Garrulous Glaahk 1337 h4x0r Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I've been carrying this little skull around with me for some time now, and other than learning little bits of information, I haven't found a use for it. Is there one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Micawber Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 It's use is the same as for Sylak's talking skull in Nethergate; it keeps you company and occasionally gives you hints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 In other words, after the novelty wears off feel free to stash it somewhere and let it rot. —Alorael, who deposited his Xian Skull in Anaximander's office. The poor bureaucrat could use some unhelpful levity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Tyranicus Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Quote: Originally written by Micawber:It's use is the same as for Sylak's talking skull in Nethergate; it keeps you company and occasionally gives you hints. Sylak's Talking Skull was more helpful though. I don't know if I ever needed the Xian Skull's advice, but Sylak's skull told me where to find some of the Nether Arts spells. Edit: It's a pity. When I saw this thread, I was half-expecting the legendary Xian Skull thread of yore to have been resurrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk 1337 h4x0r Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 Maybe next time? You should try out Well of Souls (synthetic-reality.com) It's a great MMORPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Quote: Originally written by 1337 h4x0r:Maybe next time? You should try out Well of Souls (synthetic-reality.com) It's a great MMORPG. What's with the ad? It's a bit of a non-sequitur... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk 1337 h4x0r Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 I figure that people who play the Spiderweb Software games might be interested in a free MMORPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 That's nice, but these boards aren't the place for advertising. Keep the ads off, please. —Alorael, who believes that the CoC forbids advertising quite explicitly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk 1337 h4x0r Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 Oh well, just thought you might be open-minded to something new. Guess not. I'm going to bed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dintiradan Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I remember the Xian Skull telling me to talk to somebody on Bigail (don't remember the name, but she was a member of the Church of the Divine Lucre). That lead you to the Fury Crossbow location. I think there was another useful hint as well, but it was still mostly a novelty item. -------------------- Legolas! Boromir! Come quick! I ... oh, wait. Never mind. - The Xian Skull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 If I recall correctly, one of its most useless quips was "Hi, I'm a talking skull." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Joseph Stalin Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 They also have things like that for pc's.You click the file and it keeps popping up random windows ,saying stuff like (Did you know? This is a window.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Grain of Salt Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 The Office Helper, I believe. Their only use is pressing the "animate" button over and over again when you're supposed to be typing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Tyranicus Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Office Assistant actually. That rather annoying feature is one of the many reasons I prefer OpenOffice for most of my computing needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk 1337 h4x0r Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 You know, I've decided to keep the skull with me...It's still entertaining to here him say "I'm a talking skull!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I always thought that it's the kind of item which runs counter to the over-arching goal of all living adventurers: not get killed. Imagine this: Your party is sneaking through a fortress full of angry giants, and you're blessing and hasting before bursting into the room where the chief sleeps. You've been successful in slipping past guards so far, and you're ready to kill the chief in his sleep. ... then, out of nowhere, "HI! I'M A TALKING SKULL!" Cue the guards, the death image, and a reload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk 1337 h4x0r Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hmm....I never thought about that. I think I should maybe....leave it in a fellow adventurer's sack? XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Micawber Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Except then he'll just complain how dark it is inside, and how much your gloves chafe... you'll never get away. I dumped the skull outdoors - so as not to inflict it upon anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dintiradan Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 By Ephesos: Quote: I always thought that it's the kind of item which runs counter to the over-arching goal of all living adventurers: not get killed. Imagine this: Your party is sneaking through a fortress full of angry giants, and you're blessing and hasting before bursting into the room where the chief sleeps. You've been successful in slipping past guards so far, and you're ready to kill the chief in his sleep. ... then, out of nowhere, "HI! I'M A TALKING SKULL!" Cue the guards, the death image, and a reload. Reminds me of an OotS strip. -------------------- Everyone make your Move Silently check. I got a 17. I got a 24. I got a 19. I GOT A 4! DID YOU HEAR ME? I GOT- - OotS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk 1337 h4x0r Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Quote: I dumped the skull outdoors - so as not to inflict it upon anyone else. Well that's no fun....what are you, considerate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 There was a Knights of the Dinner Table strip where Bob, the thief, successfully steals the treasure from the temple's altar in front of the monsters worshiping it. His victory dance to celebrate was ruled to have happened in the game attracting their attention. Ooops. So much for silent movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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