stuart@sequoia.cray.com (Stuart Mitchell) (02/14/91)
I noticed the other night after dropping down the first pit on level 8 that there was a kinda "sublevel" that could be wandered around (with the usual teleport to get back out). But as I wanted to kill off the party to start over I found another pit and jumped down that one as well - as it turned out it wasn't sufficient to kill off everybody and I found a "Yew staff" in this second "sublevel". One of the things the staff can do is a "dispel" which clobbers the green ghosts a treat (without using mana points). So now the questions: is this the only place to find such a staff ? How many other items are tucked away in these pit "sublevels" ? I'm sure I can't be the first person to do this (as DM's been around so long). stuart (stuart@cray.com)
Stewart.Mckinnon@p0.f178.n221.z1.fidonet.org (Stewart Mckinnon) (02/15/91)
RE: Sure not the first to do this.....No, you're not....lotsa names written on the walls down there! Actually, part of the enormous thrill behind Dungeon Master and Chaos Strikes Back is DISCOVERY!! If you knew what was down every pit, or behind every corner beforehand, it wouldn't be any fun, now, would it? So, if you have the ROPE, go down a pit or two! In Dungeon Master there is always a way out of a pit (teleport) so EXPLORE! However, although there may be the odd item that you would find useful, there is nothing down any of these pits that is cruicial to completing the game. Incidentally, if you're looking for a fast way to kill off your Champions and restart, just cast a fireball (high power level) at a blank wall as you stand right in front of it. They'll be history in 1 second FLAT! **Happy Adventuring!!* * -- Stewart Mckinnon - via FidoNet node 1:221/171 UUCP : watmath!xenitec!zswamp!178.0!Stewart.Mckinnon Internet: Stewart.Mckinnon@p0.f178.n221.z1.fidonet.org