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2183, How many ambushes does it take to kill a dwarf?
Posted by Twist on Wed 31-Dec-69 07:00 PM
(For those that remember the old Tootsie Roll commercial with "Mr. Owl" answering how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll pop...)

*** "Let's find out...." ***


You attempt to camouflage yourself.

<449/543(82%) 413(97%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 8 PM>
You step out from your cover.
Your surprise attack >>> ANNIHILATES <<< Nyg!
Nyg yells 'Help! I've been ambushed by Zoslaun!'
Nyg is gushing blood.


*** "One..." ***


<449/543(82%) 413(97%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 8 PM>

You parry Nyg's smash.
You dodge Nyg's smash.
Nyg parries your acidic bite.
Nyg deflects your searing cut with his shield.
Nyg is gushing blood.

<449/543(82%) 413(97%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 8 PM>
bearc

Nyg has fled!
Nyg leaves west.

<449/543(82%) 413(97%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 8 PM>
bt
Nyg has arrived.

<449/543(82%) 413(97%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 8 PM>
bt

The poisonous gas grazes Nyg.
The poisonous gas mauls you.

<428/543(78%) 413(97%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 8 PM>

Nyg leaves east.

<428/543(78%) 413(97%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 8 PM>
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But you aren't fighting anyone!

<428/543(78%) 413(97%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 8 PM>
They aren't here.

<428/543(78%) 413(97%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 8 PM>
You attempt to camouflage yourself.

<428/543(78%) 413(97%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 8 PM>
They aren't here.

<428/543(78%) 413(97%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 8 PM>
You aren't calm enough to creep.
You step out from your cover.
The Heart of Ysigrath


( 3) A sprig of marshweed grows here.
Nyg is here.
(Camouflaged) A gigantic serpent slithers through the marsh.

<428/543(78%) 413(97%) 704(98%) 1699 swamp 8 PM>
at
You attempt to camouflage yourself.

<438/543(80%) 423(99%) 716(100%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You step out from your cover.
Your surprise attack >>> ANNIHILATES <<< Nyg!
Nyg has fled!
Nyg leaves east.


*** "Tawhoohoo..." ***



<438/543(80%) 423(99%) 716(100%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
at

The poisonous gas injures you.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 716(100%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
The Heart of Ysigrath


( 3) A sprig of marshweed grows here.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 713(99%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You attempt to camouflage yourself.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 713(99%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
They aren't here.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 713(99%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
People near you:
(PK) Nyg The Heart of Ysigrath

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 713(99%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
People near you:
(PK) Nyg The Heart of Ysigrath

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 713(99%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You aren't calm enough to creep.
You step out from your cover.
The Heart of Ysigrath


The corpse of a glauruk boghopper is here, riddled with small pits and burns.
( 3) A sprig of marshweed grows here.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 710(99%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
at
You attempt to camouflage yourself.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 710(99%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
They aren't here.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 710(99%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You scan north.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) A heap of rotting vegetation drifts by.

You scan south.
You scan east.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) A carpet of black moss floats on the water.

You scan west.
***** Range 1 *****
A massive, red seven-headed reptilian beast roars and spews flame.

You scan up.
You scan down.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 710(99%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You aren't calm enough to creep.
You step out from your cover.
The Heart of Ysigrath


( 3) A sprig of marshweed grows here.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You scan north.
You scan south.
You scan east.
You scan west.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) A gigantic serpent slithers through the marsh.

You scan up.
You scan down.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
People near you:
(PK) Nyg The Heart of Ysigrath

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 707(98%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
The Heart of Ysigrath


The corpse of a glauruk boghopper is here, riddled with small pits and burns.
( 3) A sprig of marshweed grows here.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 704(98%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You scan north.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) A heap of rotting vegetation drifts by.

You scan south.
You scan east.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) A carpet of black moss floats on the water.

You scan west.
***** Range 1 *****
A massive, red seven-headed reptilian beast roars and spews flame.

You scan up.
You scan down.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 704(98%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>

the Primeval Spirit: The Ancients howl praises as you join us, Grashnish. May your presence quicken the rise of
Thar-Eris.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 704(98%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
The Heart of Ysigrath


( 3) A sprig of marshweed grows here.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 701(97%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You scan north.
You scan south.
You scan east.
You scan west.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) A gigantic serpent slithers through the marsh.

You scan up.
You scan down.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 701(97%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
The Heart of Ysigrath


( 3) A sprig of marshweed grows here.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 698(97%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You scan north.
You scan south.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) Some brown pudding senses food nearby and attacks!

You scan east.
***** Range 1 *****
A drab-skinned glauruk scans his environs with fierce yellow eyes.

You scan west.
You scan up.
You scan down.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 698(97%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
People near you:
(PK) Nyg The Heart of Ysigrath

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 698(97%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
The Heart of Ysigrath


( 3) A sprig of marshweed grows here.
(Camouflaged) Some brown pudding senses food nearby and attacks!

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 695(97%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You scan north.
You scan south.
You scan east.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) A heap of rotting vegetation drifts by.

You scan west.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) A carnivorous vine roams through the swamp.

You scan up.
You scan down.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 695(97%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
The Heart of Ysigrath


( 3) A sprig of marshweed grows here.
(Camouflaged) A heap of rotting vegetation drifts by.
A shambling mound steps out from its cover.
You parry a shambling mound's smash.
A shambling mound is in perfect health.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 692(96%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You scan north.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) A carnivorous vine roams through the swamp.

You scan south.
You scan east.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) Some brown pudding senses food nearby and attacks!

You scan west.
You scan up.
You scan down.
A shambling mound is in perfect health.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 692(96%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
The Heart of Ysigrath


( 3) A sprig of marshweed grows here.
(Camouflaged) Some brown pudding senses food nearby and attacks!
You flee from combat!

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 689(96%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You scan north.
You scan south.
You scan east.
***** Range 1 *****
A heap of rotting vegetation drifts by.

You scan west.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) A carnivorous vine roams through the swamp.

You scan up.
You scan down.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 689(96%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
The Heart of Ysigrath


( 3) A sprig of marshweed grows here.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 686(95%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You scan north.
You scan south.
***** Range 1 *****
(Camouflaged) Some brown pudding senses food nearby and attacks!

You scan east.
***** Range 1 *****
Nyg is here.
A drab-skinned glauruk scans his environs with fierce yellow eyes.

You scan west.
You scan up.
You scan down.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 686(95%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
aThe Heart of Ysigrath


( 3) A sprig of marshweed grows here.
Nyg is here.
A drab-skinned glauruk scans his environs with fierce yellow eyes.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 683(95%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
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You attempt to camouflage yourself.

<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 683(95%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
You step out from your cover.
Your surprise attack >>> ANNIHILATES <<< Nyg!
Nyg is DEAD!!


*** "Thrrree." *crunch* "AhThrrree." ***


<425/543(78%) 423(99%) 683(95%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>

A glauruk boghopper yells 'Zoslaun! Now you die!'
A glauruk boghopper's charge decimates you!
You parry a glauruk boghopper's charge.
You parry a glauruk boghopper's charge.
A glauruk boghopper is covered with bleeding wounds.

<399/543(73%) 423(99%) 683(95%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
exam corpse

You meet a glauruk boghopper's charge with a resounding impact.
You dodge a glauruk boghopper's charge.
You parry a glauruk boghopper's charge.
Your acidic bite maims a glauruk boghopper!
Your searing cut DISMEMBERS a glauruk boghopper!
Your acidic bite MUTILATES a glauruk boghopper!
A glauruk boghopper is convulsing on the ground.

<399/543(73%) 423(99%) 683(95%) 1699 swamp 9 PM>
whoi g
Only a pitted skeleton remains of Nyg's corpse, hissing in a pool of acid.
The burnt corpse of Nyg contains:
a pair of glauruk-hide leggings
(Glowing) (Humming) a ring bearing the seal of Telenius
( 2) a brass-studded collar
an iron tusked mask
some black leather sleeves
(Glowing) a shirt of shining silver chain
a steel open-faced helm
a pair of steel chain boots
some studded leather work gloves
( 3) a belt of black dragonscales
a small, wooden water cask
(Humming) a long, steel-tipped spear
( 2) an onyx and obsidian bracelet
a travel stained backpack
a small coral ring
a pyrohydra-scale shield
(Glowing) a blessed mithril warhammer
a lichen poncho
( 2) a large piece of black dragon scales
45 silver coins
136 copper coins


*** Side note, I once spent an afternoon counting each lick that I applied to one side of a Tootsie Roll pop. The answer is 1,273 licks. ***

*** Also, the number of legible words in Sly Stallone's dialogue in Rambo III is 115, if I remember correctly. ***

*** Dibbs, Sally Dibbs. ***