30 January 2023, 17:12 | #1 |
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Dungeon Master done, bring on Chaos!
Wow, just finished Dungeon Master on my Amiga 1200, last time I did that was 1989 on my Amiga 500 (back then I was under the influence, so to speak).
Bring on Chaos Strikes Back! I had a devil of a time figuring out how to import my DM party (both games are WHDLoad). I was tempted to post a guide because it's definitely a challenge for plebs like me. Well, Chaos annoyed me back in the day but I think my patience has grown. We'll see! |
30 January 2023, 17:15 | #2 |
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Congratulation on finishing Dungeon Master I didn't have the patience. I finished EoB a few times, but Dungeon Master is quite a bit harder (at least for me).
Looking forward to hear how you manage with Chaos Strikes Back. I just remember it felt like running into a solid wall |
30 January 2023, 17:20 | #3 |
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Solid walls and falling down pits!
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30 January 2023, 17:38 | #4 |
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Dang, thats quite an achievement!
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30 January 2023, 17:42 | #5 |
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As an aside there's a certain joy to having this piece of plastic (Amiga 1200) sitting on my coffee table. I don't get that from my MiSter, Amiga Mini, emulation etc.
It sat on my lap while I played DM. Small, silent, cool, comfortable. Yes the 500 was a bit bigger. I love the thing. |
30 January 2023, 19:26 | #6 |
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It depends how much you "peek". I felt the dungeons were very unfair. That the only way to complete the dungeon was to die, often. But with a peek at some maps, maps that you would ultimately create yourself, the frustration could perhaps be reduced. OR just prepare to die... a lot
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30 January 2023, 21:54 | #7 |
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DM can be made a whole lot easier if you power level though. I don't think many other dungeon crawlers allow you to go as far as DM does in that respect. Put in enough work and your entire party can be slamming fireballs.
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30 January 2023, 22:22 | #8 |
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In DM there's one room with constantly regenerating screamers. A few hours (days?) in that room upping all your skills and your experience is much more fun.
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30 January 2023, 22:38 | #9 |
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No need for power leveling, just use stat boosting potions.
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31 January 2023, 04:16 | #10 | |
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31 January 2023, 09:53 | #11 |
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Water is unlimited to begin with, there are fountains pretty much everywhere. I never ran out of food in the game myself, its lying around all over the place and respawning enemies drop it too.
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31 January 2023, 09:55 | #12 |
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31 January 2023, 10:11 | #13 |
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I got close once with four characters. Some kind of area where you're basically trapped until you solve something. Don't remember where exactly.
Indeed, but being able to kill faster helps as well. Boosting dexterity probably helps with not getting hit. |
31 January 2023, 10:41 | #14 |
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Of course, just like any good game it has some selective pressure moments. At that point you'll already have been conditioned to make a save at the start of the floor though
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Of course nothing prevents you from power leveling AND abusing of stats potions. Seems overkill for DM, though... |
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Using the stat boosting actually reduces the need for lots of leveling because of how effective it is. |
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01 February 2023, 14:41 | #17 |
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Must be very high stats then.
But you need some leveling to be able to make the potions themselves |
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Have you seen this in the source code perhaps?
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Apprentice Fighter Apprentice Ninja Adapt Priest Adapt Wizard Health: 209 Stamina: 181 Mana: 127 Strength: 86/46 Dexterity: 58/58 Wisdom: 133/72 Vitality: 46/46 |
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01 February 2023, 16:28 | #19 |
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I'd finished both Dungeon Masters and Chaos Strikes Back and I can tell You that CSB is for hardcore "dungeon crawlers" gamers.
I'd finished also Dungeon Master II, but after CSB it was a walk in the park. |
01 February 2023, 16:29 | #20 |
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I've seen things, but it was long ago. My memory may be betraying me.
Apparently. There are still two things : used mana isn't available for something else, and you need fighter levels to use the most powerful weapon options. Btw. Have you tried that in CSB ? |
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