Yes, when I'm in tight groups (where fights often get down to low
health... When its just me and a rogue, and athere are things that
jump in, this happens more often than I would like... But we
haven't died once yet. So What do you say? More fun than crocs!)
I ALWAYS use my PGT and try to keep the critter on me. The rogue
does more damage in backstabs and I can avoid taking damage
quite often using that shield, often making the difference in close
fights between winning and running.

Sarah Heacock sarah@...
Meara, level 14 Enchanter, Master Jeweler, owner Meara's Boutique of
Mystiques, Phoenix, Solusek Ro /
Faerain, level 19 Soldier of Tunare, Phoenix, Solusek Ro /
Faesong, level 14 HalfElf Bard of Solusek Ro, Phoenix, Solusek Ro (Freeport)
/
<paladin>

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Kimes, Dean W. [mailto:dean_kimes@...]
>Sent: Friday, March 10, 2000 8:59 AM
>To: 'eqbards@onelist.com'
>Subject: RE: [eqbards] Re: Gold Platted Crappy Weapon
>
>
>From: "Kimes, Dean W." <dean_kimes@...>
>
>In the groups I'm usually in, ie Cleric, Shaman, and 2-3 melee types
>including me, procs are very valuable. I can't say how many times I have
>been saved by the Berserker Strength shield or the extra damage from
>Obsidian Shatter. Twice last nite for sure. Our fights last at least 2
>minutes generally.