Shambler in level 1?

[wigpeeler]

Ugh, after a couple learning starts, restarted and was doing well, good team, and then with two 1s and 2 rookies in a level 1 ruin, came across a Shambler with 77hp and spawns. Failed retreat, wipe. Sigh. I want to enjoy this game but some of the design decisions are a puzzle. The torch mechanic is a nice idea but the deterioration rate is just wearying,

[SrMandril]

You either were doing a dark run or used a Shambler altar. Either way, it's on you.

[wigpeeler]

Don't know what a dark run is yet, and yes I clicked on something not knowing the result could be so extreme. I don't mind the learn by bad results model, but just seems a little over the top possibility for a second run (unless retreat failing right off was just very bad luck). And the torch mechanic as implemented IS tedious, so there!

[Magistross]

The Shambler can surprise a party that roams in complete darkness (0% light) or spawn while using a torch on a "Shambler's Altar". Both of which are completely and easily avoidable, as SrMandril said.

[No One]

Next time you see a shambler altar, read the altar's description.

You never need to restart. Usually it causes more harm than good, since no matter how badly you're doing you can't lose heirlooms.

[Yanomir]

I don't think there's single person who was unaware of Shambler and never activated Altar. Damned newbie trap.
That said, fighting Shambler is worth it- it drops damn good trinkets.

[wigpeeler]

Unfortunately it was just before last room and couldn't damage it fast enough before wipe. I look forward to revenge.

[SuperBeasto]

just happened to me as well at least i got achievements yay!

[Red]

Shamblers the only boss I can beat on hard at the moment it seems. I love coming by one of his altars on a short or medium dungeon run. I can almost stop by to give that guy a whoopin' lol. If you could count on him showing up each time, I'd be grinding on him for Rare and Super Rare Trinkets.

[SrMandril]

Originally posted by wigpeeler:

Don't know what a dark run is yet ...

During a run with in complete darkness risk is high but reward is also high. The most troubling of those risk is a chance to find the Shambler in the dark.

Originally posted by wigpeeler:

... but just seems a little over the top possibility for a second run (unless retreat failing right off was just very bad luck).

It was bad luck. You can run from the Shambler.

Originally posted by wigpeeler:

And the torch mechanic as implemented IS tedious, so there!

Cool story.

[Vyar]

I'm not doing dark runs... sounds like I should try ;D

[Vandal Savant]

Hah. I encountered a shambler altar in an apprentice run too without knowing what it was. Just read the description and said "hell yeah, sounds like a fun time. yoloooo!"

I got what I asked for.

[Killbomb]

Activated the altar without knowing what would happen on an Apprentice leveling run with a level 0 Leper, level 0 Man-At-Arms, level 1 Plague Doctor and a level 2 Houndmaster. Luckily it was near the beginning of the dungeon, I still had both dog biscuits and I was able to win the fight by stacking bleed and blight. It was stressful for a bit because retreat did not work for some reason and I didn't want to lose that level 2.

[DuckieMcduck]

Originally posted by Vyar:

I'm not doing dark runs... sounds like I should try ;D

Only do them if you're willing to have your heart come out of your mouth at one point like mine has.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=614894269

Originally posted by wigpeeler:

Don't know what a dark run is yet, and yes I clicked on something not knowing the result

Well, now you know!

[Vyar]

I did it, met Shambler, had wipe, changed my mind ;D
But it was awesome, still ;D

[SrMandril]

And I, on the other hand, am trying to hunt the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ and it is near impossible to find him or the Altar.