Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site rabbit.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxl!eagle!allegra!alice!rabbit!wsc From: wsc@rabbit.UUCP (q) Newsgroups: net.games.rogue Subject: Re: OK, I give up Message-ID: <2472@rabbit.UUCP> Date: Thu, 2-Feb-84 22:28:06 EST Article-I.D.: rabbit.2472 Posted: Thu Feb 2 22:28:06 1984 Date-Received: Wed, 8-Feb-84 01:49:43 EST References: <406@burl.UUCP> Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill Lines: 18 Xorns are just about the nastiest monsters to appear from the rogue arsenal. If you look at the top ten list (which your version should have), you will see that xorns do in most of the top people.The only monster nastier than Xorns are Umber Hulks, which are my emediate choise for genocide.The best way to fight Xorns is to find a complete circut in the dungeon.That way you can run in circles and regain hit points, and then have another crack at him.The best magical weapon for Xorns are Rings of Regeneration.Whenever I meet up with a Xorn, the first thing I'll do is put that ring on(if I have it) and then fight.Let the Xorn get the first blow if it means getting the ring on.Then it's a few steps back, and you have regenerated the damage. If all else fails, Polymorph staffs are the most common in the dungeon (chances of finding one are 15% as opposed to the Staff of Fire 3%). Save this staff until you get to 17 (Xorn level) and use it then.After you get more experience and hp, you shouldbe able to handle the Xorns. Keep Trying!! A Rogue Philosopher