I must also admit that North Ro is a better place to hunt when in Freeport.
It is no as over hunted as the Commonlands. Of course water is drained at a
faster rate but keeping to the grassy area can keep it to a minimum.

I found it a great place, the Grassy area, to get experience from 4th - 6th
level. At 6th+ level is the end of the experience gravy train and you only
can earn a few silver from then on. But I suggest only hunting the
Armadillo's for the experience; they carry little loot (I never found a
thing on 'em). But the greatest danger is of course when a person draws
something Nasty out of the desert and drops it in your lap. Too many times I
find my self, Back turned, and in pain as a madman is crushing my skull.
Unlike a griffin, they make no noise as they approach.

I have been the punching bag for Dervish's, Madmen, and a Dark-Elf with an
attitude. All while my back was turned to the desert so I did not see them
approach. Only catching the sting of their blade did I become aware of their
presence. But don't let this risk detract you, I find it easier to come
across a target better than the Commonlands only for it lack of attention my
the general populous. It is like a secret fishing hole that not too many
know about...

- SnowLynx, Gentleman Bard of Freeport...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kyle [mailto:ksibbald@...]
> Sent: Sunday, May 02, 1999 11:40 AM
>
> As far as groups go at that level, I'd try North Ro. Most
> of the creatures
> there are solitary and a good fetcher will bring it back to the
> grassy area.
> This allows you to Wince away without fear of pulling anything big in. It
> also means you'll drain less water. Lastly, the guard is near in
> case things
> go way bad unless you're taking on madmen, dervish, or pumas. I've also
> found the people in North Ro to be a bit more serious about grouping than
> anywhere else since the distribution of creatures almost requires
> a group to
> get anywhere.
>
> And the biggest thing about North Ro... No griffins!
>