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by penguinpyro
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: The 2024 Spading Project!
Replies: 14
Views: 20679

The 2024 Spading Project!

... there's a non-wok version obtainable somewhere in the game that does the same. We've already discovered the secret talismans for Dark and Gritty (Knight's Badge), Too Hard (Cartridge of Fury), Somersite (Crystal of Clarity) and Titanico (Galaxy Gal's Nebula). But what about the hidden talismans ...
by Sanjuro
Sat May 06, 2017 10:00 pm
Forum: Testing & Debugging
Topic: Spelling and grammatical errors
Replies: 524
Views: 3092512

Re: Spelling and grammatical errors

"Tis but a typo!

One of the pitch-black knight's hit messages:
The knight slashes your arm with his sword, leaving you glad its still attached.

Have at you, apostrophe!
by Theo
Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Costume & Candy Crafting Contest - Closed October 31st, 2016
Replies: 10
Views: 80107

Re: Costume & Candy Crafting Contest - Closes October 19th

Welding: Mecha Nist's Night-Vision Helmet + Clepsydra's clockwork key = Generic Steampunk Goggles Assembly: Generic Steampunk Goggles + pitch black pajamas = Generic Steampunk Costume Welding: Titanium + Generic Steampunk Costume = Metal Steampunk Suit ...
by penguinpyro
Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:47 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: 10 Retcons in one day
Replies: 5
Views: 51037

Re: 10 Retcons in one day

... would be even better). However, anything that increases your effectiveness in combat is also good. Any other bonus is window dressing. -Companion: clockwork spider all the way. Last nostronomian is slightly better when you get to level 10. -Extra gear- daylight singularity or daylight savings blanket ...
by darkzumi
Sun Oct 18, 2015 4:55 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Creative player ideas for in-game items, zones, etc.
Replies: 1543
Views: 1668651

Re: Creative player ideas for in-game items, zones, etc.

Infernium Slab + Clockwork Core = Clockwork Gremlin (or maybe just Gremlin)

Smoldering Ash + Bowl of Greens = Infernal Salad

Smoldering Ash + Iceberg Lettuce = Iceberg from Hell Lettuce
by
Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:28 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Happy Hunting
Replies: 15
Views: 51760

Re: Happy Hunting

... Here are the lucky buyers so far! 2015-10-05 18:43:48 PenguinPyro 569 Blockee blocks 50 28,450 Chips 2015-10-05 10:16:01 Isladar 1 Clepsydra's clockwork key 250 250 Chips 2015-10-05 10:15:57 Isladar 1 fusion hunks of plastic 80 80 Chips 2015-10-05 10:15:54 Isladar 3 fusion liquefied crystals ...
by acidcat
Sat Oct 03, 2015 12:27 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: October 2015 Crafting Contest
Replies: 10
Views: 65814

Re: October 2015 Crafting Contest

Assemble - Steamwork core and precoffee - hipster coffee Hipsters love attaching steam and clockwork to everything. It actually makes sense when you do it to coffee beans Caffeine and possible new special effect for 30 minutes? Welding - Prince prints and karma charm ...
by Kinak
Fri Jan 02, 2015 7:27 am
Forum: Testing & Debugging
Topic: Spelling and grammatical errors
Replies: 524
Views: 3092512

Re: Spelling and grammatical errors

That's the same purchase message as the golden knight's bracelet. Sorry about that. I blame wizards! The correct text is: The shopkeeper asks if you'd like the package deal with being raised by rattlesnakes and your significant other being kidnapped ...
by Sanjuro
Fri Jan 02, 2015 1:38 am
Forum: Testing & Debugging
Topic: Spelling and grammatical errors
Replies: 524
Views: 3092512

Re: Spelling and grammatical errors

... humming with power and difficulty. You got an item: Desert Dan's snake rattle (quantity: 1) That's the same purchase message as the golden knight's bracelet.
by Kinak
Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:11 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Talismans for 2015
Replies: 31
Views: 112959

Re: Talismans for 2015

... to do at some point (and will fix a bunch of other bugs), but will be a huge pain whenever I end up doing it. Also, like Cris said, image for gold knight bracelet is still broken in the wok page. Gah! Sorry about that. Typo and, more importantly, let myself work sleepy and not doublecheck things. ...
by Patojonas
Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:23 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Talismans for 2015
Replies: 31
Views: 112959

Re: Talismans for 2015

... they also steal iotm? Are scaling enemies also responsive to these talismans? Sorry for so many questions:P Also, like Cris said, image for gold knight bracelet is still broken in the wok page.
by Cristiona
Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Talismans for 2015
Replies: 31
Views: 112959

Re: Talismans for 2015

Gold Knight keeps returning a broken image for me in the wok. Popup's fine. :?

Yeah, I had a fistfight with myself about the naming. Should be good now. I won.
by Patojonas
Fri Dec 12, 2014 8:49 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Old IotM: Classified Ads
Replies: 10
Views: 68979

Re: Old IotM: Classified Ads

... guitar Costunomicon of Zyx Cupid Quiver Major Twilight Stalwart scutum Professor Ouch's satchel of tricks Superagency and You Vortex cycle golden knight's bracelet (traded away) Instant Goats (sold to Erfmortium) Name a price you feel is reasonable, either stars or trade for other iotm, new year ...
by Sanjuro
Sat Nov 29, 2014 2:09 am
Forum: Off the Wall
Topic: Alphabet Soup - Game
Replies: 919
Views: 4974567

Re: Alphabet Soup - Game

... information, I recently read about the death of Glen A. Larson. He was a television producer who worked on shows like Battlestar Galactica, Knight Rider, Manimal, The Highwayman (starring Jacko! Oi!), and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. Rest in peace, Glen A. Larson. :( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_A._Larson
by xKiv
Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: TH Greasemonkey thread 2.0
Replies: 129
Views: 502544

Re: TH Greasemonkey thread 2.0

... like the idea of taking all openings as soon as they are available, because they tend to not be as useful as normal actions for me. -- Conditional strategies: I don't have this yet, but I have thought avout it. I think what needs to be done there is just to make the strategy a function (of current ...
by Patojonas
Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:13 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: TH Greasemonkey thread 2.0
Replies: 129
Views: 502544

Re: TH Greasemonkey thread 2.0

... you want to be fired from a string users get to add/remove openings to/from? Also as mention before I'd love to be able to have conditional strategies. Something like, if (condition) do this stuff, else do that stuff The most basic condition I guess would be checking if the foe name was ...
by Harry Dresden
Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: April Podcast Thread
Replies: 12
Views: 36889

Re: April Podcast Thread

... because it would be nice to be able to dabble in a bunch of projects, like roleplaying games and CCGs. I would also take the genie creating me a clockwork code minion to do the tedious coding I don’t want to do. As code bases get older, you have to go back and “fix” things to make the fit the ...
by Patojonas
Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:16 am
Forum: Testing & Debugging
Topic: Spelling and grammatical errors
Replies: 524
Views: 3092512

Re: Spelling and grammatical errors

using the dragonslayer opening:
You charge towards Schnozzie Smith like a mighty knight, spearing him as a mighty knight spears a dragon... or amnything else really.

Defeated the amnythingville horror.
by Harry Dresden
Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: March Podcast Thread - Answered
Replies: 25
Views: 74331

Re: March Podcast Thread - Answered

... turns into power effects. I'm looking for ways to make combat a bit more interactive to give it more depth. Different buffs to encourage different strategies and that sort of thing. Question : When's this going to be? Kinak : It's an interesting concept, and fun to play with. Particularly with ...
by penguinpyro
Sun Mar 18, 2012 1:03 pm
Forum: Off the Wall
Topic: non-retcon contest - completed
Replies: 71
Views: 171753

Re: non-retcon contest - now in progress!

... at the space station's radiation center to replenish PP as necessary. At this point, I stopped using the Psychoanalyst sidekick and was using clockwork armadillos and owls to stay alive. Started using Trident of Nodens at level 40 instead of radiation center. Whenever I got a good amount of ...
by seventhcross
Fri Oct 07, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: Off the Wall
Topic: Which rare do you want? Contest
Replies: 42
Views: 152436

Re: Which rare do you want? Contest

... hear from Sykzen and Acidcat before rollover and let Ryme check them for me. Then the contest will be closed. Thanks for playing and posting your strategies guys! I've enjoyed following along on your adventures.
by zillow
Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:54 am
Forum: Off the Wall
Topic: Create a new AA script
Replies: 32
Views: 147663

Re: Create a new AA script

... There are 3 things you should change when you install it: 1. The options at the top for personalizing the script 2. The strategies for combat 3. The non-combat choices Enjoy! :D Edit: Questions/Comments/Concerns appreciated
by acidcat
Thu May 19, 2011 3:47 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Whirlwind
Replies: 20
Views: 43948

Re: Whirlwind

... my most recent run was 32h 57m 15s with a gadgeteer. I think I could have done it under 32 h if I hadn't thought I'd missed out and stopped using clockwork spiders and swapped to normal documentarian. That was using no squid discs, no flash powders (or any other fight ducking items - nearest was ...
by Cristiona
Mon May 16, 2011 12:22 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Whirlwind
Replies: 20
Views: 43948

Re: Whirlwind

... armor gnat gloves xentrium boots Rolled Doll dahl shoehorn Queen of the Apocalypse special wooden cup mini fusion octotron Sidekick/companion: Clockwork spider Current effects: Stealth Aura: Keen Observation Entranced Rocky Tough A Case of the Jazz Purple Cowardice Little Yellow Indifferent ...
by acidcat
Mon May 02, 2011 11:59 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Whirlwind
Replies: 20
Views: 43948

Re: Whirlwind

In my opinion if you're gunning for speed, I'd say the sidekick at the start is unnecessary as clockwork spider surely is sidekick of choice at lower level. XP is my limiting step generally for my runs.

Good luck Cris!
by Sanjuro
Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:44 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Code can be "decrypted"
Replies: 12
Views: 27002

Re: Code can be "decrypted"

Thanks for the update. I prefer this to be a game of skill and strategy, not just blind luck.

Once, when I was trying new strategies, I used an entire day's worth of turns to get one city map code.
by
Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:37 pm
Forum: Testing & Debugging
Topic: Minor bugs
Replies: 721
Views: 3375497

Re: Minor bugs

Using a noble or extortionist combined with any +sidekick bonus = ~no chips drop bonuses (i.e., no bonus from equipment or any other active effects).

The clockwork ant is not affected by this bug.
by Harry Dresden
Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Thea Tyme with Ryme - Jan 28 @ 7 p.m. US mountain time
Replies: 22
Views: 40873

Re: Thea Tyme with Ryme - Jan 28 @ 7 p.m. US mountain time

... but can we have a semi-customizable archenemy? [N] PenguinPyro : Who adapts after every battle. [N] PenguinPyro : Have to come up with new strategies every time. [N] Ryme : customization is so difficult to do well. [N] Corrupt Shadow : That sounds super code-extensive, PP. [N] Lxndr : for ...
by
Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: Off the Wall
Topic: Lichen's giveaways are here!
Replies: 19
Views: 22131

Lichen's giveaways are here!

... 1d39 yielding 6. Blackmatter615 has won 2 Gold Coins, an Exigen-C Cocktail, 100 Warrior Holograms, two Frusion Filaments, an Ali C Bling and a Clockwork Key! Day Five - December 17 [Normal] Tinfizzle rolls 1d39 yielding 37. The Leopard has won 3 Gold Coins, an Exigen-C Cocktail, 100 Warrior ...
by Ryme
Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Favorite Quest/Mechanic
Replies: 10
Views: 19002

Re: Favorite Quest/Mechanic

... a little arbitrary, but I think it's good if some quests can be sped up with lassos, and other quests can't -- a little variety, fosters different strategies, etc. Demiurge is another location where I'm looking at adding a secondary way of manipulating that quest status. I've got some ideas, but ...
by
Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:45 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: TH Greasemonkey thread 2.0
Replies: 129
Views: 502544

Re: TH Greasemonkey thread 2.0

... seriously extensions to the script for use during and post-retcon... including automatic quest completion (retcon) and multi-skill attack strategies (yep, I mean like "Firestorm anyone not resistant to fire, otherwise psi-blast them"... as a single turn strategy choice. I'll ...
by Muhandes
Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:22 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: The new merit badges Spade thread
Replies: 52
Views: 143593

Re: The new merit badges Spade thread

... on that date, which are not from ItoM: Wolf Water buffalo Wind warrior Blues musician Fledgling elemental hero Monkey Strobe drone Squawking radio Clockwork ant Clockwork armadillo Clockwork falcon Clockwork kangaroo Clockwork owl Clockwork spider Black robot Grey robot Mechapinata!! Red robot ...
by
Wed May 26, 2010 12:05 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: TH Greasemonkey thread 2.0
Replies: 129
Views: 502544

Re: TH Greasemonkey thread 2.0

On another aspect of the a-a script... do many nats use it? And of those who do, do any use strategies that involve changing item selection or skill selection during battle? I ask because I found a slight bug (which may or may not have been a result of a page source change) ...
by blackmatter615
Sat May 22, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: Help & Hints
Topic: The Perfect Outfit
Replies: 14
Views: 45929

Re: The Perfect Outfit

... sticky gloves, xentrium breeches, prefontane's shoes, binoculars, citrine ion stone, recycler's bin, your choice of range 5 transportation, clockwork kangaroo sidekick. Adventure in the castle. get 6-7 lustrous liquids a day and use them to make philtres of fortunes, then fight the chemist ...
by Muhandes
Fri May 21, 2010 2:41 am
Forum: Testing & Debugging
Topic: Minor bugs
Replies: 721
Views: 3375497

Re: Minor bugs

On the above, while there might be a narrative explanation why the clockwork key doesn't work on Clavis, I was expecting at least a different message.

Edit: Addressed, please remove the message
by
Thu May 20, 2010 11:46 pm
Forum: Testing & Debugging
Topic: Minor bugs
Replies: 721
Views: 3375497

Re: Minor bugs

minor one that may or may not be intentional: trying to use a key on the 'clockwork woman' returns the 'use this on something more like a clock' message.
by Muhandes
Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:50 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: XP gain from clockwork spider
Replies: 2
Views: 5387

Re: XP gain from clockwork spider

So I suppose the ranges are as planned? They seemed odd to me, but I guess they do the job.

Edit: I believe I completed the ranges, now it makes much more sense.
by Ryme
Tue Apr 13, 2010 4:45 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: XP gain from clockwork spider
Replies: 2
Views: 5387

Re: XP gain from clockwork spider

Yeah, some of the XP gain sidekicks have a level-based cap, mostly to prevent crazy-fast leveling.
by Muhandes
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:10 am
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: XP gain from clockwork spider
Replies: 2
Views: 5387

XP gain from clockwork spider

... if this is a bug or the way it was intended so I guess I'll just report it and let Ryme say if this was how it was meant to be. The XP gain from clockwork spider seems to be level dependent. However, I'm not sure the ranges in practice are what was meant. Here's what I saw. Level Range 1 3 2 ...
by Ryme
Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:45 pm
Forum: Gameplay & Discussion
Topic: Skill points 83.5% added - NON-SPOILERY discussion here
Replies: 34
Views: 38603

Re: Skill points 83.5% added - NON-SPOILERY discussion here

... and would give you either 17 or 22%. Not sure if I should increase the max to 22, which is a weird number, or leave it as it is and see if weird strategies develop because of that. Also, I had to redo all the math in each zone to add an extra decimal place to the calculations. On the off chance ...