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[Reva]

Zee wrote: "I'm struggling with one of the puppy tasks. Can anyone recommend any authors whose first name begins with W?"

What genre?

[Alex]

I'll read most things, bar non fiction. Just looking for some authors I might be able to find at the library, seeing as I have absolutely nothing to fit currently.

[Cat]

Willa Cather? My Antonia is good (immigrant experience)

William Gibson? (scifi)

W M Thackeray - Vanity Fair?

[Reva]

Mystery

R D Wingfield. A touch of Frost (series)

Time travel

Sarah Woodbury. Daughter of time (series)

Paranormal

J. R. Ward Black Dagger Brotherhood (series)

Paranormal/ Horror


F. Paul Wilson Adversary Cycle (series) Repairman Jack

Romance:

Margaret Way
Mary Wise
Kathleen Woodiwiss

Chic lit:

Lauren Weisberger Devil wears Prada (series)

Historical fiction

Herman Wouk. Winds of war. (series)
Evelyn Waugh Brideshead Revisited

Contemporary

Stuart Woods Stone Barrington (series)

Thriller

Dick Wolf

[Daphne]

Zee wrote: "I'm struggling with one of the puppy tasks. Can anyone recommend any authors whose first name begins with W?"

Anything by Shakespeare. His first name was Willaim after all. :)

[Alex]

I'm not a massive Shakespeare fan I'm afraid, school put me right off! After putting all of the names beginning with W I can think of into various search bars I reckon I'll go with Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins as it's at my local library. Thanks for the suggestions guys. :-)

[Cathy]

I enjoyed While We Were Watching Downton Abbey by Wendy Wax.

[Reva]

For Correction Fluid Monster, can we determine the order of what item gets erased each round. I see cat and gems and pet rock missing.

[Kelly]

Reva wrote: "For Correction Fluid Monster, can we determine the order of what item gets erased each round. I see cat and gems and pet rock missing."

No, they have to go in order and it skips to the next one if you don't have that one. I intentionally skipped some :)

[Kelly]

Zee wrote: "I'm not a massive Shakespeare fan I'm afraid, school put me right off! After putting all of the names beginning with W I can think of into various search bars I reckon I'll go with"

You might find some here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

You have to filter out the character names though.

There's also this if you just want names. I read something by W.E.B. Griffin.

[Reva]

Kelly wrote: "Reva wrote: "For Correction Fluid Monster, can we determine the order of what item gets erased each round. I see cat and gems and pet rock missing."

No, they have to go in order and it skips to th..."

I'm still confused. I have:

Cat +4
Puppy +2
- Horse +2
- Growth Weapon Enhancement bauble
- Shield -1
- Slingshot -1
- All Health Gems (HP lowers by amount of Health Gem loss)+1 HP
- Orb of Fire +3 and Orb of Earth
- (repeat til end of fight) 2 levels of each weapon (does not go below level 0

What about pet rock?
What about green gem?

Can't I lose the cat after round 1?

[Kelly]

Reva wrote: "Kelly wrote: "Reva wrote: "For Correction Fluid Monster, can we determine the order of what item gets erased each round. I see cat and gems and pet rock missing."

No, they have to go in order and ..."

At the end of each round the topmost item(s) that your hero has will be wiped out and you will be unable to use it. If you do not have a particular item or it has already been erased, skip it and go to the next item. The correction fluid will wear off of your items one week after it is applied.
- Puppy
- Horse
- Growth Weapon Enhancement bauble
- Shield
- Slingshot
- All Health Gems (HP lowers by amount of Health Gem loss)
- Orb of Fire and Orb of Earth
- (repeat til end of fight) 2 levels of each weapon (does not go below level 0)

So after the first round you lose puppy, after the second you lose horse, etc.

If someone didn't have horse, the first round they'd lose puppy, then they'd lose the growth weapon bauble. The shield gems are all lumped under the shield. Pet rock I let people keep :) It is supposed to be an evil fight.

[Reva]

Just because the cat isn't on your list -- I would still be able to use it in round 1-- correct?

If I want to piggyback Battles between Plague Bringer and Correction Fluid I need the White Gem Correct?

[Kelly]

Yes, cat you can use.

You can still fight diseased but you probably won't want to.

[Mary]

Did we ever determine how many books we can reread?

I usually write up a book summary after I read them and I missed 10 of them last year It's driving me nuts and I need to reread them

[Zuzana]

Reva wrote: "HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS GAME

1. Have fun. Do the things that you enjoy the best. The nice thing about the quests is that there is something for everyone and that you can go at your own pace.

If you are an occasional reader, you may just enjoy completing the quests. If you are a moderate or heavy reader you may want to combine the quests with combat against the monsters. THERE IS NO RIGHT WAY TO PLAY THIS GAME. Do what floats your boat. ;-)

The nice thing about this game is the friendly comraderie. Come to The Tavern often to share brews and the occasional rat stew or drop bear steak with fellow knights and ladies. Ask questions, tell jokes, talk about what's happening in your life-- it's all ok. Even if a question has been asked before, don't feel shy about asking for further clarification.
"

Great write up, Reva. I totally love the first part. :D You're right, there's no right/wrong way to play the game. What's most important is to have fun!

[Zuzana]

Just a little correction here:

Things such as The Slingshot, Pet Rock 1, Minor Poison Potion and Shield reduce the strength of a monster's attack on your Hero.

The Slingshot and minor poison don't belong under defence, they don't reduce your opponent's attack power. They are both offensive tools. They boost your hero's attacks.

What you can add to the defence category is The Blue gem and the Shield Potion. :)

[Zuzana]

There's not much to write about healing potions vs. meals cooked in the kitchen. But here are some general recommendations regarding healing:

Healing by spelling healing words is highly ineffective.
Instead of exchanging 1 book for 1 health point, "invest" your book into either of scrounger hunt quests and get a minor heal potion (which equals 5 health points for your hero) OR
head to Jack and Jill's Caravan Hill and if it fits, sell your book in classifieds. You get 3 gold and you can buy a minor heal potion for that price (again you get 5 health points instead of 1)

If you don't read tons of books then kitchen is not a productive way to heal your hero. There are initial costs for building it (10 books) and recipes and ingredients are a costly affair, too. Buying potions or scrounger hunts are way cheaper.

Personally I like to do healing potions quests like "Everybody lies", "The tournament of Alka", "Academy", etc. Thus obtained potions are more costly than those bought from Jack or exchanged in scrounger hunts BUT apart from potions themselves they bring you experience points as well. Not to mention the giddy feeling of another completed quest. :)

Also important to know: There are objects and pets that can help you with healing:

If you're new to the game then a bunny is a pet you want to obtain as fast as possible. (It brings you +3 HP every week).
After you sufficiently build up your attack power kill the Blue Dragon to obtain the Orb of Water, it heals +1 HP at the end of every battle your hero wins. Killing all 10 Rocks will bring you 10 pebbles you can exchange for Rocky the Pet, it has the same effect as the orb.

Last but not least: Don't forget that everytime your hero levels up his health is automatically restored to the maximum!!! Plan your killings and quests accordingly. Try to "waste" as much HPs as possible before (not after) leveling up , i.e. kill as much monsters as you can and then level up by completing a quest/quests.

And don't forget, it's your game. So if cooking healthy meals in your very own kitchen is what you want then go for it and have fun. :)

[Reva]

Zuzana wrote: "There's not much to write about healing potions vs. meals cooked in the kitchen. But here are some general recommendations regarding healing:

Healing by spelling healing words is highly ineffectiv..."

Good write up Zuzana.

[❀Tea❀]

Mary wrote: "Did we ever determine how many books we can reread?

I usually write up a book summary after I read them and I missed 10 of them last year It's driving me nuts and I need to reread them"

you can reread as many as you want. Only rule we had is that you can't use same book for same task. If I remember correctly :)

[Reva]

❀Tea❀ wrote: "Mary wrote: "Did we ever determine how many books we can reread?

I usually write up a book summary after I read them and I missed 10 of them last year It's driving me nuts and I need to reread th..."

Wasn't there a six month rule? -- It had to be more than 6 months since you last read it?

Or was that from one of the other challenges?

[Reva]

Zuzana wrote: "Just a little correction here:

Things such as The Slingshot, Pet Rock 1, Minor Poison Potion and Shield reduce the strength of a monster's attack on your Hero.

The Slingshot and minor poison don..."



You're right. I've always used it correctly. Guess I shouldn't do write ups at 3:00 am. ;-)

[❀Tea❀]

Reva wrote: "❀Tea❀ wrote: "Mary wrote: "Did we ever determine how many books we can reread?

I usually write up a book summary after I read them and I missed 10 of them last year It's driving me nuts and I nee..."

That's from team challenges. I don't really remember we mention something like that here. I'm going through thread and can't see it anywhere.

[Mary]

I'm pretty sure it was here , right around the time the duplication potion came out (before it)

[Reva]

All,

Ok I've made corrections and a few changes to HOW TO GET THE MOST...

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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[Kelly]

❀Tea❀ wrote: "That's from team challenges. I don't really remember we mention something like that here. I'm going through thread and can't see it anywhere. ."

My immediate response was that we don't have that rule here and if you really want to re-read the same book over and over again it's ok. I couldn't find any post where I state otherwise but feel free to correct me if you see a previous statement.

We deviate in other ways from the team challenges in that we allow graphic novels since you're really competing against yourself here.

[Reva]

The Market opens Monday. Anyone have any special requests?

[Rebecca]

Reva are you selling rat tails?

[Reva]

Sorry no.

I only have 5 left -- the sheets took up most of the others that I had. I hadn't planned to sell any. I anticipate that they may be necessary for future puppy training.

[Rebecca]

Good point! I am miserably behind on my greater tart slayings and will need to catch up. That's all I'm needing at this point, all my books are covered.

[Reva]

RebeccaS wrote: "Good point! I am miserably behind on my greater tart slayings and will need to catch up. That's all I'm needing at this point, all my books are covered."

Some people are buying the Hat Hat (50 GOLD coins -- Ack! ) to double the output of bones, wings and tails.

I used 2 transmogrification potions on goblin bones to yield rat tails when I had run short and I needed two to get sheet Level 3. ( Love those scrounger items).

[Mary]

I need a book with a reflective item on the cover

[Reva]

Mary wrote: "I need a book with a reflective item on the cover"

I have one with a sword on the cover if you're interested

#5.4   Magic Gifts by Ilona Andrews 100 pages Read: 17/12/2015 (December 24th 2011) Characters:  Kate Daniels, Curran Lennart, Derek Gaunt, Jim Shrapshire, Dr. George Doolittle, ROMANCE: HORSE6/KITCHEN 10 , PARANORMAL, URBAN FANTASY, KITCHEN 7, KITCHEN 8,  BATTLES, Travelled together, 
Odd Words:  PAULDRON: “iron pauldrons guarded his shoulders”
PETS: Grendel, the dog, Dude, the horse; Deities: Norse
On Cover: GREY COVER, sword; Travelled by:  auto, horse;  Set in: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
SANTA, STAR,  UNDEAD
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“the drunk Viking Santa”
“hotel was a many-star establishment”
"The undead flesh"
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PRICE 3 GOLD. available Monday

[Mary]

ok Reva I'll buy that on monday YAY now house will be done

[Reva]

Mary wrote: "ok Reva I'll buy that on monday YAY now house will be done"

Happy to be able to help. ;-)

[Reva]

Mary wrote: "ok Reva I'll buy that on monday YAY now house will be done"

Now you'll have to throw a house warming party. :D

[Rebecca]

Thanks! I totally forgot about the transmog. potion.

[Teresa]

My first Hydra Head - I'll be following up with three(!) more tomorrow!

1- The Hydra - Gluttony - 23/01/16
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15-1 AP 100 Health - Reward: 40 Experience, 1 Duplication Potion
Hero: Lvl 10 || Lvl 4 Sword (AP 6+4) || Lvl 10 Magic Staff (AP 12+4) || 29/29 HP || 589 XP
Magic Staff Growth Weapon Enhancement Bauble, Horse, Orb of Fire, Poison Potion, Damage Potion, Enhanced Weapon Potion, Merc Kili
• Hero Attacks Gluttony w/ Magic Staff (12 +4+3+3 AP) +Kili +2 + poison -2 HP => Gluttony: 74 HP
• Gluttony Attacks Hero (14 AP) => Hero: 15 HP Remaining
• Potion +10 => Hero: 25 HP, Gluttony: 79 HP
• Hero Attacks Gluttony w/ Magic Staff (22 +1 AP) +2 + poison -2 HP => Gluttony: 52 HP
• Gluttony Attacks Hero (14 AP) => Hero: 11 HP Remaining
• Potion +10 => Hero: 21 HP, Gluttony: 57 HP
• Hero Attacks Gluttony w/ Magic Staff (22 +2AP) +2 + poison -2 HP => Gluttony: 29 HP
• Gluttony Attacks Hero (14 AP) => Hero: 7 HP Remaining
• Hero Attacks Gluttony w/ Magic Staff (22 +3AP) +2 + poison -2 HP => Gluttony: Dead
• Hero: 40 XP, 1 Duplication Potion, +2 HP
Hero: Lvl 10 || Lvl 4 Sword (AP 6+4) || Lvl 10 Magic Staff (AP 12+4) || 9/29 HP || 629 XP
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[Reva]

Congrats Teresa!

Any reason that you started bauble in Round 2?

(The growth weapon enhancement bauble will increase damage each turn in battle by 1 for a single weapon. (First Turn +1, Second Turn +2, Third Turn +3). Quest may be repeated once for a bauble for your other weapon. When calculating values based on attack power of weapon, each round it must be re-evaluated.)

[Teresa]

Hmm, I some how thought it didn't start till round two... Well, I need to recalculate some stuff! Thanks!!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Congrats Teresa!

[Daphne]

Congrats Teresa!

[Cathy M.]

Great job Teresa!

[Zuzana]

Great job, Teresa!

[Zuzana]

Kelly, if you're working on new quests,

can we have one where we can use drop bear meat other than kitchen recipes? Pretty please.

[Rebecca]

Zuzana wrote: "Kelly, if you're working on new quests,

can we have one where we can use drop bear meat other than kitchen recipes? Pretty please."

OOH OOH yes please! :0:)

[Reva]

Either that, or make the kitchen more attractive to use. A kitchen bauble that would require less content for recipes. More recipes for other stuff. Or more rooms and/or things in the house to create other goodies.

Loved the bed and sheets.

[Kelly]

Heh. As we speak, I'm cleaning out our kitchen since it's being ripped out tomorrow for our kitchen remodel. So I was thinking of having a kitchen remodel quest :P It might require you eating takeout for several months and looking sadly at your oven sitting in the corner though.

[Reva]

Commiserations on the Reno.

The Caravan and Market is now open

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

See messages 6, 7, 8, and 9.

[Teresa]

Ok - Three more:

2 - The Hydra - Wrath - 25/01/16
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15+1-1 AP 103 HP - Reward: 40 XP, 1 Damage Potion,
Hero: Lvl 10 || Lvl 4 Sword (AP 6+4) || Lvl 10 Magic Staff (AP 12+4) || 29/29 HP || 631 XP
Damage Potion, Enhanced Weapon Potion, Poison Potion, Merc Kili
• Hero Attacks Wrath w/ Magic Staff (12 +4+3+3 AP) + Kili +2 poison -2 HP => Wrath: 77 HP
• Wrath Attacks Hero (15 AP) => Hero: 14 HP Remaining
• Potion +10 => Hero: 24 HP
• Hero Attacks Wrath w/ Sword (6 +4+3) +2 + poison -2 HP => Wrath: 60 HP
• Wrath Attacks Hero (15 AP) => Hero: 9 HP Remaining
• Potion +15 => Hero: 24 HP
•Hero Attacks Wrath w/ Magic Staff (22 AP) +2 + poison -2 HP => Wrath: 34 HP
• Wrath Attacks Hero (15 AP) => Hero: 9 HP Remaining
• Potion +10 => Hero: 19 HP
• Hero Attacks Wrath w/ Sword (6 +4+3) +2 poison -2 HP => Wrath: 17 HP
• Wrath Attacks Hero (15 AP) => Hero: 4 HP Remaining
• Hero Attacks Wrath w/ Sword (6 +4+3) +2 poison -2 HP => Wrath: Dead
• Hero: 40 XP, 1 Damage Potion, +2 HP
Hero: Lvl 10 || Lvl 4 Sword (AP 6+4) || Lvl 10 Magic Staff (AP 12+4) || 6/29 HP || 671 XP
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2 heal potions

3 - The Hydra - Envy
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15+2-1 Attack 75 Health - Reward: 40 Experience, 1 Transmogrification Potion
Hero: Lvl 10 || Lvl 4 Sword (AP 6+4) || Lvl 10 Magic Staff (AP 12+4) || 26/29 HP || 671 XP
Damage Potion, Enhanced Weapon Potion, Poison Potion, Merc Kili, Magic Staff Growth Weapon Enhancement Bauble
• Hero Attacks Envy w/ Magic Staff (+4+3+3+1 AP) +2 Kili + poison -2 HP => Envy: 60 HP
• Envy Attacks Hero (16 AP) => Hero: 10 HP Remaining
• Potion +15 => Hero: 25 HP
• Hero Attacks Envy w/ Magic Staff (10 +2AP) +2 + poison -2 HP => Envy: 44 HP
• Envy Attacks Hero (16 AP) => Hero: 9 HP Remaining
• Potion +15 => Hero: 24 HP
• Hero Attacks Envy w/ Magic Staff (10 +3AP) +2 + poison -2 HP => Envy: 27 HP
• Envy Attacks Hero (16 AP) => Hero: 8 HP Remaining
• Potion +15 => Hero: 23 HP
• Hero Attacks Envy w/ Magic Staff (10 +4AP) +2 +poison -2 HP => Envy: 9 HP
• Envy Attacks Hero (16 AP) => Hero: 7 HP Remaining
• Hero Attacks Envy w/ Magic Staff (10 +4AP) + poison -2 HP => Envy: Dead
• Hero: 40 XP, 1 Transmogrification Potion, +2 HP
Hero: Lvl 10 || Lvl 4 Sword (AP 6+4) || Lvl 10 Magic Staff (AP 12+4) || 9/29 HP || 711 XP
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2 heal potions

4 - The Hydra – Lust
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10+3-1 AP 100 HP - Reward: 40 XP, 2 minor Poison Potions
Poison,
Hero: Lvl 10 || Lvl 4 Sword (AP 6+4) || Lvl 10 Magic Staff (AP 12+4) || 29/29 HP || 711 XP
Kili , Damage Potion, Enhanced Weapon Potion, Poison Potion, Magic Staff Growth Weapon Enhancement Bauble
• Hero Attacks Lust w/ Magic Staff (12 +4 +3+3+1 AP) +2 Kili +poison -2 HP => Lust: 73 HP
• Lust Attacks Hero (12 AP) => Hero: 17 HP Remaining
• Hero Attacks Lust w/ Magic Staff (22 +2 AP) +2 +poison -2 HP => Lust: 45 HP
• Lust Attacks Hero (12 AP) => Hero: 5 HP Remaining
• Potion +10 => Hero: 20 HP
• Hero Attacks Lust w/ Magic Staff (22+3 AP) +2 +poison -2 HP => Lust: 16 HP
• Lust Attacks Hero (12 AP) => Hero: 8 HP Remaining
• Hero Attacks Lust w/ Magic Staff (22 +3 AP) +2 +poison -2 HP => Lust: Dead
• Hero: Gain 40 XP, 2 poison potion, +2 HP
Lvl 10 || Lvl 4 Sword (AP 6+4) || Lvl 10 Magic Staff (AP 12+4) || 10/29 HP || 751 XP
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