Borkiron sent the following report to TMN:
Heya Para,
As some folks might know, I've been researching using the "Zo Method" of passing healer circle tests for many years now.
Reports of earlier research are here:
Recently, I reached a breakthrough in my 4th circle research. So, these are the scientific results and for the benefit of all, they are published as a step-by-step guide to passing the 4th-circle healer test using the Zo Method:
Step 1: Kill 1 bolok
Step 2: Kill the other bolok
Step 3: Trap 1 maha behind the rocks and block the other maha from the fallen (Glory)
Step 4: Raise Glory
I've made available at the Puddleby Visionstone Repository a visionstone of the research breakthrough (passing 4th with Zo Method).
The Zo Method has always had its doubters. I want to point out that passing the test this way is a MORE effective way out in the real world. Unlike the more usual ways of passing the test, using the Zo Method leaves NO creatures on the fallen who is being healed. All creatures are either killed first, trapped behind a barrier, or blocked from attacking the fallen. Thus a newly raised person will not fall immediately after being raised and can run to safety.
Therefore in conclusion, although the Zo Method is not popular, it is a superior method of both passing the healer tests and dealing with real-life situations.
-Borkiron
Posted by Para at February 18, 2007 10:04 PMYou have always impressed me with your dedication to our craft. Congrats friend.
Posted by: Shakyamuni on February 18, 2007 10:39 PMHummm... A real zo would kill all of them. You 're getting half of them so this is is half zo method which should be a ... dwarf method :)
Impressive anyway
Good luck with your method in 5th
Posted by: Kazik on February 19, 2007 10:03 AMIn soviet Clan Lord, 5th owns you!
Posted by: Phroon on February 19, 2007 01:50 PMThanks for the pointers. But I resent this being called the 'Zo Method.' As you note, it is the smart way for a field healer to do things. Also, it looks to me like the 3rd circle test may be harder than the 4th. I think I could probably take out two Boloks, but so far, taking out 3NWs has escaped me. I'm always running out of time on the 3rd circle test.
Posted by: Delirium on February 20, 2007 03:57 PMIs ok Del, we knows ya be sensitive about yer zo heritage. Ya will pass, Ima sure o it.
Posted by: Connie on February 21, 2007 03:49 AMConnie, lay off the milk. I was born long before Zoo arrived in our world. If you had bothered with your history, you would know that they only arrived a scant 3 centuries or so ago, in the 233rd year of the ascendancy.
Posted by: Delirium on February 21, 2007 02:30 PMIt's ok to be jealous Del, I try not to be prettier, but nature will be nature. We Zo are just naturally purdy.
Posted by: Praezo on February 23, 2007 05:21 PMHey Borki -- I admire your perseverance and persistence in researching this method and -- I imagine -- doing a lot of training to be able to try out your theories. Very impressive!
Posted by: Creed on February 25, 2007 07:06 AM