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From: docstv@dsd.UUCP (Steve Stevens)
Newsgroups: net.games.rogue
Subject: Re: umber hulks
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Date: Thu, 29-Aug-85 22:00:28 EDT
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Posted: Thu Aug 29 22:00:28 1985
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>      How does one counteract the gaze of confusion of an umber hulk?
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> E. Muroga

	Of all the creatures of the 'underworld' I dislike this beedy-eyed

beauty the most.   Confusions usually last at least 20 turns and if he

dont get you his replacement will!

	There are several methods but all depend on your circumstances.

1. Genocide scroll   THE BEST!!
2. Scroll of teleport me (along with rod/wand of teleport him) are
	personal favorites of mine; follow with multiple rests until
	confusion clears.  Warning:  teleport me is the only(?) way out
	of trouble if you are caught 'on' a doorway between 2 nasties.
3. Do NOTHING !  Another favorite; just rest and drink healing as needed
	until confusion goes (You better have good armor for this).
	If in a passage, you can try fighting; as the chance of hitting
	him is MUCH improved.
4. Scare nasty, and Hold nasty scrolls are usable but dont forget
	to use rests, until confusion clears, BEFORE trying to move.
	HINT: Let him bang on you for a while first to allow time
	for other nasties to come into the room; later you get more
	for your buck!
5. Haste Self will do as a last gasp measure and cut down recovery time.
	I dont recommend it otherwise.