I dont hold anything against Trash Player. I just bitter, because I cant upload 3,5 hours long video before someone will upload a single screenshot.
The problem is — peoples gonna legitimately believe (not like
Absinthe) that I plagiarized his build, even if I didn't. In preparation phase I tinkered stats, gear, skillpoints gain based on number of enemies you fight, sequence of encounters and fight strats, retrying fights ~30 times to find perfect solution and then repeat at least 10 to see all variations (have all this tries recorded too) realy hard to not drop below 30 hp in any given fight (except 3 fights all in early game and worms), and I succeded in this task in real Ironman run. I realy put a lot of time in this one, and, probably, make first legit Ironman Solo MP same day patch was released. But my laptop suck at rendering videos + my upload speed is lacking.
On build originality: AoD was released in 2015 and all game mechanics was discovered already. I consider my build and gameplay style very proactive in most of the fights due to outleveling my opponents. Ultimately defeating RNG with 10 DEX + 10 CON + 10 dodge + 10-16 mobility bonus + 30 passive defence bonus + 25 shield bonus + 100% spear passive + CS defence stacking, exploiting AI to the limit, using 10 INT to outlevel my opponents, etc. Entire run length — 3"34:20 only because it include a lot of backtracking for ingridients, crafting gear and brewing potions. I can assure you that my walkthrough is very creative and refined, using all this hidden mechanics. I can guarantee that if you follow step-by-step guide of mine video, you will win all fights 100% and stay above 30 hp (usually above 40-45). I win medbot fight without losing single hp and was hit twice for laughtable damage in emperor fight (in preparation never hit once).
On spear: I chose spear, because it negate RNG. In AoD axes was my favourite weapon. In DR is sword+block or spear+dodge, because I love lot of AP.
On first post: Originally I designed my first post to be a cheap bait for views and drama, but now I see that RPG Codex have mature audience, despite it reputation, which is the main reason, why I was read only for couple of years. Video will upload tommorow if everything goes ok. I can upload all preparation .avi files on Dropbox if you dont believe that I was first. First one dated even before this theme was created, and 2 days before Trash Player first screenshot.
CHEERS EVERYONE!!!