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Roleplaying / Re: Rhun
« Last post by Alaric Jadin on November 15, 2020, 08:49:21 PM »
Let's see. Okay that worked for the Dreamcatcher\Larad screenshots.
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Roleplaying / Re: Rhun
« Last post by Alaric Jadin on November 15, 2020, 08:05:24 PM »
Thanks for the feedback diddly. I use Fastone Image Viewer, but I also have several versions of Corel PaintShop Pro.

The images were taken using Creator in Dungeon Master Mode the Creator function.

Larad is a VERY tough boss monster. The deck is really stacked against the player, Note: His combined levels makes him a level 60 monster, AC 66, HP 1235, Challenge Rating CR) of 131. He has a slew of damage resistances both inherent and from an awesome helmet named "The Hells Helmet.
He is immune to critical hits, the Helm gives him +5 Soak 30 Damage Resistance 50% immunity to Divine Energy and Positive Energy, 90% resistance to Fire.
He carries the Dreamcatcher a +13 LongSword That does high Vampiric Regeneration and is Strength Draining. I never even attempt to battle him untill I'm level 40 with Epic Weapons\armor\items with an Armor class of 80-90 and about 50 heal potions. You just have to outlast him. Like most if not all of the Rhun Boss monsters, he can only heal 3 times, get him to near death the 3rd time he goes down for good.
On his body you'll find Dreamcatcher and the very valuable Book of Blades, Biting, Bashing which gives players various high types of temporary damage (fire, Holy Weapon etc..)to their weapon. Extremely rarely you'll also find that Hells Helm on his body...probably 5% chance. I've never found it though.

You'll also find a key to one of his treasure chests. I've never found other than +3 or +4 items in any of them.

Well, I'll attach the screenshots to the next reply (The file is too large yet), and hopefully write the first part of how to even get to the Under World where Larad rules. I'll probably write it off line and attach it later tonight or tomorrow.

-Alaric
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Roleplaying / Re: Rhun
« Last post by diddly on November 14, 2020, 10:45:05 PM »
I for one would love to see those screenshots!  If you need a tool to easily convert the image formats:
  • On Windows I recommend XnView
  • On macOS the builtin Preview does a great job
  • On linux I use ImageMagick(which actually works on all three platforms)

I think all the background you've been providing is very interesting and helpful to anyone wanting to play Rhun.  I know it's still a favourite out there because the Map of Rhun in the old message forum is still one of the top hits on this site.
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Roleplaying / Re: Rhun
« Last post by Alaric Jadin on November 14, 2020, 05:06:49 AM »
Well, got the screen shots for the longsword, and I also took a couple of one of my favorite Boss monsters in the mod. Larad from the Taer Prison quest. Since NWN saves screenshots as targa files which can be very large, I need to convert them them then crop edit them for size, then I'll compress them and upload them this Sunday. I'll also detail how to get to the Underworld where Larad rules...a very tricky area to reach. After hearing about this quest from other players after 4 or 5 fruitless searches, I finally stumbled onto how to get there. Then comes the greater issue how to fight your way to him, then finally kill him.
I also need to go back and edit an earlier post where I said Larad was an Undead Bard. He's actually a Demon Bard.
Well, 111 views of this thread so far, some feedback would be nice.
-Alaric
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Roleplaying / Re: Rhun
« Last post by Alaric Jadin on November 11, 2020, 06:25:41 AM »
Well met again. It's been awhile since I posted here, part of the time I've been held captive by Baldur's Gate 3 and Solasta: Crown of the Magister, 2 new D&D 5th Edition rules CRPGs. They are okay and have some nice features, but D&D 3rd Edition like NWN 1.69 and Nwn:EE are so much better imo. The EE looks and runs smooth as silk now, and Rhun is still my favorite mod/server.

Just an observation from years of playing on various servers: If more players don't utilize the Darkshade Server, it will most likely go away. The server host provides it for free but they usually have out of pocket expenses for bandwidth etc..
I'll try to post at least every two weeks on the forum here. I want to post some screenshots of some of the more unusual items, creatures and locations in the game. This weekend features "The Mysterious Longsword of Peppo" An interesting weapon.

If you have questions about certain areas of the mod, ask them here and I'll try to get back to you in a day or so. I've also enabled the link to email me, just put RHUN in your subject line.

-Alaric
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News / Re: Crash Recovery
« Last post by diddly on October 27, 2020, 09:47:55 PM »
I've restored the old forum to working order (at least for reading) since a significant portion of this site's traffic is still to individual posts and threads from there.  You can get to it through the link near the top of the page in the current forum, or right here

As before, it's there for archival value.  You cannot create an account in the old forum, nor even log in without error if you already had an account.  New content belongs in the current message forum.
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Diddlycraft Discussion / Re: Halloween in Diddlycraft
« Last post by diddly on October 25, 2020, 07:15:16 PM »
You may not be trick or treating in real life, but in Diddlycraft you can still go around inn to inn collecting handfuls of candy (and free XP) 
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News / Crash Recovery
« Last post by diddly on October 12, 2020, 09:36:19 PM »
I'm slowly getting the services back up.  Luckily nothing was lost.  Turned out to be some bad ram after upgrading the server memory, caused a whole mess of issues.  I've learned my lesson and tested the ram in the server now before setting it back up.

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Roleplaying / Re: Rhun
« Last post by Alaric Jadin on September 09, 2020, 07:43:28 AM »
It can be difficult to find a decent weapon in the mid range (between +3 and +8). They are mostly random finds, but there are areas where better weapons can be found. Any of the major Drow Houses (fighting the priestesses) can often yield higher level weapons depending on your level. A good place to find +6,+7 and +8 weapons\armor and items is in the catacombs of Stralad. Starting around level 11 or so you'll face Warrior Mummies and mummies along with an intellect devourer creeping along in the hallways. A great place to build up cash or locate some useful items. Buy a lesser amulet of health at the jewelry\gem shop in Etum to protect against mummy disease and the numerous poison traps in the sarcophagi in the rooms. Gain the cloak from slaying the werewolf on the Moors of Stralad to protect from fear (or dragon slippers which will also protect against the mummies knockdown. Leave the crypts\coffins in the hallways alone, looting them will move your alignment to evil. The Lich in the upper right is very tough,you should avoid him until you are in your high 20s or 30s level.

For a truly great set of armor (have to be good or neutral) can be found by doing the Defiled Chapel quest in Stralad city. There are some tough battles to gain it but it's well worth it. Mid to high 20s level can do it, depends on items\AC and weapons.Speak to the "Angel" in the lobby to start the quest. You should have high Discipline or Dragon slippers when battling in the Defiled Chapel, the Chapel Guards and Defiled Nuns have knockdown.Very good xps in this area.

I encourage everyone to really explore the module, many chests\weapon racks\even area boss monsters can carry a random chance of holding a high level or even an epic level item. For example, the Frost Giant King Reyonce some times has a helm with a deflection bonus of +10 along with the mini-quest item he normally carries.

I do ask the powers that be (the server host) to please reset the mod\server weekly using the base mod. Resetting from a saved game causes some scripts to get wonky...you can get stuck on Gegnars ship, some encounters don't trigger. Once the vendors start having 7 or 8 pages of items, or someone has been running around the Underdark invised or under greater sanctuary can generate huge lag on the server from all the Drow defender spawns.

There really is no real need to save your server game...if you are doing the epic quests, your "quest stage" will be saved, but you will have to find your way back to where you left off after the server resets.

I hope you are enjoying the mod, and thanks to the hosts for providing the server for us to play on.

-Alaric

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Roleplaying / Re: Rhun
« Last post by Alaric Jadin on August 31, 2020, 07:47:53 AM »
Some more info for players:

When doing the mini-quests, if you die and go to the void, you lose any quest items in your inventory. Luckily this doesn't happen with either of the 2 epic quests or the epic weapon quest. You have to gather multiple items to meet/complete quest stages and goals and it is very easy to die.

There is a script flaw in the epic quest to find and defeat the Dreadlord (Tanzantor's Quest) where the party/player needs to collect 2 admantium bars, make sure you only have 2 in your inventory.

In the second epic quest (The Lady of the Moon's Quest), you'll have to converse with a mad wizard "Zolad". The party leader will need a persuade ability of 15 or so, ask him about magic rocks (not magic stones). If you find the Armor of Command or the Greater Helm of Persuasion duing the game hang on to them, they boost persuade +6 each which stacks, so put 3 or more points into the persuade skill.

When adventuring in the Underdark you'll probably come across Drow weapons,items with the descriptions and signs written in Drow. Since I often played a Drow character people would ask me to translate the text for them. If this interests you, take a screen shot of the item or sign, go offline and google Drow to Common Translator. The website "The Chosen of Eilistraee" seems to be the one Shayan used to write them. It works best to enter one word at a time.

The modders packed alot into this game, and I think they got burned out on the project. It's still a great mod to explore.

Hope all this is useful.

-Alaric
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