On 05.08.2022 20:27, Chris Bowers wrote:
> Anyone else have different wish choices?
Of course :-)
And such differences lead typically to heated disputes. ;-)
Okay. You are playing a healer and had wished for: [*]
1.Wished 2 blessed scrolls of charging
=> Yes (unless I already have means of charging).
=> Also, I spare that if the wand has more charges[*] and I don't
need that many wishes at the moment (later I may get charging),
but a very early WoW a character is poorly equipped.
2. +1 Magicbane
=> It's against my conduct to wish for artifact weapons, YMMV.
=> It's okay but I'd probably wished for Grayswandir or Mjollnir
as melee weapon (Magicbane for engravings) - while recognizing
the trade-offs. (But it's against my conduct, so not concerned.)
3. Gauntlets of power
=> The strength in Nethack is important early, specifically for
the wimpier classes; for carrying capacity and damage done.
4. +1 Silver Dragon Scale Mail
=> Generally I prefer MR from body armor and not rely on that
artifact dagger; I want more damage from a better artifact.
Also - if I am proficient enough and my character already a
bit settled - I'd inspect Sokoban to see whether I can get
reflection for free.
5. +1 fireproof speed boots
=> That's always a high priority choice for me.
All in all my wishes would be different, but I'd consider that
a sensible set that you've chosen; it fits to address many early
troubles. (One thing I'd be extremely anxious about is poison,[**]
but Healers are resistant, so it needs not be addressed in case
of playing this role.)
Janis
[*] Posting context in your followup would have helped here.
[**] Recent Slashem game; early shop, uncursed cloak, buy it,
put it on... - DYWYPI - it was a poisonous cloak.