I'd gone to the gargoyle cave just to level up, Flagstone being too weak at level 28 (now L37) and gain skill points.
I wasn't actively seeking the RoLS but it's a lovely bonus, I'll admit.
I've only been playing since the beginning of this month and restarted after 3 days, dissatisfied with initial build.
Since people have posted how many small rocks, etc., it took before achieving paydirt, I'll add my basics to give other grinders some hope:
Level 37, HP 87, AC 198%, BC 91%, Damage 15-25, CM 2.0, (don't recall critical chance atm),
Polished Gems 483
Small Rocks 1268
Regular Potions 1254 (I went in with 500+ and didn't use any)
My skills at this time are Regeneration 2, Increased Fortitude 2, Attack Accuracy 1, Hard Hit 1, Combat Speed 2, Cleave 1
Note: Mobs were respawning at the normal rate but right before I got lucky it seemed respawn had increased over double rate. Idk if there was a tweak done or I began attacking at a different pattern, but there was a feel that that ring was soon in the offing!
Sorry if this post is in wrong place - I have never posted here before except to respond to a poll and a question.
Peace out
