Character
| Game | Tales of Maj'Eyal: Age of Ascendancy 1.0.1 |
| Addons | Items Vault 1.0.1 |
| Campaign | Maj'Eyal |
| Mode | Normal Adventure |
| Sex | Male |
| Race | Dwarf |
| Class | Doomed |
| Level / Exp | 15 / 3% |
| Size | medium |
| Lifes / Deaths | Killed by Marslad the thalore at level 7 on the 3rd Acquisition 122nd year of Ascendancy at 18:42 2 / 3Killed by Wrathroot at level 14 on the 28th Dearth 122nd year of Ascendancy at 20:45 Killed by orc corruptor at level 14 on the 41st Dearth 122nd year of Ascendancy at 00:03 |
| Antimagic | Follower |
Primary Stats
| Strength | 14 (base 10) |
| Dexterity | 13 (base 10) |
| Constitution | 16 (base 13) |
| Magic | 8 (base 10) |
| Willpower | 46 (base 38) |
| Cunning | 39 (base 33) |
Resources
| Life | 426/426 |
| Hate | 45/100 |
| Healing Factor | 0.83599468569778 |
| Regeneration | 1.4629906999711 |
Speed
| Mental | 0% |
| Attack | 0% |
| Movement | 0% |
| Spell | 0% |
| Global | +100% |
Vision
| Sight | 10 |
| Lite | 5 |
Offense: Mainhand
| Damage | 10 |
| Accuracy | 35 |
| Crit Chance | 12% |
| APR | 18 |
| Speed | 1.00 |
Offense: Offhand
| Damage | 10 |
| Accuracy | 35 |
| Crit Chance | 16% |
| APR | 15 |
| Speed | 1.00 |
Offense: Spell
| Spellpower | 8 |
| Crit Chance | 10% |
| Speed | 1 |
Offense: Mind
| Mindpower | 39.9 |
| Crit Chance | 18% |
| Speed | 1 |
Offense: Damage Bonus
| Nature | +12% |
| Lightning | +10% |
| Mind | +4% |
| All | 0% |
Defense: Base
| Armour (hardiness) | 3 (30%) |
| Defense | 15.05 |
| Ranged Defense | 15.05 |
| Fatigue | 1 |
| Physical Save | 10.5 |
| Spell Save | 18.9 |
| Mental Save | 27.375 |
Defense: Resistances
| Lightning | + 20%( 70%) |
| All | 0%( 70%) |
| Blight | + 13%( 70%) |
| Darkness | + 11%( 70%) |
| Mind | + 6%( 70%) |
| Nature | + 10%( 70%) |
Defense: Immunities
| Stun Resistance | 75% |
| Confusion Resistance | 96% |
| Fear Resistance | 75% |
| Instadeath Resistance | 100% |
| Poison Resistance | 50% |
| Knockback Resistance | 75% |
Inscriptions (2/3)
| Infusions | Effective talent level: 1.0 Infusion: WildUse mode: Activated Range: melee/personal Cooldown: 12 Travel Speed: instantaneous Usage Speed: instant Is: a nature gift Description: Activate the infusion to cure yourself of physical effects and reduce all damage taken by 14% for 4 turns. |
| Infusions | Effective talent level: 1.0 Infusion: RegenerationUse mode: Activated Range: melee/personal Cooldown: 10 Travel Speed: instantaneous Usage Speed: 1 turn Is: a nature gift Description: Activate the infusion to heal yourself for 60 life over 5 turns. |
Class Talents
| Cursed / Darkness | 1.30 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Cursed / Shadows | 1.50 |
| 5/5 |
| 2/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| Cursed / Punishments | 1.30 |
| 2/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| Cursed / Force of will | 1.30 |
| 3/5 |
| 2/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
Generic Talents
| Race / Dwarf | 1.00 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Cursed / Cursed form | 1.00 |
| 1/5 |
| 5/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Cursed / Gestures | 1.30 |
| 4/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| Cursed / Dark sustenance | 1.30 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Wild-gift / Antimagic | 1.00 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Technique / Combat training | 1.00 |
| 0/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
Effects
| talent | Deflection |
| talent | Call Shadows |
| talent | Gesture of Pain |
Quests
Ungrol of Last Hope asked you to look for his wife's friend Celia, who has been reported missing. She frequently visits her late husband's mausoleum, in the graveyard near Last Hope. And now for a grave | active |
You successfully escorted the lost anorithil to the recall portal on level 2 of Trollmire. Escort: lost anorithil (level 2 of Trollmire)As a reward you improved Willpower by +2. | done |
You successfully escorted the lost anorithil to the recall portal on level 3 of Old Forest. Escort: lost anorithil (level 3 of Old Forest)As a reward you improved Willpower by +2. | done |
You successfully escorted the repented thief to the recall portal on level 4 of Old Forest. Escort: repented thief (level 4 of Old Forest)As a reward you improved talent Piercing Sight (+1 level(s)). | done |
Your escape from Reknor got your heart pounding and your desire for wealth and power increased tenfold. From bellow, it devoursMaybe it is time for you to start an adventurer's career. Deep below the Iron Throne mountains lies the Deep Bellow. It has been long sealed away but still, from time to time adventurers go there looking for wealth. None that you know of has come back yet, but you did survive Reknor. You are great. | done |
You have found all the clues leading to the hidden treasure. There should be a way on the third level of the Trollmire. Hidden treasureIt looks extremely dangerous, however - beware. You have slain Bill. His treasure is yours for the taking. | done |
It is time to explore some new places -- dark, forgotten and dangerous ones. Into the darknessThe Old Forest is just south-east of the town of Derth. The Maze is west of Derth. The Sandworm Lair is to the far west of Derth, near the sea. The Daikara is on the eastern borders of the Thaloren forest. * You must explore the Old Forest and find out what lurks there and what treasures are to be gained! * You must explore the Maze and find out what lurks there and what treasures are to be gained! * You must explore the Sandworm Lair and find out what lurks there and what treasures are to be gained! * You must explore the Daikara and find out what lurks there and what treasures are to be gained! | active |
You were part of a group of dwarves sent to investigate the situation of the kingdom of Reknor. Reknor is lost!When you arrived there you found nothing but orcs, well organized and very powerful. Most of your team was killed there and now you and Norgan (the sole survivor besides you) must hurry back to the Iron Council to bring the news. Let nothing stop you. | done |
As you approached Derth you saw a huge dark cloud over the small town. Storming the cityWhen you entered you were greeted by an army of air elementals slaughtering the population. | active |
Various alchemists around Maj'Eyal are competing to gain entry into the great Brotherhood of Alchemists, and one or more have enlisted your aid. The Brotherhood of AlchemistsStire of Derth needs your help making an elixir of the fox. He has given you some notes on the ingredients: * You've found the needed bear paw. * You've found the needed skeleton mage skull. * 'Needed: one vial of squid ink. However annoying this will be for you to gather, I promise that the reek it produces in my lab will prove even more annoying.' Marus of Elvala needs your help making an elixir of the savior. He has given you some notes on the ingredients: * 'Needed: one electric eel tail. I know, I know. Where does the eel stop and the tail start? It doesn't much matter. The last ten inches or so should do nicely.' * 'Needed: one vial of greater demon bile. Don't drink it, even if it tells you to.' * 'Needed: one naga tongue. Best results occur with tongues never tainted by profanity, so if you happen to know any saintly nagas...' Agrimley the hermit needs your help making an elixir of focus. He has given you some notes on the ingredients: * 'Needed: one xorn fragment. Avoid fragments that contained the xorn's eyes. You've no idea how unpleasant it is being watched by your ingredients.' * You've found the needed black mamba head. * 'Needed: one bloated horror heart. Don't worry if it dissolves. Just don't get any on you.' Ungrol of Last Hope needs your help making an elixir of foundations. He has given you some notes on the ingredients: * You've found the needed honey tree root. * 'Needed: one chunk of ghoul flesh. Unfortunately for you, the chunks that regularly fall off ghouls won't do. I need one freshly carved off.' * 'Needed: one wretchling eyeball. Evil little things, wretchlings. Feel free to kill as many as you can, though I just need the one intact eyeball.' | active |
You have been invited to join a group called the Ziguranth, dedicated to opposing magic. The Curse of Magic | done |
You were asked to prove your worth as a fighter by a rogue, in order to participate in the arena The agent of the arena | done |
You heard a plea for help and decided to investigate... Trapped!Only to find yourself trapped inside an unknown tunnel complex. | done |
Equipment
| Light source | bright brass lantern of health bright brass lantern of healthInfused by nature Crafted by a master 2.00 Encumbrance. Type: lite / lite ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Maximum life: +41.00 Light radius: +3 A brass container with a wick emerging from it, protected from draughts by a sheet of greased paper. It can be carried by a handle. |
| On hands | psychic's iron gauntlets of dexterity (+2) (0 def, 1 armour) psychic's iron gauntlets of dexterity (+2) (0 def, 1 armour)Requires: - Talent Armour Training Crafted by a master Infused by psionic forces 1.50 Encumbrance. Type: armor / hands ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Accuracy: +10 Armour: +1 Changes stats: +2 Dex Damage when the wearer hits(melee): 5 mind Changes resistances: +6% mind Changes damage: +4% mind Metal gloves protecting the hands up to the middle of the lower arm. |
| On fingers | rogue's copper ring of lightning (+20%) rogue's copper ring of lightning (+20%)Infused by nature Crafted by a master 0.10 Encumbrance. Type: jewelry / ring ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Defense: +6 Changes stats: +3 Cun Changes resistances: +20% lightning Changes damage: +10% lightning Rings can have magical properties. |
| On fingers | rogue's copper ring of clarity rogue's copper ring of clarityCrafted by a master Infused by psionic forces 0.10 Encumbrance. Type: jewelry / ring ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Defense: +6 Changes stats: +3 Cun Mental save: +5 Confusion immunity: +21% Rings can have magical properties. |
| Around waist | rough leather belt of the mind rough leather belt of the mindInfused by psionic forces 1.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / belt ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Mindpower: +3 A belt that goes around your waist. |
| In main hand | nature's vined mindstar of life (5.5-6.05 power, 18 apr, mind damage) nature's vined mindstar of life (5.5-6.05 power, 18 apr, mind damage)Requires: - Willpower 16 Infused by nature 3.00 Encumbrance. Type: weapon / mindstar ; tier 2 Base power: 5.5 - 6.1 Uses stats: 35% Wil, 15% Cun Damage type: Mind Accuracy is based on willpower for this weapon. Armour Penetration: +18 Physical crit. chance: +3.0% Attack speed: 100% When wielded/worn: Changes resistances: +2% blight Changes damage: +2% nature Disease immunity: +14% Life regen: +0.50 Maximum life: +10.00 Mindpower: +2 Mental crit. chance: +2% Mindstars are natural products. Natural gems covered in living matter, they are used to focus the mental powers of all nature defenders and psionics. Using mindstars in the offhand does not incur the normal offhand damage penalty. |
| Main armor | radiant rough leather armour of Eyal (1 def, 2 armour) radiant rough leather armour of Eyal (1 def, 2 armour)Requires: - Strength 10 Infused by nature 9.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / light ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Armour: +2 Defense: +1 Fatigue: +6% Changes stats: +1 Wil Damage when the wearer is hit: 4 light Changes resistances: +11% darkness / +11% blight Life regen: +0.70 Maximum life: +40.00 Light radius: +2 Healing mod.: +11% A suit of armour made of leather. |
| In off hand | Serpent's Glare (7-7.7 power, 15 apr, nature damage) Serpent's Glare (7-7.7 power, 15 apr, nature damage)Requires: - Willpower 12 Infused by nature 3.00 Encumbrance. Type: weapon / mindstar ; tier 1 Base power: 7.0 - 7.7 Uses stats: 30% Wil, 10% Cun Damage type: Nature Accuracy is based on willpower for this weapon. Armour Penetration: +15 Physical crit. chance: +7.0% Attack speed: 100% Damage conversion: 30% poison When wielded/worn: Changes resistances: +10% nature Changes damage: +10% nature Poison immunity: +50% Mindpower: +5 Mental crit. chance: +5% It can be used to activate talent Spit Poison (costing 8 power out of 8/8) : Effective talent level: 2.0 Power cost: 8 out of 8/8. Range: 10.00 Travel Speed: instantaneous Is: a nature gift Description: Spit poison at your target, doing 42.40 poison damage over six turns. The damage will increase with your Strength or Dexterity (whichever is higher). A thick venom drips from this mindstar. |
| Cloak | linen cloak (1 def, 0 armour) linen cloak (1 def, 0 armour)2.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / cloak ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Defense: +1 A cloth coat typically worn as a loose outer garment. It is spacious enough to be worn even over bulky metal armour. |
| Around neck | restful copper amulet of dexterity (+3) restful copper amulet of dexterity (+3)Infused by nature Crafted by a master 0.10 Encumbrance. Type: jewelry / amulet ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Fatigue: -5% Changes stats: +3 Dex Life regen: +0.30 Amulets can have magical properties. |
Inventory
sneak's regeneration infusion (heal 216 over 5 turns) sneak's regeneration infusion (heal 216 over 5 turns)Infused by nature 0.10 Encumbrance. Type: scroll / infusion ; tier 1 When inscribed on your body: Effective talent level: 0.0 Use mode: Activated Range: melee/personal Cooldown: 13 Travel Speed: instantaneous Usage Speed: 1 turn Is: a nature gift Description: Activate the infusion to heal yourself for 216 life over 5 turns. Its effects scale with your Cunning stat. It can be used to inscribe your skin with the infusion.. Natural infusions may be grafted onto your body, granting you an on-demand ability. |
Rune of Reflection (absorb and reflect 112 for 5 turns) Rune of Reflection (absorb and reflect 112 for 5 turns)Powered by arcane forces 0.10 Encumbrance. Type: scroll / rune ; tier 3 When inscribed on your body: Effective talent level: 0.0 Use mode: Activated Range: melee/personal Cooldown: 15 Travel Speed: instantaneous Usage Speed: instant Is: a spell Description: Activate the rune to create a protective shield absorbing and reflecting at most 112 damage for 5 turns. The effect will scale with your magic stat. It can be used to inscribe your skin with the rune.. You can see your own image mirrored in the surface of this silvery rune. |
psychic's phase door rune (range 8; power 28; dur 4) psychic's phase door rune (range 8; power 28; dur 4)Powered by arcane forces 0.10 Encumbrance. Type: scroll / rune ; tier 1 When inscribed on your body: Effective talent level: 0.0 Use mode: Activated Range: melee/personal Cooldown: 10 Travel Speed: instantaneous Usage Speed: 1 turn Is: a spell Description: Activate the rune to teleport randomly in a range of 8. Afterwards you stay out of phase for 4 turns. In this state all new negative status effects duration is reduced by 28%, your defense is increased by 28 and all your resistances by 28%. Its effects scale with your Willpower stat. It can be used to inscribe your skin with the rune.. Magical runes may be inscribed onto your body, granting you an on-demand ability. |
grounding copper amulet of willpower (+2) grounding copper amulet of willpower (+2)Infused by nature 0.10 Encumbrance. Type: jewelry / amulet ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Changes stats: +2 Wil Changes resistances: +13% lightning Stun/Freeze immunity: +23% Amulets can have magical properties. |
copper ring copper ring0.10 Encumbrance. Type: jewelry / ring ; tier 1 Rings can have magical properties. |
wizard's copper ring wizard's copper ringPowered by arcane forces 0.10 Encumbrance. Type: jewelry / ring ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Changes stats: +2 Mag Spell save: +4 Rings can have magical properties. |
storm rough leather gloves of dexterity (+2) (0 def, 1 armour) storm rough leather gloves of dexterity (+2) (0 def, 1 armour)Infused by nature Crafted by a master 1.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / hands ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Accuracy: +10 Armour: +1 Changes stats: +2 Dex Damage when the wearer hits(melee): 6 lightning Changes resistances: +6% lightning Changes damage: +4% lightning Light gloves which do not seriously hinder finger movements, while still protecting the hands somewhat. |
Duathelward (1 def, 0 armour) Duathelward (1 def, 0 armour)Powered by arcane forces 2.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / head ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Defense: +1 Changes resistances penetration: +20% temporal Changes damage: +21% darkness A pointy cloth hat, very wizardly... |
7 agate 7 agate0.00 Encumbrance. Type: gem / black ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Changes stats: +1 Str / +1 Dex / +1 Mag / +1 Wil / +1 Cun / +1 Con When used to imbue an object: Changes stats: +1 Str / +1 Dex / +1 Mag / +1 Wil / +1 Cun / +1 Con Gems can be sold for money or used in arcane rituals. |
117 alchemist agate 117 alchemist agate0.00 Encumbrance. Type: alchemist-gem / black ; tier 1 When used as an alchemist bomb: Bomb damage +5% Gems can be sold for money or used in arcane rituals. |
aquamarine aquamarine0.00 Encumbrance. Type: gem / blue ; tier 2 When wielded/worn: Armour: +2 Changes resistances: +2% all When used to imbue an object: Armour: +2 Changes resistances: +2% all Gems can be sold for money or used in arcane rituals. |
Tooth of the Mouth (dig speed 12 turns) Tooth of the Mouth (dig speed 12 turns)Powered by unknown forces 3.00 Encumbrance. Type: tool / digger ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Armour penetration: +5 Damage when the wearer is hit: 15 blight Changes damage: +4% blight It can be used to dig a wall, cut a tree, ..., costing 1 power out of 1/1. A huge tooth taken from the Mouth, in the Deep Bellow. |
8 spinel 8 spinel0.00 Encumbrance. Type: gem / green ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Defense: +2 Physical save: +2 Spell save: +2 Mental save: +2 When used to imbue an object: Defense: +2 Physical save: +2 Spell save: +2 Mental save: +2 Gems can be sold for money or used in arcane rituals. |
Ravenreaper RavenreaperInfused by nature 2.00 Encumbrance. Type: lite / lite ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Changes resistances: +9% darkness Changes damage: +12% darkness / +18% nature Light radius: +2 A brass container with a wick emerging from it, protected from draughts by a sheet of greased paper. It can be carried by a handle. |
Summertide Phial Summertide PhialInfused by nature 1.00 Encumbrance. Type: lite / lite When wielded/worn: Changes resistances: +30% light Changes damage: +10% light Light radius: +4 Healing mod.: +10% It can be used to call light, costing 10 power out of 15/15. A small crystal phial that captured Sunlight during the Summertide. |
Wintertide Phial Wintertide PhialPowered by arcane forces 2.00 Encumbrance. Type: lite / lite ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Light radius: +1 Infravision radius: +6 It can be used to cleanse your mind (remove a few detrimental mental effects), costing 40 power out of 60/60. This phial seems filled with darkness, yet it cleanses your thoughts. |
brass lantern brass lantern2.00 Encumbrance. Type: lite / lite ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Light radius: +2 A brass container with a wick emerging from it, protected from draughts by a sheet of greased paper. It can be carried by a handle. |
Prox's Lucky Halfling Foot Prox's Lucky Halfling FootPowered by arcane forces 2.00 Encumbrance. Type: tool / misc ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Defense: +5 Changes stats: +5 Lck Trap disarming bonus: +5 A large hairy foot, very recognizably a halfling's, is strung on a piece of thick twine. In its decomposed state it's hard to tell how long ago it parted with its owner, but from what look like teeth marks around the ankle you get the impression that it wasn't given willingly. It has been kept somewhat intact with layers of salt and clay, but in spite of this it's clear that nature is beginning to take its course on the dead flesh. Some say the foot of a halfling brings luck to its bearer - right now the only thing you can be sure of is it stinks. |
Scrying Orb Scrying OrbPowered by unknown forces 1.00 Encumbrance. [Plot Item] Type: orb / orb When carried: This orb will automatically identify items you find. |
Rod of Recall (1/1) Rod of Recall (1/1)Powered by unknown forces 2.00 Encumbrance. [Plot Item] Type: charm / rod It can be used to recall the user to the worldmap, costing 202 power out of 400/400. This rod is made entirely of voratun, infused with raw magical energies that can bend space itself. You have heard of such items before. They are very useful to adventurers, allowing faster travel. |
Transmogrification Chest Transmogrification ChestPowered by unknown forces 2.00 Encumbrance. [Plot Item] Type: chest / sher'tul When carried: It can be used to transmogrify all the items in your chest at once(also done automatically when you change level), costing 0 power out of 1000/1000. This chest is an extension of Yiilkgur, any items dropped inside is transported to the Fortress, processed by the core and destroyed to extract energy. The byproduct of this effect is the creation of gold, which is useless to the Fortress, so it is sent back to you. When you possess the chest all items you walk upon will automatically be put inside and transmogrified when you leave the level. Simply go to your inventory to move them out of the chest if you wish to keep them. Items in the chest will not encumber you. |
8 ametrine 8 ametrine0.00 Encumbrance. Type: gem / yellow ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Physical crit. chance: +1.0% Changes damage: +2% all Spell crit. chance: +1% Mental crit. chance: +1% When used to imbue an object: Physical crit. chance: +1.0% Changes damage: +2% all Spell crit. chance: +1% Mental crit. chance: +1% Gems can be sold for money or used in arcane rituals. |
11 citrine 11 citrine0.00 Encumbrance. Type: gem / yellow ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Light radius: +1 Infravision radius: +2 When used to imbue an object: Light radius: +1 Infravision radius: +2 Gems can be sold for money or used in arcane rituals. |
7 zircon 7 zircon0.00 Encumbrance. Type: gem / yellow ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Armour: +1 Changes resistances: +1% all When used to imbue an object: Armour: +1 Changes resistances: +1% all Gems can be sold for money or used in arcane rituals. |
Achievements
Antimagic!
Completed antimagic training in the Ziguranth camp.By Wrath the Dwarf Doomed level 15
41st Dearth 122nd year of Ascendancy at 01:07 see stats
Level 10
Got a character to level 10.By Wrath the Dwarf Doomed level 10
21st Profit 122nd year of Ascendancy at 06:40 see stats
Rescuer of the lost
Rescued the merchant from the assassin lord.By Wrath the Dwarf Doomed level 12
18th Wealth 122nd year of Ascendancy at 08:42 see stats
Squadmate
Escaped from Reknor alive with your squadmate Norgan.By Wrath the Dwarf Doomed level 4
18th Voratun 122nd year of Ascendancy at 22:21 see stats
The Arena
Unlocked Arena mode.By Wrath the Dwarf Doomed level 12
3rd Dearth 122nd year of Ascendancy at 01:18 see stats
Log
Talent Reproach is ready to use.
Talent Creeping Darkness is ready to use.
Talent Hateful Whisper is ready to use.
Shadow casts Phase Door.
Shadow casts Phase Door.
Shadow casts Phase Door.
Talent Resilience of the Dwarves is ready to use.
Warning: You have increased some of your statistics or talent. Talent(s) actually sustained:
- Deflection
If these are dependent on one of the stats you changed, you need to re-use them for the changes to take effect.
Wrath deactivates Call Shadows.
Wrath activates Call Shadows.
Wrath deactivates Gesture of Pain.
Wrath activates Gesture of Pain.
Shadow returns to the shadows.
Shadow returns to the shadows.
Shadow casts Phase Door.
Shadow casts Phase Door.
Shadow casts Phase Door.
There is an exit to the worldmap here (press '' or right click to use).
Saving done.
There is a Zigur (Town) here (press '' or right click to use).
You stride into this area without a second thought, while stifling a yawn. You feel your time might be better spent elsewhere.
