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Re: Hobbs Gold Mine Walkthrough
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 2:51 am
by ryaca_
LostKnight does the click and pause method work for those using the d-pad or just tap to move?
Re: Hobbs Gold Mine Walkthrough
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 6:54 am
by LostKnight
I always used both. D-Pap would require a lot of walking.
Good catch, I missed that!
EDIT: my post edited
Re: Hobbs Gold Mine Walkthrough
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:14 pm
by dodgerjoe
First of all very helpful walkthrough, thank you for it
But i just want to ask something, am i the only one struggling with guard's key part of the quest. I think it is too hard for lvl 150 cap, i am level 330 and have 333 dex and i cant even make a dent in a bloodworm's health bar. Even if i redistribute and raise my dex to 400 something i still think it is not easy to achieve, nearly impossible in case of a lvl 150ish player.
Re: Hobbs Gold Mine Walkthrough
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:31 pm
by Leone
The minimum levels for all quests are considered and adjusted up or down during the testing process.
In your specific case, perhaps team up with a friend at a higher level to make this part of the quest a bit easier.
Re: Hobbs Gold Mine Walkthrough
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:36 pm
by Gullander
For dwarf it is hard as they don't have any freeze skill and may need help at that level. For archer and sword set Dex to worm +6 and spawn one and go in a circle or a square and use only skill. When it times out then go in circle again. Just remember to keep at distance of 2 as a frozen worm at distance 1 will still hurt you. It can be done but takes time. A strong friend to tank for you is also an option.
Re: Hobbs Gold Mine Walkthrough
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 3:35 pm
by SellSword
Yeah, this is one of many places where the "needed level" and the "realistic level" may be quite a bit different. That is much of the game though where you need to level and get stronger before going back to a quest.
Working with a friend is always an option too. That is also true for much of the game, of course.
Re: Hobbs Gold Mine Walkthrough
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:41 pm
by dodgerjoe
Does anyone know what is drop rate of guard's key from blood worms. I have killed 5 worms but still there is no key. Am i just unlucky or drop rate is something low like 5%?
Re: Hobbs Gold Mine Walkthrough
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 5:57 pm
by SellSword
dodgerjoe wrote: Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:41 pm
Does anyone know what is drop rate of guard's key from blood worms. I have killed 5 worms but still there is no key. Am i just unlucky or drop rate is something low like 5%?
And you do have the quest in your book to get the keys from blood worms? I'd say unlucky. I know I didn't get keys on my first try, but probably more like 2-3 tries.
Re: Hobbs Gold Mine Walkthrough
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 6:39 pm
by dodgerjoe
SellSword wrote: Sun Jun 28, 2020 5:57 pm
dodgerjoe wrote: Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:41 pm
Does anyone know what is drop rate of guard's key from blood worms. I have killed 5 worms but still there is no key. Am i just unlucky or drop rate is something low like 5%?
And you do have the quest in your book to get the keys from blood worms? I'd say unlucky. I know I didn't get keys on my first try, but probably more like 2-3 tries.
i got it after 14th kill. pretty unlucky for me
btw drop chance is 20%
Re: Hobbs Gold Mine Walkthrough
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2020 3:38 pm
by bfd005
SellSword wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:05 pm
Alright, let’s talk Hobbs Gold Mine, or HGM as it is commonly called. I promise there are even pictures to look at! Spoilers too. Like many, many spoilers.
HGM is in the top left corner of Map 4, 0. HGM is supposedly closed for repairs after mining stopped there years ago, but a cursory inspection suggests other reasons it may have fallen into disrepair.
HGM Closed.jpg
Well now, you can’t easily say I’m wrong with that one as I have in-game support for the theory!
Anyhow, the HGM quest line starts a bit below the mine. A father claims his son is trapped in the mine. He asks for your help in rescuing his son and bringing him to safety. He and I have some different definitions of “safety,” but far be it from me to question his parenting.
No Place Like Home.jpg
Ah, you can’t enter the mine until level 150. Do that.
You say you discovered that you need a mithril (+3) pickaxe? You also say those things would be nice to know before telling you to enter somewhere? Oops…
Find the kid. It’s a small map so I think you can manage.
Blah, blah, blah… safe in here from the huntresses but better go back to dad the kid says. Go talk to the dad as well and learn all sorts of useful things.
Scroll two pictures up and see that NPC standing outside of HGM? Talk with him. Discover his information falls short of being useful as there are only several hundred dwarfs in the world.
Oh, hey! I’m doing a walkthrough! Go to Ice Cave on Map 1, -2 in that case. Avoid ice gremlins. I’m kidding! You can’t avoid them! Wander around until you find an NPC somewhere on that map. Or maybe the whole picture thing below would be helpful.
Dwarf.jpg
Now you’re on your way to Map 2, -4 and the fine city of Ardesia!