Spar with Barynbor

[Zedalion]

Seems to be an option at Zumryn's Battlegrounds. Is this new, or was I too dense to notice it previously?

[thingirl]

I think it's new, I'll go check it out.

EDIT: Rules:

You will be engaging the master warrior and adventurer, Barynbor, in a non-lethal contest of arms.

Please be sure to read the following list of guidelines before continuing:

* You may attempt to spar with Barynbor every 2 hours.
* No magic may be used during this combat.
* No items may be used during this combat.
* Automatic item special attacks and abilities (those which occur at random) ARE allowed.

Difficulty. HE'S 18+ @ MR 171!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Has a special (31 damage observed)

I got defeated. But, I got 32 Gen. XP.

[racey]

Wow! Good catch Zedalion (Repped) and by all means spar with Barynbor...

XP +4,096 You've been awarded a total of 4,096 Experience...
4,096 xp applied to general...

XP +1,024 You've been awarded 1,024 Experience...
1024 xp applied to All Skills and Powers...

You reach down and help Barynbor to his feet. Despite having been severely battered, he has suffered no permanent damage. He groans as he regains his footing and promptly congratulates you on your victory.

"And on your first try too!" he says, clutching at his ribs and gasping for breath. "I don't think I've ever quite been hit with the force you were able to muster -- and that includes a few ogres and trolls that managed to snap some of my bones!"

[thingirl]

I hate you. What was his to-hit.

[racey]

I hate you. What was his to-hit.

Well, when you put it that way I should answer you really fast. He was 3+ at MR 223.

[thingirl]

18+ @ 171.

Bug alert: It says in the rules that I can only challenge him once every 2 hours. I just got defeated, yet the timer says 57 minutes left.

[racey]

I just checked and it says that noone has challenged Barynbor yet but that it takes several minutes to update. I did not have an option to challenge him or a countdown timer available. I will give it a few more minutes then I will send a bug report.


Edit: Bug report was sent.
Edit2: The list is now working.

[smv1973]

18+ @ 171.

Bug alert: It says in the rules that I can only challenge him once every 2 hours. I just got defeated, yet the timer says 57 minutes left.

I don't even see a timer. This is what I get when I go back and Converse with Barynbor.



You speak at length with Barynbor and learn of some of his more recent adventures, while relating to him some of yours. He tells you that he hopes that some day the two of you might share an adventure.

"To think of the trouble the pair of us might get ourselves into!" he says, grinning. "Oh well, perhaps it will come to be."

After conversing with him for the better part of an hour, you bid him farewell and once again set off on your way.

Please continue...

[thingirl]

After I finish this building (I'm in Tarn), I'll go back and see if it's still there.

(Oh, and SMV, did you defeat him?)

[Doolipalally]

More on difficulty:

18+ at MR 181

[smv1973]

After I finish this building (I'm in Tarn), I'll go back and see if it's still there.

(Oh, and SMV, did you defeat him?)

Yes.

[Havoc]

3+ at MR 218.

That, combined with previous posts, suggests that his MR is exactly 200.

[racey]

Apparently you can only challenge Barynbor and defeat him once. I ran my secondary through there and got a beat down and the timer was there for him.

[thingirl]

And now the timer is showing 1hour 21 minutes. Good thing I didn't actually write a BR. I wonder if you get the max if you die several times.

EDIT: I just looked at the leaderboard. I "hate" Magical, I "hate" Thordon, I "hate" Trent, and lastly, I "hate" Garet Jax. (In this case, 'I "hate" you' means I greatly envy you and wish you good luck, and possibly slightly resent you for your awesome skill.)

[Daffanka]

Well... that was humbling.

[thingirl]

I need about 30 more MR. Or at least make him not 18+.

[Joddelle]

He's 9+ at MR 200, and he handed me my pants.

[Zedalion]

Yeah, he's scary. I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a reward for the very powerful characters (and perhaps those who have donated a lot), or if it has another function.

Ah well, as long as he's around I suppose I'll go get 32 free general experience by getting annihilated by him every time I go to the battlegrounds.

[thingirl]

I hear ya. And I would repp you, except the system tells me that I've given out too much today. I also owe Dooli.

[Joddelle]

For those Interested, he hits 3+ at MR 213, and is less than 18+ starting at MR 183:
MR | Hit
213|3+
212|4+
211|4+
210|4+
209|5+
208|5+
207|6+
206|6+
205|6+
204|7+
203|7+
202|8+
201|8+
200|9+
199|11+
198|11+
197|12+
196|12+
195|12+
194|13+
193|13+
192|14+
191|14+
190|14+
189|15+
188|15+
187|16+
186|16+
185|16+
184|17+
183|17+
182|18+

[thingirl]

OK, Joddelle wins a prize in the Sryth addiction contest.

[zmflavius]

Sigh...well I guess it's time to see if I can use 265 ATs to max my MR...

[shadowblack]

The max MR I can have is 180, so I'm not going to even try. 32 general XP is now worth the humiliation, especially since we don't know if we get the same reward for victory if we lose to him first.

[zmflavius]

The max MR I can have is 180, so I'm not going to even try. 32 general XP is now worth the humiliation, especially since we don't know if we get the same reward for victory if we lose to him first.

actually, I think someone who beat him said earlier in this post that they got 4096 exp to general and 1024 to AS&P

[Ka keng]

What's his SP?

[zmflavius]

What's his SP?

230-240.

I got him down to 32% SP first time around, but I also was really lucky and had 3 QS 20s on hand.

[shadowblack]

Seems like you misunderstood what I meant. "especially since we don't know if we get the 4096/1024 reward for victory if we lose to him first, or if we get a lower reward if we lose to him one or more times" - that's what I meant.

[thingirl]

@ Ka keng: Do you seriously have the MR required?
@ ZM: That was Racy, and it was his first attempt.

EDIT: Man I need to learn to type faster.

[Ka keng]

Not realyy, I was just curious. My max MR is around 180.

[Joddelle]

You can't use your QS heals against him - the item drop-down doesn't even appear in this combat.

[zmflavius]

You can't use your QS heals against him - the item drop-down doesn't even appear in this combat.

Yes, but you can use your QS 20s.

[Elrond]

You can't use your QS heals against him - the item drop-down doesn't even appear in this combat.
Sorry for deleting my post Joddelle. It seemed that my "personal" note was irrelevant for the discussion!

In any case and to explain Joddelle's post to others, I posted that I'll wait till my QS heals recharge before attempting. Then I deleted the post.

[thingirl]

Look who's backing off now.

[Elrond]

Look who's backing off now.

Hey, hey, hey! I'm ready to resume our little spar; and neither of us is named Barynbor! The choice is yours ;) ; but be warned, you'll need your reservoir of patience handy!

Edit:

I just sparred the bugger. He went down in 13 rounds! Yeahhhhhhhh!

A total of 5 out of the 20 adventurers who have sparred with Barynbor have been able to defeat him.

Adventurers Who Have Defeated Barynbor...

* 9/23/09 - Garet Jax [dhammett] defeated Barynbor in 16 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Trent [racey] defeated Barynbor in 15 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Thordon [smv1973] defeated Barynbor in 24 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Magical [havoc] defeated Barynbor in 19 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Elendil [theodril] defeated Barynbor in 13 rounds.

[Young Ned]

Ah, so that's what Srythadventurer was referring to in his first tweet (http://www.srythforum.com/showthread.php?t=428) this morning...

Looks a bit out of my league for now. Even Young Ned's MR is only around 165, and he's the highest of my three.

[Joddelle]

On my second try, after being crushed the first time:
SP +21 You've healed back 21 Stamina Point(s) from the combat.

XP +4,096 You've been awarded a total of 4,096 Experience...
4,096 xp applied to general...

XP +1,024 You've been awarded 1,024 Experience...
1024 xp applied to All Skills and Powers...

So it looks like you get the full reward even if you've been defeated.

[thingirl]

Hey, hey, hey! I'm ready to resume our little spar; and neither of us is named Barynbor! The choice is yours ;) ; but be warned, you'll need your reservoir of patience handy!

Adventurers Who Have Defeated Barynbor...

* 9/23/09 - Garet Jax [dhammett] defeated Barynbor in 16 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Trent [racey] defeated Barynbor in 15 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Thordon [smv1973] defeated Barynbor in 24 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Magical [havoc] defeated Barynbor in 19 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Elendil [theodril] defeated Barynbor in 13 rounds.[/I]

I "hate" Garet Jax, I "hate" Trent, I "hate" Thordon, I "hate" Magical, and I HATE Elendil. However, PMs are the best place for an argument like this.

@ Joddelle: You're AWESOME!

[Elrond]

I "hate" Garet Jax, I "hate" Trent, I "hate" Thordon, I "hate" Magical, and I HATE Elendil. However, PMs are the best place for an argument like this.

@ Joddelle: You're AWESOME!


Nice to see the "all caps" before my hero's name. Heck, since I have to do 4 repps to your 1, I'll give you another as soon as I can!

[thingirl]

Now I get it when my friends say their big brothers are annoying.

[Elrond]

Now I get it when my friends say their big brothers are annoying.

Annoying maybe. But I did knock out Barynbor in 13 rounds in my first try!

[thingirl]

But did you kill Ghor-Tiln?

[racey]

I did!

[thingirl]

Congrats!

[Zedalion]

So it looks like you get the full reward even if you've been defeated.

Well, at least if you succeed on the second try. I suppose we still don't know what you might get if you succeed on the 47th try, etc.

But thanks for this info! I think my dignity is worth 32 general experience.

That was a joke, of course. I never had any dignity.

[thingirl]

Yes you did. Don't let people like Young Ned get under your skin and make you feel bad. His post was phrased badly. He later admited that he had phrased it badly. I know how things people say on the internet can have a permanent effect on you (I've been more aware of what I eat lately), but don't let that get to you.

[Zedalion]

Yes you did. Don't let people like Young Ned get under your skin and make you feel bad. His post was phrased badly. He later admited that he had phrased it badly. I know how things people say on the internet can have a permanent effect on you (I've been more aware of what I eat lately), but don't let that get to you.

Huh? My post had absolutely nothing to do with Young Ned, at all. Was just making a little joke about my lack of dignity. Believe me, it far pre-dates my playing this game. :)

Now if you'll excuse me, it's been two hours. Time to go get stomped into the ground for fun and profit. :)

[thingirl]

Glad that you're over that. It's interesting how you think you've forgotten stuff, but it somehow re-surfaces later.

[spencer]

I whiffed on my first try at MR 206...he hit me with about four specials in a row...there is always tomorrow, I guess.

[wetheril]

Hm...my first attempt against Barynbor @ MR 197, and...

I defeated him!

You've been awarded a total of 4,096 Experience...
4,096 xp applied to general...

XP +1,024 You've been awarded 1,024 Experience...
1024 xp applied to All Skills and Powers...

You reach down and help Barynbor to his feet. Despite having been severely battered, he has suffered no permanent damage. He groans as he regains his footing and promptly congratulates you on your victory.

"And on your first try too!" he says, clutching at his ribs and gasping for breath. "I don't think I've ever quite been hit with the force you were able to muster -- and that includes a few ogres and trolls that managed to snap some of my bones!"

===

Admittedly, I wasn't expecting to win.

Edit: He was 12+ to hit for me.

[scout1idf]

After upping my MR at Tally's, the pool and the mushroom patch in Ashlyre from 165 to 179, I promptly got my pride handed to me in the challenge.

So I headed to the BHC and at level 86 I got a nice surprise........

***************************

Through only the sheer might of your will you manage to reach the apparition's outstretched hand. The moment your fingers plunge into the ghostly glow, you're overcome by a powerful draining sensation...


You've been awarded a total of 2,048 Experience...
2,048 xp applied to general...


You've been awarded 512 Experience...
512 xp applied to All Skills and Powers...



Suddenly, the sensation subsides and the young woman's ghost rapidly fades from view.

**************************

I guess it wasn't to bad of a trip.......

[paladin]

Well the first time I took on Barynbor he handed my arse to me in a paper plate while remaining largely unscathed. So I headed back to Stormhill Manor to get Megnun's Warblade, which I'd put into storage for a time, out of storage. That brought my MR up to 180. That time I managed to get Barynbor down to 14% but he hit me with a few specials.

[spencer]

Down Goes Frazier!! Down Goes Frazier!! Down Goes ....er Barynbor....got him on my second try

[Doolipalally]

Note to self: after sparring with Barynbor, remember to go and heal before attempting any of the other Battlegrounds challenges.... :o

[billydakid]

I got him on my third or 4th attempt at mr 202. The rewards are the same as everyone else has gotten.

[thingirl]

I'm never gonna get him. MR 171 is the best I can get.

[spencer]

I would also like to add that I love these unannounced adventures, like the last two have been...it always makes for a very pleasant surprise in your Srything day :)

[thingirl]

I was going to get my rear end handed to me by Barynbor. I saw this: Suddenly...

As you turn to leave, Zumryn suddenly moves over and asks if he could have a word with you.

The master of the Battlegrounds glances around to make certain no one else is within earshot. He then begins speaking a hushed tone.

--

"Mind yourself with that one," he says, his eyes darting in the direction of Barynbor (http://www.sryth.com/ci.php?f_c=showinfo.inc&f_infoid=barynbor), who's once again seated on the log next to the fence that borders the overgrown field. "I've allowed him to remain on the isle, but he knows well enough that my eyes will be on him. I have no liking for the company he once kept, and though he has sworn that he has severed those ties...well, let's just leave it at that for now."

You ask Zumryn who it was that Barynbor was associated with in the past, mindful that the master swordsman and renowned adventurer has a troubled history.

"A bad lot, all the way around," he says. "Just mind that you give extra thought to any request he might make of you. Well, there, let it not be said I haven't provided ample warning. I'll be telling others as well."

You thank Zumryn for his advice, and although Barynbor has given you no reason to suspect his friendliness is driven by hidden, less-than-scrupulous motives, you vow to remain on your guard when associating with him.

With that, you bid Zumryn farewell and leave the field.

I was back at the main BG screen. Then I spoke again, and got whooped.

[Mak]

It seems there may be more to Barynbor that meets the eye...

And the plot thickens

[spencer]

And, of course, Barynbor has had this to say:

"To think of the trouble the pair of us might get ourselves into!" he says, grinning. "Oh well, perhaps it will come to be."

[thingirl]

Last edited by Mak; Today at 08:53 AM. Reason: thingirls's faster-than-lightning typing skills

You really think I typed that? Really? I just copy/paste. And my name is thingirl, not thingirls.

[Mak]

You misunderstand me; I just meant you posted before me. I hope I did not offend you. I also apologize for my typing error.

By the way, Hello:)

[spencer]

Howdy :)

[spencer]

I also wouldn't worry too terribly much about offending thingirl...she does seem to have pretty thick skin and does not take things personally from what I can see. Now, if you want to remind her that she is currently being homeschooled and she should probably be doing some homework, then I think that is COMPLETELY appropriate :)

[thingirl]

Yes, howdy. And I'm not offended. If you would have caught half of my typos...

EDIT: Be quite, Spencer. And I'm supposed to be cleaning right now, not doing schoolwork. But guess what room I'm cleaning in. Yep, that's right, the school room. Where mom can't see me.

[Mak]

Well met, all. Though I do not post much, I read all the forum threads and therefore I can claim a passing familiarity with the (in)famous Thingirl, the forum's dauntless and most prolific member, as well as Spencer (whom I believe must be Spencer Lionking of Hall of Champions' fame).

To return to Barynbor, it seems sparring with him is just the prequel to something more sinister (and thus exciting). It might also be an indication about how "friendly" matches between players will be set up in the near future.
(And Havoc still owes me a grudge match - I have not forgotten, old friend)

Psst, Thingirl... You missed a spot - right there, next to the keyboard (sorry, couldn't resist)

[thingirl]

Actually, I'm just now getting over to this half of the room. You know, I'm almost ready to vacuum.

As for PvP, Most everybody who would want to challenge Alanne could whoop her b*** very badly. Now, Joddelle Vs. Magical, that I would like to see.

EDIT: EWwwww! I just found a dead, crushed bug under all the stuff on the floor.

[spencer]

EDIT: EWwwww! I just found a dead, crushed bug under all the stuff on the floor.

Better than a live, uncrushed, angry bug!!

And, yes, Mak, it does seem to be another exciting, developing plot line :)

[thingirl]

Better than a live, uncrushed, angry bug!!

*Smack*

And, yes, Mak, it does seem to be another exciting, developing plot line :)

Hopefully, you don't have to defeat the bugger.

[Joddelle]

As for PvP, Most everybody who would want to challenge Alanne could whoop her b*** very badly. Now, Joddelle Vs. Magical, that I would like to see.

Not on your life! Havoc donated last year, and if he ever got around to using those 350 AT he has hoarded... shudders

[thingirl]

Good point. But if anyone could take him down (which I doubt) It would be either you, possibly Stinky/ Judge Fury, or possibly Smv/ Thordon.

[Joddelle]

There are at least 20 characters that would walk over Magical in a spar. Characters with Necromancy or Elementalism at 100 or close to it, and 225 or more MR

[thingirl]

What if you cann't use powers? :D

[Joddelle]

Then they have even more of an advantage

[wetheril]

I was going to get my rear end handed to me by Barynbor. I saw this: Suddenly...

As you turn to leave, Zumryn suddenly moves over and asks if he could have a word with you.

The master of the Battlegrounds glances around to make certain no one else is within earshot. He then begins speaking a hushed tone.

--

"Mind yourself with that one," he says, his eyes darting in the direction of Barynbor (http://www.sryth.com/ci.php?f_c=showinfo.inc&f_infoid=barynbor), who's once again seated on the log next to the fence that borders the overgrown field. "I've allowed him to remain on the isle, but he knows well enough that my eyes will be on him. I have no liking for the company he once kept, and though he has sworn that he has severed those ties...well, let's just leave it at that for now."

You ask Zumryn who it was that Barynbor was associated with in the past, mindful that the master swordsman and renowned adventurer has a troubled history.

"A bad lot, all the way around," he says. "Just mind that you give extra thought to any request he might make of you. Well, there, let it not be said I haven't provided ample warning. I'll be telling others as well."

You thank Zumryn for his advice, and although Barynbor has given you no reason to suspect his friendliness is driven by hidden, less-than-scrupulous motives, you vow to remain on your guard when associating with him.

With that, you bid Zumryn farewell and leave the field.

I was back at the main BG screen. Then I spoke again, and got whooped.

Nice catch on the new plot developments, Thingirl! Have a Rep when I am next able.

[Elrond]

But did you kill Ghor-Tiln?

Sorry to go back to the top of the page. But I was wondering if Thingirl was asking me that question! If yes, the answer is another yes! I toasted the lady ;) .

As to the speculation about who would be able to beat Havoc's Magical, we could refer to the Festival of Blades. In that tournament, the fighting was pure melee without magical powers. If the same applies to Zum's BG, then Magical's danger would be much less. And people with an MR higher than him would have the upper hand.

[thingirl]

The first part of that post does not dignify a response.

Still, Havoc made it! That's awesome.

[Elrond]

The first part of that post does not dignify a response.


Please explain! Who was the question directed to?

[thingirl]

Oh, sorry. I was asking you. You defeated her, and that didn't dignify a response.

[Elrond]

Oh, sorry. I was asking you. You defeated her, and that didn't dignify a response.

What does "dignify a response" mean?

[thingirl]

Well, "Doesn't dignify a response" means "I'm ignoring that". I guess it didn't work.

[Elrond]

Well, "Doesn't dignify a response" means "I'm ignoring that". I guess it didn't work.

Ok, I get it. It means that the first part of the post is not dignified enough to warrant a response; or that you would be undignified if you responded to the answer to the question you asked!

I don't know if I get it at all!

But this I know! Sorry for taking your question seriously! And sorry for responding to it! And sorry for wasting forum space on this silly issue.

Case closed!

[thingirl]

No, I guess I was saying "Grr. He DID kill her. Grr. I'm going to say something to the effect of 'I ignored that'.".

Anyway, I hope Barnbor's MR will be lowered soon.

[spencer]

OK, normally I mind my own business. In this case, I feel compelled to ask thingirl and Elrond to take their thinly veiled animosity to PM or to put each other on ignore or whatever. I am sorry, but I am personally very tired of the sniping.

[thingirl]

Sorry.

@ Elrond: He's right. Let's take it to PMs.

[Oldschool]

Note to self: after sparring with Barynbor, remember to go and heal before attempting any of the other Battlegrounds challenges.... :o

.....or the CHR. Also it helps to remember to restock one's quickstone 20's before going to spar with Barynbor. :o


On a brighter note Hawk defeated Barynbor on his third attempt with the help of a small green mushroom from Fogbough and a nice MR boost from the pool which increased his MR to 200 and lowered Barynbor from 12+ to 9+.

[Oldschool]

Thought I'd post the current "leaderboard",

A total of 16 out of the 59 adventurers who have sparred with Barynbor have been able to defeat him.

Adventurers Who Have Defeated Barynbor...

* 9/24/09 - Altaria [wetheril] defeated Barynbor in 23 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - Apellon [mlzh] defeated Barynbor in 17 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - Spencer Lionking [durgin] defeated Barynbor in 12 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - Trogg [shadowdragon] defeated Barynbor in 17 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - BillyDaKid [billydakid] defeated Barynbor in 13 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - Silk [kbtegp] defeated Barynbor in 19 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - Handfast [grimbold] defeated Barynbor in 19 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - Hawk [oldschool] defeated Barynbor in 18 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Garet Jax [dhammett] defeated Barynbor in 16 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Trent [racey] defeated Barynbor in 15 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Thordon [smv1973] defeated Barynbor in 24 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Magical [havoc] defeated Barynbor in 19 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Elendil [theodril] defeated Barynbor in 13 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Rommel [rangerlord] defeated Barynbor in 16 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Joddelle [rgutzmer] defeated Barynbor in 12 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Nathair Ap Dubh [makhazarhael] defeated Barynbor in 9 rounds.



Also thought I'd post the Barynbor's description to add to the speculation about him.

Barynbor The Undaunted

Barynbor is one of the most illustrious adventurers and warriors of the current age, perhaps second to only Thymbrak , and maybe one other adventurer (whose name we need not mention)...

Although long considered to be an outlaw in Tysa (due to his known association with several powerful and unscrupulous characters), Barynbor has since mended his ways, and recently paid his debt to the Kingdom by way of a lengthy stint in the dungeons of Syr.

Since regaining his freedom, the imposing, black-bearded warrior has been involved in several grand adventures, and has begun to restore his name and his image -- both of which were tarnished due to his previous associations.

[paladin]

Thought I'd post the current "leaderboard",

A total of 16 out of the 59 adventurers who have sparred with Barynbor have been able to defeat him.

Adventurers Who Have Defeated Barynbor...

* 9/24/09 - Altaria [wetheril] defeated Barynbor in 23 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - Apellon [mlzh] defeated Barynbor in 17 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - Spencer Lionking [durgin] defeated Barynbor in 12 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - Trogg [shadowdragon] defeated Barynbor in 17 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - BillyDaKid [billydakid] defeated Barynbor in 13 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - Silk [kbtegp] defeated Barynbor in 19 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - Handfast [grimbold] defeated Barynbor in 19 rounds.
* 9/24/09 - Hawk [oldschool] defeated Barynbor in 18 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Garet Jax [dhammett] defeated Barynbor in 16 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Trent [racey] defeated Barynbor in 15 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Thordon [smv1973] defeated Barynbor in 24 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Magical [havoc] defeated Barynbor in 19 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Elendil [theodril] defeated Barynbor in 13 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Rommel [rangerlord] defeated Barynbor in 16 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Joddelle [rgutzmer] defeated Barynbor in 12 rounds.
* 9/23/09 - Nathair Ap Dubh [makhazarhael] defeated Barynbor in 9 rounds.



Also thought I'd post the Barynbor's description to add to the speculation about him.

Barynbor The Undaunted

Barynbor is one of the most illustrious adventurers and warriors of the current age, perhaps second to only Thymbrak , and maybe one other adventurer (whose name we need not mention)...

Although long considered to be an outlaw in Tysa (due to his known association with several powerful and unscrupulous characters), Barynbor has since mended his ways, and recently paid his debt to the Kingdom by way of a lengthy stint in the dungeons of Syr.

Since regaining his freedom, the imposing, black-bearded warrior has been involved in several grand adventures, and has begun to restore his name and his image -- both of which were tarnished due to his previous associations.

Well you can add Marissa's name to the leaderboard. FINALLY! Of course I owe it to some MR boosts from Weaponry and some specials from Megnun's Warblade, but I should be looking at a pretty nice QS bonus tomorrow.

[spencer]

Congrats, Paladin...have a rep :)

[thingirl]

Yes, congrats.

[Badstench]

Do you notice a name missing from the list?

I just noticed this thread.... I've never met Baryn... baron... bladder... bugger... bob... wotshisface!

Guess I better go have a look, eh?

[thingirl]

Good luck :)

[Elrond]

The light bulb took a few days to "light!" But I just realized that this spar could be a technical prelude to the expected PvP challenges in the grounds.

[scout1idf]

The light bulb took a few days to "light!" But I just realized that this spar could be a technical prelude to the expected PvP challenges in the grounds.

If so, Scout won't be there. I can't seem to get him below 70% before hitting the ground for the last time..... +18 and no magic just doesn't work for me.

Now if I could just GATE that demon lord once or twice, it might make a difference. "I'll keep him on a leash, I promise"

[paladin]

If so, Scout won't be there. I can't seem to get him below 70% before hitting the ground for the last time..... +18 and no magic just doesn't work for me.

Now if I could just GATE that demon lord once or twice, it might make a difference. "I'll keep him on a leash, I promise"

Just one problem with that. This is a non lethal bout. Just make sure you've got plenty of SP and a weapon with some fairly decent special attacks and you'll be fine. Might take a few tries but it does work eventually.

[wetheril]

Another tip I'll give is...if the fight seems fairly close--make sure you use your quickstone 20's. I actually used 2 of them, and they sealed the deal. But I agree that luck is essential to getting you to that point where 20's make the difference.

[thingirl]

Note on the XP.

After probably my 10th defeat, I just got 64 XP. That may be because I have suffered so many defeats, but it could be a change.

[shadowblack]

It's not a change. I just got 32 XP after losing for the first time (since I always quit without saving).

Oh, by the way, there's a bug wioth the fight, which I'll report in a minute:
Round 19 You've Rolled 20 Attack: Aggressive

* The Ring of Mayhem vibrates and for an instant you assume a phantasmal form, dodging your enemy's attack
* You use your Quickstone to recall a 20 you previously rolled! You've used the last 20 stored in your Quickstone.
* You slash at your enemy
@ Enemy loses 10
* You have dodged your enemy's attack...
* Barynbor exhales sharply as he slashes at you with his broadsword
@ You lose 0
* Barynbor executes a masterful stroke that inflicts heavy damage upon you...
@ You lose 29

* You've been defeated, but you're still alive...

[thingirl]

It's like that with the Bell and BoPs too.

[Joddelle]

I'm with Elrond on speculating that this is a prelude to some form of PvP. And this explains why his specials get past dodge/deflection/protection powers.

Because we as players do that all the time against monsters with protective powers. And if Barynbor is using 'player rules' then his combat abilities mirror ours.

[thingirl]

I'm not fighting you. Shadowblack, maybe. But not you.

[shadowblack]

I'm with Elrond on speculating that this is a prelude to some form of PvP. And this explains why his specials get past dodge/deflection/protection powers.

Because we as players do that all the time against monsters with protective powers. And if Barynbor is using 'player rules' then his combat abilities mirror ours.
Mind giving an example? ESPECIALLY since dodge powers worked in the Festival of Blades:
The crowd roars its approval as Shatterhand (enabled by his Nimble Plate Boots) expertly dodges his opponent's opening series of strikes.

[thingirl]

Sure.

The pumpkin beast wraps one if its vines around your throat and throttles you...
You're unable to break free from the vine's strangling grap and will be unable to act during the next round.
@ You lose 22

Sometimes it says
"The pumpkin beast wraps one if its vines around your throat and throttles you...
Your BODY and SPIRIT scores allow you break free.
@ You lose 0

[wetheril]

That's a new one Shadowblack. Haven't seen monster specials hitting under a regular combat roll. I noticed you have the Ring of Mayhem. Do you suppose that has anything to do with it?

[shadowblack]

That's a new one Shadowblack. Haven't seen monster specials hitting under a regular combat roll. I noticed you have the Ring of Mayhem. Do you suppose that has anything to do with it?
No, the Large Oakaruk from "Attack on Ashlyre" ignored Blessings of Protection, and I finished that adventure before the raffle for the Ring of Mayhem was even announced.

I'm not sure what you're trying to say, thingirl...

[thingirl]

I think I misread your post. And I can't think of any examples of us doing damage to someone with a dodge ability. Maybe ignoring BoPs and such is an aspect of Magic resistance?

[Joddelle]

Hmmm. I'm sure I've seen combat text where Joddelle has 'hit' but the opponent deflected the damage with magic, but then her special hit anyway. But I didn't save it or at least save it in a place where I can find it.

I'm thinking the sorceress in Stoneback Hill, or maybe the one in the tower of Eastfell - one of those early quests anyway. This is more an impression than a true recollection, if that makes any sense.

[wetheril]

No, the Large Oakaruk from "Attack on Ashlyre" ignored Blessings of Protection, and I finished that adventure before the raffle for the Ring of Mayhem was even announced.

IIRC, Hastifer has found that the dodging ability in Nimble Plate Boots doesn't work with the Large Oakaruk either. This might be related then?

[thingirl]

I think I said that already.

Maybe ignoring BoPs and such is an aspect of Magic resistance?

[Joddelle]

I know one ability of Oakaruk is to adapt and mimic their opponent. That could be related.

ESPECIALLY since dodge powers worked in the Festival of Blades:
I wasn't saying dodges don't work against player attacks, but was theorizing/(mis?-recalling) that monster dodges don't work against player specials.

[shadowblack]

Well, that was fast...
Hi, thanks for the report. The dodge issue with enemies should now be working correctly for all enemies. Enemies should no longer be able to execute special attacks when a dodge has been successful.

I've tested it, but please let me know if you find it's not working as intended.

All the best and thanks again!

gamemaster@sryth.com
Since the dodge power is pretty rare it might be a while before I find out if it has really been fixed.

[thingirl]

I believe that Barynbor is resetting soon. I'm willing to use a bell charge.

[Joddelle]

wow.
Awesome job shadowblack, way to get things done

[shadowblack]

You can't use items or powers against him, so good luck with that. :)

[thingirl]

Good point. I'm an idoit. Ahh, it was the block in Stonejaw I'm remembering. *Goes and hides, after repping Shadowblack.*

[Oldschool]

Was wondering if Luridor's (sp?) stones are available in the sparring contest with Barynbor?

Also now that it has been mentioned I agree that he's probably a prelude to the PvP tourney.

[shadowblack]

ALL items cannot be used against him (the drop-down menu is not there at all), and the healing stones are an item...

[Oldschool]

D'oh :o shoulda figured that out.

[thingirl]

I think everyone's having brain failure today.

[shadowblack]

Darn it! I almost beat him, but due to some lucky specials near the end he still won! Oh, well, maybe next time. At least now I know that with Stamina of 211 he is beatable even if he is 18+ (though it takes some serious luck!)

[shadowblack]

Shadowblack MR: 247 SP: 83/213 NV: 37/37
+ Shimmering Silver Longsword +

Round 24 You've Rolled 10 Attack: Normal

* You execute a stroke worthy of your Legendary level of mastery in Weaponry: Slashing...
@ +75 MR for this round.
* You slash at your enemy
@ Enemy loses 12

* You've DEFEATED your foe!


SP +57 You've healed back 57 Stamina Point(s) from the combat.

XP +4,096 You've been awarded a total of 4,096 Experience...
4,096 xp applied to general...

XP +1,024 You've been awarded 1,024 Experience...
1024 xp applied to All Skills and Powers...

You reach down and help Barynbor to his feet. Despite having been severely battered, he has suffered no permanent damage. He groans as he regains his footing and promptly congratulates you on your victory.

"And on your first try too!" he says, clutching at his ribs and gasping for breath. "I don't think I've ever quite been hit with the force you were able to muster -- and that includes a few ogres and trolls that managed to snap some of my bones!"
YEAH!!! FINALLY!!! I HAVE DONE IT!!!!!

I have a screenshot for those who have trouble believing that it is possible with such low MR. Sure, it took some incredible luck, but the important thing is I did it.

[wetheril]

Well done, and I just noticed the text also says "your first try" when you have tried many times. I suppose the GM didn't bother putting in a counter for how many attempts it took.

[shadowblack]

That's because I quit after every failure, so my attempt wasn't recorded (though the counter still started each time, forcing me to wait another 2 hours before I can try again).

[wetheril]

Ah, that explains it then.

[racey]

So you use a QS 20 to do 10 damage and take 46 in return. Pretty good exchange rate for Barynbor.

You use your Quickstone to recall a 20 you previously rolled! You've used the last 20 stored in your Quickstone.
You slash at your enemy
@ Enemy loses 10
Barynbor exhales sharply as he slashes at you with his broadsword
@ You lose 0
Barynbor executes a masterful stroke that inflicts heavy damage upon you...
@ You lose 46
You've been defeated, but you're still alive

[paladin]

So you use a QS 20 to do 10 damage and take 46 in return. Pretty good exchange rate for Barynbor.

You use your Quickstone to recall a 20 you previously rolled! You've used the last 20 stored in your Quickstone.
You slash at your enemy
@ Enemy loses 10
Barynbor exhales sharply as he slashes at you with his broadsword
@ You lose 0
Barynbor executes a masterful stroke that inflicts heavy damage upon you...
@ You lose 46
You've been defeated, but you're still alive

My my. That's more than a little depressing.

[Doolipalally]

Yes! Finally got him!

And with the generous present from Kolnia on the same day, that should be a nice quickstone bonus tomorrow :)


(MR 186, in case anyone was wondering.)

[Elrond]

Yes! Finally got him!

And with the generous present from Kolnia on the same day, that should be a nice quickstone bonus tomorrow :)


(MR 186, in case anyone was wondering.)

Congrats on defeating Barynbor! He's looking like a tough nut to crack!

[thingirl]

SSL just doesn't have a good enough special.

[Young Ned]

Staff of Trielra seems to have some good specials. And Tzal-Toalth has some remarkable specials, IIRC.

[thingirl]

I only have Staves 79, where as I have Slashing 83.

[scout1idf]

I only have Staves 79, where as I have Slashing 83.
:mad:Weaponry & Slashing at 100 hasn't helped me yet.:mad:

[Young Ned]

I only have Staves 79, where as I have Slashing 83.

I think better specials would more than offset the 1 MR difference between Staves 79 and Slashing 83. Especially if he's 18+ to hit, because then the MR decrease wouldn't make any difference at all.

Couldn't hurt to give it a try, anyway. If you still fail, just quit without saving. :cool:

[thingirl]

I thought it was 2 MR from 79 to 80. And she could raise Staves if she wanted to. But, I'm wielding Trielra's in hopes of getting enough Spec. XP to get it to 80.

[Young Ned]

You're probably right about it being 2 MR; I'm vague on details like that. Still not much difference, though. Good luck with Trielra!

[thingirl]

I usually copy that name. And wielding it in Tarn while fighting those Halgiroms adds up quickly.

[Oldschool]

To quote Spencer....... H:eek:ly Mackan:eek:ley......


Well I just ran my alts with Barynbor. Now I think they're all going to go try to find the man in the leather hat since they each have one forlorn and lonely spot on them that hasn't been flogged by the flat of a blade - lol.

I dunno about anyone else but either Barynbor's specials haven't been tweaked downwards or he ate a hearty bowl of this (http://www.tampabayrun.com/Assets/Sponsor+Logos/Special+K.jpg) for breakfast.

Lol..... if it was easy it wouldn't be as fun nor as humbling.

[thingirl]

You know, Special K has just as much sugar as Frosted Flakes.

Anyway, I think it's time to fight him again.

[shadowblack]

I just realized that the fight may have been easier - much easier - if I had remembered to equip the Medallion Of Phase Form. Silly me! *embarrassed laugh*

[zmflavius]

Hey...you might be right...

(goes to rearrange Tallys gear to max out MR and to get MoPP)

[thingirl]

I only get +3 MR from maxing out my Tallys gear for MR. Well, I haven't put much work into it...

[texlaw1992]

Somehow I rolled six 19s and two 20s in a row and seriously beat him down. Unfortunately, then he still got me.

One of these days, B, one of these days.

[Oldschool]

Just wondering if Esoteric's victory is NOT showing for everyone else on Barynbor's board.

Awhile back he defeated him and got the rewards and text. And initially his victory showed but now it doesn't - he gets the text he should for defeating him btw.

And if you count the actual names that list it is one short of what the text indicates. Currently it says "76 out of 407" but if you count the actual names you get 75 - or rather I do. Btw my other characters all show on the board as they should.

I know this is highly unlikely but I was wondering if he happens to show for anyone else as I just sent the GM a follow up email and never thought to ask that before.

[thingirl]

No, he's not showing for me. Your other three are, though.

[Oldschool]

Thanks - what I figured but it didn't hurt to check.

[Oldschool]

Has it been two years already (as of the 23rd)?

[Oldschool]

Just thought of this and we should know soon enough, but wasn't Barynbor touted as some precursor/prerequisite to PvP which would seem to be the FoB II or was that just some theorizing?

[shadowblack]

That was just a guess. The GM never said anything like that.

[Oldschool]

Thanks as I couldn't recall if that was just some guesswork based upon the text in the Battlegrounds or something more tangible.

[hephaestus16]

just beat him with my third character

[texlaw1992]

Stop with the wedgies already (lol).

Congrats on your victory.