Dungeon of the Day #5
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 1:05 am
Welcome to round 5 of the weekly Dungeon of the Day challenge. This week we have two dungeons and finally the inclusion of monster classes.
Any players are welcome to participate, regardless of whether you're a veteran or beginner. Even if you're new to Desktop Dungeons and can only manage one or two medals, feel free to post your experiences here. The rules are as follows:
This week's challenge begins Wednesday, December 26, at 8 a.m. PST (UTC-8). In order to have a vicious challenge but still allow players with less experience or less-developed kingdoms to play, this challenge will feature two dungeons, one hard and one vicious. Players may submit entries for both dungeons, and there will be a separate winner for each dungeon. Although veterans are encouraged to participate in the vicious challenge, everyone is welcome to submit entries for either or both dungeons.
In lieu of dice, I will be taking random numbers from random.org. First, for the hard dungeon, a number between 1 and 5:
Grimm's Grotto (1), Doubledoom (2), Creeplight Ruins (3), Ick Swamp (4), Labyrinth (5)
Second, for the vicious dungeon, another number between 1 and 5:
Naga City (1), Dragon Isles (2), Demonic Library (3), Vicious Halls of Steel (4), Namtar's Lair (5)
I will pick three random numbers for classes. The first two will be normal classes (random 1-8):
Fighter (1), Warlord (2), Thief (3), Monk (4), Paladin (5), Sorcerer (6), Bloodmage (7), Tinker (8)
The third will be a monster class (random 1-3):
Vampire (1), Gorgon (2), Half-Dragon (3)
Scoring is based on total points: your medals and your class are each worth a certain number of points, and your score is the total point value of all your medals and your class bonus, if any. The point values are roughly proportioned to the difficulty of getting each badge and the varying ability of each class to obtain badges (although they are a work in progress and may be subject to change in future challenges). These are the point values for this week's challenge:
Warmonger & Purist = 5 points each
Faithless & Hoarder = 4 points each
Unstoppable & Feeling Parched = 3 points each
Ding! Max & Miser = 2 points each
Specialist & Cheeky = 1 point each
+0 classes: Rogue, Berserker, Assassin
+1 classes: Warlord, Monk
+2 classes: Bloodmage, Paladin
+3 classes: Sorcerer, Fighter, Vampire, Tinker, Transmuter
+4 classes: Priest, Gorgon, Half-Dragon, Crusader, Thief, Wizard
Tie scores will be resolved by how long it took you to beat the dungeon, with the faster time winning.
The contest ends on Thursday, January 3, at 5 p.m. PST, and the highest-scoring player for each dungeon at the time will be declared the winner(s). Players may submit as many entries as they like, but only your highest-scoring entry for each dungeon will be counted.
(Notes: Assassin is excluded because his first strike is still bugged. I added a point to the Gorgon's handicap due to the new poison mechanic, and removed a point from Wizard due to his buff. Purist is increased in value by 1 and Miser decreased by 1, per discussion in the main thread & personal bias. No rights reserved. Offer void where prohibited. Horatio is watching you.)
Any players are welcome to participate, regardless of whether you're a veteran or beginner. Even if you're new to Desktop Dungeons and can only manage one or two medals, feel free to post your experiences here. The rules are as follows:
This week's challenge begins Wednesday, December 26, at 8 a.m. PST (UTC-8). In order to have a vicious challenge but still allow players with less experience or less-developed kingdoms to play, this challenge will feature two dungeons, one hard and one vicious. Players may submit entries for both dungeons, and there will be a separate winner for each dungeon. Although veterans are encouraged to participate in the vicious challenge, everyone is welcome to submit entries for either or both dungeons.
In lieu of dice, I will be taking random numbers from random.org. First, for the hard dungeon, a number between 1 and 5:
Grimm's Grotto (1), Doubledoom (2), Creeplight Ruins (3), Ick Swamp (4), Labyrinth (5)
Second, for the vicious dungeon, another number between 1 and 5:
Naga City (1), Dragon Isles (2), Demonic Library (3), Vicious Halls of Steel (4), Namtar's Lair (5)
I will pick three random numbers for classes. The first two will be normal classes (random 1-8):
Fighter (1), Warlord (2), Thief (3), Monk (4), Paladin (5), Sorcerer (6), Bloodmage (7), Tinker (8)
The third will be a monster class (random 1-3):
Vampire (1), Gorgon (2), Half-Dragon (3)
Scoring is based on total points: your medals and your class are each worth a certain number of points, and your score is the total point value of all your medals and your class bonus, if any. The point values are roughly proportioned to the difficulty of getting each badge and the varying ability of each class to obtain badges (although they are a work in progress and may be subject to change in future challenges). These are the point values for this week's challenge:
Warmonger & Purist = 5 points each
Faithless & Hoarder = 4 points each
Unstoppable & Feeling Parched = 3 points each
Ding! Max & Miser = 2 points each
Specialist & Cheeky = 1 point each
+0 classes: Rogue, Berserker, Assassin
+1 classes: Warlord, Monk
+2 classes: Bloodmage, Paladin
+3 classes: Sorcerer, Fighter, Vampire, Tinker, Transmuter
+4 classes: Priest, Gorgon, Half-Dragon, Crusader, Thief, Wizard
Tie scores will be resolved by how long it took you to beat the dungeon, with the faster time winning.
The contest ends on Thursday, January 3, at 5 p.m. PST, and the highest-scoring player for each dungeon at the time will be declared the winner(s). Players may submit as many entries as they like, but only your highest-scoring entry for each dungeon will be counted.
(Notes: Assassin is excluded because his first strike is still bugged. I added a point to the Gorgon's handicap due to the new poison mechanic, and removed a point from Wizard due to his buff. Purist is increased in value by 1 and Miser decreased by 1, per discussion in the main thread & personal bias. No rights reserved. Offer void where prohibited. Horatio is watching you.)