Carras shop trouble

Jess · Post by **Jess** » Sun May 16, 2004 6:24 am

Right, I went into the Smugglers' cave in Amkethran and did the battle thing, but when Carras showed me his goods and said they were only available for one day, I re-loaded and went around getting some more cash, as I couldn't afford all the nice items (I always have to buy all the named ones

). Now, however, after I defeat the monks, Carras just offers me the same goods as he offers before you defeat the monks, no decent items at all. Does anyone know why this might be?

Dueller · Post by **Dueller** » Tue May 18, 2004 4:05 pm

If I recall correctly, the only decent thing he sells is the plate of Enkidu (immunity to back-stab).

kopywrite · Post by **kopywrite** » Wed May 19, 2004 1:43 am

...and the rod of reversal and gargoyle boots.

This area seems infested with bugs. Last time I was there I fought the monks and instead of offering me things to buy, Carras attacked my group while he still had a blue circle. Very strange.

Dueller · Post by **Dueller** » Thu May 20, 2004 4:43 pm

Originally posted by kopywrite
...and the rod of reversal and gargoyle boots.

Yeah, the gargoyle boots aren't bad (more protection from back-stab, with stoneskin to boot - pun intended), but you can get a rod of reversal for free from Watcher's Keep.

I've tried the boots on a mage (since a good back-stab can really mess up a spell-caster), but I've found that a simple mirror image spell works just as well (and lets you equip the mage with boots of speed to do what mages do best - run like hell until they're safe).

Galuf the Dwarf · Post by **Galuf the Dwarf** » Thu May 20, 2004 7:23 pm

Originally posted by Dueller
Yeah, the gargoyle boots aren't bad (more protection from back-stab, with stoneskin to boot - pun intended), but you can get a rod of reversal for free from Watcher's Keep.

Actually, those are Wands of Spell Striking in Watcher's Keep.

kopywrite · Post by **kopywrite** » Fri May 21, 2004 1:44 am

Rod of Reversal is indeed different to the wands of spell striking; very useful as it slings ruby rays which are classed as alteration rather than abjuration. Plus the pierce magic from a wand of spell striking is pretty weak compared to the spell...for instance it gets bounced by minor spell turning.

Dueller · Post by **Dueller** » Sat May 22, 2004 4:00 pm

Originally posted by Galuf the Dwarf
Actually, those are Wands of Spell Striking in Watcher's Keep.

Most of them are, but there's a rod of reversal in the fire-wizards's lab (it's hidden in a tiny trapped spot - you'll need to hit the TAB key to see it).