I arrive at Celestia and I'm in the grotto now, but even with friends, is impossible. I can't get any power pips even I have 40% of chance of getting it. Only helping others in weak battles I get a bunch of 'em, but why? Against weak monsters doesn't help, and I can't even solo a crustacien Pincer! Just because I don't have power pips. This actually made the game unplayable for me. Plz help! I need to advance!
40% sounds like your base power pip chance. I suggest getting an athame and ring that gives you health/mana and at least a 10% power pip chance each(The Gurtok items from Malistaire's dungeon are the best for this). Depending on what school you are, your clothing can also bring up your power pip stats (I know that balance, death, and life has this ability).
I would suggesr going back and doing the final Battle series in DS a few times. Getting the items from your school from those battles will make for a stronger character in CL.
On the other hand, CL does 'seem' to get easier as you go...I say this as it feels easier, it isn't really, but you get used to it and how to change your play style.
Saw this one coming. Before Celestia and with Malistaire defeated, everyone had time to around and get the best equipment.
You need your Grand Gear, the items that can only be obtained from battles with very certain bosses. The elephant bosses on either side of the elevator in the Great Spyre, Gurtok?, one Fire, one Ice, one gives rings the other athames. The gear they drop will say No Auction at the bottom. Save one of each school in case you want to train another wizard some other day. Then others are all over Dragonsypre. Some of the bosses are Kraysys, Viktor Snowcrusher, and Malistaire. Gravelbeard is unique in that he drops all of the items. Some drop pets. Search the net, this is already getting to be much of a spoiler.
When Celestia opened up, the gear obtained was both No Auction and No Trade. No Trade means you can't put them in the Shared Bank. People majorly complained. So instead of just getting rid of No Trade, KI also go rid of No Auction, so a simple trip to the Bazaar can get you the best gear. (Will, in my opinion the crafted gear is better, but each to their own). In my opinion KI went too far, it lost its challenge.
That or just go to Krokotopia and get the amulet that gives you three -85% storm shields for like 500 gold, thin out your deck, and play the cards wisely, then just try to stumble your way to the level 56 gear. Neither of my characters has any "Grand Gear" on, but I did save them, it took so long to get.
