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From: "mlockridge01" <MLockridge01@...>
To: <EverQuest@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002 4:58 PM
Subject: [EverQuest] Adventures of a tailor/smithy.

> I had just returned from looting Permafrost to my home of Rivervale.
> I sold my loot, visited the bank, and ran into a high level wood elf
> druid. He was seeking a tailor to make the new 100% weight reduction
> bags.
>
> I told him I was a level 80 tailor, and level 70 smith. After not
> finding anyone better, he and I went to the Vale Forge to try to make
> the Vale Sewing Kit I would need. As getting parts for this kit
> happens to be my present goal, I was delighted.
>
> He had parts for five tries. In five tries I failed five times, but
> gained three levels. Not bad for me, but unfortunate for my new
> friend.
>
> I gained also in learning how to get my hq metal bits. I have been
> seeking the ore, but he suggested reverse-engineering fine steel
> weapons. He said a fs weapon, flask of water, and chisel can break
> down the fs weapon to the component parts.
>
> He suggested Hill Giants in Raith Mountains as a good source of fs
> weapons to work with. I am nearly leveled enough for that adventure,
> and so I may direct my efforts to leveling a bit so I may follow this
> advice.
>
> Anyone know of other good hunting which nets fine steel drops? I
> expect that my quest to make my Vale Sewing Kit will raise my
> experience and my smithing levels quite nicely.
>
> And about reverse engineering. Anyone know much about this? For
> example, I looted a chainmail tunic in Permafrost, but it was too
> large for my alts to use. However, if I could break it down into
> parts and remake it with the correct pattern for a small character, I
> could come out ahead. Any idea if this works?
>
> Barto Proudfoot
>
Fine steel drops off of Tae Ew mobs in Feerott near the Cazic Thule entrance
and off of pickclaw warriors and raiders in Highkeep. I think some sand and
hill giants drop fine steel as well. Rathe mountains has wonderful loot.
luv,
-Su