So last time Yuyuko ripped reality a new one
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In reality, the Ghoul is a one trick pony, it tanks and eats and so would make for a pretty boring second episode. That isn't to say it isn't a legit race, it's just that there are other combinations that have a lot more interesting things that need showing.
So instead let's get into the mood for some shirtless action
◊ (in retrospect, the Demi Fiend would have fit the Demonspawn better while Ganondorf would be better here, but oh well). Also note my creatively named Dwarf Fighter at the bottom. So today we'll be playing the Hill Orc.
◊ This guy is basically the above ground version of the armies of dudes you slaughter on a regular basis. So what do orcs have? Well, they can eat rotten meat, but beyond that, they're have some okay strengths in armor, weapons, and shields with some ugh stats in magic. More importantly though is that orcs level up fast, as fast as humans in fact, making early game much easier.
As for our class, it shall be the Priest.
◊ Being a priest as an orc is a bit misleading though. Most Priests begin working under Zin, who we have yet to cover, however, as an Orc, you have access to a deity that no other race has access to, Beogh. Beogh is a rare kind of god in Crawl due to the fact that he only accepts orcs as followers and so in a rare blue moon you can find his altar in orc branches and portals, but he still won't accept you unless you're an orc.
Besides the blatant racism, Beogh has a few other oddities among the Crawl gods. He loves to see you use orcish gear (weapons and armor with the "orcish" prefix) and also likes it when you kill stuff, nothing new here.
However, when you kill an orc, he's neutral about it. However, he hates it if you eat another orc and expects you to give each and every orc a proper burial (by way of the p command of course). Keep in mind, he's technically an evil god. Also, remember those orc priests with smite? BAM!
◊ You can now smite the heathens! It's as awesome as it sounds.
That being said, maybe I should play as Ganondorf anyway
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You are poisoned.
Another brand weapon type is the poison weapon. Hit something and if it's susceptible to poison, it has a chance to be poisoned. Great early game, useless late game.
This is a funny little amulet. Basically, it allows you to take hits to your MP. If your MP gets emptied, whatever damage is left gets carried over into your HP bar.
Drink which item?
Your runed ruby amulet {tried} thrums violent and saps your rage.
You are wearing: i - an amulet of stasis (around neck)
It was a potion of berserk rage
Okay, you should know what the potion does. The stasis amulet, though, is interesting. It stops you from being sped up, slowed down, paralyzed, teleported, etc.
After much wandering around, Demi Fiend finally gets some real armor together.
◊ Had to get a scroll of remove curse from the store but now DF has an orcish hand axe, an orcish shield, and some orcish chainmail. With this, piety should steadily rise until we get the next power.
The orc shouts!
The orc stares at you in amazement and kneels.
Basically, orcs that see you have a chance to automatically love you and join you. I think evolution did something weird to the head sizes though.
◊ Anyway, your name is Steve and we're going to explore the toilet together!
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Scratch that, fellow orcs apparently don't follow you into portal. Bummer. For the record, the sewer comes in many different shapes and this is just one of them.
◊ I won't be showing it too often in the future since it still basically is the sewer.
Followers will also, eventually once in a while, "level up" into a better class of orc.
◊ It gives you reason to keep them alive unlike the other mob classes we've played as before. They also get a name and some personality too! He also gives you the ability to eventually recall your followers, for you know, when they get numerous.
It asks, "Are you our saviour?"
My army grows larger... In fact, I've got eight followers.
◊ Just need four more. Which reminds me, orcs, unlike summons and zombies, are smart and aggressive. They will kill things off screen for you and go on the offensive when something pops up. It's quite nice actually.
Getting into the big guns now.
◊ For the horde!
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And it continues to grow in size.
◊ You know, I think I'll stop there for now. More adventures of the horde later.
