I am fairly certain that this special does not actually exist in DK2. Does anyone have confirmation that it does? Or should it be removed from the DK2 section of the Dungeon Specials template?
Ash Plissken (talk) 15:16, August 10, 2013 (UTC)
Interestingly, it does, but I don't think it's available in any levels. The only way I've been able to access it is by using the DK2 editor, and because I put in into a Skirmish map, I'm not sure if it even works. If it definitely doesn't appear in any levels in the game, we can move it to the section about deleted content.
I can't check it myself at the moment, as for some reason the editor isn't working for me, but if you wish to perhaps put it into a level in the campaign and see if it works, that would be greatly appreciated :)
Spatulade (talk) 18:27, August 10, 2013 (UTC)
No big deal; I've never used the editor, so I can take your word for it. It's possible that it exists somewhere in the Campaign where I have never found it, but I suspect that they got rid of it out of concern that starting with a higher-level creature would make the subsequent level too easy. Since I'm not 100% certain yet, I will refrain from adding a comment about its absence from the Campaign and MPD, at least until I can look at all of the exposed maps and confirm that it's not on any of them.
Another thing I was thinking about was, for each special, listing the levels in which it can be found. It would be a large undertaking, but once it's done it's done.
Ash Plissken (talk) 20:48, August 10, 2013 (UTC)
That's cool. The editor is quite interesting to look at, as it also lets you fiddle with things such as giving creatures different stats and abilities (such as the cut creature spell Invulnerable) and lets you remove solid rock after certain conditions are met, like in the campaign. I don't know how much else is in there but it's worth a look.
As for listing them, that's a good idea. It'd probably be easier to look online for campaign guides, as they will often let you know what specials are in each level.
Thanks for all this work by the way! I really appreciate it!