Sometimes the RNG Apologizes

Hounded · November 13, 2020, 22:03

So after the unlamented death of my Gnome Mage with his plethora of heavy Elven Armour, the MorningStar "Firestar" and the Helm of Helm Hammerhand wherein I became convinced the RNG had taken a malevolent interest in me I decided to try a Kobold Necromancer and low and behold I have discovered that not only is the RNG sapient, but it apparently has a conscience.

Turn 265, Depth 50', Found the Dagger 'Dethanc'. It was the third item I saw in the dungeon. Okay, that's pretty cool for a Necro. The lightning's bolt effect takes care of all kinds of critters and I even do some okay damage in Bat Form.

Depth 500', Level 14. Amulet of ESP. Now I'm starting to get that "someones watching you feeling" and waiting for the computer to pop up a little "Are you there?" message. How long can this luck last?

So, surely I can't be the only one. Tell us when did the RNG apologize to you?

Sideways · November 13, 2020, 23:02

If I were having that kind of luck, I'd be waiting for the computer to pop up a little 'The Drolem breathes poison. You die' message.

Sky · November 13, 2020, 23:35

no, he's a kobold, he resists poison. What he really needs is the Terrasque 60 levels out of depth to breathe disenchantment.

Grotug · November 22, 2020, 01:26

nah, the Phoenix will get him.

Estie · November 22, 2020, 10:32

He has ESP. My money is on a Q summon.

Hounded · November 24, 2020, 23:02

Second artifact was Anduril so happy to have the Disenchant resist on board now. Actually closest call so far is tied between Ancient White Dragon ('cause I always gotta try to hit it just one more time) and a cluster of fire ants (I apparently am NOT a sexy shoeless god of war). With decision-making prowess like this it's no wonder my wins are so rare.

Hounded · December 6, 2020, 22:12

Oh fickle fate. From a beautiful equipment set missing only RBlind and including acid immunity I find the Trident of Wrath. All I'm giving up is RDisenchant (stop laughing Sky).

Aether hounds, I've slaughtered a dozen or so previously so long as I pick my ground carefully they're not a problem. It breathes disenchantment... 2hp... well crap. Use that staff of teleportation.

Someone recently posted, "Don't anthropomorphize the RNG, it makes it angry." This thread may one day be found in a dictionary under "irony".

You fail to to use it correctly... the Aether Hound breathes disennchantment (again!?!)... your hp are obscenely negative... you realize that perhaps *Healing* or the Boots of Wormtounge would have been smarter...

Perhaps a Rogue for my next go-round. O was really enjoying the sneak and pilfer approach.

Pete Mack · December 7, 2020, 02:43

Your .sig is particularly apropos today!

Jay · December 7, 2020, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Mack

Your .sig is particularly apropos today!

Username, too.

DavidMedley · December 7, 2020, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay

Username, too.

Haha, good point! I missed that.

November 13, 2020, 22:03	#1
Hounded Adept Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alberta Posts: 126	Sometimes the RNG Apologizes So after the unlamented death of my Gnome Mage with his plethora of heavy Elven Armour, the MorningStar "Firestar" and the Helm of Helm Hammerhand wherein I became convinced the RNG had taken a malevolent interest in me I decided to try a Kobold Necromancer and low and behold I have discovered that not only is the RNG sapient, but it apparently has a conscience. Turn 265, Depth 50', Found the Dagger 'Dethanc'. It was the third item I saw in the dungeon. Okay, that's pretty cool for a Necro. The lightning's bolt effect takes care of all kinds of critters and I even do some okay damage in Bat Form. Depth 500', Level 14. Amulet of ESP. Now I'm starting to get that "someones watching you feeling" and waiting for the computer to pop up a little "Are you there?" message. How long can this luck last? So, surely I can't be the only one. Tell us when did the RNG apologize to you? __________________ It Breathes. You die.

November 13, 2020, 23:02	#2
Sideways Knight Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 881	If I were having that kind of luck, I'd be waiting for the computer to pop up a little 'The Drolem breathes poison. You die' message. __________________ The Complainer worries about the lack of activity here these days.

November 13, 2020, 23:35	#3
Sky Veteran Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: London-ish Age: 50 Posts: 2,131	no, he's a kobold, he resists poison. What he really needs is the Terrasque 60 levels out of depth to breathe disenchantment. __________________ "i can take this dracolich"

November 22, 2020, 01:26	#4
Grotug Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,552	nah, the Phoenix will get him. __________________ Beginner's Guide to Angband 4.2.3 Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9c9e2wMngM Detailed account of my Ironman win here. "My guess is that Grip and Fang have many more kills than Gothmog and Lungorthin." --Fizzix

November 24, 2020, 23:02	#6
Hounded Adept Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alberta Posts: 126	Second artifact was Anduril so happy to have the Disenchant resist on board now. Actually closest call so far is tied between Ancient White Dragon ('cause I always gotta try to hit it just one more time) and a cluster of fire ants (I apparently am NOT a sexy shoeless god of war). With decision-making prowess like this it's no wonder my wins are so rare. __________________ It Breathes. You die.

November 22, 2020, 10:32	#5
Estie Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 2,176	He has ESP. My money is on a Q summon.

December 6, 2020, 22:12	#7
Hounded Adept Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alberta Posts: 126	Oh fickle fate. From a beautiful equipment set missing only RBlind and including acid immunity I find the Trident of Wrath. All I'm giving up is RDisenchant (stop laughing Sky). Aether hounds, I've slaughtered a dozen or so previously so long as I pick my ground carefully they're not a problem. It breathes disenchantment... 2hp... well crap. Use that staff of teleportation. Someone recently posted, "Don't anthropomorphize the RNG, it makes it angry." This thread may one day be found in a dictionary under "irony". You fail to to use it correctly... the Aether Hound breathes disennchantment (again!?!)... your hp are obscenely negative... you realize that perhaps Healing or the Boots of Wormtounge would have been smarter... Perhaps a Rogue for my next go-round. O was really enjoying the sneak and pilfer approach. __________________ It Breathes. You die.

December 7, 2020, 02:43	#8
Pete Mack Prophet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,725 Donated: $40	Your .sig is particularly apropos today!

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