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Zuzana wrote: "I never used it any other way, but I guess by allowing it for the Stress Relief quest people got quite confused.Anyway, regarding the Find Items Potion use, shouldn't it be allowed for Puppy trai..."
Yeah but for stress relief it's when they ask for 5 salt the orb decreases it by 1. Not the other items like plains, or apples.
Who's talking about plains and apples? I mean only the quests where drop items are used - goblin bones, bat wings, rat tails and pelts. Either way Kelly decides, I'm fine with that. It just feels weird that FIP is allowed for the Sheet quest and not for the blanket quest, and for the Stress relief and not for the puppy training.
Zuzana wrote: "I never used it any other way, but I guess by allowing it for the Stress Relief quest people got quite confused.Anyway, regarding the Find Items Potion use, shouldn't it be allowed for Puppy trai..."
I'm worried about backdating it to quests that are fairly old since a lot of people have probably already done them under the current rules. So I'd prefer to leave them as is.
I fully expect there to be some FIP eligible stuff in next month's posting.
Reva wrote: "Daphne wrote: "I have a couple requests for books if you or anyone would like to do them. I'll pay 4 gold per finished book. :)Here is what I need:
A "smooth" book for the shield
A book where the..."
*Hands Reva 8 gold*
*Runs off to plug them into her quests*
Thanks again!
For • Read a book with a body part in the title or series. Does this mean the word AS IS has to be in the title? Or the word can appear anywhere?Example 1: Elegy for Eddie
Example 2: Headmaster's Wager
Example 3: Back to School Murder
RebeccaS wrote: "For • Read a book with a body part in the title or series. Does this mean the word AS IS has to be in the title? Or the word can appear anywhere?Example 1: Elegy for Eddie
Example 2: Headmaster's..."
I'd say #3 is the closest in fact if not intent.
Some other possibilities:
Head Over Heels
Can't Keep My Eyes Off You: 7 Secrets To Grab Attention And Attract Your Date
The Hand That Cradles the Rock
Finger Lickin' Fifteen
RebeccaS wrote: "For • Read a book with a body part in the title or series. Does this mean the word AS IS has to be in the title? Or the word can appear anywhere?Example 1: Elegy for Eddie
Example 2: Headmaster's..."
I'm ok with #3 even though it doesn't have the same meaning. The other 2 are a bit too much of a stretch for this one but I like the idea and may steal it for another quest :P Diamond in the rough or something like that.
For the battle with The Thesaurus, would a plural of a word found in the linked dictionary work? My word is 'lacunae' which is plural of 'lacuna - a blank space or missing part'. The definition is spot on, so I am sure there's no difference beyond making it mean multiple blank spaces or missing parts.
(If anyone is curious, it's found in Geek Love.)
Morgan wrote: "For the battle with The Thesaurus, would a plural of a word found in the linked dictionary work? My word is 'lacunae' which is plural of 'lacuna - a blank space or missing part'. The definition i..."
That's fine :) It's still unusual in my book.
Kelly wrote: "Morgan wrote: "For the battle with The Thesaurus, would a plural of a word found in the linked dictionary work? My word is 'lacunae' which is plural of 'lacuna - a blank space or missing part'. T..."
The whole book is unusual, so it fits even more. lol.
Thanks :)
ETA: also 'recidivism'
Morgan wrote: "ETA: also 'recidivism' "Heh, my mother in law did her masters thesis on that so I do happen to know about that one.
Does activating all the gems in the shield bring any greater power to the shield itself? Purple is done. :-( no more gems. Perhaps Titanium coating to up its defense? From -1 to -2 or -3?
Looking forward to "The Big Thing" whatever that is. ;-)
Kelly wrote: "Morgan wrote: "ETA: also 'recidivism' "Heh, my mother in law did her masters thesis on that so I do happen to know about that one."
haha that's awesome! I only started 'watching' for words that might be in that dictionary late in that book, but it really seemed to be a virtual goldmine even though I can only throw it at the monster once. ;) I was an English major in college (still intending to persue Masters +) and words just make me happy. lol.
Question for the mods:For a book with a weapon in the title or series
Would 'Poison' or 'Bombshell' work? I' looking to buy a book from Morgan, but want to check first.
Morgan wrote: "Kelly wrote: "Morgan wrote: "ETA: also 'recidivism' "Heh, my mother in law did her masters thesis on that so I do happen to know about that one."
haha that's awesome! I only started 'watching' f..."
presenteeism is one of my favorite new ones. I have that one printed and hanging up at work.
RebeccaS wrote: "Question for the mods:For a book with a weapon in the title or series
Would 'Poison' or 'Bombshell' work? I' looking to buy a book from Morgan, but want to check first."
Yeah, I'm ok with those at weapons since most people would consider them so.
We should just stay away from stuff like "a pencil is a weapon since you can kill someone with it!" :)
Kelly wrote: "RebeccaS wrote: "Question for the mods:For a book with a weapon in the title or series
Would 'Poison' or 'Bombshell' work? I' looking to buy a book from Morgan, but want to check first."
Yeah, ..."
Sweet. Rebecca -- I will read those now/next then so I know which one to sell :D Should have them both done in a couple days.
Morgan wrote: "Kelly wrote: "RebeccaS wrote: "Question for the mods:For a book with a weapon in the title or series
Would 'Poison' or 'Bombshell' work? I' looking to buy a book from Morgan, but want to check f..."
Awesome thanks!!
It's such a bummer cause I recently read Glass Sword, but wasn't thinking and used it for something else. grr
Still stuck on getting the dog (no wonder I'm a cat person) Would you accept Maxim as an unusual name? (i'm thinking this is unusual because I normally see Maximillion)Oh and Kelly I disagree with a pencil not being a murder weapon. Did you not see the batman movie where the Joker used it as a murder weapon? I know it's a scene I'll never forget :)
Mary wrote: "Still stuck on getting the dog (no wonder I'm a cat person) Would you accept Maxim as an unusual name? (i'm thinking this is unusual because I normally see Maximillion)Oh and Kelly I disagree wit..."
Sadly practically anything can be used as a murder weapon and probably already has been.
Thanks for everyone's help on these.For my birthday I treated myself to some Hydra heads. Lust and Pride are dust (and I rhymed ;))!!
I'm not quite sure what a hidden monster means, and I'm having a hard time finding a definition. Maybe a brief description could be added to the first post in the Monsters thread?Happy Birthday RebeccaS!
Mod
Hidden monsters are one's you need a dog trained with Beginner (for minor hidden) or Intermediate (for the other one) Tracking.
@RebbecaS Happy birthday & congratulations on the slaying! :)
Happy birthday, Rebecca! & congrats on your hydra slaying spree. :-)
Thanks!! Now I just need to decide which head to attack next and plan plan plan.
Well done Rebecca!! Congrats on both your birthday and the heads. ;-)
April babies are the bestest Rebecca. ;) *clear bias* I think the hydra I fiddled with the most was the bouncing one. lol. I kept calculating and RE-calculating going through the fight on my side. Good luck finishing them off!!
I've figured out I need to read 5 books with unusual words for The Thesaurus fight to finish off my shield. Will be good to have it wrapped up finally!
Alyssa wrote: "I second the April babies! ;)"*fist bumps & secret handshakes* lol
Morgan wrote: "April babies are the bestest Rebecca. ;) *clear bias* I think the hydra I fiddled with the most was the bouncing one. lol. I kept calculating and RE-calculating going through the fight on my side..."
Good luck with your sheild! That's awesome that you're so close!
Yay for April babies. Sorry all, but we ARE the best;)
Also, I'm thinking about attacking Gluttony next. Lady Ysmay will be so helpful for that, I can't wait to hire her!
For Lady Ysmay..... does she only give you +5 HP after a full round (meaning an attack from both hero and monster) or can you heal you even if you kill the monster in one stroke?
RebeccaS wrote: "For Lady Ysmay..... does she only give you +5 HP after a full round (meaning an attack from both hero and monster) or can you heal you even if you kill the monster in one stroke?"You get the 5 HP even if you kill the monster in one -- I remember someone asking awhile back. Makes the weekly kills good for healing up. ;) Especially with a rock and orb to add to it.
Morgan wrote: "RebeccaS wrote: "For Lady Ysmay..... does she only give you +5 HP after a full round (meaning an attack from both hero and monster) or can you heal you even if you kill the monster in one stroke?"..."
PERFECT! That's what I was hoping.
Morgan wrote: "RebeccaS wrote: "For Lady Ysmay..... does she only give you +5 HP after a full round (meaning an attack from both hero and monster) or can you heal you even if you kill the monster in one stroke?"..."
With the rock, orb, bed and level 3 sheets and egg and attacking Lemur, goblin, bat, greater sewer rat and drop bear I find I come back to full healing 32 + 2 each week WITHOUT LADY YSMAY.
In fact I usually don't use my egg anymore except for the big battles.
Oh yeah it's super easy without her when you have all the other things (as most normal weeks I just do that to heal up). I was using with her while fighting the hydra heads and other shield gem monsters to heal up the rest of the way between bigger battles by killing one of the littles. I also tend to hold my egg until I'm done killing stuff. Just pop it on at the end when there's nothing left to kill.
Right now I can kill the goblin, bat, and drop bear in one attack (can't do sewer rat anymore because I've leveled up too high). I love how much healing that gives me with the Orb and Rock (and sheets and egg). I love all the healing, but I need to up my attack a little so I can also one-shot greater rats and get more tails for my fancy sheets.I want to hire Lady Ysmay for hydra attacks, and will take the extra healing (with one shot battles) to get my HP up to max before my big attack.
RebeccaS wrote: "Right now I can kill the goblin, bat, and drop bear in one attack (can't do sewer rat anymore because I've leveled up too high). I love how much healing that gives me with the Orb and Rock (and she..."I meant Greater sewer rat. :-)
I equate Baubles, growth weapon potions and Lady Ysmay as the three most powerful tools in battle.
Next: pet plus potion and Combat 2 PUPPY. You just can't complain about +4 each round.
I must admit discovering the proper use of acorns last month after a year of playing was rather humbling.
I love this game. :-D
Finished A Fierce and Subtle Poison for you Rebecca. :) I'll put it and the info over on the market thread!
G'day AllI am Duchess Sally and I started doing my curious quest last year - but kind of got overwhelmed with life outside goodreads and forgot about it - to be brutally honest - LOL
Anyhow I am back now and about to recommence - I have a level 2 staff and a level 2 sword - would like some advice on which direction to take next
Sally906 wrote: "G'day AllI am Duchess Sally and I started doing my curious quest last year - but kind of got overwhelmed with life outside goodreads and forgot about it - to be brutally honest - LOL
Anyhow I am..."
Well Sally Welcome back, grab a brew and if possible list all the books that you've read since you last checked in. They are ALL ELIGIBLE.
Check out all the quests from the Notice Board. I suggest that you read the welcome & getting started notes. They will help you to sort what kind of quests to pursue and decide how to get the most enjoyment out of the game.
There are gift cards to re-open any expired quests, but some of the newer quests give you more bang for the books.
Feel free to ask as many questions as you like and check in here often. :-)
Kelly, for the The Power of White (find words in the title or series) would you accept"Purity" for Pure
and/or
"Healer" for Heal?
Zuzana wrote: "Kelly, for the The Power of White (find words in the title or series) would you accept"Purity" for Pure
and/or
"Healer" for Heal?"
sure
Reva wrote: "Does activating all the gems in the shield bring any greater power to the shield itself? Purple is done. :-( no more gems. Perhaps Titanium coating to up its defense? From -1 to -2 or -3?
Lookin..."
No further shield updates at least right now.
:-(. Too bad...Looking forward to May update.
The event's going to be a multi-part thing. So we'll see how fast or slow it goes :)
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Anyway, regarding the Find Items Potion use, shouldn't it be allowed for Puppy training - mind you, only for the items collection - you know "throw 15 goblin bones", etc.? An maybe for the Merely Kats Blanket quest to reduce the number of pelts? What do you think, Kelly?