March Letters

Letters - March, 2000

March 31, 2000 - Frore Question

Hi Maggie,

Thanks for all the info. You've answered quite a few lingering questions I've had about certain aspects of the game. I'd like to ask something else, however, regarding Frore: how many people should I have accompany me when I do Frore itself? I'm a level 28 War/Life Creature Mage, and have a good friend who is level 25. How many more people would you suggest? I can call in a few heavy hitters (i.e. lvl 40+) but would like a challenge.

Draax
Leafcull

Hi Draax --

Thanks for the fan mail! As to your Frore question, I know that before the Great Work was destroyed, groups of 15 or so higher level players would go through with only a very few making it out alive. Now that Frore is just a pale shadow of its former greatness, you can get through it with fewer. However, you should probably err on the side of caution. If you die in Frore, you're sort of screwed. You *have* to have two people to open the doors, but I don't think you should try with less than three at the very minimum, preferably more. You might drop by the COD site for further research. I think they've got the stats of the Gelidite Lords posted, so at least you'll see what you'll be up against. Good luck! Let me know how it turns out!

- Maggie the Jackcat

Hi Maggie,

Based on your advice, the quest was a great success! I invited an intrepid band of adventurers together for the last leg of the journey. There were nine of us in all, ranging in levels from 20, all the way up to 38. We met in Zaikhal as the sun set in the land and with high spirits made the long trek to Plateau high in the North-West of Dereth. We even picked up a lone Warrior along the way.

We then reached our destination and had the scholarly woman open the portal to Frore. One of the funniest things I've seen in the game was watching 9 adventurers buffing up to the maximum. The air was filled with protection spells, buffs, and god knows what else for about a minute straight. Then, seething with power, we jumped into the portal... popping out onto the highest plateau you've ever seen!

After quickly dispatching 2 hapless Ice Golems, we then descended into the entrance to the lost city itself. After some initial confusion with a maze, our stout band found the entrance to Frore and explored the mighty underground city. A more beautiful dungeon I have never seen. However, I must admit opposition was rather lacking, and in fact, the only time my War Mage got to shine beyond a support role (It was bloody cold down there....) was blasting the several Gelidite Lords we met along the way. We then found the Gelidite Chest, and Draax took his robe. The Hammer went to Thayne, and Heaume of Frore went to Asemeus, as he supplied the Lich Seals making the whole adventure possible. The group then portaled to Teth, and everyone made it out unscathed.

I would like to thank everyone who participated in the adventure: Gryth the Guide, Al'lan Mandragoran, Demascus, Miru, Sammathia the Maze Cracker, Thantos, Leng the archer, and the dependable Dr. McCoy.

Since then, I've been invited to Frore twice more, and plan to help anyone who wants to complete this incredible adventure.

Draax
Level 28 War/Creature/Life
Leafcull

March 31, 2000 - Frore Battle Axe

Just wanted to let you know that your site is GREAT!

I also had a question about Frore. I am looking for a good axe and I
wandered onto your site and saw the stats on the Silver Battle Axe in Frore. PLEASE tell me that the axe still exists there. I don't care about anything but that awesome axe.

I have one other question. I know that the Great Work is gone, but what about the lvl 80+ undead? My friends and I are trying to get together a small party to go there. Right now, we are all about lvl 25 - 31, with a good mix of fighters and mages. Does that sound good?

Thanks for your help,

Brian Boru' - Harvestgain Axeman

Thanks Brian Boru'!
Yes, as far as I know, the axe still exists, although the staff is now gone. But did you look at the stats carefully? Axe skill required 394+! It's more of a trophy than anything else. And as I understand it, the level 80+ undead is also gone now. You will, however, run into the Gelidite Lords and some Golems. Sounds like a great group. Have fun!

- Maggie the Jackcat