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Grimwold2

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I easily got back into the groove. I was getting pretty much every drop from the Cannoneers, and things were going very smoothly. I didn't have to eat much, and I still had a few Prayer Potions left. From this trip, I had gotten a whopping 500 Hand Cannon Shot, and yet another Hand Cannon! To add to the fun, I got 77 Strength!
I was attacking a Cannoneer as usual, when I noticed that my Prayer Points was at only 1! I clicked a Prayer Potion as fast as I could, but the Points counter turned to zero, and my Protect from Missiles vanished. I clicked the Prayer Potion and went to the Prayer Tab in a split second. I looked at my health. Phew! It was still at 500! Oh.. now it's at 380... Uh-oh. Now it's at 200. Ahhhh! It's at 29! That's right, I had 29 hit points left when I turned on my Protect from Missiles. I had gone from 500 Lifepoints to a mere 29 in less than three seconds. My heart was pounding. If a Cannoneer used a melee attack on me and hit, I was dead. They quite often hit into the 70s! I clicked my emergency teleport, a Falador teletab. My character winked out of existence.
I spawned in Falador, and a huge wave of Blue Shields washed over me. I was safe! My health was flashing at 56!
I ate some Monkfish and teleported to the Grand Exchange, where I put up a Sell Offer for my Muddy Keys, Hand Cannon Shot and my second Hand Cannon.
I logged off for the day.
I think that camping at the Chaos Battlefields was tons of fun. I honestly think that I might stay there until I get a Dragon Pickaxe (or two )
For everyone in my Friend's Chat: Lion0f Judah wanted to be the Events Coordinator, so whenever you are in the Friend's Chat with some players and you see him there, don't be afraid to ask him about doing an event!
Well that's it for today! I hope you enjoyed the read!
Good night!

05-Mar-2012 20:10:51

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Grimwold2

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--June 5, 2011--
Day Two: Camping at Chaos Dwarves!
Yep, today pretty much revolved entirely around camping at those crazy Chaos Dwarves. The first trip was pretty awesome. I had gotten 4 Blue Charms, 400 Hand Cannon Shot and 2 Hand Cannons! I was bringing a Spirit Terrorbird filled with Monkfish, but I was staying at the dwarves for well over 35 minutes, so my familiar kept disappearing with a few Monkfish!
My second trip was even more sucessful than the first! I had gotten 6 Blue Charms, 500 Hand Cannon Shot, 3 Hand Cannons and 2 Ancient Effigies! Still no Dragon Pickaxe though... After that trip, I headed off to the Grand Exchange to try and sell my drops and open my Effigies. My Hand Cannons sold fairly quickly, and I started to ask around for a 91 Construction and Runecrafting assist. I was getting really low on Monkfish, and I had had an offer in the Grand Exchange for quite some time now, but nothing was buying. TheSpiffiest was in my Friend's Chat, and he was having tons of luck while staking.
I told him that I was having some problems buying the Monkfish, so he went to the Grand Exchange and bought 1,000 of them at 205gp each. I thanked him for telling me what the current price was, and bought 1,000 of them for myself. Well it turns out that TheSpiffiest had actually intended on giving me the 1,000 Monkfish! I tried to reason with him, I tell you, but he was like a wild beast! He was intent on giving me these Monkfish. I gave in.
We met on my world at the Grand Exchange where I gave him one final chance to keep the fish. He was pretty sur, so I took the Monkfish and graciously thanked him, extremely grateful. I also bought 100 Prayer Potions.
I found a player in my clan who could assist me with 91 Runecrafting, so I hopped on over to his world and teleported to Daemonheim. I met up with him, and he assisted me. Now I needed a level 93 Farming assist... Lucky for me, a player in the Waiting area had that!
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05-Mar-2012 20:11:14

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Grimwold2

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He assisted me and asked me what the next one was. I needed 95 Herblore, and he had that as well! He assisted me with that, but was then maxed. I checked the effigy. I needed 97 Fletching... Luckily, I had that! I opened up my effigy and took out my second ever Dragonkin Lamp, which I used on Farming. I still needed 91 Construction... I asked around, but no one had it.
I headed back to the Chaos Dwarf Battlefield. I was having some really lousy luck finding a world. It seemed every world I went to, there would be at least one person there. Finally, I cam to a world with only one player there, attacking the Chaos Dwogres. His name was 'mr refure'. I asked him if he was only going to attack the Dwogres, and much to my relief, he said that he was.
The massacre of the Chaos Dwarves began! I got a few hundred Hand Cannon Shot and one Hand Cannon while I was there. mr refure was being attacked by a couple of Hand Cannoneers, and I guess he forgot to pray Protect from Missiles, becuase he actually died! He was wearing all sorts of expensive items, such as a Bandos Chestplate! I PMed him, telling him that I would repair his grave. A few minutes later, he ran in, this time praying against Ranged. He picked up his loot and ran back out again. About ten minutes later, he came in again and started killing the Dwogres.
My Spirit Terrorbird seemed to have a deathwish! I'm not too sure why my bird was suicidal, but it always attacked the nearest Hand Cannoneer, resulting in my bird being hit a 300+. My bird was beginning to be a real problem actually. Once I stayed at the Battlefields for a long time, the monsters became unaggressive, so I didn't really need much food at all. I decided that next trip, I wasn't going to bring a familiar. I had run out of food (ironically) so I headed to Varrock to sell my drops and to renew my Prayer Points. While I was at the Grand Exchange, I got a PM from someone who I will not name. So let's call this player Joe.
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05-Mar-2012 20:11:22

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Grimwold2

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Joe asked me if I had Skype (I don't) because he wanted me to help him out with something. I asked him what he needed help with, already assuming that he wanted a Wilderness video. Joe was apparently working for his "Boss" and he wanted my help in exactly what I thought: A Wilderness video. I agreed to help him out-- I simply wanted to see how this lure would unfold. He didn't want me to bring any items at all into the Wilderness, so I was a little curious as to how he was going to try and get my items.
He insisted that I get Skype, which of course, I had no intention of doing. I asked him why he needed me to have Skype. Why couldn't he just explain it to me in PM? Well poor ol' Joe happened to have two broken fingers you see, and apparently couldn't type well. Odd... He had been typing just fine for the past five minutes. I asked him about this, but he quickly changed the subject. I was actually laughing at this failed lure. I went along with it.
I guided me to the Wilderness Lever in Edgeville. We teleported deep into the Wilderness, and he explained what I was to do. Apparently, he was going to give me 5M for this video (Yeah right). I was supposed to wait until his "Boss" came and began fighting some other player. Then I was supposed to attack his "Boss" and let myself die. Interesting, considering I didn't have any items. I waited, nd the "Boss" came, and I did everything exactly as I was told. I respawned in Edgeville-- not skulled for some weird reason. Here's where the main lure came in.
Joe told me that his "Boss" wanted me to three-item. I guess he thought that I would be skulled. I considered bringing three Empty Beer Glasses, but decided against it. I told him that I was not interested. He tried to get me to go with him, but I remained firm. I kind of wished that I could surprise them and bring all my fighting gear into the Wilderness and kill them both!
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05-Mar-2012 20:11:31

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Grimwold2

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I was hanging out at the Edgeville Bank, about to go back to the Chaos Dwarves when a reader of my blog noticed me! It was barrow N Bow! He was going PKing at Green Dragons. I talked with him for a while, and he went on his way. Dytoris then PMed me. I had talked with him yesterday, and today, he wanted an invitation to Mining Golds. We met up at the West Falador bank and I gave him an invitation. He was quite a low level, and was not wearing the best of armour. I looked in my bank for something to give him. I had a Rune 2H Sword and an Amulet of Power. I traded them to him, completely for free. He was extremely appreciative; Does my heart good! He wanted to pay me for them, but I teleported away to Varrock before he got a chance to. A gift is a gift; there's no need to pay for it!
I headed back to the Battlefields, where I stayed for the rest of the time I played. I'll start with this: I didn't get a Dragon Pickaxe. In fact these last few trips were pretty dry. From one, I got 700 Hand Cannon Shot, and from the last one, I got 200 Hand Cannon Shot and a Hand Cannon.
I eventually got my second effigy's 91 Construction unlocked, followed by a 93 Farming. Even now, I still need a 95 Runecrafting assist...
Well I haven't gotten a Dragon Pickaxe yet, and I probably never will, but the money from all the Hand Cannons is actually pretty good. The experience is awesome too! In fact today I got level 81 Constitution and level 78 Strength! That got me to level 105 Combat!
Well that was it for today! I hope you enjoyed the read!
Good night everyone!
Oh, and I got 52 Farming from my Ancient Effigy!

05-Mar-2012 20:11:41

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Grimwold2

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--June 6, 2011--
Hey guys!
I don't really know why, but yesterday I honestly seriously considered stopping this blog. I have no idea why, either. I had just felt so exhausted with it I guess. It takes me about an hour or more to write each one, and I just didn't feel like I had it in me. Thankfully, that feeling has passed, and I'm here to write in full force!
So today, I started off in the Keldagrim Bank, ready to prepare for Day Three at the Chaos Dwarves. I was in my bank looking about when I saw my Ancient Effigy lying there. It still needed 95 Runecrafting, so I asked around in Mining Golds, hoping that someone, anyone, could help me out. Same result as yesterday: No one. The player Surdana did tell me to go to the ZMI on world 70 and ask around there. I was a little unsure at first. Back when I used the ZMI from Runecrafting levels 60-82, I saw hundreds of players begging for assistance for literally hours. That didn't seem appealing at all.
Nevertheless, I switched worlds to the ZMI world, world 70, and teleported to Ardougne, from which I ran to the South, all the way to Ourania. Down the ladder I went, and into the dark dungeon that I had spent so many hours in. The begging began. Just as I thought, not a single person came to assist me. One person told me to visit the clan "FFDN" to get a Runecrafting assist. What could I lose?
I entered their Friend's Chat and asked for an assist. A couple people responded, and after they sorted everything out among themselves, it was decided that the player "Arande2" would assist me. Now Arande2 didn't actually have level 95 Runecrafting. The plan as that she would boost her stats, and then I would get the assist. I was to meet her at the entrance to the Crafting Guild on her world. I switched worlds and teleported to Falador, where I ran south to the Guild.
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05-Mar-2012 20:12:10

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Grimwold2

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I waited there for a while, examining random things. I mean like literally clicking the "Examine" option. I seem to do that a lot when I'm waiting for something on Runescape. You never know, sometimes the examine texts can be quite humurous! I was right in the middle of examining the Guild Master when Arande2 popped up out of nowhere and said "Go go go! you have under 20 secs!!". I was a little confused. I thought she was using Spicy Stews or something! Even so, I clicked through the options as fast as I could, hoping to get that assist. But what I got was "You need to have level 95 Runecrafting or higher to do this.". Rats. I was too late. Arande2 said she would give it anothre go, so I waited again, the marathon of examination resuming.
A little while later, she popped up again, and I requested her assistance and flew through the options as fast as I could. For the second time, I was too late. Apparently, she was using some NPC in Dorgeshkaan (however you spell it) who boosted your skills for a very short period of time. She asked me to follow her to the Falador bank. I ran after her, through the Clan Camp, and finally arriving at the bank. This time, she wanted me to meet her at the Draynor Teleport spot. Luckily, I had an Amulet of Draynor with me, so I teleported away, and waited once again.
Draynor looks pretty cool! I had been there before since the update, but it's still such a nice graphical change. Now they have to do the Dwarves... Or even the Giants. Arande2 popped up again, and I flew threw the options as fast as humanly possible. Victory! I got my assist! I thanked her (profusely) and asked her if she had 97 Crafting, the next assist I needed. Nope.
She ran off, and I teleported to Varrock in hope of finding someone to assist me with my Ancient Effigy. While I was there, I renewed my Prayer Points. I sat at the Grand Exchange, asking around for a 97 Crafting assist.
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05-Mar-2012 20:12:36

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Grimwold2

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A level 89 player came up and asked me if it was for an effigy. A level 89 with 97 Crafting? Well I've seen stranger. I confirmed his question, and he told me to go to world 117 at the Daemonheim bank. Well I guess he didn't have 97 Crafting after all. I knew that the Daemonheim bank was a popular place for assists, but I just did not feel like going there; It's usually extremely crowded. I teleported there anyways, and started yelling out my need for a 97 Crafting assist. I started noticing a lot of players in need of a Fletching assist. I ran over to one, and showed my Fletching Cape. I assisted him; 25,000 Fletching experience! About two seconds later, another player requested my assistance. 5,000 more Fletching experience! I still hadn't found my 97 Crafting though.
I continued to ask around, and after ten minutes, I gave up. I asked Seriousruss if he knew anyone who had 97 Crafting. To my luck (if I was lucky, I'd be getting a Dragon Pickaxe ), he did! Her name was "Katelime", and she was waiting for me at the Grand Exchange on world 60. I quickly teleported to Varrock, and ran to the Grand Exchange, where I switched to world 60.
I looked around for her. I couldn't seem to find her anywhere. I right clicked through the swamps of players. I watched a player perform the Completionist's Cape emote. Pretty cool emote, if you ask me! I asked Seriousruss if she was even still there. She was at the South Gate! I ran down there, and sure enough, there stood Katelime. I got my assistance and got a Dragonkin Lamp! I used it on Farming, my least favourite skill.
With that done, I headed down the minecarts to Keldagrim, ready for some more Chaos Dwarf Camping. I'm not actually too worried if I get a Dragon Pickaxe or not. I seem to be making decent money with the Hand Cannon drops alone.
I geared up and headed in. There was already a player there, so I switched worlds. Thankfully, this one was empty.
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05-Mar-2012 20:37:44

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Grimwold2

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My Monkfish stock was rapidly depleting, and I wondered if I had brought enough. I had five left... four... three... one! At this moment, the dwarves became unaggressive, and I barely got attacked at all. Thank goodness! Within the first few minutes, I got a Hand Cannon! About ten minutes after that, I got another one! I started collecting some Muddy Keys and charms. I got both a Loop Half of a Key and a Tooth Half of a Key, so I joined them together to make the Crystal Key! Now that's what I call Inventory Budgeting! I got some Hand Cannon Shots; 300 in total.
I was on a bit of a dry streak. I hadn't got anything good for a while, and I was getting a little restless. I killed a Chaos Dwarf Hand Cannoneer and saw my Ring of Wealth shining more brightly. Usually, this was a sapphire, or more gold pieces. I looked at the pile. No Dragon Pickaxe... But there was a noted item. At first I thought it was a Clue Scroll, but I dismissed that thought. These Dwarves don't drop them. I clicked it, and saw that it was Coal. I got pretty excited.
When you get noted Coal from a Ring of Wealth special drop, it means that it came form the Rare Drop Table, and was Ring of Wealth specific. I picked it up, expecting about 200 Coal. Whoa! I got 568 Coal, all noted!
I decided to end my trip there. I logged off. I only did one trip today, but I must say, it was pretty successful!
That's all for today! I hope you enjoyed it!
Good night!

05-Mar-2012 20:37:55

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Grimwold2

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--June 7, 2011--
Hey guys!
I didn't really get as much time to play today as usual, and I didn't get a whole lot accomplished Hence 'Blundering Adventurer' I guess.
I started out tody with the idea of continuing on with the Great Hunt for the Dragon Pickaxe. I logged on and was in the Keldagrim bank. To my character's rigt, I saw another player, dressed exactly like mine. Well not exactly, but he had the same weapon and armour.
I knew what this meant. I asked him, and sure enough, he was planning on going to the Battlefield. What were the chances of having to switch worlds before I even got to the caves? I hopped worlds and gathered my gear. I headed into the Battlefield for the fourth day in a row. Tishbabe PMed me, and we chatted for a while. She ('TishBABE'... I'm assuming a female) was also at Chaos Dwarves, camping away. Unfortunately, she hadn't gotten as much luck as I had, and had only gotten a few Hand Cannons and Hand Cannon Shot.
As if to accentuate this, I got a Hand Cannon within the first five minutes! About fifteen minutes later, I got another one! I got some more drops, including about 300 Hand Cannon Shot, and some charms. I don't understand how the player who wrote the guide to Money Making said he got his first Dragon Pickaxe after three hours of camping.
Three hours! What is this? I've been camping there for THREE DAYS, and I haven't seen a glimpse of one of those rd pickaxes. Some people are just so lucky... And this player just happened to be one of the extremely fortunate ones.
I had only been there for just over twenty minutes when two players came in and started stealing all my kills. Really? It just annoys me so much when people do that... I always switch worlds whenever I see someone else there, becuase I know how annoying it is. Why can't others be the same?
I sometimes envision what the world (or Runescape) would be like if everyone was like me. Everyone would be nicer, I can tell you that.
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05-Mar-2012 20:38:15

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