Hello all,

After 15 years of not touching Adom or much computer games in general, I got into habit of watching some let's play videos on YouTube. Stumbling upon the excellent Hocus Pocus LP by Silfir a couple of weeks ago brought back memories and led me into the fateful decision to download the game again. I hardly need to spell out where most of my spare moments have been spent since then.

Although most of my recollections from games of distant past are vague, I believe I had never reached much past the water temple. (For some reason after all these years later the clearest remaining recollection concerns my first and only Banshee instadeath.) The current spree has not yet yielded a victory either, but couple of my characters have been somewhat close. A week ago my dark-elven beastfighter succumbed to a tension or excitement room of greater titans on D:48 after acquiring all five orbs. He was my first character past the ToEF.

Today it was mr. Nuurag-Vaarn that had the honour of quite literally "extinguishing" the life of Tharkun, a dwarfen healer. I'm not actually sure what he did, but as the .flg file shows full hitpoints, I assume it was a death ray. Have not gotten hit by those earlier. Due to trying not to spoil myself too much regarding the end game I have no idea if this is a typical attack for Nuurag. Had the resistance amulet in the pack...

Anyway, I thought I'd share this YASD as my first post, even though this character had in many ways less successful a run compared to his chaotic predecessor (did not manage to "save Khelavaster from certain death" or to "adhere to the principles of the Cat Lord"). There is just something about receiving the "you are instantly killed" message out of the blue that seems to make this death somehow more... shocking I guess.

I'll be sure to try again with dwarfen healers, as I love the combination of toughness and easy learning of spells. Looking forward to my first victory post, and hopefully I'll be able to contribute something to this forum otherwise as well. Have been enjoying reading the discussion, and it has of course helped me a lot in getting further in the game. For finishing the game I also have the additional motivation of being able to let myself watch Silfir's playthrough to the end, as I stubbornly refuse to watch the final episodes before having first played through those phases of the game myself

The gory details follow:

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Tharkun       St:34  Le:31  Wi:25  Dx:24  To:25  Ch: 8  Ap: 1  Ma:21  Pe:16 L+
DV/PV: 28/46   H: 428(428)    P: 19(212)     Exp: 30/4711914    MT    Sp: 112
Blessed Berserk
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                            Background Information
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Name: Tharkun             Race: male Dwarf          Class: Healer
Eye color: brown          Hair color: brown         Complexion: ruddy
Height: 4'                Weight: 196 pounds
Age: 69 (grown-up)
Star sign: Tree           Birthday: 25/Tree (day 355 of the year)

YOUR HISTORY:
        Your parents belong to the nobility. They are rich, respected,
 wealthy and own more than they can count.
        As a child your parents cared a lot for you. Despite all
 circumstances you enjoyed a happy and fine childhood.
        In your youth you worked a lot to become rich and famous later.
 Consequently you rarely had enough time to play with other kids of your
 age.
        As a young adult you tried many occupations before finally deciding
 on one to pursue. This has left you with a very broad base of lore.
        You decided to become a Healer.


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                                  Inventory
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Total weight: 4240 stones                Carrying capacity: 9475 stones

Head          : uncursed metal cap [+0, +4]                           [50s]
Neck          : uncursed amulet of light                               [3s]
Body          : blessed robes of resistance (-4, -4) [+3, +12] {To+5} [60s]
Girdle        : blessed girdle of carrying [+0, +0]                   [15s]
Cloak         : uncursed cloak of protection [+0, +3]                 [20s]
Right Hand    : blessed wicked mithril warhammer of mayhem (+2, 4d6+9)[48s]
Left Hand     : blessed dwarven shield "Rolf's Saviour" (+2) [+9, +6][120s]
Right Ring    : uncursed ring of the clear mind                        [1s]
Left Ring     : blessed ring of damage                                 [1s]
Bracers       : blessed bracers of protection [+0, +2]                [10s]
Gauntlets     : uncursed elemental gauntlets (-1, +0) [+0, +3]        [10s]
Boots         : blessed seven league boots [+1, +3]                   [30s]
Missile Weapon: uncursed rune-covered sling "Whirlwind" (+12, +12)     [3s]
Missiles      : bundle of 4 uncursed lead sling bullets (+3, 1d5+1)   [12s]
Tool          : uncursed Chaos Orb of Elemental Fire {St+10}         [100s]


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                                    Stuff
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Total weight: 3757 stones   Carrying capacity: 9475 stones

Armor ('[')
   uncursed ancient mummy wrapping [+1, +5] {Ap-8}                    [60s]
Gauntlets ('[')
   uncursed gloves of dexterity [+0, +0] {Dx+2}                        [6s]
   blessed thick gauntlets (-1, -2) [+0, +1]                          [15s]
Cloaks ('[')
   uncursed cloak of defense [+3, +0]                                 [20s]
   uncursed cloak of protection [+0, +3]                              [20s]
Boots ('[')
   blessed boots of sneakiness [+3, +0] {Dx+2}                        [20s]
   uncursed adamantium boots [+0, +3]                                 [89s]
Necklaces (''')
   uncursed amulet of light                                            [3s]
   uncursed amulet of petrification resistance                         [3s]
   uncursed amulet of protection from constructs                       [3s]
   heap of 2 blessed amulets of order                                  [6s]
   uncursed amulet of balance                                          [3s]
   uncursed amulet of perseverance {Wi+7}                              [3s]
   uncursed ankh                                                       [3s]
   uncursed amulet of protection +2                                    [3s]
   uncursed necklace of rabies resistance                              [2s]
   uncursed brass amulet                                               [3s]
   blessed amulet of health                                            [3s]
   uncursed necklace of rapid healing                                  [2s]
   uncursed amulet of perseverance {Wi+3}                              [3s]
   uncursed pendant of mana {Ma+2}                                     [3s]
   cursed amulet of teleport control                                   [3s]
   uncursed necklace of the eye                                        [3s]
   uncursed amulet of death ray resistance                             [7s]
One-handed weapons ('(')
   cursed pick axe of the eagle (+1, 1d6+3)                           [75s]
   uncursed sword of Nonnak (+2, 4d3+2) [+2, +2] {Wi+5}               [80s]
   blessed dwarven rune axe "Rolf's Companion" (+3, 3d6+6) [+4, +4] {To+3}
   uncursed large adamantium hammer (-1, 1d10+9)                      [89s]
   uncursed crystal dagger (+6, 2d3+4)                                [25s]
   uncursed murderous eternium broadsword (+2, 2d7+9)                 [38s]
Missile weapons ('}')
   heap of 2 uncursed short bows (+1, +0)                             [40s]
   heap of 3 uncursed slings (+0, +1)                                  [9s]
   heap of 2 uncursed hand crossbows (+0, +0)                         [60s]
   uncursed long bow of hunting (+6, +3)                              [30s]
   uncursed light crossbow (+2, +0)                                   [70s]
   uncursed sling (+3, +2)                                             [3s]
   uncursed light crossbow of accuracy (+8, +0)                       [70s]
   uncursed sling (+0, +4)                                             [3s]
Missiles ('/')
   bundle of 4 uncursed quarrels of targeting (+7, 2d6)                [8s]
   heap of 11 uncursed rocks (+0, 1d4)                                [55s]
   bundle of 3 blessed drakish scurgari (+4, 1d8+2)                   [30s]
   uncursed lead sling bullet (+3, 1d5+3)                              [3s]
   bundle of 20 uncursed arrows (+0, 1d6)                             [40s]
   uncursed dark elven quarrel of targeting (+9, 1d4+3)                [2s]
   bundle of 31 uncursed quarrels (+1, 2d6)                           [62s]
   bundle of 10 uncursed weighted quarrels (-1, 2d6+7)                [20s]
   bundle of 5 uncursed mithril drakish scurgari (+5, 1d8+5)          [40s]
   bundle of 4 uncursed lead sling bullets (+3, 1d5)                  [12s]
   bundle of 5 uncursed arrows of jelly slaying (+3, 2d4+3)           [10s]
   bundle of 2 uncursed adamantium drakish scurgari (+7, 1d8+7)       [14s]
   bundle of 7 uncursed quarrels of undead slaying (+3, 2d6+3)        [28s]
   uncursed adamantium quarrel (+1, 2d6+6)                             [1s]
   bundle of 11 uncursed arrows of construct slaying (+3, 1d6+3)      [22s]
   bundle of 6 uncursed mithril quarrels (+1, 2d6+3)                  [12s]
   uncursed black hurthling quarrel (+1, 1d3+2)                        [2s]
   bundle of 3 uncursed eternium quarrels (+4, 4d6+8)                  [3s]
   bundle of 7 uncursed arrows of jelly slaying (+4, 2d4+3)           [14s]
   bundle of 5 uncursed dark elven quarrels (+7, 1d4+3)               [10s]
   bundle of 11 uncursed arrows (+0, 1d6+2)                           [22s]
   bundle of 4 uncursed adamantium drakish scurgari (+7, 1d8+8)       [28s]
   bundle of 7 uncursed mithril sling bullets (+4, 2d5)               [21s]
   bundle of 16 uncursed quarrels (+3, 2d6)                           [32s]
   bundle of 8 uncursed arrows (-1, 1d6)                              [16s]
   bundle of 6 uncursed adamantium quarrels (+1, 2d6+7)                [6s]
   bundle of 6 uncursed quarrels of dragon slaying (+4, 2d6+3)        [24s]
   heap of 4 blessed rocks (-2, 1d4+2)                                [20s]
   bundle of 6 uncursed delicate arrows (+0, 1d6)                     [12s]
   bundle of 7 uncursed adamantium sling bullets (+4, 3d4-2)          [21s]
   bundle of 2 uncursed mithril arrows (+0, 1d6+3)                     [4s]
   bundle of 11 uncursed quarrels (+4, 2d6)                           [22s]
   bundle of 5 uncursed lead sling bullets (+2, 1d5)                  [15s]
   bundle of 11 uncursed arrows of humanoid slaying (+3, 1d6+3)       [22s]
   bundle of 5 uncursed adamantium drakish scurgari (+9, 1d8+7)       [35s]
   bundle of 10 uncursed quarrels of undead slaying (+3, 2d6+5)       [40s]
   bundle of 7 cursed adamantium quarrels (+1, 2d6+7)                  [7s]
   heap of 8 uncursed rocks (-1, 1d4+2)                               [40s]
   heap of 8 cursed rocks (+2, 1d4+2)                                 [40s]
   bundle of 7 sling bullets                                          [21s]
Tools (']')
   uncursed stethoscope                                                [5s]
   heap of 2 uncursed waterproof blankets                             [20s]
   heap of 3 uncursed small keys                                       [3s]
   uncursed thieves picks                                              [5s]
   heap of 3 uncursed triangular keys                                  [3s]
   blessed small key                                                   [1s]
   heap of 4 uncursed hexagonal keys                                   [4s]
   uncursed cooking set                                              [100s]
   uncursed tiny key                                                   [1s]
   heap of 2 uncursed holy symbols                                    [10s]
   heap of 2 uncursed round keys                                       [2s]
   blessed fireproof blanket                                          [10s]
   uncursed plain blanket                                             [10s]
   uncursed square key                                                 [1s]
   cursed Chaos Orb of Elemental Earth {To+10}                       [100s]
Rings ('=')
   heap of 2 uncursed rings of defense +1                              [2s]
   blessed ring of speed [+0, +1] (+5 spd)                             [1s]
   heap of 3 uncursed wedding rings                                    [3s]
   uncursed ring of fire                                               [1s]
   blessed ring of gain attribute {Le+4}                               [1s]
   uncursed ring of teleport control                                   [1s]
   heap of 4 uncursed rings of acid resistance                         [4s]
   uncursed ring of mental stability [+0, +1] {Le+1}                   [1s]
   blessed ring of fire resistance                                     [1s]
   heap of 3 uncursed rings of fire resistance                         [3s]
   heap of 5 uncursed rings of stun resistance                         [5s]
   blessed ring of the High Kings [+2, +3]                             [1s]
   uncursed ring of the fish                                           [1s]
   uncursed ring of ice                                                [1s]
Wands ('\')
   uncursed wand of magic missiles (5 charges)                         [3s]
   uncursed wand of cold (0 charges)                                   [4s]
   uncursed wand of webbing (10 charges)                               [3s]
   uncursed wand of monster detection (1 charge)                       [3s]
   uncursed wand of fire (0 charges)                                   [4s]
   uncursed wand of lightning (2 charges)                              [4s]
   uncursed wand of door creation (4 charges)                          [3s]
   blessed wand of acid (1 charge)                                     [4s]
   uncursed wand of cold (1 charge)                                    [4s]
   uncursed wand of door creation (0 charges)                          [3s]
   blessed wand of cold (2 charges)                                    [4s]
   uncursed wand of digging (0 charges)                                [3s]
   blessed wand of lightning (0 charges)                               [4s]
   uncursed wand of magic missiles (3 charges)                         [3s]
   blessed wand of door creation (0 charges)                           [3s]
   uncursed wand of cold (3 charges)                                   [4s]
   uncursed wand of door creation (4 charges)                          [3s]
   uncursed wand of door creation (5 charges)                          [3s]
   uncursed wand of teleportation (2 charges)                          [4s]
   blessed wand of item detection (1 charge)                           [3s]
   uncursed wand of paralyzation (3 charges)                           [3s]
   blessed wand of digging (3 charges)                                 [3s]
   uncursed wand of fireballs (2 charges)                              [3s]
   blessed wand of fireballs (12 charges)                              [3s]
   uncursed wand of magic missiles (2 charges)                         [3s]
   uncursed wand of trap detection (0 charges)                         [3s]
   uncursed wand of door creation (0 charges)                          [3s]
   uncursed wand of light (6 charges)                                  [4s]
   uncursed wand of digging (1 charge)                                 [3s]
   uncursed wand of monster creation (7 charges)                       [3s]
   uncursed wand of knocking (10 charges)                              [3s]
   uncursed wand of monster creation (1 charge)                        [3s]
   uncursed wand of digging (0 charges)                                [3s]
   uncursed wand of digging (1 charge)                                 [3s]
   uncursed wand of fire (2 charges)                                   [4s]
   uncursed wand of gold detection (1 charge)                          [6s]
   uncursed wand of door creation (5 charges)                          [3s]
   blessed wand of monster creation (4 charges)                        [3s]
   uncursed wand of gold detection (7 charges)                         [6s]
   uncursed wand of paralyzation (4 charges)                           [3s]
   uncursed wand of light (10 charges)                                 [4s]
   cursed wand of stunning (5 charges)                                 [3s]
   uncursed wand of far slaying (8 charges)                            [3s]
   uncursed wand of door creation (7 charges)                          [3s]
   uncursed wand of fireballs (2 charges)                              [3s]
   uncursed wand of webbing (10 charges)                               [3s]
   uncursed wand of stunning (7 charges)                               [3s]

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