The Monster Mash

Well been a few weeks but here is some more thoughts, a real blast from the past.

You can't kill what is already dead?

I want to discuss the monster manual which is a wonderful tool for recording just how much combat you go through and get rewards for doing so. And I have to say the bonus experience has become a wonderful way of adding character development. The problem is primarily getting some of the hunter kills as it requires variety rather than quantity. And when you consider the kills are only are only since the inception of the monster manual perhaps for me it tells me I have over done some quests and wildernesses.

I thought it would be more because of the Fens

The fact it also lists defeats reminds us that we are all prone to errors or over estimation of our abilities. Or in at least one case being left alone when answering the door. Now I was going to list everything in the monster manual and show just how many monsters I have killed but when the 5 images I am including in this blog entry lists over 150,000 kills you suddenly realise that someone has spent far too much time playing. The Monster Manual does record enough kills to make me realise I am spending more time in game than I am writing.

I feel sorry for the little guys

The rewards you earn from completing tasks in the Manual have become more than just a nice to have. Obviously there is the experience for completing tasks but there are other rewards that makes the manaul a very nice to have if you have VIP status but for those who have to buy the monster manaul the question of is it worth it is down to how much time you spend playing. Every reincarnation resets the personal targets so it is a gift that keeps giving in my mind but then I have done around 20 reincarnations of characters I still have. Rewards include mysterious remnants, turbine points, experience and cosmetic pets.

Okay so just how did I get to this many?

I guess everyone will have their own take on the value of the Monster Manuals but on a personal level seeing the number of bodies I have left all over the place it is worth having it. But I play every day and that is a reason I get value from the Manual. I would say though I felt a surprise when realising Hobgoblins were getting killed more often than Kobolds or Sahuagin.

I'll grind their bones to make my bread

Enjoy leaving bodies everywhere

Grouseconan