Augment if you would for that is our curse" is a phrase from the poem "Birches" by Robert Frost. This line highlights the inherent human desire to escape from reality and find solace in imagination. The word "augment" means to enhance or amplify. In this context, it suggests that people tend to exaggerate the truth or distort their perception of reality in order to find comfort. The phrase "augment if you would for that is our curse" reflects the theme of escapism and the constant longing for a better and more perfect world. It implies that humans have an innate desire to create an alternate reality to escape the struggles and hardships of everyday life.
#2 Post by phantomglider » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:48 pm
Later, it s possible to get that tree by opening coffins in the Last Hope Graveyard, but it s not guaranteed and you can do it with any class, not just cursed. That choice was put in when people were complaining about being forced to take a point in the tree at birth back when the curse tree was more obnoxious.
It implies that humans have an innate desire to create an alternate reality to escape the struggles and hardships of everyday life. The word "curse" adds a negative connotation to this desire for augmentation. It suggests that while seeking solace from reality may provide temporary relief, it ultimately becomes a curse as it prevents individuals from fully engaging with the real world and finding genuine happiness.
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so, what happens if you "supress your curse" when you find your first weapon? Is there an alternate skill tree or some other difference or do you just keep your 2 willpower and not get use curses? I'd love to do the whole "redeemed villian" thing but I'd rather not just skip what seems like a pretty important facet of the class. By the way, Cursed can only use axes or weapons that they've cursed. Do axes augment skills like Slash, or just cursed weapons?
Thanks in advance.
phantomglider Archmage Posts: 372 Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:13 amRe: curse supression
#2 Post by phantomglider » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:48 pm
If you suppress the curse you just don't get the tree. Later, it's possible to get that tree by opening coffins in the Last Hope Graveyard, but it's not guaranteed and you can do it with any class, not just cursed.
I think the "can only use axes or cursed weapons" restriction is outdated, and in any case they don't get the boost from uncursed weapons.
Re: curse supression
#3 Post by benli » Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:30 am
That choice was put in when people were complaining about being forced to take a point in the tree at birth (back when the curse tree was more obnoxious). There is no consequence other than -2 Willpower, but I was considering eventually working on an add-in quest for the class. Cursed really could use some backstory, explanation and flavor. If I get the time, I'll work on it as I have a few ideas. I like the idea of being redemed or falling into madness, so that choice would probably continue to its logical conclusion. As it is, the dialog is pretty much just a teaser.
Also, axes and cursed items no longer have any impact on the talents. Axes were changed to open up other combat styles (shields, dual wield, etc). Cursed items are optional, so it didn't seem fair to add an extra penalty.
generalnuisance Posts: 2 Joined: Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:12 pmRe: curse supression
#4 Post by generalnuisance » Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:19 am
Ahh okay. Thanks.
The curse system seems neat. I'll definitely play around with it. I would definitely run a cursed-redeemed later on if that should come to exist
So, do the talents that say they get bonuses from cursed weapons still do so?
Also, getting the tree on another class seems like fun. Off to Last Hope, fellas.
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Frost's poem "Birches" explores the theme of the human desire for transcendence. He uses the metaphor of bending birch trees to represent the tensions between the real world and the ideal world. The narrator of the poem reflects on the ways in which he often imagines himself as a boy swinging on the birch trees, escaping from the burdens of adulthood. The phrase "augment if you would for that is our curse" encapsulates the sentiment expressed throughout "Birches." It underscores the human tendency to seek an augmented reality and highlights the emotional struggle between the desire for escape and the need to face reality. In conclusion, "Augment if you would for that is our curse" is a powerful phrase that encapsulates the human longing for an idealistic and augmented reality. While seeking solace in imagination can provide temporary relief, this desire to escape becomes a curse as it prevents individuals from fully engaging with the real world and finding genuine happiness. The phrase serves as a reminder to embrace the present and confront reality instead of succumbing to the allure of escapism..
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