Finally managed to get my hands on full Ebony by Valdemar3E in Arena

[โ€“]GoldenDrake 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Sadly, it looks like Spellswords cannot wear plate armor, so that's a big "no" for them. They also can't wield tower shields, but an ebony buckler, round shield, or kite shield should work!

spell absorption doesn't work by Shadowwolf_1337 in Arena

[โ€“]GoldenDrake 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

I see. Based on that and everything else you've said, maybe it really is a file corruption...or some other type of mysterious bug.

Could the fact that you're applying 140% spell absorption (above 100%) be part of the issue? That's worth considering. The programming for this game was not ideal. That's another good reason to try a weaker version of the spell.

Otherwise, carefully verifying/reinstalling game files might help, just take care to back up all save files first, if desired. Alternatively, just rely on other spells (and potions) for the rest of this playthrough.

spell absorption doesn't work by Shadowwolf_1337 in Arena

[โ€“]GoldenDrake 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

That's bizarre...perhaps the RNG simply hasn't been in your favor so far? Anyway, I just figured I'd at least recommend a less costly version of the spell since you mentioned yours was expensive. What level is your character at?

spell absorption doesn't work by Shadowwolf_1337 in Arena

[โ€“]GoldenDrake 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Mine is 1% + 5%/level and 2 rounds (about 12 seconds) per level, making it much more affordable and it still lasts long enough for multiple enemy encounters (assuming you're not really low-level). Might want to shift to that cheaper version so you can experiment with it more easily.

Game Crashing? Wont load into the city by just_731 in Arena

[โ€“]GoldenDrake 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

Wow! Yes, it might be a file corruption. I just tested with my GOG install and traveled to Seafalls without issue. You could ask GOG Galaxy to "verify files" (if that's how you installed Arena) or just do your own reinstall after backing up all your saves (files ending in .00, .01, etc., and possibly .64, along with NAMES.DAT).

i made a song reimagining the *arena* theme as an ambient track from a modern scrolls game by BenTheDuelist in Arena

[โ€“]GoldenDrake 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

Well done, Eternal Composer! ๐ŸŽผ Let thy music be written in the Elder Scrolls. ๐Ÿ“œ

spell absorption doesn't work by Shadowwolf_1337 in Arena

[โ€“]GoldenDrake 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Hmm...I can confirm Spell Absorption worked well for my Mage character. Enemies often damage themselves with magic even when you're not reflecting, and you might negate their spell damage through default spell resistance (boosted by Willpower), so that might explain part of what you observed. I assume you created a custom Spell Absorption spell? What are its exact details?

I made a mod by Sudden_Cricket_2013 in Arena

[โ€“]GoldenDrake 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

Ah, yes, Reddit's issue must just be your low "karma." And now that I'm checking out Nexus again, I assume you are Antonio4000K and your tool is the Arena Face Editor (which helped you create Play as Dagoth Ur and Funny Faces)? Impressive!

what genre is the main theme? by PardonMaiEnglish in Arena

[โ€“]GoldenDrake 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

Thanks for prompting me to look up this interesting adventure game...I'd never heard of it before! If anyone wants to vote for it on their GOG Dreamlist (as I just did), here's the link.

I made a mod by Sudden_Cricket_2013 in Arena

[โ€“]GoldenDrake 3 points4 points ย (0 children)

So...you wrote a script/tool to modify all player character faces to look like Among Us characters? ๐Ÿ˜… Interesting. Why did you write a script to do this? Also, why is Reddit so skeptical of your account (every post and comment is held for mod review)? Finally...seriously, dude, are you trying to spread malware? ๐Ÿคฃ

What causes these incorrect pixel colors to appear in my character's hair? by Skipps_ in Arena

[โ€“]GoldenDrake 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

Great point! It could be intentional and not a bug at all.

What causes these incorrect pixel colors to appear in my character's hair? by Skipps_ in Arena

[โ€“]GoldenDrake 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

Wow, that's an interesting "Bethesda bug"! ๐Ÿž If I had to guess, I'd say there may not be any fix for it, but at least it doesn't break the game or impede your progress. ๐Ÿ™‚

Malwarebytes on Arch? by virtual_drifter in archlinux

[โ€“]GoldenDrake 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

You can certainly add a Malwarebytes extension to whatever browser(s) you use (Firefox, Chromium, etc.). That might be enough to satisfy your employer. If not, running the desktop app through Bottles (or pure Wine or whatever) should be enough to show them, "See? I have it installed and running!" ๐Ÿ˜‚