Heroica RPG General Discussion

[posades]

That's what I figured, Zepher. Do you guys think bombs should be modified, or at least more powerful ones introduced? With enemies with 1000+ hp being pretty common now, bombs almost seem useless or at the very least insignificant in almost every battle.

[Endgame]

" Rhodus is immune to any negative effects transmitted via scroll."

Well, megabluck. I figured you'd catch on eventually. I should have saved that move. I'll be gone for an hour before I can actually devise a strategy for this battle. Mondays are my busy day.

~Insectoid Aristocrat

After what you did to my miniboss? The Bleeding was supposed to be tough.

On the subject of more powerful bombs, I agree. Bombs are essentially useless as it currently stand, seeing as some bombs don't even knock off 1% of an enemy's health nowadays.

[Scubacarrot]

They are fine. Think of them as things to sweep up crumbs. Besides, if you want to make them more powerful, become a cannoneer, and if you'd buff them, they'd be imbalanced for the newer players.

Doesn't mean there can't be rare upgraded versions to be found?

[Palathadric]

After having watched Quest 42, and followed the current Unlimited Quest team, I'm doubly reminded of the importance of having SP, especially if, as a Berserker, you can't switch targets once you get low on Health. That was Benji's biggest problem as a Warden, as well--not enough SP.

Yes, it is a bit frustrating being the only one with SP on Quest 42 when it comes to giving out the free hits, especially since Erdathcath is hastened. At least Erdy fights from the back row, but Adam...ah, well!

By the way, great idea for the Heroica's "Season 1."

The owner of the footprints clearly uses boots in the size 1x1 stud.

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Well, first there were venoms, now you can get deadly venoms which cause even more of a poisoned effect. Maybe we should introduce some more bombs that cause 50 damage.

[Endgame]

Perhaps Punii should start manufacturing bombs and selling them to Portia when the quest is over.

[Brickdoctor]

I plan to introduce the Insanely Overpowered Fire Bomb in my next quest.

[CMP]

Will there be insanely Overpowered Deadly Venom too?

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Quest 47~

Man! That Dark Croise Guard with 33 health just doesn't want to die! What a trooper.

[Endgame]

C'mon, Nagure, smash him to bits!

[Dannylonglegs]

Well, It's not a gem of modern battle strategies, but I think it'll do. Alex, I must say, I love how Minmaxed your character is. You both pierce SP, and have an immense one at the same time! You're hysterically awesome!

~Insectoid Aristocrat

[Capt.JohnPaul]

He's minmaxed? Aww, thanks. I think his WP: 8 is a little underpowered. Though that is something to work on after the quest.

[CorneliusMurdock]

Maybe someone can answer me real quick. I am rolling the results for the battle, Nyx is healing herself with a healing staff... But she rolled magic counter. Does she knock herself out, or something? or does she just heal the 5 damage?

Actually, I think you can't heal yourself with the healing staff at all. I'm pretty sure Sandy made that ruling at some point. It was important to me at the time since I had one.

[CMP]

Actually, I think you can't heal yourself with the healing staff at all. I'm pretty sure Sandy made that ruling at some point. It was important to me at the time since I had one.

Dang, Nyx has been using it to heal herself since Quest 23. I know you can't use it outside battle, but I thought you were able to use it on yourself when in combat. Might be wrong...there needs to be a section for the Healing Staff in the FAQ.

[Endgame]

It needs it's own user manual.

[JimBee]

After what you did to my miniboss? The Bleeding was supposed to be tough.

On the subject of more powerful bombs, I agree. Bombs are essentially useless as it currently stand, seeing as some bombs don't even knock off 1% of an enemy's health nowadays.

They are fine. Think of them as things to sweep up crumbs. Besides, if you want to make them more powerful, become a cannoneer, and if you'd buff them, they'd be imbalanced for the newer players.

Doesn't mean there can't be rare upgraded versions to be found?

Yeah, because of increasing health and power in enemies in heroes, a lot of items become significantly less powerful. I don't think venom is useful at all anymore, but obviously the Deadly Venom can deal some damage. I guess we'll just have to keep making more powerful ones.

And I agree about the cannoneer.

[CMP]

I guess we'll just have to keep making more powerful ones.

I agree. Until enemies start having exorbitantly high health, and current consumables become obsolete, having more powerful variations limited to Quests is reasonable, in my opinion.

[Flipz]

Don't you just love it when people don't bother to read the posts in a Quest and just go with their own plan based solely upon their own stats? Especially when the Party Leader has already outlined a plan for everyone? [/sarcasm]

Actually, odd question: is it possible for Heroes to use a Phoenix Essence on an enemy that has been knocked out? Probably not, especially given the purpose of Necromancers, but still, best to get confirmation on this.

[Zepher]

Naw, I don't mind people straying from plans a little actually. It makes it more exciting. It real battle, commands would be short and might even be misheard, or people may not agree and there wouldn't really be time to argue. I RARELY change battle orders if the plans change.

[Chromeknight]

Don't you just love it when people don't bother to read the posts in a Quest and just go with their own plan based solely upon their own stats? Especially when the Party Leader has already outlined a plan for everyone? [/sarcasm]

Which of the quests are you referring to?

If #44 it's no big deal, Mephisto eats heroes. That's scary! And IIRC sentinel does not protect against specials. It's all grist for the roleplay mill.

[PsyKater]

Hmm, I don't know if I should wait with my character until the Hobbit sets are released for some reason...

The Hobbit sets do not appear on the German LEGO website though, so I am afraid that they come later to Germany (like the movie).

Is there the possibility to build (or get built) my character and change him later on, more or less completely? Or should I wait until the necessary parts are out?

[Scubacarrot]

Is there the possibility to build (or get built) my character and change him later on, more or less completely? Or should I wait until the necessary parts are out?

No problem at all!

[Endgame]

Which of the quests are you referring to?

If #44 it's no big deal, Mephisto eats heroes. That's scary! And IIRC sentinel does not protect against specials. It's all grist for the roleplay mill.

No, sentinel protects against everything physical, special damage included.

And getting eaten is very physical.

[Sandy]

Maybe someone can answer me real quick. I am rolling the results for the battle, Nyx is healing herself with a healing staff... But she rolled magic counter. Does she knock herself out, or something? or does she just heal the 5 damage?

I think it's obvious that since both the original "attack" and the "counter" are done with the Healing Staff, both strikes will heal their target - which in this case is Nyx herself on both accounts. So by rolling a COUNTER, she actually heals herself twice.

I love Healing Staff questions! Whenever Sandy rags on me for complex items, I just bring up the Healing Staff.

That's exactly why Elphaba no longer sells those damned staves.

Actually, I think you can't heal yourself with the healing staff at all. I'm pretty sure Sandy made that ruling at some point. It was important to me at the time since I had one.

I don't have any recollection of saying that, sorry. Let me check the FAQ... Nope, nothing there about it.

Actually, odd question: is it possible for Heroes to use a Phoenix Essence on an enemy that has been knocked out? Probably not, especially given the purpose of Necromancers, but still, best to get confirmation on this.

Why would anyone want to revive an enemy? If the QM approves it, it's possible, but the enemy will come back with full health.

No, sentinel protects against everything physical, special damage included.

And getting eaten is very physical.

To be precise, Sentinel protects from physical damage. It does not apply to elemental damage, negative effects or other special moves that do not cause direct damage - Mephisto's "Gluttony" included. Gluttony doesn't knock out the hero, it removes the hero from the battle (as when fleeing, but without the possibility of continuing the quest if the battle fails).

[Scubacarrot]

No, sentinel protects against everything physical, special damage included.

And getting eaten is very physical.

Nah, sentinel just protects against damage.

And thanks, Sandy.