So, I had a GREAT run going, then did something REALLY dump and died. Bummer.
Anyway, started over in a lab. I usually like playing ninja (light step, weak scent, ninjutsu), but this time, I gave up light step and ninjutsu for 2 more int points and Robust Genetics. So, basically, Weak Scent, Robust Genetics, Night vision, and 14/12/14/12 stats are all I’ve got (well, and some disadvantages - glass jaw, bad hearing, some allergies, lightweight, thin skin, but no NPC-affecting cheesiness).
A zombie drops a hammer (which is always the problem in lab runs), but I can’t find any good electronics books… several CBMs from butchering zcientists, but I don’t dare to install them… then somebody drop a teleporter! I collect everything I can, teleport out, and start looking around…
To the south east, a bit outside starting vision range, I find a mansion with 4 suits of Japanese armor on display in the entrance… and a full library. I find 5 rings.
So, katana, 5 rings, 12 perception. I two-shot (or better) everything I’m found since then (I’ve one-shotted brutes without a crit), and I’ve only got melee 3. Wow. Ninjutsu is nice and all, but with high perception, Niten is AMAZING.
Question: so, I’ve got a katana and a wakizashi… I’m using the katana (habit), but I’m wondering if the speed boost on the wakizashi would be worth switching. Anybody have experience with that?