Do I need to go s/b

[Gsl2anja]

I will if I have to, but I don't know about this sword/shield bs.
also if I wanted to pick what should I do to make sure I could do it at the lowest lvl posible?

Give me a nice training plan please, and help me understand bards a bit :medieval:

[DrZaius]

Im not sure about bards, but rogues benefit from archery training, because perception is shared with picking. I've also heard that many high level rangers fire from the open as archers, so as another semi I suppose it's possible. I don't know what spells a bard is going to use though; so that could change things dramatically.

To be able to pick level 15-20ish stuff 100% of the time, you need about 50 ranks in disarm, picking, and perception (I know from my 15ish rogue). If you were thinking of holding off longer, figure a level 20 3x'd rogue can pick stuff up to 40, and go from there. I don't know if there are any archer-bards because that spell that makes a weapon out of air is so powerful; but if you're opposed to sword and board there's a large contingent of bards out there who use an air-lance as their attack. Anyways, I hope my post was helpful; Im sure some people who actually have bards will chime in soon.

[Celephais]

... You should try and focus on one character :P

When posting these type of threads it'd be helpful if you posted your training (so we know what you're comparing it to), which should include level, skills, and stats. Also try to read a few threads in the folder (they might not be visible, there is a dropdown to make them so, and go back a few months).

There are tons of different valid training plans, based on what you want to do, and they each have advantages/drawbacks, so if you say "do I need to" it's a good idea to mention what shortcomings your experiencing that would make you think you need to do anything. Obviously if you want to pick at the lowest level possible, fully 2xing picking/disarming and getting 403 would be the way to go, to be able to pick and be a viable hunter you would probably need to manage your TPs after 2xing Pick/Disarm carefully and that would likely be a Sword/Board build.

[Gsl2anja]

:wtf: For starters I'm not sure what I want to play, so I am trying them all one by one. I never do get them rather high though I think I can tell if I will like them or not. Right now I have a 12 ranger, 12 wizard, 12 Pally, 10 emp, 8 cleric, and now a 5 bard. This is his training as of right now.

(at level 5), your current skill bonuses and ranks (including all modifiers) are:
Skill Name | Current Current
| Bonus Ranks
Armor Use..........................| 25 5
Combat Maneuvers...................| 25 5
Polearm Weapons....................| 50 10
Physical Fitness...................| 50 10
Dodging............................| 25 5
Harness Power......................| 25 5
Elemental Lore - Air...............| 25 5
Survival...........................| 25 5
Perception.........................| 25 5
Climbing...........................| 5 1
First Aid..........................| 25 5

Spell Lists
Minor Elemental....................| 2

Spell Lists
Bard...............................| 5

Race: Elf Profession: Bard (not shown)
Gender: Male Age: 0 Expr: 35545 Level: 5
Normal (Bonus) ... Enhanced (Bonus)
Strength (STR): 91 (20) ... 91 (20)
Constitution (CON): 51 (0) ... 51 (0)
Dexterity (DEX): 72 (16) ... 72 (16)
Agility (AGI): 81 (30) ... 81 (30)
Discipline (DIS): 60 (-10) ... 60 (-10)
Aura (AUR): 91 (25) ... 91 (25)
Logic (LOG): 41 (-4) ... 41 (-4)
Intuition (INT): 32 (-9) ... 32 (-9)
Wisdom (WIS): 61 (5) ... 61 (5)
Influence (INF): 92 (31) ... 92 (31)

I never get anyone in here that really gives helps me when I post about a profession so I just go with the flow. I don't know a lot about this game now but I do know a bit.

I am well aware that I can look at posts that aren’t visible. I just don't know if the game has changed from the time they are posted to now. Please someone help me pick a class. show me what one of the classes I listed can do.

[Celephais]

Sorry if you took offense to that, GSL, but seeing as how you're sort of a new poster here and you've taken a habit to bombarding the profession threads with ambiguous training advice requests. Really GS is very flexible in allowing for different training paths, now if you ask something like "what's the best minmaxed training" or "what's cookie-cutter for..." we can help you a lot better. If you look at your original question it's far to open ended and has no perspective.

As for the "play one character" jab, the little ":P" should have informed you that I was not serious, standard internet protocol applies, little smiley faces are like saying "with all do respect" and let you say anything you want, and italics indicate sarcasm. Hell, do whatever is fun, if you don't have fun past level 10, that's your deal... all these threads just give the impression you're not even waiting for a reply and rerolling your characters.

Now enough of that... first off think in terms of accomplishments, the whole thought of "1xing something" doesn't apply to all skills, 5 ranks of armor does you no better than 4 ranks, you're better off just waiting till you can get 8 ranks or other increments of 20 skill (some would argue (increments of 20) - 10, so 6 ranks). The air lore might not be useful for you at this level either, but with your current training plan I can't imagine you're really struggling so I don't know what you would want to do with the extra points.

So anything holding your charcter back? It looks good to me.

[Gsl2anja]

Thanks, I know you were just messing around. You made some good points, I am sorry for not being clear. I have been reading the other post from way back and I like the way this bard sounds. I think I should play him up to 20 before I stop, don't you agree?...

What do you think about TWC with short swords?

[FinisWolf]

As a bard you can only sing one of the weapons for TWC. So be sure to consider that.

Also, characters can be pretty boring, training wise, until you get to level 30 or 40, so taking a char past 12 trainings would be a good idea in my opinion.

Finis

[AestheticDeath]

I would echo the sentiment of taking a character past 10-20 to get a real feel for it. Most of them can change dramatically depending on what/where you hunt. Some tactics dont work the same everywhere.

And I think Two weapon combat is something that alot of people really like to try, but can never accomplish as well as they should be. Its alot more viable now with dodging, but other paths are still much easier.

I think you need to give up on picking as a bard as well. Especially with the new changes, you most likely wont ever be able to pick your own level, and still have a viable way to hunt. Bards can be short on TPs if you try to spread out too much. You really need to focus on 2 things and thats about it.

Rogues are the most deversified of all the classes in my opinion. If you want to be able to open your own boxs, this would be one of the better ones to go with.

[Gsl2anja]

Thanks for your statements.
So Sword & Board would be good? I want to try this bard out, I like the role-play.

Can I get someone in here that plays a sword/shield bard with a training plan and some ideas of what to look forward to the good/bad please?

Thank you

[Jayvn]

You know everyone wants to be a giant warrior =/ My wizard got real fun around 40 to 50 but I've always enjoyed him the most anyway.

[Gsl2anja]

Wizards seem just fine, But I don't think I want to just shoot bolts of elements at people my whole life ya know? Swinging seems to be alot more fun, but what do I know. I don't know How it is higher up for a wizard or a bard, or anything for that matter.

So can you guys please post some logs of you hunting past like 30 up?
I want to see what they can do.

(at level 6), your base skill bonuses, ranks and goals are:
Skill Name | Actual Actual
| Bonus Ranks Goals In-Game Time to Goal
Armor Use..........................| 58 12 12
Shield Use.........................| 58 12 12
Combat Maneuvers...................| 30 6 6
Edged Weapons......................| 58 12 12
Physical Fitness...................| 58 12 12
Dodging............................| 15 3 3
Harness Power......................| 30 6 6
Elemental Lore - Air...............| 30 6 6
Survival...........................| 30 6 6
Perception.........................| 30 6 6
Climbing...........................| 5 1 1
Swimming...........................| 5 1 1

Spell Lists
Bard...............................| 6 6

Race: Elf Profession: Bard (not shown)
Gender: Male Age: 0 Expr: 51058 Level: 6
Normal (Bonus) ... Enhanced (Bonus)
Strength (STR): 92 (21) ... 92 (21)
Constitution (CON): 52 (1) ... 52 (1)
Dexterity (DEX): 73 (16) ... 73 (16)
Agility (AGI): 82 (31) ... 82 (31)
Discipline (DIS): 61 (-10) ... 61 (-10)
Aura (AUR): 92 (26) ... 92 (26)
Logic (LOG): 41 (-4) ... 41 (-4)
Intuition (INT): 33 (-8) ... 33 (-8)
Wisdom (WIS): 62 (6) ... 62 (6)
Influence (INF): 93 (31) ... 93 (31)

Any suggestions for changing my stats and skills, also should I say screw redux and train in minor element for the added DS?

[Celephais]

You will definatly want to train in MnE at some point anyway, 425 is just way too good, bards can produce great DS so they don't need to rely on their semi-dux. As for stat placement, it really depends on how long you plan on playing the character and if you would want to get a stat-reallocation later, I would say that his STR is too high and you would want to spread the points out a bit (CON or LOG/INT) because it'll cap too soon and CON is slow growing as an elf. (The few missed points of AS won't really hurt you, everyone's all "highest AS possible", but it doesn't make that much of a difference).

Skills look good, you should be able to slow down on armor a bit next rank (which allows for leather breastplate), and stop physical training at max hps. Again the air lore won't do you much good until you've got spellsongs that take advantage of it. Use the extra points to get some MnE ranks (401 is a free easy 5DS) if that's the way you want go.

[Gsl2anja]

Awesome thanks, isn't it nice to start training in air lore ASAP?

Should I worry about using 1006(song of luck) at lower trains, what does it really do any way? Will it help with flares?

[Celephais]

Unless you're using a skill, there is no point in training in it ASAP. I believe there is a nice guide on ThePonzzz's site... www.gsguide.net (http://www.gsguide.net) about training for goals, not for skill. If you think of it this way, You just hit level 25 and you can afford to train in 48 spell ranks... would you be better having 1024 and 424, or would you be better with 1025/423 or 1023/425 ... obviously you're better off getting to a rank with benefit instead of "averaging" your skills.

[Gsl2anja]

I see said the blind man.

What armor should I be aiming for right now? and how many ranks do I need to get to train off the hindrance?

[Gsl2anja]

Look better?


Race: Elf Profession: Bard (shown as: Bard)
Gender: Male Age: 0 Expr: 52333 Level: 6
Normal (Bonus) ... Enhanced (Bonus)
Strength (STR): 82 (16) ... 82 (16)
Constitution (CON): 61 (5) ... 61 (5)
Dexterity (DEX): 73 (16) ... 73 (16)
Agility (AGI): 77 (28) ... 77 (28)
Discipline (DIS): 61 (-10) ... 61 (-10)
Aura (AUR): 92 (26) ... 92 (26)
Logic (LOG): 51 (0) ... 51 (0)
Intuition (INT): 33 (-8) ... 33 (-8)
Wisdom (WIS): 62 (6) ... 62 (6)
Influence (INF): 88 (29) ... 88 (29)

[Celephais]

Stats do look better, yes, as for what armor, depends on how combat oriented vs spell oriented your build is, as a bard you want to stay away from any armor with head coverage, going up an armor class is (almost) always nice, because of the DF change and it gives your head the coverage below it... depending on if you're taking a beating arm coverage would be good to keep you fighting. For now get into LBP (60 armor skill for hinderance) and see how you fair, when you've got the points to move up, do so, but getting yourself into torso chain+ is a ways off.

[Gsl2anja]

60 bonus or 60 points?

[Bobmuhthol]

60 bonus; 13 ranks

[Gsl2anja]

Thanks

[AestheticDeath]

Race: Elf Profession: Bard (not shown)
Gender: Male Age: 0 Expr: 411847 Level: 18
Normal (Bonus) ... Enhanced (Bonus)
Strength (STR): 71 (10) ... 71 (10)
Constitution (CON): 85 (17) ... 85 (17)
Dexterity (DEX): 64 (12) ... 64 (12)
Agility (AGI): 75 (27) ... 75 (27)
Discipline (DIS): 91 (5) ... 91 (5)
Aura (AUR): 64 (12) ... 64 (12)
Logic (LOG): 91 (20) ... 91 (20)
Intuition (INT): 72 (11) ... 72 (11)
Wisdom (WIS): 79 (14) ... 79 (14)
Influence (INF): 51 (10) ... 51 (10)
Mana: 55

(at level 18), your current skill bonuses and ranks (including all modifiers) are:
Skill Name | Current Current
| Bonus Ranks
Shield Use.........................| 90 20
Combat Maneuvers...................| 90 20
Edged Weapons......................| 140 40
Physical Fitness...................| 90 20
Dodging............................| 90 20
Harness Power......................| 82 18
Elemental Mana Control.............| 70 15
Perception.........................| 102 24
Climbing...........................| 70 15
Swimming...........................| 50 10

Your spell lists:
Minor Elemental...7
Bard Base.........13

[Gsl2anja]

Any good Pole bards out there that care to show me what they can do?

[Drinin]

Any good Pole bards out there that care to show me what they can do?

Eh, too easy.

[mgoddess]

Any good Pole bards out there that care to show me what they can do?

I'll answer tomorrow when I'm more awake....

[FinisWolf]

I don't have a polearm bard, but I have a similar build as they do with this bard.

(at level 21), your current skill bonuses and ranks (including all modifiers) are:

Skill Name | Current Current
| Bonus Ranks
Armor Use..........................| 30 6
Combat Maneuvers..............| 54 11
Two-Handed Weapons.........| 144 44
Physical Fitness...................| 96 22
Dodging.............................| 96 22
Harness Power....................| 96 22
Elemental Mana Control.........| 54 11
Elemental Lore - Air..............| 96 22
Climbing.............................| 54 11
Trading.............................| 144 44

Spell Lists
Bard...............................| 21

Master in COL.

Spells during this example:

You currently have the following active spells:
Song of Valor
Kai's Triumph Song
Fortitude Song
Elemental Defense III
Elemental Defense II
Elemental Defense I
Spirit Warding II
Spirit Warding I
Sonic Weapon Song

Swings 235 with his zero enchantment claidhmore with COL signs up.

You swing a rainbow hued steel claidhmore at a silverback orc!
AS: +235 vs DS: +109 with AvD: +34 + d100 roll: +42 = +202
... and hit for 71 points of damage!
Quick, hard slash to the silverback orc's right arm!
*CRACK*
The silverback orc is stunned!

Swings 256 with his sonic weapon vs. live creatures and COL signs up.

You swing a sonic twohanded sword at a silverback orc!
AS: +256 vs DS: +156 with AvD: +44 + d100 roll: +58 = +202
... and hit for 71 points of damage!
Stomach ripped open by mighty blow!
The silverback orc is stunned!

The semi-rare flares I get with my sonic weapon:

You swing a sonic twohanded sword at a silverback orc!
AS: +256 vs DS: +137 with AvD: +44 + d100 roll: +35 = +198
... and hit for 74 points of damage!
Feint left spins the silverback orc around!
Jagged slash to lower back.
** As you hit, your twohanded sword unleashes a blast of sonic energy! **
... 50 points of damage!
Every bone in the right arm shattered and scattered about!
The orc screams and grasps at her mangled right arm as her silver falchion falls to the ground.
A silverback orc curls up in the snow and dies.

Swings 245 with his sonic weapon vs. undead creatures and COL signs up.

You swing a sonic twohanded sword at a wraith!
AS: +245 vs DS: +86 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +57 = +257
... and hit for 128 points of damage!
Brutal blow to the neck sends head flying!
The head floats up and settles back in place as easily as a hat.
What is this, a haberdashery?

Finis

[Gsl2anja]

I have changed to pole, I want to use a spear, I like the RP and the way it looks. I don't think I want to use a Lance later but will If I have to. Is it just me or does anyone else find it dumb to use a lance without a horse?

And I have looked, no one talks about trip does anyone even use it anymore?:wtf:

[AestheticDeath]

easier to use lullabye

[Drinin]

Here's me clearing out a room of constructs in OTF. I imagine a pole-arm bard would be able to do about the same. It is an unedited log.

You also see a greater construct and a greater construct.
Obvious paths: north, east, west
A greater construct swings a massive arm at you!
You dodge just in the nick of time!
A greater construct stomps in.
A greater construct raises its massive foot and attempts to smash you!
AS: +443 vs DS: +695 with AvD: +37 + d100 roll: +77 = -138
A clean miss.
>.adv
[Script adv is running, Esc to cancel, Shift-Esc to pause]
>stance adv
[script done]
You are now in an advancing stance.
An Ithzir janissary strides in, surveying the surroundings alertly.
>.m other const
[Script m is running, Esc to cancel, Shift-Esc to pause]
>mstrike other const
[script done]
You concentrate intently, focusing all your energies.
You explode into a fury of strikes and ripostes, moving with a singular purpose and will!
You swing a sonic espadon at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +299 with AvD: +25 + d100 roll: +26 = +206
... and hit for 27 points of damage!
Weak slash to the greater construct's lower back!
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.

** As you hit, your sonic espadon unleashes a blast of sonic energy! **
... 5 points of damage!
Strike hits close to the right eye.
You swing a sonic espadon at a greater construct!
By amazing chance, the greater construct evades the attack!

Your series of strikes and ripostes leaves you winded and out of position.
Roundtime: 6 sec.
Roundtime changed to 3 seconds.
A greater construct stomps in.
R>at
>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
You swing a sonic espadon at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +288 with AvD: +25 + d100 roll: +70 = +261
... and hit for 53 points of damage!
Left kneecap smashed into pulp.
The greater construct is knocked to the ground!
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
Swirls of golden circles chase each other as the golden aura surrounding a greater construct flickers.
>at
A greater construct stomps in.
>at
You swing a sonic espadon at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +195 with AvD: +25 + d100 roll: +42 = +326
... and hit for 61 points of damage!
Downward slash across the greater construct's left thigh!
Gouges bone!
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>.wa
[Script wa is running, Esc to cancel, Shift-Esc to pause]
An Ithzir janissary swings a spiral-hafted handaxe at you!
You evade the attack by inches!
A greater construct swings a massive arm at you!
AS: +443 vs DS: +465 with AvD: +42 + d100 roll: +24 = +44
A clean miss.
A greater construct raises its massive foot and attempts to smash you!
Amazingly, you manage to parry the attack with your espadon!
A greater construct swings a massive arm at you!
AS: +393 vs DS: +465 with AvD: +42 + d100 roll: +31 = +1
A clean miss.
>prep 410
>cast
[script done]
You trace a simple rune while intoning the mystical phrase for Elemental Wave...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture.
A wave of dark ethereal ripples moves outward from you.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
An Ithzir janissary is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
Swirls of golden circles chase each other as the golden aura surrounding a greater construct flickers.
You hear a laugh and a clink of coins, and become a bit less nimble.
Crackling and popping comes from a greater construct as the golden aura surrounding it flares higher.
>at
Wait 2 seconds.
>at
Wait 2 seconds.
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>.ton
[Script ton is running, Esc to cancel, Shift-Esc to pause]
>incant 1035
[script done]
...wait 1 seconds.
>.ton
[Script ton is running, Esc to cancel, Shift-Esc to pause]
>incant 1035
[script done]
You change your tune slightly, adding the element for Song of Tonis to your song...
Your spellsong is ready.
You weave another verse into your harmony.
As you sing, an invigorating squall of wind swirls around you and you hear a barely audible burst of laughter. You feel yourself moving a bit more smoothly and quickly than before!
Sing Roundtime 3 Seconds.
A greater construct rises slowly until it towers overhead once more.
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
>at
You feel recovered from your whirlwind flurry of strikes.
>at
You swing a sonic espadon at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +142 with AvD: +25 + d100 roll: +70 = +407
... and hit for 84 points of damage!
Weapon arm mangled horribly.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct fades and goes out.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
A greater construct rises slowly until it towers overhead once more.
>at
You swing a sonic espadon at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +133 with AvD: +25 + d100 roll: +58 = +404
... and hit for 75 points of damage!
Right hand smashed into a pulpy mass.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
>at
You swing a sonic espadon at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +124 with AvD: +25 + d100 roll: +43 = +398
... and hit for 92 points of damage!
Hard blow to the greater construct's ear!
Deep gash and a terrible headache!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>.great
[Script great is running, Esc to cancel, Shift-Esc to pause]
A greater construct slams against you sending you reeling away.
Roundtime changed to 1 second.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
A greater construct raises its massive foot and attempts to smash you!
AS: +468 vs DS: +465 with AvD: +37 + d100 roll: +54 = +94
A clean miss.
R>prep 1012
>cast greatsword
[script done]
You change your tune slightly, adding the element for Sonic Weapon Song to your song...
Your spellsong is ready.
You weave another verse into your harmony.
The sonic espadon in your right hand dissipates.
You restart your song. [Cost is 4 mana]
You begin singing and focus your voice into a vortex of air shaped like a sonic greatsword, centered on your right hand.
Sing Roundtime 3 Seconds.
You get the feeling that you were lucky and things could have been a lot worse!
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +81 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +49 = +451
... and hit for 127 points of damage!
Right leg ripped from socket at the knee!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
...wait 1 seconds.
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
>at
A greater construct swings a massive arm at you!
By amazing chance, you evade the attack!
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +75 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +47 = +455
... and hit for 113 points of damage!
Neck broken.
The greater construct twitches several times before dying.
Cracks begin to snake across the greater construct's skin as its movement completely ceases.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
A greater construct rises slowly until it towers overhead once more.
A greater construct swings a massive arm at you!
With no room to spare, you manage to parry the blow with your sonic greatsword!
>loot
You search the greater construct.
It didn't carry any silver.
It had a green sapphire on it!
It had nothing else of value.
A greater construct's body crumbles until only a pile of rubble marks its remains.
>.wa
[Script wa is running, Esc to cancel, Shift-Esc to pause]
>prep 410
>cast
[script done]
You trace a simple rune while intoning the mystical phrase for Elemental Wave...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture.
A wave of dark ethereal ripples moves outward from you.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
An Ithzir janissary is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
>at
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +249 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +5 = +239
... and hit for 48 points of damage!
Blade slashes across the greater construct's face!
Nice nose job.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +238 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +40 = +285
... and hit for 76 points of damage!
Feint left spins the greater construct around!
Jagged slash to lower back.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +238 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +41 = +286
... and hit for 58 points of damage!
Strong slash to the greater construct's right hand cuts deep.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
Crackling and popping comes from a greater construct as the golden aura surrounding it flares higher.
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +223 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +88 = +348
... and hit for 88 points of damage!
Flesh ripped from back, muscles exposed.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct fades and goes out.

** As you hit, your sonic greatsword unleashes a blast of sonic energy! **
... 15 points of damage!
Nice blow to left arm!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +223 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +66 = +326
... and hit for 79 points of damage!
Deft slash to the greater construct's left leg digs deep!
Bone is chipped!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +172 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +3 = +314
... and hit for 74 points of damage!
Blow to chest causes the greater construct's heart to skip a beat.

** With a loud snap, a blast of energy bursts from your sonic greatsword! **
... 35 points of damage!
Massive blow removes the greater construct's right forearm at the elbow!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +160 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +65 = +388
... and hit for 109 points of damage!
Left leg ripped from socket at the knee!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
A greater construct rises slowly until it towers overhead once more.
A greater construct rises slowly until it towers overhead once more.
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +115 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +48 = +416
... and hit for 117 points of damage!
Mighty swing separates head from shoulders.
Cracks begin to snake across the greater construct's skin as its movement completely ceases.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>loot
You search the greater construct.
It didn't carry any silver.
It had nothing of interest.
A greater construct's body crumbles until only a pile of rubble marks its remains.
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at an Ithzir janissary!
AS: +454 vs DS: +214 with AvD: +36 + d100 roll: +36 = +312
... and hit for 94 points of damage!
Stomach ripped open by mighty blow!

** With a loud snap, a blast of energy bursts from your sonic greatsword! **
... 50 points of damage!
Massive blow to abdomen!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
An Ithzir janissary grunts as she rises to her feet.
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at an Ithzir janissary!
AS: +454 vs DS: +254 with AvD: +36 + d100 roll: +95 = +331
... and hit for 121 points of damage!
Awesome slash severs the Ithzir janissary's right arm!
A jagged stump is all that remains!
The janissary's handaxe falls to the ground.

** As you hit, your sonic greatsword unleashes a blast of sonic energy! **
... 10 points of damage!
Light blow to left leg.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
A greater construct rises slowly until it towers overhead once more.
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at an Ithzir janissary!
AS: +454 vs DS: +232 with AvD: +36 + d100 roll: +31 = +289
... and hit for 91 points of damage!
Solid strike caves the Ithzir janissary's skull in, resulting in instant death!
The Ithzir janissary clutches at her wounds as she falls, the life fading from her eyes.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
An Ithzir scout fades into view while striking!
An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
You evade the attack by a hair!
A greater construct slams against you sending you reeling away.
Roundtime changed to 1 second.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
A greater construct raises its massive foot and attempts to smash you!
AS: +468 vs DS: +465 with AvD: +37 + d100 roll: +26 = +66
A clean miss.
Small trails of golden fire race up and down a greater construct's skin.
You get the feeling that you were lucky and things could have been a lot worse!
A greater construct swings a massive arm at you!
AS: +443 vs DS: +465 with AvD: +42 + d100 roll: +29 = +49
A clean miss.
>loot
You search the Ithzir janissary.
She had a polished steel shield.
You discard the janissary's remaining useless equipment.
She carried a plain maoral box on her!
An Ithzir janissary's body shimmers slightly, then fades from view like a dissipating phantom.
>.wa
[Script wa is running, Esc to cancel, Shift-Esc to pause]
>prep 410
>cast
[script done]
You trace a simple rune while intoning the mystical phrase for Elemental Wave...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture.
A wave of dark ethereal ripples moves outward from you.
An Ithzir scout is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>at
Wait 2 seconds.
>at
Wait 2 seconds.
>at
Wait 2 seconds.
>at
>at
Wait 2 seconds.
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
Wait 1 seconds.
>at
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +273 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +65 = +275
... and hit for 58 points of damage!
Smash to the kneecap.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.

** As you hit, your sonic greatsword unleashes a blast of sonic energy! **
... 5 points of damage!
Blow to back connects lightly.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
An Ithzir scout makes no sound as he slips in.
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +261 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +4 = +226
... and hit for 50 points of damage!
Internal organs bruised.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.

** With a loud snap, a blast of energy bursts from your sonic greatsword! **
... 45 points of damage!
Massive blow removes the greater construct's right forearm at the elbow!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
>at
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +246 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +59 = +296
... and hit for 64 points of damage!
Powerful slash just cracks the greater construct's shield arm!
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +246 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +93 = +330
... and hit for 73 points of damage!
Downward slash across the greater construct's right thigh!
Might not scar.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct fades and goes out.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
>at
An Ithzir scout reaches down and jerks an Ithzir scout upright.
>at
An Ithzir scout fades into view while striking!
An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
With extreme effort, you beat back the attack with your greatsword!
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +212 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +78 = +349
... and hit for 98 points of damage!
The greater construct twists away but is caught with a hard slash!
Back is broken!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +200 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +63 = +346
... and hit for 85 points of damage!
Right kneecap smashed into pulp.

** As you hit, your sonic greatsword unleashes a blast of sonic energy! **
... 15 points of damage!
Brushing blow to temple.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
...wait 1 seconds.
>at
A greater construct rises slowly until it towers overhead once more.
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +130 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +28 = +381
... and hit for 127 points of damage!
>at
Blow to stomach rearranges some organs!
Cracks begin to snake across the greater construct's skin as its movement completely ceases.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
An Ithzir scout throws a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +412 vs DS: +410 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +71 = +102
... and hits for 2 points of damage!
Blow nicks your right hand.
The steel broadsword flies past you, disappearing into the local environs.
An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +412 vs DS: +455 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +73 = +59
A clean miss.
>loot
You search the greater construct.
It had 234 silvers on it.
You gather the remaining 234 coins.
It had nothing else of value.
A greater construct's body crumbles until only a pile of rubble marks its remains.
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +249 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +35 = +269
... and hit for 49 points of damage!
Wild slash scratches the back of the greater construct's hand.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
A greater construct stomps in.
[Roll result: -2 (open d100: 36)]
An Ithzir scout crouches and sweeps a leg at you, but only manages to trip herself.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +249 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +88 = +322
... and hit for 71 points of damage!
Left elbow smashed into a thousand pieces.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.

** As you hit, your sonic greatsword unleashes a blast of sonic energy! **
... 15 points of damage!
Nice blow to back!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +249 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +30 = +264
... and hit for 52 points of damage!
Bones in right arm crack.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.

** As you hit, your sonic greatsword unleashes a blast of sonic energy! **
... 5 points of damage!
Blow to back connects lightly.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
An Ithzir scout snatches up a spiral-hafted handaxe!
An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
You barely dodge the attack!
R>at
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +235 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +66 = +314
... and hit for 74 points of damage!
Fast slash to the greater construct's neck exposes its windpipe.
Quick anatomy lesson, anyone?
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct fades and goes out.

** As you hit, your sonic greatsword unleashes a blast of sonic energy! **
... 20 points of damage!
Good blow to left arm!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
A greater construct swings a massive arm at you!
You move at the last moment to evade the attack!
A greater construct rises slowly until it towers overhead once more.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
>at
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +285 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +68 = +266
... and hit for 61 points of damage!
Respectable shot to the back.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
Small trails of golden fire race up and down a greater construct's skin.
R>at
An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +411 vs DS: +455 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +82 = +67
A clean miss.
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +270 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +37 = +250
... and hit for 58 points of damage!
Deft slash to the greater construct's left leg digs deep!
Bone is chipped!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +412 vs DS: +455 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +54 = +40
A clean miss.
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
>at
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +230 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +66 = +319
... and hit for 75 points of damage!
You ripped a chunk out of the greater construct's left leg with that one.
A deep basso rumbling can be heard as a greater construct falls over and grasps its mangled left leg!


** With a loud snap, a blast of energy bursts from your sonic greatsword! **
... 40 points of damage!
Blow removes the greater construct's right hand neatly!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
You hear a laugh and a clink of coins, and become a bit less nimble.
A greater construct snatches up a polished steel shield!
A greater construct raises its massive foot and attempts to smash you!
AS: +440 vs DS: +438 with AvD: +37 + d100 roll: +45 = +84
A clean miss.
R>.ton
[Script ton is running, Esc to cancel, Shift-Esc to pause]
>incant 1035
[script done]
You change your tune slightly, adding the element for Song of Tonis to your song...
Your spellsong is ready.
You weave another verse into your harmony.
As you sing, an invigorating squall of wind swirls around you and you hear a barely audible burst of laughter. You feel yourself moving a bit more smoothly and quickly than before!
Sing Roundtime 3 Seconds.
An Ithzir scout swings a spiral-hafted handaxe at you!
With extreme effort, you beat back the attack with your greatsword!
A greater construct swings a massive arm at you!
AS: +443 vs DS: +465 with AvD: +42 + d100 roll: +1 = +21
A clean miss.
An Ithzir scout shimmers and fades from view.
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +141 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +31 = +373
... and hit for 100 points of damage!
Whoosh! Several ribs driven into lungs.
Cracks begin to snake across the greater construct's skin as its movement completely ceases.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>atat
Please rephrase that command.
R>loot
You search the greater construct.
It had 465 silvers on it.
You gather the remaining 465 coins.
It had nothing else of value.
A greater construct's body crumbles until only a pile of rubble marks its remains.
>.wa
[Script wa is running, Esc to cancel, Shift-Esc to pause]
>prep 410
>cast
[script done]
You trace a simple rune while intoning the mystical phrase for Elemental Wave...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture.
A wave of dark ethereal ripples moves outward from you.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
An Ithzir scout is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
An Ithzir scout is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
A greater construct is buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +243 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +65 = +305
... and hit for 81 points of damage!
The greater construct is backed up by a strong slash to its abdomen!
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.

** As you hit, your sonic greatsword unleashes a blast of sonic energy! **
... 40 points of damage!
Left arm is torn from shoulder!
A deep rumbling comes from the construct as it grasps at its mangled itself as its steel shield falls to the ground.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
>at
...wait 2 seconds.
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 2 seconds.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +239 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +11 = +255
... and hit for 53 points of damage!
Powerful slash just cracks the greater construct's weapon arm!
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +226 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +96 = +353
... and hit for 115 points of damage!
Hard slash to the greater construct's side opens its spleen!
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct fades and goes out.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
An Ithzir scout fades into view!
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +226 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +46 = +303
... and hit for 71 points of damage!
Slash along the greater construct's lower back.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +212 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +97 = +368
... and hit for 104 points of damage!
Mighty swing separates head from shoulders.
Cracks begin to snake across the greater construct's skin as its movement completely ceases.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
A greater construct struggles to rise but fails in the attempt.
>loot
You search the greater construct.
It had 87 silvers on it.
You gather the remaining 87 coins.
It had nothing else of value.
A greater construct's body crumbles until only a pile of rubble marks its remains.
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at an Ithzir scout!
AS: +454 vs DS: +278 with AvD: +40 + d100 roll: +84 = +300
... and hit for 125 points of damage!
Hard blow breaks the femur!
The Ithzir scout is stunned!

** As you hit, your sonic greatsword unleashes a blast of sonic energy! **
... 30 points of damage!
Hard strike to left eye pops it!

** With a loud snap, a blast of energy bursts from your sonic greatsword! **
... 35 points of damage!
Hard blow to chest breaking ribs!
Hard to breathe!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +412 vs DS: +455 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +35 = +21
A clean miss.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at an Ithzir scout!
AS: +454 vs DS: +218 with AvD: +40 + d100 roll: +73 = +349
... and hit for 185 points of damage!
Quick, powerful slash!
The Ithzir scout's chest is ripped open!
The Ithzir scout vainly struggles to rise, then goes still.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>loot
You search the Ithzir scout.
He had a spiral-hafted handaxe.
You discard the scout's remaining useless equipment.
He had 297 silvers on him.
You gather the remaining 297 coins.
He had nothing else of value.
An Ithzir scout's body shimmers slightly, then fades from view like a dissipating phantom.
>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +249 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +41 = +275
... and hit for 63 points of damage!
Slash along the greater construct's lower back.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.

** As you hit, your sonic greatsword unleashes a blast of sonic energy! **
... 5 points of damage!
Blow grazes left arm lightly.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +247 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +80 = +316
... and hit for 79 points of damage!
Skull cracks in several places.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.

** With a loud snap, a blast of energy bursts from your sonic greatsword! **
... 5 points of damage!
Blow grazes left arm lightly.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
Small trails of golden fire race up and down a greater construct's skin.
An Ithzir scout reaches down and jerks an Ithzir scout upright.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +145 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +68 = +406
... and hit for 134 points of damage!
Crushing blow to the spine!
The greater construct slumps to the ground.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct fades and goes out.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
A greater construct rises slowly until it towers overhead once more.
An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
By amazing chance, you evade the attack!
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +226 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +83 = +340
... and hit for 71 points of damage!
Slice to the greater construct's left fingers.
Nice move.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +216 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +82 = +349
... and hit for 113 points of damage!
Hard slash to the greater construct's side opens its spleen!

** With a loud snap, a blast of energy bursts from your sonic greatsword! **
... 45 points of damage!
Every bone in the left arm shattered and scattered about!
A deep rumbling comes from the construct as it grasps at its mangled itself as its steel shield falls to the ground.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +198 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +31 = +316
... and hit for 84 points of damage!
Knocked back several feet by blow to abdomen.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.
R>at
...wait 1 seconds.
R>at
You swing a sonic greatsword at a greater construct!
AS: +454 vs DS: +198 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +40 = +325
... and hit for 92 points of damage!
Deep slash to the greater construct's right side!
Several inches of padding sliced off hip....
From the inside!
The greater construct crashes to the ground and struggles a bit before becoming completely still.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Roundtime changed to 2 seconds.

[vontez]

worth the TP's to eventually get focused mstrike?

[FinisWolf]

My opinion is yes.

Finis

[Celephais]

It certainly seems efficient to me, one swing for 5(2) seconds, or two swings for 6(3) seconds seems like a no brainer if you're not crit killing everything in a hit.

[Gsl2anja]

Thats awsome Drinin thanks. Thats what I want to see people some bard power in action!

[Drinin]

I would never mstrike in OTF with a greatsword, but I focus mstrike with a bastard sword (what I hunt with 95% of the time) all the time.

[Gsl2anja]

If you are Sword/shield where does the Dmg come from?
I wasn't hitting anything good, maybe just the young life I'm 8 now

[Drinin]

Once you pick up 425 and can run kai's, one-handers become more useful. A sonic broadsword or falchion still pack a decent punch. A lot of bards use short swords as well, relying on generating more flares due to the lower speed of the weapon.

Twohanders are overkill in OTF, except on a seer with WOF up (a one-hander getting a lucky flare could kill a seer just as fast) or a construct (as shown in the log). I doubt any onehander could crit kill a construct.

[TheEschaton]

Is generating DS hard for bards in OTF, if they're polearmers or twohanders?

I have some young(er) bards, around 20-35ish, who're having wicked trouble now with DS issues, though if they get the first strike in they're pretty good.