Visit the Ironworks Gaming Website Email the Webmaster Graphics Library Rules and Regulations Help Support Ironworks Forum with a Donation to Keep us Online - We rely totally on Donations from members Donation goal Meter

Ironworks Gaming Radio

Ironworks Gaming Forum

Go Back   Ironworks Gaming Forum > Search Forums
FAQ Calendar Arcade Today's Posts Search

Showing results 1 to 50 of 200
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Butterfingers
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 08-04-2004, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,167
Posted By Butterfingers
You can not backstab while Sanctuaried. ...

You can not backstab while Sanctuaried.

However...

You CAN hide in the shadows in the middle of a mob while Sanctuaried. Once in the Shadows, tip toe behind something you don't like, and smash...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-14-2004, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,608
Posted By Butterfingers
Most Priests of Ilmater are Monks. They take vows...

Most Priests of Ilmater are Monks. They take vows of poverty and shun the use of weapons. Try to push one of them over and see what happens when you get Quivering Palmed.

My memory might be...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-27-2004, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,248
Posted By Butterfingers
Simply hack your Halfling into a multiclass...

Simply hack your Halfling into a multiclass Cleric Thief. Poof! Cleric of Brandobaris. These Clerics pride themselves on their thieving abilities, and, it's not what's stolen, it's HOW it's stolen....
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-27-2004, 10:15 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,001
Posted By Butterfingers
Elminster would not be Elminster if he was never...

Elminster would not be Elminster if he was never born. Or if he never found his calling and recieved his powers.

Much the same for the Bhaalspawn. If, by some weird chance, Raistlin found himself...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-19-2004, 12:36 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,001
Posted By Butterfingers
Minsc is in the party right? I would place...

Minsc is in the party right?

I would place all bets on Boo... All are powerless against fuzzy wuzzy widdle Boo.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-18-2004, 11:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,001
Posted By Butterfingers
Oddly enough, Raistlin only has a 17 Int in 2nd...

Oddly enough, Raistlin only has a 17 Int in 2nd Ed rules, making him unable to learn and cast level 9 spells.

However, anybody who gets 10 extra spells per level and can control the flow of time,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-14-2004, 11:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,226
Posted By Butterfingers
I am not blending anything. I own lots of...

I am not blending anything.

I own lots of old weapons. I have armor and all sorts of period pieces from several different cultures and ages. I am most fixated with old Japanese stuff.

Japan,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-14-2004, 10:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,226
Posted By Butterfingers
Perhaps being a master in all weapons is a poor...

Perhaps being a master in all weapons is a poor choice of words.

Samurai are meant to be well schooled in all weapons, capable and confident fighters with any weapon at their disposal. If it's a...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-14-2004, 09:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,807
Posted By Butterfingers
You know, actually, a Cleric kit meant just for...

You know, actually, a Cleric kit meant just for Elves should be able to create Elven Holy Water, provided they are high enough level. To not do so would be... Well, wrong, seeing as how most of the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-13-2004, 08:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,807
Posted By Butterfingers
Six, your outline looks fantastic. My only...

Six, your outline looks fantastic.

My only beef would be the Elven Holy Water. That stuff is over the top. Having a sword that would splash it would be... Well... Insane.

Anything undead when...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-13-2004, 08:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,807
Posted By Butterfingers
I think I see a gap here. See, I was...

I think I see a gap here.

See, I was looking back and dealing with very old 2 Ed. stuff, most of it optional rules.

Both Clerics of Eilistraee and Sune gain vanilla bard abilities, Bard Song...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-12-2004, 09:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,226
Posted By Butterfingers
Sepuku!! EEEEIIIIEEEEEE!! Argh!! **Dies**

Sepuku!!

EEEEIIIIEEEEEE!! Argh!! **Dies**
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-12-2004, 04:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,807
Posted By Butterfingers
Well, Elves get a bonus from all long sword...

Well, Elves get a bonus from all long sword classed weapons, and, in PnP, bastards and scimitars were long sword classed weapons, all using the same coverage.

In SoA, the Bastard is a class all...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-12-2004, 03:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,807
Posted By Butterfingers
I like it. Well rounded. In theme and character. ...

I like it. Well rounded. In theme and character.

What about Scimitars? Plenty of fine Elven Scimitars exist in the world. Look at Elhann...

Would be a great kit.

I can't remember who, but...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-12-2004, 02:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,226
Posted By Butterfingers
No. That is a HELM. And the game treats it as...

No. That is a HELM. And the game treats it as such.

Masks are worn over the face and can in fact, be worn with helms. They take up a different armor slot altogether. They provide all sorts of...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-12-2004, 12:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,226
Posted By Butterfingers
A Kensai is the class who's plain brown wrapper...

A Kensai is the class who's plain brown wrapper weapon gains enchantment per level like the Monk's fist. Er, at least it was meant to till somebody came along and made SoA and totally screwed up the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-11-2004, 11:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,226
Posted By Butterfingers
Oooh goodie! Stealth is a moot point in...

Oooh goodie!

Stealth is a moot point in Splint. Unless of course, you make a special splint just for the class.

Ranger? Why Ranger? Why not more of a Paladin type kit, more along the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-04-2004, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By Butterfingers
And I would like to have it confirmed that it's...

And I would like to have it confirmed that it's not a Mac only bit of weirdness.

I have a Gnomish Priest of Helm who is also a thief. Multiclass, first class has a kit. He sees himself as a...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-30-2004, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 859
Posted By Butterfingers
Best looking character? My vote goes to an...

Best looking character?

My vote goes to an Elven Fighter/Mage of mine. Edited to look like he was wearing mage robes. He used halbreds and spears mostly, but he looked quite good wearing silvery...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-29-2004, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,489
Posted By Butterfingers
Actually, the Duelist has already made it into...

Actually, the Duelist has already made it into the game as the Swashbuckler. Kind of.

In one of the old optional class kits books, there was the Duelist Thief option. He could gain mastery in...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-20-2004, 08:39 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,319
Posted By Butterfingers
Actually, it's the Dragon's wing that is used to...

Actually, it's the Dragon's wing that is used to augment mage robes. IIRC, once tanned properly it creates a robe with AC6, plus elemental resistance to what ever the Dragon had. Some robes have a...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-18-2004, 06:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,322
Posted By Butterfingers
I think the kit you choose shows how you role...

I think the kit you choose shows how you role play or power play.

For example.

I had a Half Orc Paladin of Lathander. (Undead Hunter) Hacked. Yes. Lathander sponsors many Undead Hunters, and,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-18-2004, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,016
Posted By Butterfingers
Grungaardu the Cleric and Thief quietly tip toed...

Grungaardu the Cleric and Thief quietly tip toed up behind the wizard sitting in his laboratory drinking tea. The massive Half Orc had come to kill the foul wizard. In his hands he clutched his...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-09-2004, 07:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,446
Posted By Butterfingers
Wrong. Berserkers, of the Fighter kit, can...

Wrong.

Berserkers, of the Fighter kit, can not be Lawful. Barbarians can be of any alignment, including Lawful Good.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-09-2004, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,446
Posted By Butterfingers
A Kensai is NOT a Samurai. Nor could he be. ...

A Kensai is NOT a Samurai. Nor could he be.

Samurai lived and died not only by their sword, but, their armor as well. Their armor was a symbol of their power as a feudal Lord. And a Kensai... Can...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-03-2004, 10:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,909
Posted By Butterfingers
Bah you actually made me unlurk. What I am...

Bah you actually made me unlurk.

What I am going to say will most likely be considered heresy.

For an Assassin, forget longswords and katanas.

Shortswords, daggers, and darts are where...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-08-2003, 02:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,871
Posted By Butterfingers
Legolas, why is that guy in your sig pic wearing...

Legolas, why is that guy in your sig pic wearing a wedding dress instead of a kilt?

Sorry for the off topic, inquiring minds just have to know.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-08-2003, 12:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,871
Posted By Butterfingers
The character. A Neutral Evil Fighter/Mage/Thief,...

The character. A Neutral Evil Fighter/Mage/Thief, Half Elven.

Took Aerie along because she was whiny, insipid, and rather entertaining.

Haer Dalis joins the party. There has been some...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-07-2003, 10:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,095
Posted By Butterfingers
Cleric Rangers have a Stronghold bug... The...

Cleric Rangers have a Stronghold bug... The Cleric Stronghold is a bit screwy if you are multiclassed... The Helmites are the only ones that will talk to you, the Lathanderites totally ignore you.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-04-2003, 08:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,826
Posted By Butterfingers
Slightly off topic, but, in my game, you can wear...

Slightly off topic, but, in my game, you can wear the Red Dragon Scales with protection items like rings or cloaks. One of the big perks... Is this a bug?

I love wearing the Red Dragon Scales and...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-03-2003, 08:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,285
Posted By Butterfingers
No. You don't. Anomen does not need to go to the...

No. You don't. Anomen does not need to go to the Windspear hills because he is NOT going to be a Paladin contrary to popular belief.

Anomen will have a family crises. Roleplay his alignment...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-02-2003, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,525
Posted By Butterfingers
You know, thinking about it (My poor old man's...

You know, thinking about it (My poor old man's brain is hurtin) I believe when I read the bit about the Bhaal Spawns, I think it was a fantasy gaming mag offering a teaser trailer about an up coming...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-02-2003, 01:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,525
Posted By Butterfingers
I remember reading something about this subject...

I remember reading something about this subject some place. Might have been a novella in a magazine or in a book or something. It was about the various events before and after the time of troubles....
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-01-2003, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,113
Posted By Butterfingers
Aerie is quite possibly one of the most powerful...

Aerie is quite possibly one of the most powerful characters in the game, and can be quite fierce in melee. When I want to clean up some mess that even my well built tanks might have problems with, I...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-01-2003, 10:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,198
Posted By Butterfingers
I have been able to steal from the Lathanderites...

I have been able to steal from the Lathanderites and not have them eternally angry at me. The secret is... Well, I wont tell you the secret cause then it would no longer be a secret!

If you are...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-30-2003, 07:45 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,911
Posted By Butterfingers
Ok, so, make Nalia a Half Elf. Her father could...

Ok, so, make Nalia a Half Elf. Her father could have had some loving on the wrong side of the sheets. Make her a multi class Mage/Thief smile.gif Or even a Fighter/Mage/Thief, which would be...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-30-2003, 06:41 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,911
Posted By Butterfingers
Well it is possible with cheating, but, lets not...

Well it is possible with cheating, but, lets not go there.

I have always seen Anomen as a Berserker Cleric. That boy has a temper!!
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-30-2003, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,061
Posted By Butterfingers
Beast Masters get familiars. Stalkers are...

Beast Masters get familiars.

Stalkers are restricted in the same way as all rangers with magic items.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-29-2003, 08:30 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,911
Posted By Butterfingers
Somebody in his family had to have some serious...

Somebody in his family had to have some serious weapons training. You don't get a katana like his from a gumball machine you know.

The problem with Valygar as a Wizard Slayer is he is so...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-29-2003, 02:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,999
Posted By Butterfingers
Angry Silver Dragon is the toughest, because I...

Angry Silver Dragon is the toughest, because I find my self revoltingly evil for killing such a creature. While I always play my evil characters are true to character as possible, I always have a...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-29-2003, 11:31 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,911
Posted By Butterfingers
Well, have Valygar's armor be a weight 3...

Well, have Valygar's armor be a weight 3 spidersilk tunic. It's not encumbering, could easily be highly enchanted. Or a Sword Spider Silk tunic.. Sword Spiders actually spin enchanted metal webbing...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-29-2003, 05:20 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,911
Posted By Butterfingers
There is a whole lotta folks here that don't know...

There is a whole lotta folks here that don't know squat about Kensais it seems.

Valygar would make a better Kensai then a Wizard Slayer.

First off, Kensais usually have some sort of personal...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-28-2003, 08:07 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,911
Posted By Butterfingers
Immy as a Swashie Mage.... Yes! Nalia should...

Immy as a Swashie Mage.... Yes!

Nalia should be a Transmuter Thief. I think that would best fit her personality.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-28-2003, 02:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,808
Posted By Butterfingers
I have had him pop up there a few times......

I have had him pop up there a few times... Usually escorted by a few greater mummies. The first time I met him was when I was still very new to the game. I was running a solo Skald, on a whim. I met...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-28-2003, 02:05 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,911
Posted By Butterfingers
I could have swore that Ilmater was Lawful...

I could have swore that Ilmater was Lawful Neutral and and took those in who had suffered greatly and sought redemption or great change in their lives. Most Monks in the Forgotten Realms follow...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-28-2003, 01:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,808
Posted By Butterfingers
Oooh ok... I thought he was talking about the one...

Oooh ok... I thought he was talking about the one that pops up in the tunnel after you get ambushed by spiders and before you reach the bridge with riddles.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-28-2003, 01:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,808
Posted By Butterfingers
Actually, the Lich in the temple sewers I have...

Actually, the Lich in the temple sewers I have only encountered soloing. I have never once ran into him with a party. I believe he is level dependant.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-28-2003, 12:50 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,911
Posted By Butterfingers
Make Minsc a Beast Master who is allowed to use...

Make Minsc a Beast Master who is allowed to use swords. (Because he keeps talking about them!) Er um, or would Minsc be better suited to the special class Boo Master?

Make Valygar a Kensai. And...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-28-2003, 10:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,203
Posted By Butterfingers
Forgot to mention. Wyvern Tail is a Morning...

Forgot to mention.

Wyvern Tail is a Morning Star / Flail, not a throwing axe.

It's still a great weapon!
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-28-2003, 09:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,203
Posted By Butterfingers
I use Sanctuary to rob Nalia's goodies all the...

I use Sanctuary to rob Nalia's goodies all the time and it has never failed once. I don't know why some people have problems.

:D Thank goodness it's not brain surgery! :D
Showing results 1 to 50 of 200

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:41 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
©2024 Ironworks Gaming & ©2024 The Great Escape Studios TM - All Rights Reserved