Character
| Game | Tales of Maj'Eyal: Age of Ascendancy 1.2.3 |
| Addons | Fallen Race 1.1.5The Higher were not the Conclave's first attempt at infusing humans with magic, but rather the result of long years of failed creations. The descendants of those who managed to survive these experiments are today called the Fallen. Although they command intense magical power, their bodies are weak and sickly. Items Vault 1.2.0Donators/Buyers bonus! Blood Knight Class 1.1.5Contains a new melee class - the Blood Knight Details & discussion here: Draconians 1.1.5Adds Draconians as playable race, with their own starting area. This addon was updated and forked by Aura of the Dawn, in the absence of ajfluffy. Second branch, due to upload system differences requring a new shortname. Hedgeknight Class 1.2.3They say that deep within the forests of The Gloom lies a mysterious hedge maze, expanding as far as the eye can see. --- This addon adds in the Hedgeknight Class, a Two-Handed warrior who uses the power of 'The Hedge' to augment his power with various summons and buffs. --- Talents Ivy All talents in this tree revolve around summoning friendly Ivy, each of which has a different effect, and scales slightly differently. Each Ivy's effect is applied when you land a melee attack on an enemy that is also within melee range of an Ivy. Additionally, all Ivy (and your Bush Guardian) are part of a Plant Network, that allows them to share damage with one another. Poison Ivy Resist All is equal to 50% of your poison resistance. Crippling Ivy Resist All is equal to 50% of your physical save. Razorleaf Ivy Resist All is equal to 50% of your bleeding resistance. Medicinal Ivy Resist All is equal to 50% of your heal mod. Thorns Offers some basic combat moves, a little bit of mobility, and a sustain that greatly increases your damage potential in extended fights. Thorn Whip Attack a nearby enemy within range 4 for Nature weapon damage. Thorn Graze Attack an enemy in melee range for Nature weapon damage. Thorn Rose Grants passive Pin, Poison, and Bleeding resistance. Thorn Body Sustain that grants passive Armor and Strength. Bush Guardian A tree that revolves around a moderate damage pet, that uses him for mobility and damage options. Bushy Beard Passively grant yourself Constitution and Accuracy. Bush Taunt Requires your Bushy Friend to be on the battlefield. Bush to Bush Requires your Bushy Friend to be on the battlefield. Bush Whacker Requires your Bushy Friend to be on the battlefield and within 2 tiles of yourself. Hedgecraft A tree that revolves around using your control over the hedge to do weave 'Impossible' feats. One With the Hedge Link yourself into your Plant Network, sharing and receiving damage though it. Hedgify Empower your weapon with the very power of the Hedge itself, and attack all targets within a range of 3 for half Nature, half Poison damage. Hedge Portal Step 'through' the Hedge to your target location, gaining bonus Armor, Defense, and Resist All for a few turns. Hedge Grasp Pull in a nearby enemy with the power of the hedge, pinning and blinding them. Petals A tree that revolves around low to mid ranged melee combat. Petal Beam Attack an enemy at short range with a Nature Weapon attack. Petal Swarm Attack an enemy at short to medium range with a Nature Weapon attack. Petal Implosion Attack an enemy in melee range with a high damage Nature Weapon attack. Petal Dance Sustain this talent to become one with your Petals. Eternal Darkness 1.2.3Adds many new spells for Necromancer and modifies many existing spells, effects and minions. See thread for full details. Ignore Race/Class Locks 1.1.0Modifies the character creation dialog to bypass the lock check for races and classes, allowing characters to be created using locked races and classes. Doesn't actually unlock anything. Frequently Asked Questions:
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| Campaign | Maj'Eyal |
| Mode | Normal Roguelike |
| Sex | Male |
| Race | Dwarf |
| Class | Bulwark |
| Level / Exp | 17 / 99% |
| Size | medium |
| Lifes / Deaths | no deaths recorded / 0 |
Primary Stats
| Strength | 53 (base 35) |
| Dexterity | 36 (base 26) |
| Constitution | 36 (base 32) |
| Magic | 8 (base 10) |
| Willpower | 26 (base 10) |
| Cunning | 13 (base 10) |
Resources
| Life | 524/524 |
| Stamina | 158/158 |
| Healing Factor | 1.3 |
| Regeneration | 4.7678110694309 |
Speed
| Mental | 0% |
| Attack | 0% |
| Movement | 0% |
| Spell | 0% |
| Global | +100% |
Vision
| Sight | 10 |
| Lite | 4 |
| See Stealth | 10 |
| See Invisible | 14 |
Offense: Mainhand
| Damage | 57 |
| Accuracy | 33 |
| Crit Chance | 4% |
| APR | 15 |
| Speed | 1.00 |
Offense: Offhand
| Damage | |
| Accuracy | |
| Crit Chance | |
| APR | |
| Speed |
Offense: Spell
| Spellpower | 4 |
| Crit Chance | 4% |
| Speed | 1 |
Offense: Mind
| Mindpower | 21.7 |
| Crit Chance | 4% |
| Speed | 1 |
Defense: Base
| Armour (hardiness) | 91.551081004759 (93.924050632911%) |
| Defense | 37.591989407385 |
| Ranged Defense | 37.591989407385 |
| Fatigue | 44 |
| Physical Save | 48.80761896801 |
| Spell Save | 38.936428452016 |
| Mental Save | 35.461428452016 |
Defense: Resistances
| All | + 7%( 70%) |
Defense: Immunities
| Knockback Resistance | 100% |
| Stun Resistance | 57% |
| Instadeath Resistance | 100% |
| Confusion Resistance | 22% |
Inscriptions (3/3)
| Infusions | Effective talent level: 1.0 Infusion: WildUse mode: Activated Range: melee/personal Cooldown: 15 Travel Speed: instantaneous Usage Speed: instant Is: a nature gift Description: Activate the infusion to cure yourself of mental effects and reduce all damage taken by 19% for 6 turns. Its effects scale with your Strength stat. |
| Infusions | Effective talent level: 1.0 Infusion: HealingUse mode: Activated Range: melee/personal Cooldown: 10 Travel Speed: instantaneous Usage Speed: instant Is: a nature gift Description: Activate the infusion to instantly heal yourself for 147 and cleanse 1 wound and poison effect. Its effects scale with your Strength stat. |
| Infusions | Effective talent level: 1.0 Infusion: RegenerationUse mode: Activated Range: melee/personal Cooldown: 14 Travel Speed: instantaneous Usage Speed: 1 turn Is: a nature gift Description: Activate the infusion to heal yourself for 192 life over 5 turns. Its effects scale with your Constitution stat. |
Class Talents
| Technique / Combat techniques | 1.30 |
| 5/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Technique / Warcries | 1.30 |
| 2/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Technique / Combat veteran | 1.30 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Technique / Shield defense | 1.30 |
| 5/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 2/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Technique / Shield offense | 1.30 |
| 2/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
Generic Talents
| Race / Dwarf | 1.00 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 2/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Cunning / Survival | 1.00 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Technique / Conditioning | 1.30 |
| 5/5 |
| 4/5 |
| 0/5 |
| 0/5 |
| Technique / Combat training | 1.30 |
| 2/5 |
| 5/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 1/5 |
| 0/5 |
Effects
| talent | Shield Wall |
Quests
You met a novice mage who was tasked to collect an arcane powered artifact. An apprentice taskHe asked for your help, should you collect some that you do not need. * Collect an artifact arcane powered item. | done |
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 injured seer to the recall portal on level 2 of Trollmire. Escort: injured seer (level 2 of Trollmire)As a reward you improved Willpower by +2. | done |
You successfully escorted the lost sun paladin to the recall portal on level 3 of Norgos Lair. Escort: lost sun paladin (level 3 of Norgos Lair)As a reward you improved physical save by +4. | done |
You failed to protect the lost sun paladin from death by venom drake hatchling. Escort: lost sun paladin (level 3 of Old Forest) | failed |
You failed to protect the lost warrior from death by red crystal. Escort: lost warrior (level 1 of Old Forest) | failed |
You successfully escorted the lost warrior to the recall portal on level 3 of Trollmire. Escort: lost warrior (level 3 of Trollmire)As a reward you improved Strength by +2. | 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 have explored the Old Forest and vanquished Shardskin. * You have explored the Maze and vanquished the Horned Horror. * You have explored the Sandworm Lair and vanquished their Queen. * 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 precision. He has given you some notes on the ingredients: * '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.' * '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 hummerhorn wing. If you've not encountered hummerhorns before, they're like wasps, only gigantic and lethal.' Marus of Elvala needs your help making an elixir of mastery. He has given you some notes on the ingredients: * 'Needed: one ice wyrm tooth. Ice Wyrms lose teeth fairly often, so you might get lucky and not have to do battle with one. But dress warm just in case.' * You've found the needed vial of wight ectoplasm. * You've found the needed bear paw. Ungrol of Last Hope needs your help making an elixir of foundations. He has given you some notes on the ingredients: * 'Needed: one bloated horror heart. Don't worry if it dissolves. Just don't get any on you.' * 'Needed: one vampire lord fang. You should definitely consider not pricking yourself with it.' * You've found the needed ice ant stinger. | active |
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 met a half-mad lumberjack fleeing a small village, rambling about an untold horror lurking there, slaughtering people. The beast within1 lumberjacks have died. | done |
Equipment
| On feet | Blindwolf (0 def, 3 armour) Blindwolf (0 def, 3 armour)Crafted by a master 2.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / feet ; tier 3 When wielded/worn: Armour: +3 Fatigue: +3% Changes stats: +7 Lck / +4 Dex Changes resistances penetration: +10% darkness Changes damage: +12% arcane Stealth bonus: +8 A pair of boots made of leather. |
| Light source | Adigawe the Airwhisper Adigawe the AirwhisperInfused by psionic forces 1.00 Encumbrance. Type: lite / lite ; tier 3 When wielded/worn: Effects on melee hit: * 40% chance to daze Changes resistances penetration: +10% lightning Mental save: +7 Light radius: +3 See stealth: +10 See invisible: +14 A normal brass lantern, enhanced by alchemy to make it brighter. |
| On head | voratun helm 'Getemakath' (0 def, 5 armour) voratun helm 'Getemakath' (0 def, 5 armour)Requires: - Talent Armour Training Crafted by a master 3.00 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: armor / head ; tier 5 When wielded/worn: Armour penetration: +6 Armour: +5 Fatigue: +5% Changes stats: +3 Cun / +8 Dex Changes resistances: +9% mind / +6% lightning Changes resistances penetration: +5% mind Physical save: +13 Spell save: +12 A large helmet that can protect the entire head. Ventilation and bad vision can be a problem, however. |
| On hands | Shadereaper (0 def, 2 armour) Shadereaper (0 def, 2 armour)Crafted by a master 1.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / hands ; tier 3 When wielded/worn: Physical power: +8 Armour: +2 Damage when hit (Melee): 12 darkness Changes stats: +3 Str Light radius: +1 Light gloves which do not seriously hinder finger movements, while still protecting the hands somewhat. |
| Tool | Tooth of the Mouth (dig speed 12 turns) Tooth of the Mouth (dig speed 12 turns)Powered by unknown forces 3.00 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: tool / digger ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Armour penetration: +5 Damage when hit (Melee): 15 blight Changes damage: +4% blight When carried: Talent granted: +1 Dig A huge tooth taken from the Mouth, in the Deep Bellow. |
| On fingers | warrior's copper ring of lightning (+20%) warrior's copper ring of lightning (+20%)Infused by nature Crafted by a master 0.10 Encumbrance. Type: jewelry / ring ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Armour: +6 Changes stats: +3 Str Changes resistances: +20% lightning Changes damage: +10% lightning Rings can have magical properties. |
| On fingers | Inertial Twine Inertial TwineCrafted by a master Infused by psionic forces 0.10 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: jewelry / ring ; tier 3 When wielded/worn: Armour: +5 Changes stats: +4 Str / +8 Wil Changes resistances: +5% physical Changes damage: +5% physical Physical save: +12 Knockback immunity: +100% This double-helical ring seems resistant to attempts to move it. Wearing it seems to extend this property to your entire body. |
| Around neck | Fulysus the Skyspire Fulysus the SkyspireInfused by nature 0.10 Encumbrance. Type: jewelry / amulet ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Changes resistances: +6% lightning / +3% fire / +10% mind Confusion immunity: +22% Amulets can have magical properties. |
| In main hand | dwarven-steel mace 'Tempesthunter' (28-39.2 power, 4 apr) dwarven-steel mace 'Tempesthunter' (28-39.2 power, 4 apr)Requires: - Strength 24 Infused by arcane disrupting forces 3.00 Encumbrance. Type: weapon / mace ; tier 3 Base power: 28.0 - 39.2 Uses stat: 100% Str Damage type: Physical Mastery: Weapons Mastery Accuracy bonus: +0.1% dam / acc Armour Penetration: +4 Physical crit. chance: +1.5% Attack speed: 100% On weapon hit: * disrupts spell-casting Damage against: +8% Unnatural When wielded/worn: Changes resistances: +9% lightning Mental save: +12 Heals friendly targets nearby when you use a nature summon: +10 Blunt and deadly. |
| Around waist | Girdle of the Calm Waters Girdle of the Calm WatersInfused by nature 1.00 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: armor / belt ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Changes stats: +3 Wil Changes resistances: +20% blight / +20% cold / +20% nature Healing mod.: +30% A belt rumoured to have been worn by the Conclave healers. |
| In off hand | Wrathroot's Barkwood (9 def, 10 armour, 20 dam, 60 block) Wrathroot's Barkwood (9 def, 10 armour, 20 dam, 60 block)Requires: - Strength 25 - Talent Armour Training (level 2) Infused by nature 7.00 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: armor / shield ; tier 2 When used to attack (with talents): Base power: 20.0 - 28.0 Uses stat: 150% Str Damage type: Physical Accuracy bonus: +2.5% procs dam / acc Physical crit. chance: +2.0% Block value: +60 When wielded/worn: Armour: +10 Defense: +9 Fatigue: +14% Changes resistances: +20% cold / +20% darkness / +20% nature Talent granted: +3 Block The barkwood of Wrathroot, made into roughly the shape of a shield. |
| Cloak | linen cloak of Iron Throne (1 def, 0 armour) linen cloak of Iron Throne (1 def, 0 armour)Crafted by a master 2.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / cloak ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Defense: +1 Changes stats: +2 Str / +1 Con A cloth coat typically worn as a loose outer garment. It is spacious enough to be worn even over bulky metal armour. |
| Main armor | impenetrable steel plate armour (4 def, 15 armour) impenetrable steel plate armour (4 def, 15 armour)Requires: - Strength 28 - Talent Armour Training (level 3) Crafted by a master 17.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / massive ; tier 2 When wielded/worn: Armour: +15 Defense: +4 Fatigue: +22% A suit of armour made of metal plates. |
Inventory
Mighty Girdle Mighty GirdleCrafted by a master 1.00 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: armor / belt ; tier 2 It is part of a set of items. When wielded/worn: Armour: +4 Maximum encumbrance: +70 Knockback immunity: +40% This girdle is enchanted with mighty wards against expanding girth. Whatever the source of its wondrous strength, it will prove of great aid in the transport of awkward burdens. |
bladed iron helm of the depths (0 def, 3 armour) bladed iron helm of the depths (0 def, 3 armour)Requires: - Talent Armour Training Infused by nature Crafted by a master 3.00 Encumbrance. Type: armor / head ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Armour: +3 Fatigue: +5% Damage when hit (Melee): 6 physical Changes stats: +3 Str Changes resistances: +6% cold Allows you to breathe in: water It can be used to activate talent Skullcracker, placing all other charms into a 20 cooldown : Effective talent level: 3.0 Power cost: 20 out of 20/20. Range: melee/personal Travel Speed: instantaneous Description: You smack your forehead against your enemy's head (or whatever sensitive part you can find), causing 138.2 Physical damage. If the attack hits, the target is confused (38% effect) for 5 turns. Damage done increases with the quality of your headgear, your Strength, and your physical damage bonuses. Confusion power and chance increase with your Dexterity and Accuracy. A large helmet that can protect the entire head. Ventilation and bad vision can be a problem, however. |
Coral Spray (8 def, 8 armour, 18 dam, 48 block) Coral Spray (8 def, 8 armour, 18 dam, 48 block)Requires: - Strength 16 - Talent Armour Training (level 2) Infused by nature 7.00 Encumbrance. [Unique] Type: armor / shield ; tier 1 When used to attack (with talents): Base power: 18.0 - 25.2 Uses stat: 140% Str Damage type: Physical Accuracy bonus: +2.5% procs dam / acc Physical crit. chance: +2.0% Block value: +48 Damage (Melee): +10 cold When wielded/worn: Armour: +8 Defense: +8 Fatigue: +12% Changes resistances: +15% cold / +10% fire Talent granted: +2 Block Maximum air capacity: +20.00 Special effect on block: Chance that a blast of icy cold water will spray at the target. A chunk of jagged coral, dredged from the ocean. |
miner's iron pickaxe (dig speed 29 turns) miner's iron pickaxe (dig speed 29 turns)Crafted by a master 3.00 Encumbrance. Type: tool / digger ; tier 1 When wielded/worn: Changes stats: +1 Str Infravision radius: +1 When carried: Talent granted: +1 Dig Allows you to dig a wall, remove a tree, create ways. |
Summertide Phial Summertide PhialInfused by nature 1.00 Encumbrance. [Unique] 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. [Unique] Type: lite / lite ; tier 2 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. |
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 old Sher'tul places of power. Any items dropped inside are transported to an other place, processed and destroyed to extract energy. The byproduct of this effect is the creation of gold, which is useless to process, 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. |
Achievements
Curse Lifter (Roguelike)
Killed Ben Cruthdar the Cursed.By Baluardo the Dwarf Bulwark level 17
28th Wealth 122nd year of Ascendancy at 17:33 see stats
Exterminator (Roguelike)
Killed 1000 creatures.By Baluardo the Dwarf Bulwark level 15
6th Wealth 122nd year of Ascendancy at 07:57 see stats
Level 10 (Roguelike)
Got a character to level 10.By Baluardo the Dwarf Bulwark level 10
22nd Profit 122nd year of Ascendancy at 20:53 see stats
Squadmate (Roguelike)
Escaped from Reknor alive with your squadmate Norgan.By Baluardo the Dwarf Bulwark level 4
19th Voratun 122nd year of Ascendancy at 22:59 see stats
The Arena (Roguelike)
Unlocked Arena mode.By Baluardo the Dwarf Bulwark level 11
27th Profit 122nd year of Ascendancy at 04:09 see stats
The secret city (Roguelike)
Discovered the truth about mages.By Baluardo the Dwarf Bulwark level 6
3rd Profit 122nd year of Ascendancy at 16:44 see stats
Treasure Hunter (Roguelike)
Amassed 1000 gold pieces.By Baluardo the Dwarf Bulwark level 16
7th Wealth 122nd year of Ascendancy at 01:56 see stats
Log
Resting starts...
Rested for 0 turns (stop reason: all resources and life at maximum).
Ran for 12 turns (stop reason: at door).
Resting starts...
Rested for 0 turns (stop reason: all resources and life at maximum).
Ran for 8 turns (stop reason: at door).
Resting starts...
Rested for 0 turns (stop reason: all resources and life at maximum).
Ran for 5 turns (stop reason: at door).
Resting starts...
Rested for 0 turns (stop reason: all resources and life at maximum).
Ran for 6 turns (stop reason: at door).
Resting starts...
Rested for 0 turns (stop reason: all resources and life at maximum).
Ran for 12 turns (stop reason: at door).
Resting starts...
Rested for 0 turns (stop reason: all resources and life at maximum).
There is an exit to the worldmap here (press '' or right click to use).
Ran for 18 turns (stop reason: at exit).
You gain 1.17 gold from the transmogrification of spellwoven linen robe of light (+15%) (0 def, 0 armour).
You gain 1.90 gold from the transmogrification of potent elm magestaff of power (13-15.6 power, 2 apr, physical damage).
You gain 0.45 gold from the transmogrification of iron battleaxe of massacre (20.5-30.75 power, 1 apr).
There is a Small lumberjack village 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.
