ToME: the Tales of Maj'Eyal

Hello

In easy mode we currently have multiple lifes, what if instead of a "rez you noob" option on death it worked somewhat different?
You still get X lifes but when you die things work this way:
* if you dont have any lifes left, you die
* if an attack would kill you then it triggers an event where a powerful NPC (like Linaniil the leader of angolwen or Aeryn in the far east) teleports to you, puts on a protective shield around you and helps you fight for a few turns
* if you manage to die again while the protector is there, well too bad, you're dead

Or perhaps just a generic guardian spirit? Seems like a cool idea anyway - much nicer than simply being resurrected. My only worry might be if the guardian has ranged attacks and accidentally shoots through you...

Something to take into account is that sometimes there are no monsters in sight such as if you die from suffocation or poison.

Sometimes you may be in a really bad position like if cornered by an out of depth monster that will kill you regardless of how many lives you have if you do not resurrect to the level entrance as currently.

Well the guardian is there to dispatch it.
As for friendly fire, they would use special spells/attacks taht do not induce FF.
For poisons & such the shield would also clear those effects ad for suffocation .. ah well, dont suffocate!

I like the idea, especially if the guardian tracks how many times they have rescued a specific player and starting scolding them.

yufra wrote:I like the idea, especially if the guardian tracks how many times they have rescued a specific player and starting scolding them. :wink:

THAT would be funny. And would also help the player try a bit harder. You know, negative reinforcement and all. Having never played easy mode in any incarnation, I think some guardian/protector would be a lot cooler upon death than the generic 'rez noob'. I like it!