TOPIC: FULL - Hedgehog GrindHog GHC Sat 11:00am

Hedgehogs vs True Grind: yes, we really are that crazy!

BeLinda has all 10 tickets, so payments should go to her ( details here ), but I'm coordinating sign-ups; post here with class preferences if you'd like to join!

Order of the Hedgehog precepts:

• win as many combats as possible using ONLY Retribution damage (no attacking)
• mercilessly attack any foes too cowardly to engage us in melee
• must consent to combat-related spoilers
• Nightmare difficulty

1. BeLinda Mathie: Fighter
2. David Zych: Cleric
3. BasicBraining: Dwarf/flexible
4. Ashley: Druid
5. Charles Russell: ?
6. Wade: Rogue
7. Rachel: Bard
8. Limitless17: Druid/Elf/Bard/Dwarf
9. Kaledor: ?
10. Smakdown: Barbarian

Waitlist (just in case something changes, though we don't expect it to at this point)
- Potter
- Daniel Moody

Note that hedgehogs typically do not equip Charms of Awakened Synergy because we need that slot for other things.

Build for high RD , low AC (12 is usually good), and at least some melee DR .

Remember you must actually take at least 1 point of melee damage per hit in order to inflict RD (so too much melee DR is counterproductive), but if you get hit 10 or 15 times then each point of melee DR you equip is worth 10 or 15 hp!

Ear: Earcuff of Ramparts
Neck: Amulet of Thorns
Torso: Plate of the Forge (Cleric, Fighters & Paladin) or Scorpion Chitin Armor or Death Knight set
Hands: Berserker Gloves
Back: Cloak of Retribution or Cloak of the Cacti
Waist: Belt of Thorns or Belt of Retribution
Shins: Greaves of the Stalwart
Charm: Charm of Thorny Barbs
Charm: Charm of Thorns
Charm: Charm of Barbs
Underling: Underling Cleric

I have one extra Belt of Thorns, one extra Cloak of Retribution, 2 extra Greaves of the Stalwart, one extra Charm of Thorny Barbs, one extra Berserker Gloves, and MANY extra Amulet of Thorns, Plate of the Forge, Charm of Thorns, Charm of Barbs, and Earcuff of Ramparts. But let me know in advance what you want to borrow, since I'll need to physically bring them.

In addition to our usual build goals, I have a feeling we will run short of healing spells, so folks may also want to consider equipping things that boost potion healing, e.g.

tokendb.com/token/bead-of-greater-binding/
tokendb.com/token/greater-alchemist-pouch/
tokendb.com/token/master-drinkers-gloves/

Smakdown and I would like to join your group.
Smakdown barbarian
Seldom Ranger, Paladin,

general FYI, I am checking with a couple more hedgehog regulars before filling the slots with new folks, but am keeping track of the order in which you either post or DM me and will get back to you in a couple of days to confirm!

Thank you David Z for organizing!
My only request (other than being reimbursed for the tickets) is that we call this run GrindHog.

Call it GrindHog Day, and then fight the same monsters over and over again.

Jason Brown wrote: Call it GrindHog Day, and then fight the same monsters over and over again.

I mean if you want to we can make that happen XD

BeLinda Mathie wrote: Thank you David Z for organizing!
My only request (other than being reimbursed for the tickets) is that we call this run GrindHog.

Subject line tweaked!

Limitless17, Kaledor, and Smakdown are now confirmed on the roster; Potter is next in line. Depending on what Wade and Rachel decide, we may be full or we may end up with one more opening.

David Zych wrote:

BeLinda Mathie wrote: Thank you David Z for organizing!
My only request (other than being reimbursed for the tickets) is that we call this run GrindHog.

Subject line tweaked!

🙏

Can I throw my hat in as an alternate.

Daniel Moody wrote: Can I throw my hat in as an alternate.

Does your hat cause retribution damage?

The cranstons helps with that.