Auto-)Saves would take minutes. Extreme situations such as the Fire/Ice-battle would be practically unplayable, taking one step every minute or so.
    Seeing you played an entire run with Magic Dosbox, maybe there's a setting I missed?
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    I didn't do the ice palace this run, but I recall it stuttering and reminding myself that, by the nature of it being a turn-based game, I don't need to rush my inputs in. Maybe a potential fix, you can maybe do an extended wait out of line of sight while one side dies. Autosaves just always take minutes and it only gets worse as you go. I'll wait it out for the early ones, but you might want to grab something from the kitchen while you wait for late game ones. Loading is also especially bad later on. I'm on standard settings for cycles (and everything else) for magic dosbox. Sorry, no answers except patience.
    Last edited by Eric-the-red; 03-22-2023 at 02:06 AM. Reason: Clarification and spelling
    Gates Closed: Ferr - Dark Elf Beastfighter

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