I've died numerous times to bugs and trains, but the exp has so far been far
worth it. A couple thoughts on your experience and possibly how mine
differs. I haven't camped the gy, yet, tho many people have suggested it.
Only occasional Glyphed Guards con yellow to me at 24, so I'm leary of too
many of them spawning at once. I'd camp it with a party with an average
level of about 25, tho. Currently, we're camping 1 of 3 spots around the
lake. The best spot seems to be the corner of the lake closest to the
"gorge". You can turn the corner from the gorge and be somewhat safe from
casters. Behind the lake is safe from most trains, and I've watched several
NASTY trains go by in safety. You also have a good view of any gargoyles
spawning at the tower. The 2nd best spot seems to be under the tower back
against the wall. Tho, this spot I've been killed by "invisible" casters.
They must be either in the tower or behind the walls. This is safe from
most trains as well, and is the closest to the gargs, but you can't see the
far side of the tower. The 3rd spot is on the hill to the left as you come
down the ramp at the entrance. This is probably the safest spot from trains
in the front area, but is much more difficult to lure to. Casters wreck
havoc in this zone and tying them up early is very important. You DON'T
want to tie them up out in the open as this can spell disaster if a train
comes thru. Always lure your mob out of the "tracks" and snare them early.
I hit level 23 about 5 times and really missed having Chain.
Did I mention Gargoyle eyes sell for 9.5 pp? : )
I'm a little depressed to find out about the lute, tho I figured as much.
: ) I guess I'll be using a heavier, overpriced high level Bard Lute, lol.
Maybe I'll bank it and go back to my Mandolin. : )
>I'm glad your experience in Mistmoore has been better than mine. I've gone
>from 21 to 22, back to 21, gained 22, and now back to 21st level again.
>These deaths have been primarily due to one or two jerks purposely causing
>massive trains. The most recent time my group was camping in the
graveyard.
>We had a party of 5 people all in their low 20s. We were doing OK with
what
>we had. A 30th level necromancer asked to join us. Our group leader told
>him no because of his level. Next thing we know the necro is leading a
>train of ancilles and gargoyles into the graveyard. As soon as he got to
>the graveyard, he gated out. They promptly killed me and one other person.
>The other three were able to gate out.
>
>Next time I log on I'm going back to Unrest. At my level, almost
everything
>in Mistmoore except the familiars and sentrys were resisting my songs. In
>Unrest I think I will be a little more useful. Will probably head back to
>Mistmoore when I'm around 25th level.
>
>To answer your original question, the posts I have read indicate the Lute
of
>the Gypsy Princess does not confer any bonuses to songs that use the String
>skill.
>
>Galtin of E'ci