9-Headed Hydras - Page 3

archolewa · October 25, 2020, 19:29

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Originally Posted by Adam

Was there a recent change in 4.2.0 in monster list?
I obviously miss time hounds from the list

In the early levels most of the jellies (especielly ochre jellies) and hummerhorns which come to my mind - i very rarely fight those if i have a choice.

I forgot about Time Hounds. The list isn't exhaustive. There are a lot of nasty monsters.

DavidMedley · October 25, 2020, 21:51

There's a cool mechanic in Sil where you get less XP for killing the same monster type over and over again. I don't love the formula, but I love the concept. Could make killing at least one 9 headed hydra worthwhile, and more interesting choices as the XP reward for various monsters changes.

DavidMedley · October 25, 2020, 21:54

Eh, I take that back: I think the formula is good.

DavidMedley · October 25, 2020, 21:57

Could be an interesting option, tho I know V is intentionally option-slim. I wonder what the corrective factor would have to be, and how you could take into account massed monsters like orcs vs solo monsters.

Pete Mack · October 25, 2020, 22:09

"Eddieband" works that way, sort of. You get one exp for 3very distinct kill, and every time you ID-by-use. It is based on 3.0.5, but with squelch. I might play it if it had rune-ID as well.

DavidMedley · October 26, 2020, 01:36

What is Eddieband and do you only get 1 XP for each distinct type of monster and no other XP for kills?

bughunter · October 26, 2020, 06:57

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Originally Posted by DavidMedley

What is Eddieband and do you only get 1 XP for each distinct type of monster and no other XP for kills?

Eddieband is a Van Halen themed variant.

XP are renamed Objective Units (OU).

You only need OU812 to get to level 50.

And every class gets Jump.

Pete Mack · October 26, 2020, 22:02

Distinct monsters, yes. And it was a beta that Eddie grove (aka Powerdiver) made before retiring from the game. I lost my copy, alas, but I suspect there is a copy around somewhere.

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October 25, 2020, 21:51	#22
DavidMedley Veteran Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 1,004	There's a cool mechanic in Sil where you get less XP for killing the same monster type over and over again. I don't love the formula, but I love the concept. Could make killing at least one 9 headed hydra worthwhile, and more interesting choices as the XP reward for various monsters changes.

October 25, 2020, 21:54	#23
DavidMedley Veteran Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 1,004	Eh, I take that back: I think the formula is good.

October 25, 2020, 21:57	#24
DavidMedley Veteran Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 1,004	Could be an interesting option, tho I know V is intentionally option-slim. I wonder what the corrective factor would have to be, and how you could take into account massed monsters like orcs vs solo monsters.

October 25, 2020, 22:09	#25
Pete Mack Prophet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,681 Donated: $40	"Eddieband" works that way, sort of. You get one exp for 3very distinct kill, and every time you ID-by-use. It is based on 3.0.5, but with squelch. I might play it if it had rune-ID as well.

October 26, 2020, 01:36	#26
DavidMedley Veteran Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 1,004	What is Eddieband and do you only get 1 XP for each distinct type of monster and no other XP for kills?

October 26, 2020, 22:02	#28
Pete Mack Prophet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,681 Donated: $40	Distinct monsters, yes. And it was a beta that Eddie grove (aka Powerdiver) made before retiring from the game. I lost my copy, alas, but I suspect there is a copy around somewhere.

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