This is for our DM, but anyone who isn't afraid of sudden, unavoidable unproductive days is welcome to join in.
****How to play ADOM Online****
Step 1: Download an SSH Client
I suggest PuTTY.
Download the first link 'putty.exe' and save it somewhere easy to find.
Step 2: Setting up the Connection and Settings
■Under 'Host Name (or IP address)' type 'Ancardia.Us.To'
■Under 'Port' type '22' if it isn't already
■Under 'Saved Sessions' type 'ADOM'
■Click 'Window' on the right and make the following changes:
-Change 'Columns' to 80 if it isn't already
-Change 'Rows' to 25 if it isn't already
-Under 'When window is resized' select 'Change the size of the font'
■Click 'Session' on the right, we should be back to the first screen
■Select 'Save' on the left and you should see 'ADOM' populate in the lower field
Step 3: How to Start the Server
In order to open the server you must either double click 'ADOM' in the saved sessions field or click 'ADOM', click 'Load', and then click 'Open'.
Step 4: Your new Ancardia Account
It is going to ask you to log in, if you already have an account, log in with it and enjoy! Otherwise, log in with:
Username: adom
Password: adom
and follow the on screen instructions.
Step 5: Playing the Game
Once you restart the client (it will ask you to restart the SSH client after you create your new account) actually starting a game of ADOM will be pretty self explanatory. If you have an trouble or questions, feel free to ask, I'd be happy to answer.
***DISCLAIMER***
This game is incredibly hard, and incredibly complicated. Don't get frustrated if you die over and over. That is completely expected. My biggest tips to help you get started are:
■shift+? opens help and allows access to keybindings. You will be using these, trust me.
■ADOM has a wiki. It is amazingly useful, but full of spoilers. Enter at your peril.
■Use the numpad. If you have the option to do so, move using the numpad. It facilitates easy diagonal movement. Using the arrow keys will make you move twice to travel diagonally one space. This can mean the difference between life and death.
Lol. Thanks man.
I got really far as an Orc barb last night, but after the druid quest and you cross the river it's like... A random encounter massacre every step
The orc throws his axe at you. The orc throws his axe at you. The orc throws his axe at you. You die...
Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you,Filk attacks you, you die.
You forgot the part where you miss Filk once.
So I can't edit that post anymore but I did run into an issue and figured out how to resolve it.
Sometimes the numpad will act wonky and not work. It will do unexpected things when you click the keys like opening up your quests. This is no bueno. To fix this, go to 'Features' under 'Terminal' on the right and check 'disable application keypad mode'
Make sure to resave the ADOM session so that it will remember that setting.
Hey guys, so it is looking like the four of you are going to be the party from here on out. Everyone ok with that?
works for me
Sure thing boss.
for those of you that might be interested i am applying to join this campaign:
http://paizo.com/campaigns/DragonlanceAgeOfMortalsCampaign/recruiting#36
Man, im really starting to enjoy this character aspect of Driana getting all frisky with her teeth and grapples. I think ill have to grab a single level of Unarmed Fighter at level 5 and snatch up Improved Grapple. Hmm the Archetype gains a Style feat as well, gonna have to look into that :D
EDIT: Hmmm Snake Style looks very promising.
Yes, she is quite the character. I think that the picture you found says it all and it is absolutely how I imagine her. I think she is just the right woman for Thalrik ;P
Zomg, Thalrik would never be able to handle a hothead like her...or more accurately, he would never be able to tolerate her, lol.
Rikka pretty much has a monopoly on the "Feisty Woman" position in Thalriks life.
LOL! I'd like to imagine Driana becomes smitten with his strange mannerisms, and chases him across continents lusting for his unrequited love... Like a twisted... dominatrix stalker ;P
Well, if Sandpoint is on the way...
Oh man, that would be surreal o.O You eventually all will end up at a beach... who's to say Sandpoint isn't on that coast...
Lol, you guys crack me up. Driana's impressing someone with all of her wrestling around and flashing her teeth though. I'm trying to play Zern as mostly lawful, but I figure mutagen gives him the ability to be reckless and not worry about social convention like her normally does.
Lawful also doesnt have to mean "Law abiding" unless you are a Paladin. A Thrieves Guild could be mostly lawful, having an "honor amongst thieves" code and strick rules for their members. Same deal with pirates. The monks Lawful alignment is one based on the traditions and rigorous training they undergo.
Its all good.
Zern... Driana... I'm wondering if you guys reeeeeally think I'm just gonna let you walk out of that wagon, arms full of loot, or if you are prepared for the apocalypse of consequences that are about to rain down from on high.... Muahahahahahahahaa!!
Hey, I got a 2 gold Bulls Strength potion...anythings possible...
and then Driana wakes up from her dream...
Nope! I fully expect for this to end badly and for Zern and Driana to end up thoroughly chastised, possibly with their own property confiscated, but in the frying pan together!
That or we'll escape with the loot, and in the process will have gifted the GM with a delightful hook of a vindictive re-occuring witch antagonist. *grins*
DM would it be possible to put the relevant combat map in the top header of the campaign info tab ? that way we won't have to dug through the pages of the gameplay thread when we want to look at it?
Is it not up there?
now it is :)
Lol wut? Whose face is that? Its kinda funny as is, but I get the feeling theres a joke here im not getting?
I dont get the second link...think link is broken or something, just sends me some Yahoo (lol) search page O.o
Oh man, that second link is broken. Uhh, the first one is not really an inside joke. It's just funny because it's silly imo.
Zern, did you forget you're in this campaign? 8P
o.O very strange. No worries ashern, I was just curious heh. Does it seem to be working properly now?
Seems to be working perfectly well now.
well, niah, you can certainly try to kill the quickling. but bear in mind two things...
1. he is pretty hurt right now, but he also has apparently run away, as far as you can tell. Even with that, he is a quickling, meaning if your spell misses, he takes absolutely no damage due to uncanny dodge and evasion.
2. he is, as far as you can tell, the leader here. and no one really knows what in the hell is going on. so you might want to leave at least one intelligent survivor.
Do enemies not go into negative HP anymore?
Well they do. But a lot of times I just give them some more hp and assume you all would throw a sword in their back while they're unconscious after the battle. But important enemies I will actually roll saves etc
Hey fellas, know its been a while since i've posted. Been a bit busy, but want you all to know i'm still here and will have everything going again very soon! Hope yall are still with me here 8p
its the weekend no worries
Just to info you all that i am leaving tomorrow until Monday in order to attend a friend's wedding. I won't be able to post more then once per day during that time.
Fell free to DM NPC Me
Jello can you please put this game in inactive status?
tks