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Winner (v3.3.2, random artifacts, Dwarf Priest)
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Thomas Colthurst
2013-08-22 22:16:43 UTC
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I don't know if anyone still reads this group, but after playing off and on for almost exactly 20 years, I finally won. This is actually only the second time I faced Morgoth -- I don't know if that is unusual or not -- but the other time was also with a Dwarf Priest that was missing rStun; that character died when I forgot about the 5% fail rate for casting Heal while stunned.

During the fight with Morgoth, I used 2 !speed, 20 !*Healing*, 6 !restore mana, and 3 ?mass banishment. In retrospect, I should have used my !Life more -- I very often had to Blink, cast Restoration, and then !restore mana to bring my several non-sustained stats back up.

The real turning point of the game was at 3200' (turn 379671) when I found my random artifact boots, which are kind of crazy: +11 speed, Rpoison, and activate for haste.

Thanks to everyone who has posted strategy advice over the years!

-Thomas C

[Angband v3.3.2 Character Dump]

Name Fuil Self RB CB EB Best
Sex Female Age 47 STR! 18/100 +2 -1 +8 18/190
Race Dwarf Height 46 INT! 18/100 -3 -3 +15 18/190
Class Priest Weight 120 WIS! 18/100 +2 +3 +9 18/***
Title ***WINNER*** Social Lordly DEX! 18/100 -2 -1 +13 18/200
HP 974/974 Maximize Y CON! 18/100 +2 +0 +12 18/***
SP 401/401 CHR! 18/100 -3 +2 +10 18/190

Level 50 Armor [38,+134] Saving Throw 100%
Cur Exp 8393903 Fight (+27,+15) Stealth Superb
Max Exp 8393903 Melee (+39,+29) Fighting Superb
Adv Exp ******** Shoot (+36,+16) Shooting Superb
MaxDepth 5050' (L101) Blows 6.0/turn Disarming 85%
Game Turns 833262 Shots 1/turn Magic Device 100
Standard Turns 203878 Infra 100 ft Perception 1 in 7
Resting Turns 120427 Speed 37 Searching 48%
Gold 1791549 Burden 323.2 lbs

You are one of two children of a Dwarven Priest. You are a credit to
the family. You have dark brown eyes, straight brown hair, a three
foot beard, and a dark complexion.


rAcid:...+..+.+.... Nexus:....+.+......
rElec:...+..+.+.... Nethr:...+.....+...
rFire:+..+..+*+.+.. Chaos:......+...+..
rCold:+..*..+.+.... Disen:......++..+..
rPois:+...+....+.+. Feath:.......++....
rLite:...+..++..... pFear:.+.+.+.+.+.+.
rDark:...+..+.+..+. pBlnd:...+.....+..+
Sound:......+...... pConf:...+.....+...
Shard:.....+....... pStun:.............

Light:..........+.. Tunn.:............+
Regen:...+....+.... Speed:.++++.....++.
ESP:.........+... Blows:+............
Invis:...+..+...... Shots:.............
FrAct:.....+....... Might:.............
HLife:...+..+...... S.Dig:...+.........
Stea.:....+..+..... ImpHP:.............
Sear.:....+........ Fear:.............
Infra:....+.......+ Aggrv:...+.........

[Character Equipment]

a) the Maul of Dalach (4d4) (+12,+14) <+2>
Dropped by an Osyluth at 4850 feet (level 97).

+2 dexterity, attack speed.
Branded with venom.
Provides resistance to fire, cold, poison.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.

When aimed, it creates a large frost ball with damage 200.
Takes 434 to 533 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 94.7%

Combat info:
6.0 blows/round.
This weapon may benefit from one or more off-weapon brands or
slays.
Average damage/round: 389.4 vs. creatures not resistant to
electricity, 389.4 vs. creatures not resistant to poison, and
253.8 vs. others.

b) the Short Bow 'Mabas' (x2) (+9,+16) <+9>
Dropped by Saruman of Many Colours at 4900 feet (level 98).

+9 speed.
Provides protection from fear.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.

c) a Ring of Speed <+13>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

+13 speed.

d) the Ring 'Rannath' <+3>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4850 feet (level 97).

+3 strength, intelligence, wisdom, dexterity, constitution,
charisma, stealth, speed.
It brands your melee attacks with lightning.
Provides immunity to cold.
Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, light, dark, nether.
Provides protection from fear, blindness, confusion.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Sustains wisdom.
Slows your metabolism. Speeds regeneration. Sustains your life
force. Grants the ability to see invisible things. Aggravates
creatures nearby.

When activated, it attempts to magically enhance a piece of armour
with high chance of success.
Takes 504 to 676 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 87.0%

e) an Amulet of Trickery <+4, +3, +5>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

+4 dexterity, stealth.
+3 speed.
+5 infravision.
+25% to searching.
Provides resistance to poison, nexus.
Sustains dexterity.

f) the Arkenstone of Bristil <+2>
Dropped by a Dracolisk at 4900 feet (level 98).

+2 intelligence, constitution.
Provides resistance to shards.
Provides protection from fear.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Sustains dexterity.
Prevents paralysis.

When activated, it maps the entire level and detects nearby
objects, traps, doors, and stairs.
Takes 209 to 410 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 93.6%

Radius 3 light.
g) the White Dragon Scale Mail of Uinquelos (-2) [14,+18] <+2>
Conjured forth by magic at 4850 feet (level 97).

+2 strength, intelligence, wisdom.
Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold, light, dark,
sound, nexus, chaos, disenchantment.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Sustains your life force. Grants the ability to see invisible
things.

h) the Ethereal Cloak of Armor [0,+29] <+3>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

+3 strength, constitution, charisma, stealth.
Provides immunity to fire.
Provides resistance to light, disenchantment.
Provides protection from fear.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Feather Falling.

i) the Leather Shield of Nathalor [8,+28] <+4>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

+4 intelligence, constitution.
Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold, dark.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Sustains charisma.
Feather Falling. Speeds regeneration.

j) the Steel Helm of Pelor [9,+10] <+4>
Dropped by a Knight Templar at 4900 feet (level 98).

+4 intelligence, wisdom, dexterity, charisma.
Provides resistance to poison, nether.
Provides protection from fear, blindness, confusion.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Grants telepathy.

k) the Set of Alchemist's Gloves of Minglutum [0,+21] <+3>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4600 feet (level 92).

+3 speed.
Provides resistance to fire, chaos, disenchantment.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.

Radius 1 light.
l) the Pair of Steel Shod Boots 'Viend' [7,+13] <+11>
Dropped by Gorbag, the Orc Captain at 3200 feet (level 64).

+11 speed.
Provides resistance to poison, dark.
Provides protection from fear.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.

When activated, it hastens you for 2d10+20 turns.
Takes 336 to 410 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 95.7%



[Character Quiver]

n) 13 Seeker Arrows of Flame (4d4) (+14,+16)
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4750 feet (level 95).

Branded with flames.
Cannot be harmed by fire.

Combat info:
Hits targets up to 100 feet away.
Average damage/round: 220.5 vs. creatures not resistant to fire,
and 88.2 vs. others.
35% chance of breaking upon contact.

o) 7 Seeker Arrows of Venom (4d4) (+16,+19)
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

Branded with venom.

Combat info:
Hits targets up to 100 feet away.
Average damage/round: 236.2 vs. creatures not resistant to poison,
and 94.5 vs. others.
35% chance of breaking upon contact.

p) 12 Seeker Arrows of Acid (4d4) (+17,+20)
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

Branded with acid.
Cannot be harmed by acid.

Combat info:
Hits targets up to 100 feet away.
Average damage/round: 241.5 vs. creatures not resistant to acid,
and 96.6 vs. others.
35% chance of breaking upon contact.

q) 10 Seeker Arrows of Slay Evil (4d4) (+17,+16)
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

Slays evil creatures.

Combat info:
Hits targets up to 100 feet away.
Average damage/round: 176.4 vs. evil creatures, and 88.2 vs.
others.
35% chance of breaking upon contact.

r) 29 Seeker Arrows of Holy Might (4d4) (+18,+21)
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4850 feet (level 97).

Slays evil creatures, undead, demons.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.

Combat info:
Hits targets up to 100 feet away.
Average damage/round: 197.4 vs. evil creatures, 246.7 vs. undead,
246.7 vs. demons, and 98.7 vs. others.
35% chance of breaking upon contact.

s) 27 Seeker Arrows of Holy Might (4d4) (+23,+21)
Dropped by Kronos, Lord of the Titans at 4900 feet (level 98).

Slays evil creatures, undead, demons.
Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.

Combat info:
Hits targets up to 100 feet away.
Average damage/round: 199.3 vs. evil creatures, 249.1 vs. undead,
249.1 vs. demons, and 99.6 vs. others.
35% chance of breaking upon contact.

t) (nothing)
u) (nothing)
v) (nothing)
w) (nothing)


[Character Inventory]

a) 3 Holy Books of Prayers [Beginners Handbook]
Bought from a store.



b) 3 Holy Books of Prayers [Words of Wisdom]


c) 3 Holy Books of Prayers [Chants and Blessings]


d) 3 Holy Books of Prayers [Exorcism and Dispelling]


e) 2 Holy Books of Prayers [Ethereal Openings]
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.

f) 2 Holy Books of Prayers [Godly Insights]
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.

g) 2 Holy Books of Prayers [Purifications and Healing]
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.

h) 3 Holy Books of Prayers [Holy Infusions]
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.

i) 2 Holy Books of Prayers [Wrath of God]
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.

j) 14 Potions of Healing


k) 7 Potions of *Healing*
It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.

l) 12 Potions of Life
It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.

m) 7 Potions of Restore Mana


n) 15 Potions of Speed


o) 15 Scrolls of Teleport Level


p) 11 Scrolls of Banishment


q) 5 Scrolls of Mass Banishment


r) 8 Scrolls of *Destruction*


s) an Ethereal Cloak of Protection [0,+33]
Dropped by Morgoth, Lord of Darkness at 5000 feet (level 100).

Provides resistance to shards.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.

t) the Massive Iron Crown of Morgoth [0,+0] <+125> {cursed}
Dropped by Morgoth, Lord of Darkness at 5000 feet (level 100).

Permanently cursed.
+125 strength, intelligence, wisdom, dexterity, constitution,
charisma, infravision.
Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold, poison, light,
dark, nexus, nether.
Provides protection from fear, confusion.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Grants telepathy. Grants the ability to see invisible things.
Radius 1 light.
u) the Mighty Hammer 'Grond' (9d9) (+5,+25) [+10]
Dropped by Morgoth, Lord of Darkness at 5000 feet (level 100).

Slays animals, evil creatures, orcs, trolls.
*Slays* dragons, demons, undead.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Grants telepathy. Grants the ability to see invisible things.
Aggravates creatures nearby.

Combat info:
You are too weak to use this weapon.
1.0 blow/round.
With +0 STR and +0 DEX you would get 4.0 blows
This weapon may benefit from one or more off-weapon brands or
slays.
Average damage/round: 193.5 vs. animals, 193.5 vs. evil creatures,
262.8 vs. orcs, 262.8 vs. trolls, 262.8 vs. creatures not
resistant to electricity, 401.4 vs. dragons, 401.4 vs. demons,
401.4 vs. undead, and 124.2 vs. others.
Sometimes creates earthquakes on impact.



[Home Inventory]

a) a Ring of Speed <+12>
Dropped by Adunaphel the Quiet at 4850 feet (level 97).

+12 speed.

b) a Ring of Damage (+0,+15)
Found lying on the floor at 4100 feet (level 82).



c) the Amulet of Tirim <+2>
Dropped by Adunaphel the Quiet at 4850 feet (level 97).

+2 strength, speed.
Provides resistance to lightning.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Prevents paralysis. Grants telepathy.
Radius 1 light.
d) the Necklace 'Andalion' (+7,+3) <+2>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

+2 intelligence, charisma.
Provides immunity to fire.
Provides resistance to lightning, cold, poison, nexus.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Slows your metabolism. Prevents paralysis.

When aimed, it causes you to breathe either cold or flames for 80
damage.
Takes 266 to 295 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 93.6%

e) the Jewel of Valatar <+4>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4700 feet (level 94).

+4 wisdom, constitution.
Provides resistance to dark.
Provides protection from blindness.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Sustains constitution, charisma.
Slows your metabolism.

When aimed, it turns rock into mud.
Takes 200 to 221 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 94.7%

f) the Palantir 'Meldorim' (+5,+5) <+4>
Found lying on the floor at 3900 feet (level 78).

+4 wisdom.
Provides resistance to dark, disenchantment.
Provides protection from confusion.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Sustains charisma.
Prevents paralysis.

When activated, it maps the entire level and detects nearby
objects, traps, doors, and stairs.
Takes 209 to 410 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 90.0%
Radius 3 light.
g) the Augmented Chain Mail of Cellaurin (-2) [42,+7] <+3>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

+3 strength, intelligence, wisdom, constitution.
Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold, poison, light,
dark, shards.
Provides protection from confusion.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Prevents paralysis.

h) the Augmented Chain Mail of Beondilo (-2,+8) [42,+20]
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

Provides immunity to fire.
Provides resistance to poison, light, disenchantment.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.

i) a Jewel Encrusted Crown of Might [0,+12] <+2, +1, +3>
Dropped by Wormtongue, Agent of Saruman at 4350 feet (level 87).

+2 strength.
+1 dexterity.
+3 constitution.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Sustains strength, dexterity, constitution.
Prevents paralysis.

j) the Hard Leather Cap of Carador [2,+11] <+3>
Dropped by Vecna, the Emperor Lich at 4900 feet (level 98).

+3 intelligence, wisdom, constitution.
Provides resistance to fire, chaos.
Provides protection from blindness.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Prevents paralysis. Grants telepathy.

When aimed, it drains up to 90 hit points of life from a target
creature.
Takes 299 to 332 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 95.2%

k) the Metal Cap of Elpelluin [3,+15] <+4>
Dropped by Sauron, the Sorcerer at 4950 feet (level 99).

+4 strength, intelligence, wisdom, charisma.
Provides resistance to lightning, cold, dark.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Grants the ability to see invisible things.

When activated, it deals 60 damage to all undead creatures that
you can see.
Takes 299 to 332 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 96.5%

l) the Iron Helm of Cuthoron (+4,+7) [7,+27] <+2>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

+2 intelligence, wisdom, infravision.
Provides immunity to lightning.
Provides resistance to acid, cold, nexus, chaos.
Provides protection from blindness.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Grants the ability to see invisible things.

When aimed, it teleports a target monster away.
Takes 369 to 451 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 95.7%

m) a Set of Leather Gloves of Power (+1,+5) [1,+12] <+5>
Dropped by an Ancient black dragon at 4850 feet (level 97).

+5 strength.

n) the Set of Mithril Gauntlets of Egril [6,+16] <+3>
Dropped by The Witch-King of Angmar at 4900 feet (level 98).

+3 strength.
Provides resistance to lightning.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Speeds regeneration. Prevents paralysis.

When activated, it restores your constitution.
Takes 336 to 410 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 96.5%
o) the Pair of Mithril Shod Boots of Nibung [8,+14] <+7>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

+7 constitution, speed.
Provides resistance to light.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.

p) the Rapier of Borin (1d6) (+13,+23) [+5] <+1>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

+1 wisdom.
Slays undead, orcs, giants.
*Slays* dragons, demons.
Branded with lightning.
Provides immunity to cold.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Blessed by the gods. Grants the ability to see invisible things.


When activated, it raises your charisma at the expense of a random
attribute.
Takes 168 to 184 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 97.3%

Combat info:
4.0 blows/round.
Average damage/round: 195.6 vs. undead, 195.6 vs. orcs, 195.6 vs.
giants, 195.6 vs. creatures not resistant to electricity, 225.6
vs. dragons, 225.6 vs. demons, and 165.6 vs. others.

Radius 1 light.
q) the Light Crossbow of Miondion (x6) (+12,+17) <+3>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4700 feet (level 94).

+3 charisma, shooting power.
Provides resistance to disenchantment.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.



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CHAR.
| TURN | DEPTH |LEVEL| EVENT
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o) the Pair of Mithril Shod Boots of Nibung [8,+14] <+7>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

+7 constitution, speed.
Provides resistance to light.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.

p) the Rapier of Borin (1d6) (+13,+23) [+5] <+1>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98).

+1 wisdom.
Slays undead, orcs, giants.
*Slays* dragons, demons.
Branded with lightning.
Provides immunity to cold.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
Blessed by the gods. Grants the ability to see invisible things.


When activated, it raises your charisma at the expense of a random
attribute.
Takes 168 to 184 turns to recharge at your current speed.
Your chance of success is 97.3%

Combat info:
4.0 blows/round.
Average damage/round: 195.6 vs. undead, 195.6 vs. orcs, 195.6 vs.
giants, 195.6 vs. creatures not resistant to electricity, 225.6
vs. dragons, 225.6 vs. demons, and 165.6 vs. others.

Radius 1 light.
q) the Light Crossbow of Miondion (x6) (+12,+17) <+3>
Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4700 feet (level 94).

+3 charisma, shooting power.
Provides resistance to disenchantment.
Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.



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CHAR.
| TURN | DEPTH |LEVEL| EVENT
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1 0' 1 Began the quest to destroy Morgoth.
2381 50' 2 Reached level 2
4962 100' 2 Killed Grip, Farmer Maggot's dog
4962 100' 3 Reached level 3
7626 150' 4 Reached level 4
8096 150' 4 Killed Fang, Farmer Maggot's dog
16181 150' 5 Reached level 5
21043 300' 6 Reached level 6
26815 450' 7 Reached level 7
29967 500' 8 Reached level 8
41411 700' 9 Reached level 9
55655 0' 10 Reached level 10
68142 350' 11 Reached level 11
73743 450' 12 Reached level 12
86542 600' 13 Reached level 13
100805 800' 14 Reached level 14
111495 900' 15 Reached level 15
125918 1150' 16 Reached level 16
132149 1300' 16 Killed Bullroarer the Hobbit
135092 1350' 17 Reached level 17
139470 1400' 18 Reached level 18
143179 1450' 19 Reached level 19
146419 1450' 20 Reached level 20
152889 1500' 21 Reached level 21
165412 1600' 21 Killed Golfimbul, the Hill Orc Chief
177310 1650' 22 Reached level 22
187077 1850' 23 Reached level 23
200832 2050' 24 Reached level 24
204923 2050' 23 Killed Orfax, Son of Boldor
207117 2100' 24 Reached level 24
210906 0' 24 Killed Farmer Maggot
232753 2300' 25 Reached level 25
232793 2300' 25 Killed Smeagol
265146 2400' 26 Reached level 26
281843 2550' 26 Killed Grishnakh, the Hill Orc
283825 2500' 26 Killed Ufthak of Cirith Ungol
333352 2800' 27 Reached level 27
370245 3100' 27 Killed Bolg, Son of Azog
370245 3100' 28 Reached level 28
379628 3200' 28 Killed Gorbag, the Orc Captain
379671 3200' 28 Found the Pair of Steel Shod Boots 'Viend'
400992 3750' 28 Found the Iron Helm of Onien (LOST)
401983 3750' 28 Killed Nar, the Dwarf
406539 3900' 28 Found the Palantir 'Meldorim'
407202 0' 29 Reached level 29
407202 0' 30 Reached level 30
407202 0' 31 Reached level 31
419464 4300' 32 Reached level 32
429587 4350' 32 Killed Wormtongue, Agent of Saruman
429884 4350' 33 Reached level 33
434791 4400' 33 Found the Great Hammer 'Lumalith'
435209 4400' 33 Killed Lokkak, the Ogre Chieftain
435868 4450' 33 Killed Mughash the Kobold Lord
439624 4450' 33 Killed Sangahyando of Umbar
441644 4450' 34 Reached level 34
446403 4600' 34 Killed Uldor the Accursed
448612 4600' 34 Killed Draebor, the Imp
449064 4600' 34 Found the Set of Alchemist's Gloves of Minglutum
452844 4600' 34 Found the Ring 'Gilimlas' (LOST)
452865 4600' 34 Found the Lance 'Valemenen' (LOST)
452880 4600' 34 Found the Halberd of Elorth (LOST)
456433 4500' 35 Reached level 35
457264 4500' 35 Killed Lagduf, the Snaga
464591 4550' 35 Found the Great Hammer of Teldi (LOST)
469164 4600' 35 Killed Smaug the Golden
469198 4600' 35 Found the Awl-Pike of Rilinque
474349 4700' 36 Reached level 36
479018 4700' 36 Killed Draugluin, Sire of All Werewolves
480977 4700' 36 Killed Ji Indur Dawndeath
480977 4700' 37 Reached level 37
482629 4700' 37 Killed Khim, Son of Mim
483571 4700' 37 Found the Mace of Atuldor
483978 4700' 37 Found the Light Crossbow of Miondion
485443 4700' 37 Found the Jewel of Valatar
488753 4700' 37 Found the Whip of Varme (LOST)
497300 4750' 37 Killed Shelob, Spider of Darkness
499679 4750' 37 Found the Lead-Filled Mace of Ossaelwin (LOST)
505202 4700' 38 Reached level 38
508861 4700' 38 Found the Elven Cloak of Dalas
516750 4750' 39 Reached level 39
518589 4750' 39 Killed Akhorahil the Blind
522197 4700' 39 Killed Gorlim, Betrayer of Barahir
523765 4750' 39 Killed Ulfang the Black
524390 4800' 39 Killed Scatha the Worm
524675 4800' 39 Killed Shagrat, the Orc Captain
526767 4800' 39 Killed Polyphemus, the Blind Cyclops
528678 4850' 39 Reached level 39
528876 4850' 39 Killed Adunaphel the Quiet
528893 4850' 39 Found the Amulet of Tirim
531947 4850' 39 Found the Cutlass of Dagoth (LOST)
536254 4900' 39 Found the Lochaber Axe 'Vorth' (LOST)
537520 4900' 39 Found the Star of Angor (LOST)
538060 4900' 39 Killed Ren the Unclean
539621 4900' 39 Killed Ar-Pharazon the Golden
539621 4900' 40 Reached level 40
541458 4900' 40 Found the Dagger of Oimach (LOST)
545295 4900' 40 Killed Kavlax the Many-Headed
545311 4900' 40 Found the Amulet of Ethaldist (LOST)
546770 4900' 40 Killed Ulwarth, Son of Ulfang
549355 4900' 40 Reached level 40
549887 4900' 40 Killed The Phoenix
554555 4900' 40 Killed Beorn, the Shape-Changer
562318 4850' 40 Killed Ungoliant, the Unlight
565449 4900' 40 Killed Lugdush, the Uruk
566696 4900' 40 Killed Medusa, the Gorgon
569027 4850' 40 Killed Itangast the Fire Drake
569027 4850' 41 Reached level 41
571011 4850' 41 Killed The Queen Ant
573766 4900' 41 Reached level 41
573768 4900' 41 Killed Khamul, the Black Easterling
573902 4900' 41 Killed The Cat Lord
577803 4900' 41 Reached level 41
586598 4900' 41 Found the Multi-Hued Dragon Scale Mail of Loromin (LOST)
594130 4900' 41 Killed Baphomet the Minotaur Lord
594137 4900' 41 Found the Pick 'Kelern' (LOST)
596277 4900' 42 Reached level 42
604629 4900' 42 Found the Augmented Chain Mail of Cellaurin
607180 4900' 42 Found the Phial 'Beriant' (LOST)
608939 4850' 42 Killed Uvatha the Horseman
609660 4900' 42 Killed Rogrog the Black Troll
614934 4900' 42 Killed Waldern, King of Water
618020 4900' 43 Reached level 43
619420 4900' 43 Found the Pair of Iron Shod Boots 'Menth' (LOST)
622025 4900' 43 Killed Angamaite of Umbar
623843 4900' 43 Killed Saruman of Many Colours
623862 4900' 43 Found the Short Bow 'Mabas'
627173 4850' 43 Reached level 43
627177 4850' 43 Killed Hoarmurath of Dir
627261 4850' 43 Killed Tselakus, the Dreadlord
629507 4850' 43 Found the Heavy Crossbow 'Tirin' (LOST)
629783 4850' 43 Found the Leather Scale Mail of Dornim (LOST)
633382 4900' 43 Found the Steel Helm of Pelor
635525 4900' 43 Found the Morning Star of Rodol (LOST)
635685 4900' 43 Found the Lance of Dilach (LOST)
637173 4900' 43 Found the Ring 'Varith'
638507 4900' 43 Found the Large Metal Shield 'Nilma' (LOST)
641644 4900' 43 Found the Iron Helm of Cuthoron
641985 4900' 43 Found the Pair of Mithril Shod Boots of Nibung
646758 4900' 43 Found the Adamantite Plate Mail of Darimor (LOST)
651031 4900' 43 Killed Boldor, King of the Yeeks
651108 4900' 44 Reached level 44
651193 4900' 44 Found the Sling 'Estand' (LOST)
653481 4900' 44 Killed Pazuzu, Lord of Air
654580 4900' 43 Killed Omarax, the Eye Tyrant
655304 4900' 44 Reached level 44
656160 4900' 44 Killed Vargo, Tyrant of Fire
656184 4900' 44 Killed Tom the Stone Troll
657428 4900' 44 Killed Uriel, Angel of Fire
658720 4900' 44 Killed Mim, Betrayer of Turin
660131 4850' 44 Reached level 44
661517 4900' 44 Killed Dwar, Dog Lord of Waw
665760 4850' 44 Found the Trident of Annachir (LOST)
671430 4850' 44 Reached level 44
671432 4850' 45 Reached level 45
672017 4850' 45 Reached level 45
672793 4850' 45 Found the Awl-Pike 'Ranond' (LOST)
673901 4850' 45 Reached level 45
674464 4850' 45 Reached level 45
679001 4850' 45 Reached level 45
680946 4850' 45 Reached level 45
685229 4850' 45 Killed Gabriel, the Messenger
687173 4800' 45 Reached level 45
687175 4800' 45 Killed Eol, the Dark Elf
689071 4850' 45 Killed Fundin Bluecloak
697043 4850' 45 Found the White Dragon Scale Mail of Uinquelos
697048 4850' 45 Found the Broad Sword 'Eldil' (LOST)
698008 4850' 46 Reached level 46
698073 4850' 46 Found the Steel Helm 'Arweden' (LOST)
698112 4850' 46 Found the Pick of Eangir (LOST)
705453 4900' 46 Killed Quaker, Master of Earth
706273 4850' 46 Killed Ariel, Queen of Air
708899 4850' 46 Killed Ibun, Son of Mim
709065 4850' 46 Found the Gold Dragon Scale Mail 'Olangron' (LOST)
711493 4800' 46 Killed Lungorthin, the Balrog of White Fire
713520 4800' 46 Killed Atlas, the Titan
716530 4800' 47 Reached level 47
724014 4850' 47 Killed The Mouth of Sauron
725827 4800' 47 Killed Bert the Stone Troll
730617 4900' 46 Reached level 46
730617 4900' 47 Reached level 47
730644 4900' 47 Killed Azriel, Angel of Death
737545 4900' 44 Killed Thuringwethil, the Vampire Messenger
738161 4900' 45 Reached level 45
738161 4900' 46 Reached level 46
738161 4900' 47 Reached level 47
740617 4900' 47 Found the Augmented Chain Mail of Beondilo
742256 4900' 47 Found the Ethereal Cloak of Armor
742312 4900' 47 Found the Pair of Leather Boots 'Eldaglim' (LOST)
743415 4900' 47 Found the Leather Shield of Nathalor
743566 4900' 47 Found the Scythe of Slicing 'Coimrie' (LOST)
746269 4900' 47 Killed The Balrog of Moria
748481 4900' 47 Found the Main Gauche of Teiglim (LOST)
749004 4900' 47 Found the Lead-Filled Mace 'Luingil' (LOST)
752951 4900' 47 Killed Lorgan, Chief of the Easterlings
753681 4900' 47 Found the Main Gauche of Calor (LOST)
753765 4900' 47 Found the Rapier of Borin
757310 4900' 48 Reached level 48
759514 4900' 48 Killed Carcharoth, the Jaws of Thirst
768106 4900' 48 Killed Cantoras, the Skeletal Lord
771051 4850' 49 Reached level 49
774602 4850' 49 Found the Maul of Dalach
776179 4850' 49 Found the Scimitar of Vornar (LOST)
778600 4850' 49 Killed Gothmog, the High Captain of Balrogs
779969 4800' 49 Killed The Lernaean Hydra
780639 4850' 49 Killed Ancalagon the Black
780674 4850' 49 Found the Mattock of Hadenos (LOST)
782442 4850' 49 Killed Huan, Wolfhound of the Valar
785023 4900' 49 Killed Kronos, Lord of the Titans
785159 4900' 49 Killed The Tarrasque
785779 4900' 49 Found the Elfstone 'Elendor'
785806 4900' 49 Found the Arkenstone of Bristil
786834 4900' 49 Killed Maeglin, the Traitor of Gondolin
786834 4900' 50 Reached level 50
786944 4900' 50 Killed Brodda, the Easterling
790616 4900' 50 Found the Dagger of Amare (LOST)
796862 4850' 50 Found the Broad Sword of Targorost (LOST)
796875 4850' 50 Found the Ring 'Rannath'
799186 4850' 50 Found the Flail 'Tilimlas'
801561 4850' 50 Found the Iron Helm of Glaid (LOST)
806986 4900' 50 Killed Ulfast, Son of Ulfang
811685 4900' 50 Found the Mace of Bauradh (LOST)
811720 4900' 50 Found the Dagger of Erandroth (LOST)
813858 4900' 50 Found the Necklace 'Andalion'
816377 4900' 50 Found the Chain Mail of Curin
818187 4900' 50 Killed Qlzqqlzuup, the Emperor Quylthulg
818211 4900' 50 Found the Pair of Steel Shod Boots 'Mendorth'
818837 4900' 50 Killed Azog, King of the Uruk-Hai
819607 4900' 50 Killed Feagwath, the Undead Sorcerer
820825 4900' 50 Killed Vecna, the Emperor Lich
821548 4900' 50 Found the Hard Leather Cap of Carador
824015 4900' 50 Killed The Witch-King of Angmar
824076 4900' 50 Found the Set of Mithril Gauntlets of Egril
825995 4900' 50 Killed Castamir the Usurper
826068 4900' 50 Found the Dagger of Laril
828378 4950' 50 Killed Sauron, the Sorcerer
828394 4950' 50 Found the Metal Cap of Elpelluin
831559 5000' 50 Killed Morgoth, Lord of Darkness
831590 5000' 50 Found the Massive Iron Crown of Morgoth
831593 5000' 50 Found the Mighty Hammer 'Grond'


[Options]

Maximise effect of race/class bonuses : yes (birth_maximize)
Randomise the artifacts (except a very few) : yes (birth_randarts)
Restrict the use of stairs/recall : no (birth_ironman)
Restrict the use of stores/home : no (birth_no_stores)
Restrict creation of artifacts : no (birth_no_artifacts)
Don't stack objects on the floor : no (birth_no_stacking)
Lose artifacts when leaving level : no (birth_no_preserve)
Don't generate connected stairs : no (birth_no_stairs)
Don't show level feelings : no (birth_no_feelings)
Items always sell for 0 gold : no (birth_no_selling)
Use previous set of randarts : no (birth_keep_randarts)
Monsters chase recent locations : yes (birth_ai_smell)
Monsters act smarter in groups : yes (birth_ai_packs)
Monsters learn from their mistakes : no (birth_ai_learn)
Monsters exploit player's weaknesses : no (birth_ai_cheat)
Monsters behave more intelligently (broken) : no (birth_ai_smart)
Michał Bieliński
2013-08-22 22:50:27 UTC
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Post by Thomas Colthurst
I don't know if anyone still reads this group, but after playing
off and on for almost exactly 20 years, I finally won.
Yes, thank you for posting. It was a nice read. Congratulations!

I won't comment on your character since my knowledge is outdated.
From this character log it appears Angband has progressed a lot over
those years since I last tried it and now the Iron Prison is too
inviting.
--
Michał Bieliński
Matthew Vernon
2013-08-23 09:12:50 UTC
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Post by Thomas Colthurst
I don't know if anyone still reads this group, but after playing off
and on for almost exactly 20 years, I finally won. This is actually
only the second time I faced Morgoth -- I don't know if that is
unusual or not -- but the other time was also with a Dwarf Priest that
was missing rStun; that character died when I forgot about the 5% fail
rate for casting Heal while stunned.
Congratulations :)

Matthew
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The Dangers of modern veterinary life
Seamus
2013-08-25 21:28:06 UTC
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Post by Thomas Colthurst
I don't know if anyone still reads this group, but after playing off
and on for almost exactly 20 years, I finally won. This is actually
only the second time I faced Morgoth -- I don't know if that is
unusual or not -- but the other time was also with a Dwarf Priest that
was missing rStun; that character died when I forgot about the 5%
fail rate for casting Heal while stunned.
<snip>

Awesome! Congratulations!

I was starting to think I was the only one left who's still checking this
group.
--
Foe Mis-Identification:
Killing novice rogues, falling through a trap door and assailing the
nearest dark 'p' you see...

Then, the death knight kills you.
Geoff Clements
2013-09-01 18:51:01 UTC
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I used to play Moria on a VAX and I was getting quite good at it but never
made it to the end.

Now, years later, I discovered ZAngband and, boy, what a mistake. The game
sucks up hours and hours of my life and I have to make a conscious effort
NOT to play it! So I guess I'll never achieve the lofty goal that you have
managed. Well done!

ZAngband is light years ahead of the Moria I used to play in the eighties,
so much so that I still don't understand a lot of it but I'll keep dipping
my toe in.
--
Geoff
Nick McConnell
2013-09-18 22:19:11 UTC
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Post by Thomas Colthurst
I don't know if anyone still reads this group, but after playing off and on for almost exactly 20 years, I finally won. This is actually only the second time I faced Morgoth -- I don't know if that is unusual or not -- but the other time was also with a Dwarf Priest that was missing rStun; that character died when I forgot about the 5% fail rate for casting Heal while stunned.
During the fight with Morgoth, I used 2 !speed, 20 !*Healing*, 6 !restore mana, and 3 ?mass banishment. In retrospect, I should have used my !Life more -- I very often had to Blink, cast Restoration, and then !restore mana to bring my several non-sustained stats back up.
The real turning point of the game was at 3200' (turn 379671) when I found my random artifact boots, which are kind of crazy: +11 speed, Rpoison, and activate for haste.
Thanks to everyone who has posted strategy advice over the years!
-Thomas C
Congrats!

Most of the Angband activity is over at the ladder page,
http://angband.oook.cz/index.php
and the associated forums,
http://angband.oook.cz/forum/
these days. There is still a lot going on, so please come on over if
you're interested. I should warn you - it's a webforum, not usenet

Cheers, Nick.
Polarhound
2013-10-05 01:22:39 UTC
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Grats!

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