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Cyningstan
@cyningstan@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 6 days ago

The Necromancer is the final enemy in #Ossuary. He is the cause of all the chaos you've battled through. Unlike spectres and daemons, he is a living human and is vulnerable to blades, although his spells can blast you to pieces very quickly. He will not chase you like other monsters, he'll wait for you to come to him. If you kill him, then you will keep your gold... and your life! You can download the game from https://cyningstan.itch.io/ossuary #ibmpc #msdos #cga

Keen-eyed viewers might notice that this is a different hero from the earlier posts in this series; it seems that using the wand to fight daemons was a fatal mistake. This new hero has an intelligence of 11, however, so the wand and amulet are the best combination both for daemons, and for the necromancer who is enlarged here in the inset. Note how the inventory is full of potions, many of which will be needed for the final battle with the necromancer.
Keen-eyed viewers might notice that this is a different hero from the earlier posts in this series; it seems that using the wand to fight daemons was a fatal mistake. This new hero has an intelligence of 11, however, so the wand and amulet are the best combination both for daemons, and for the necromancer who is enlarged here in the inset. Note how the inventory is full of potions, many of which will be needed for the final battle with the necromancer.
Keen-eyed viewers might notice that this is a different hero from the earlier posts in this series; it seems that using the wand to fight daemons was a fatal mistake. This new hero has an intelligence of 11, however, so the wand and amulet are the best combination both for daemons, and for the necromancer who is enlarged here in the inset. Note how the inventory is full of potions, many of which will be needed for the final battle with the necromancer.
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Cyningstan
@cyningstan@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 6 days ago

The Necromancer is the final enemy in #Ossuary. He is the cause of all the chaos you've battled through. Unlike spectres and daemons, he is a living human and is vulnerable to blades, although his spells can blast you to pieces very quickly. He will not chase you like other monsters, he'll wait for you to come to him. If you kill him, then you will keep your gold... and your life! You can download the game from https://cyningstan.itch.io/ossuary #ibmpc #msdos #cga

Keen-eyed viewers might notice that this is a different hero from the earlier posts in this series; it seems that using the wand to fight daemons was a fatal mistake. This new hero has an intelligence of 11, however, so the wand and amulet are the best combination both for daemons, and for the necromancer who is enlarged here in the inset. Note how the inventory is full of potions, many of which will be needed for the final battle with the necromancer.
Keen-eyed viewers might notice that this is a different hero from the earlier posts in this series; it seems that using the wand to fight daemons was a fatal mistake. This new hero has an intelligence of 11, however, so the wand and amulet are the best combination both for daemons, and for the necromancer who is enlarged here in the inset. Note how the inventory is full of potions, many of which will be needed for the final battle with the necromancer.
Keen-eyed viewers might notice that this is a different hero from the earlier posts in this series; it seems that using the wand to fight daemons was a fatal mistake. This new hero has an intelligence of 11, however, so the wand and amulet are the best combination both for daemons, and for the necromancer who is enlarged here in the inset. Note how the inventory is full of potions, many of which will be needed for the final battle with the necromancer.
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Cyningstan
@cyningstan@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Daemons are spirits of the underworld, the strongest monster in the game apart from the Necromancer. Blades bounce off them, so defeat them with scrolls or the magic wand. In the final levels, you might want to try avoiding them altogether if possible, to preserve your life-preserving healing potions for the final fight. You can download #Ossuary from https://cyningstan.itch.io/ossuary #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Ossuary by Cyningstan

A simple Roguelike for the Sinclair Spectrum and IBM PC.
Daemons appear at level 20. Our hero's use of the wand is probably unwise here, because intelligence hasn't increased for a long time. The banish spells in our inventory would be a much better way of dealing with the daemon, who is enlarged in the inset.
Daemons appear at level 20. Our hero's use of the wand is probably unwise here, because intelligence hasn't increased for a long time. The banish spells in our inventory would be a much better way of dealing with the daemon, who is enlarged in the inset.
Daemons appear at level 20. Our hero's use of the wand is probably unwise here, because intelligence hasn't increased for a long time. The banish spells in our inventory would be a much better way of dealing with the daemon, who is enlarged in the inset.
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Cyningstan
@cyningstan@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Spectres in #Ossuary are spirits through whose ghostly forms normal weapons pass without harm. They can only be destroyed with a wand or a banish spell. Heroes used to fighting with a blade will need to keep a scroll handy, unless they are learned enough to make good use of the wand. You can download the game from https://cyningstan.itch.io/ossuary #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Ossuary by Cyningstan

A simple Roguelike for the Sinclair Spectrum and IBM PC.
We meet our first spectres on level 15. Our hero's intelligence isn't quite good enough to deal with spectres using the wand without taking too much injury, so we've opted for the banish spell instead. These have an approximate 50% chance of defeating the spectre outright, but there's also a small chance that the scroll will crumble to dust on failure. The spectre is enlarged in the inset.
We meet our first spectres on level 15. Our hero's intelligence isn't quite good enough to deal with spectres using the wand without taking too much injury, so we've opted for the banish spell instead. These have an approximate 50% chance of defeating the spectre outright, but there's also a small chance that the scroll will crumble to dust on failure. The spectre is enlarged in the inset.
We meet our first spectres on level 15. Our hero's intelligence isn't quite good enough to deal with spectres using the wand without taking too much injury, so we've opted for the banish spell instead. These have an approximate 50% chance of defeating the spectre outright, but there's also a small chance that the scroll will crumble to dust on failure. The spectre is enlarged in the inset.
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Cyningstan
@cyningstan@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

In centuries past, when the land was often at war, many of the citizens buried in the #Ossuary were brave warriors who had fallen in battle. The necromancer has reanimated their bleached bones, and now they wander the corridors and chambers, mistaking the living for their enemies from days gone by. They still draw strength from their tarnished sword and shield. You can download the game from https://cyningstan.itch.io/ossuary #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Ossuary by Cyningstan

A simple Roguelike for the Sinclair Spectrum and IBM PC.
On level 10 we start to find skeletons. We also found an amulet on level 8 or 9, which has changed up the combat arithmetic again. The amulet, like the wand, adds a +2 bonus to intelligence, and makes that the stat used for defence. So using the wand and amulet together provides a +4 bonus for both attacking and defending. We did also pick up an iron shield, which adds +4 to defence. So the hero's best options are either using wand/amulet for 12/12 attack/defence, or sword/iron shield for 11/13 attack/defence. We've chosen magic to fight the skeletons, which are enlarged in the inset.
On level 10 we start to find skeletons. We also found an amulet on level 8 or 9, which has changed up the combat arithmetic again. The amulet, like the wand, adds a +2 bonus to intelligence, and makes that the stat used for defence. So using the wand and amulet together provides a +4 bonus for both attacking and defending. We did also pick up an iron shield, which adds +4 to defence. So the hero's best options are either using wand/amulet for 12/12 attack/defence, or sword/iron shield for 11/13 attack/defence. We've chosen magic to fight the skeletons, which are enlarged in the inset.
On level 10 we start to find skeletons. We also found an amulet on level 8 or 9, which has changed up the combat arithmetic again. The amulet, like the wand, adds a +2 bonus to intelligence, and makes that the stat used for defence. So using the wand and amulet together provides a +4 bonus for both attacking and defending. We did also pick up an iron shield, which adds +4 to defence. So the hero's best options are either using wand/amulet for 12/12 attack/defence, or sword/iron shield for 11/13 attack/defence. We've chosen magic to fight the skeletons, which are enlarged in the inset.
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Cyningstan
@cyningstan@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last month

Cadavers are the decomposing bodies of citizens who hoped to enjoy a peaceful burial in the ossuary, but who have been reanimated by the necromancer. Now they are dangerous foes to the hero. They are sometimes carrying possessions they owned in life, which they will drop when killed. You can download #Ossuary from https://cyningstan.itch.io/ossuary #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Ossuary by Cyningstan

A simple Roguelike for the Sinclair Spectrum and IBM PC.
On level 8, cadavers start to appear. Our hero found a sword back on level 5 or 6, but also levelled up their intelligence to 8. Continuing to wield the wand adds a +2 bonus to intelligence, providing an offensive strength of 8+2=10. But wielding the sword adds a +4 bonus to attack strength, giving an offensive strength of 7+4=11. So it makes sense to switch to the sword to attack the cadaver, who is enlarged in the inset.
On level 8, cadavers start to appear. Our hero found a sword back on level 5 or 6, but also levelled up their intelligence to 8. Continuing to wield the wand adds a +2 bonus to intelligence, providing an offensive strength of 8+2=10. But wielding the sword adds a +4 bonus to attack strength, giving an offensive strength of 7+4=11. So it makes sense to switch to the sword to attack the cadaver, who is enlarged in the inset.
On level 8, cadavers start to appear. Our hero found a sword back on level 5 or 6, but also levelled up their intelligence to 8. Continuing to wield the wand adds a +2 bonus to intelligence, providing an offensive strength of 8+2=10. But wielding the sword adds a +4 bonus to attack strength, giving an offensive strength of 7+4=11. So it makes sense to switch to the sword to attack the cadaver, who is enlarged in the inset.
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Cyningstan
@cyningstan@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last month

Serpents are giant snakes whose scaly hide gives them great defensive ability. A decent blade helps dispatch them quickly. The dagger isn't quite enough, but you will usually find a sword at around the same time as serpents start to appear. You can download #Ossuary from https://cyningstan.itch.io/ossuary #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Ossuary by Cyningstan

A simple Roguelike for the Sinclair Spectrum and IBM PC.
On level 5 we see our first serpent. Luckily, our hero found a wooden shield back on level 3 or 4, which increases defensive strength. Note that the hero has levelled up, attack strength and intelligence are both equal on 7. This means that they are equally confident with the dagger or the wand, both of which have a +2 bonus on the relevant stat. The serpent is enlarged in the inset.
On level 5 we see our first serpent. Luckily, our hero found a wooden shield back on level 3 or 4, which increases defensive strength. Note that the hero has levelled up, attack strength and intelligence are both equal on 7. This means that they are equally confident with the dagger or the wand, both of which have a +2 bonus on the relevant stat. The serpent is enlarged in the inset.
On level 5 we see our first serpent. Luckily, our hero found a wooden shield back on level 3 or 4, which increases defensive strength. Note that the hero has levelled up, attack strength and intelligence are both equal on 7. This means that they are equally confident with the dagger or the wand, both of which have a +2 bonus on the relevant stat. The serpent is enlarged in the inset.
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