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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 07-07-2004, 04:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,058
Posted By Holywhippet
Keep in mind that a bards equipment is usually...

Keep in mind that a bards equipment is usually rare bard only stuff. I think Crock sells some of it and others bits you can find. Most of it is quite good. I usually keep a bard as a magic user, not...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 06-25-2004, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,704
Posted By Holywhippet
No wonder they are so happy to see Vi back then....

No wonder they are so happy to see Vi back then. Have you ever taken a good look at Vi when she is outside your party? It's one thing that she has heaving breasts even when standing still, it's...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 06-02-2004, 04:16 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,805
Posted By Holywhippet
Generally it doesn't pay off to change class for...

Generally it doesn't pay off to change class for a character. Changing a magic user to a fighter results in a weaker mage with weak fighting abilities and vice versa. Some changes do work out ok like...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 05-31-2004, 04:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,683
Posted By Holywhippet
Even "incomplete" as it is, Wiz 8 was an...

Even "incomplete" as it is, Wiz 8 was an excellent game. The fight against the Savant was about the only disappointment. He was too easy compared to what your party had to have been at that point in...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 05-29-2004, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,728
Posted By Holywhippet
Personally I use a gadgeteer for all my...

Personally I use a gadgeteer for all my lockpicking needs. I usually take along a ranger so that I don't need to use the search button (plus you can run and search at the same time). I'd swap the...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 05-09-2004, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By Holywhippet
Funny. In all my games the only time I ever got...

Funny. In all my games the only time I ever got crushed was when I messed up in the Umpani obstacle course.
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 05-08-2004, 06:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 667
Posted By Holywhippet
Is there any way to edit your current location or...

Is there any way to edit your current location or the location of a character on the map? If possible you could move yourself up to him/her or move him/her down to you.
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 03-05-2004, 05:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 422
Posted By Holywhippet
Other than as a way to practice fire magic I've...

Other than as a way to practice fire magic I've found no need for it.
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-24-2004, 05:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,400
Posted By Holywhippet
Can you explain that a bit more? I do have XP....

Can you explain that a bit more? I do have XP. Are you refering to the Hardware and Software etc. settings? I tried a few different things there but no success. [/b]</font>[/QUOTE]Open up Windows...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-23-2004, 06:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,400
Posted By Holywhippet
DirectX should be fully backwards compatible....

DirectX should be fully backwards compatible. What OS are you running? If you are running XP have you tried adjusting the compatibility mode?
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-12-2004, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 848
Posted By Holywhippet
Even fighters, with bonus stamina regeneration,...

Even fighters, with bonus stamina regeneration, will tire in the high level battles. I assume it's because their increased number of attacks means they use up stamina faster than they recover it. You...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-10-2004, 05:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By Holywhippet
If you have the Tribunal expansion pack then many...

If you have the Tribunal expansion pack then many of the merchants over at Mournhold have 10,000 gold. As much as I like Morrowind, I wish they'd found a better way to handle the limitations on...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-10-2004, 05:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By Holywhippet
It will happen eventually. There might be a...

It will happen eventually. There might be a minimum level to make sure you don't get slaughtered but I'm not sure off hand. It didn't start happening for a little while in each of my games. I'm...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-09-2004, 12:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,270
Posted By Holywhippet
To get around the line of sight problem use the...

To get around the line of sight problem use the X-ray spell or a gadget equivalent. I generally find that you'll find an object within seconds if you are going to find it at all.
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-06-2004, 11:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,241
Posted By Holywhippet
You should be able to get by with this setup -...

You should be able to get by with this setup - just don't try and advance too fast, you'll need to level up a bit to stand a chance.

As for the Samurai taking a beating, try spells like razor...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-06-2004, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By Holywhippet
There are two entrances - one is from underneath...

There are two entrances - one is from underneath Marten's Bluff and the other is from an area NE of the swamp.

Take a look at the map on page 101 of your manual for a better idea.
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-02-2004, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,353
Posted By Holywhippet
I usually save when I enter an area. If I can...

I usually save when I enter an area. If I can survive the first monsters I encounter then I explore a bit further. If not, and if the fight isn't close, I fall back for more levels.

Since you...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-31-2004, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,001
Posted By Holywhippet
You could try Tel Fyr. I don't know if there is...

You could try Tel Fyr. I don't know if there is one there for certain but the wizard there is a collector of Dwemer artifacts.

Another idea is to go searching the book stores since you most...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-31-2004, 08:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,438
Posted By Holywhippet
If you upgrade to a Geforce 4 or better though,...

If you upgrade to a Geforce 4 or better though, you'll get pixel shader effects which makes water look fantastic.

If you want a quick start to the game take either an orc or a breton and go to...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-31-2004, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 850
Posted By Holywhippet
There are ways around those problems. Go find a...

There are ways around those problems. Go find a spellmaker and make a spell to fortify speed on touch. Also make a spell to grant walk on water on touch. Mountains I'm not sure about, I've never...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-31-2004, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,110
Posted By Holywhippet
I pulled this from Gamespot: Quest Giver :...

I pulled this from Gamespot:

Quest Giver : Ernil Omoran (dead body south of Caldera)

Task : Take the note and Skooma Pipe on his body to Tsiya

Solution : Tsiya is in Balmora, not Caldera,...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-31-2004, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 750
Posted By Holywhippet
Wizardry 8 does seem to drop into a hole in terms...

Wizardry 8 does seem to drop into a hole in terms of difficulty near the end. I depends on how much you level and build up I suppose but Ascension peak is a bit too easy. Also the fight again the...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-31-2004, 12:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 877
Posted By Holywhippet
Is there a way to reset quests - primarily the...

Is there a way to reset quests - primarily the Tribunal quests? I've only visited Mournhold twice to sell some goods since the merchants have a fair amount of cash. While I was there I decided to set...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-31-2004, 12:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 850
Posted By Holywhippet
One of the few gripes I have about Morrowind is...

One of the few gripes I have about Morrowind is the quest rewards. It's probably because I'm used to infinity engine games where quest reward = experience/gold/useful items. Or if the items aren't...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-30-2004, 03:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,789
Posted By Holywhippet
Backstabbing is a special attack for thieves and...

Backstabbing is a special attack for thieves and the Ratkin are a thieving race. If you have a thief in your party they can get damage bonuses by backstabbing. Nobody else can do it AFAIK and your...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-28-2004, 11:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 590
Posted By Holywhippet
I'm sure everyone has completed the Balmora...

I'm sure everyone has completed the Balmora fighters guild quest where you have to kill the rats that have infested the bedroom and store room of the woman with all the pillows. Well in a previous...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-28-2004, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By Holywhippet
If you go an join house Telvani, one of the...

If you go an join house Telvani, one of the mouths will give them to you as a quest reward.
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-28-2004, 02:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 567
Posted By Holywhippet
One thing I've never quite worked out despite...

One thing I've never quite worked out despite playing Morrowind several times. Should I always use the best alchemy equipment I can lay my hands on or should I use equipment more in line with my...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-27-2004, 05:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,224
Posted By Holywhippet
I've never seen her not have it in stock first...

I've never seen her not have it in stock first time. You did scroll down through her full stock didn't you?
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-27-2004, 05:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,963
Posted By Holywhippet
Gadgeteers and Bards are a mixed class. They can...

Gadgeteers and Bards are a mixed class. They can be very strong when you get the items they require. I generally find the Gadgeteer is a bit ahead of my magic users simply because gadgets and...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-26-2004, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,224
Posted By Holywhippet
I forgot the mention. The gadget list provided...

I forgot the mention. The gadget list provided isn't 100% accurate - there are a few gadgets that weren't put into the game ever though they are listed. The following can't be made : Watchdog alarm...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-26-2004, 04:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,224
Posted By Holywhippet
You can't just merge any items to make gadgets -...

You can't just merge any items to make gadgets - there are a limited number of combinations that work. That lightning rod will already work by itself, just put it in the gadgeteer's inventory and use...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-25-2004, 07:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,096
Posted By Holywhippet
They needed to give a fairly blatent hint like...

They needed to give a fairly blatent hint like that. The flower alone might not help since if you weren't observant you wouldn't make the connection.

Has anyone tried killing Crock to see if you...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-23-2004, 05:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,696
Posted By Holywhippet
Your magical realm - divine, psionic, alchemy &...

Your magical realm - divine, psionic, alchemy & mage will always advance slower than the six elements. Also the spell level does seem to run into the law of diminished returns - you won't get much...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-22-2004, 05:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,696
Posted By Holywhippet
Make wounds is only a level 1 spell. Higher level...

Make wounds is only a level 1 spell. Higher level spells will boost your skill faster, presuming of course that you can actually cast them. Take a look in your manual for all the distinct priest...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-21-2004, 06:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,439
Posted By Holywhippet
Soul shield and magic screen at top strength are...

Soul shield and magic screen at top strength are essential. Check through your accessories for items that give bonuses to mental resistance.

Of course the best tip I can give you is if you can't...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-20-2004, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,256
Posted By Holywhippet
Can non-magic users even use the remove curse...

Can non-magic users even use the remove curse scroll? Can't say I've ever tried. You'll be very hard pressed to win without a single magic user. You won't have anything to block spells with which...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-16-2004, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By Holywhippet
It isn't necessarily a mistake. For example, is...

It isn't necessarily a mistake. For example, is potato pronounced po-tay-toe or po-tah-toe?

[ 01-16-2004, 05:38 PM: Message edited by: Holywhippet ]
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-13-2004, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 337
Posted By Holywhippet
In general, dual-classing is a bad idea. Some,...

In general, dual-classing is a bad idea. Some, like Monk to Ninja aren't too bad since they use a lot of the same skills, but generally it isn't worthwhile.

Samurai are good warriors with the...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-13-2004, 05:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,444
Posted By Holywhippet
I think it isn't so much a bug as a design...

I think it isn't so much a bug as a design oversight. You outnumber the geomancers and they don't have that many hitpoints. The elementals are fairly tough but are still only one monster. From a...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-10-2004, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,278
Posted By Holywhippet
If you have someone who can cast remove curse...

If you have someone who can cast remove curse then you can ofter work around the limitiation of not being able to swap out weapons. Before a fight use remove curse to prepare a ranged weapon. When...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-09-2004, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 874
Posted By Holywhippet
When you level up I recommend putting 3 points...

When you level up I recommend putting 3 points into each of three different spellbok types eg. divinity, wizardry and psionics. Don't spend points on anything else and when in combat make sure you...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-05-2004, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,335
Posted By Holywhippet
Powerstrike should affect any melee combat attack...

Powerstrike should affect any melee combat attack including martial arts. Dual weapons do nothing though and there is a simple proof : take a look at your dual weapon skill, notice how it doesn't...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 01-02-2004, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
Posted By Holywhippet
Of the recruitable NPCs only RFS-81 doesn't annoy...

Of the recruitable NPCs only RFS-81 doesn't annoy me because he'll follow you just about everywhere. The others annoy me because there's certain locations where they will refuse to go which leaves...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 12-28-2003, 06:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,001
Posted By Holywhippet
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you...

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you wasted your money. The card you bought as a replacement is inferior to your old model. It does have more memory it's true but the MX models are cut down...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 12-22-2003, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By Holywhippet
Firstly, to help avoid being exposed as a double...

Firstly, to help avoid being exposed as a double agent you need to talk to He'Li back at Arnika and bribe her to stay silent. It doesn't always work though. However even if Z'ant knows you can get...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 12-19-2003, 06:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,948
Posted By Holywhippet
I can't say I've ever seen a Frontier Phaser in...

I can't say I've ever seen a Frontier Phaser in Wizardry 8. Is it a rare item or a hard to find one?
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 12-18-2003, 05:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,948
Posted By Holywhippet
Except an alchemist would spend most of their...

Except an alchemist would spend most of their time casting spells rather than attacking with weapons.

The only classes I generally change are gadgeteer and bard - once they are able to use all...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 12-15-2003, 06:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 314
Posted By Holywhippet
I think the prisoners are just decorations that...

I think the prisoners are just decorations that never go any further. Even if you kill Al Sedexus and the Lava Lord they will still scream in panic. I'm guessing the programmers never got around to...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 12-11-2003, 02:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 685
Posted By Holywhippet
I seem to recall hearing that if you change the...

I seem to recall hearing that if you change the rendering to OpenGL the maps come up a lot faster. That being said, when I tried OpenGL mode on my system it wouldn't work at all.
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