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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-20-2001, 12:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,571
Posted By Pennance
Perhaps a world that's in danger of growing...

Perhaps a world that's in danger of growing afraid of expression for fear of "offending" someone else is a world that we are living in...

You know, I was just about ready to go into a really long...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-19-2001, 12:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 975
Posted By Pennance
During the Time of Troubles Cyric, along with...

During the Time of Troubles Cyric, along with Midnight (who became the new Mystra) and Kelemvor (who eventually assumed God of the Dead from Cyric), adventured and tried to locate the Tablets of...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-19-2001, 12:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 975
Posted By Pennance
During the Time of Troubles Cyric, along with...

During the Time of Troubles Cyric, along with Midnight (who became the new Mystra) and Kelemvor (who eventually assumed God of the Dead from Cyric), adventured and tried to locate the Tablets of...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-14-2001, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 328
Posted By Pennance
Tip: Time Stop is useless against her. Tip:...

Tip: Time Stop is useless against her.

Tip: Best Spells are Summon Planetar & Summon (Fallen) Deva, and Haste

Tip: Focus all attacks on Melissan. Let Summoned Allies keep Shades off of party
...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-14-2001, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 895
Posted By Pennance
Just for referance, a lot of enemies in TOB are...

Just for referance, a lot of enemies in TOB are immune to Time Stop. As in you will cast it, your party will stop movement, but your enemy will keep fighting. Consiquently this is almost just like...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-14-2001, 10:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,375
Posted By Pennance
Honestly, the Dragon-Bhaalspawn was a LOT easier...

Honestly, the Dragon-Bhaalspawn was a LOT easier than his son who sat guard outside. I spent an entire afternoon trying to beat that SOB. Then, when I had him at Near Death, he cast heal on himself...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-13-2001, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 251
Posted By Pennance
The original Baldur's Gate took about a month for...

The original Baldur's Gate took about a month for me.

Shadows on Amn took just over a month, but playing it was an obsession so many many hours per day was spent on it.

Throne of Bhaal took 4...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-13-2001, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 555
Posted By Pennance
Here's a solution: Summon Planetar. The...

Here's a solution: Summon Planetar.

The Plantetar or Deva can hold off ALL of those slaves while you pound away the drow elg'caress. Yes, she's difficult, but its hard coming up with challenging...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-13-2001, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,262
Posted By Pennance
Those names are perfect! Thanks a million for...

Those names are perfect! Thanks a million for your help.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-13-2001, 01:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,262
Posted By Pennance
Sorry to clutter the Boards up with this, but I...

Sorry to clutter the Boards up with this, but I weighed the option of searching the internet for hours versus seeing what anyone might immediately know.

I have an NPC in my tabletop D&D game who...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-13-2001, 01:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 318
Posted By Pennance
I could never play an evil role...now a harsh...

I could never play an evil role...now a harsh role is another point entirely.

In my current game my character is a Half-Drow Fighter2/Cleric1/Barbarian1 named "Vilyn". Every NPC the group...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-29-2001, 12:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,037
Posted By Pennance
The game was relatively short when compaired with...

The game was relatively short when compaired with Shadows of Amn. I finished it in a total of possibly a little under 30 hours. BUT the game was friggin awesome!

I'm glad it was released and the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-25-2001, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By Pennance
Watcher's Keep was the first thing I did after...

Watcher's Keep was the first thing I did after getting into Tethyr, and honestly it was not that hard. The puzzles were sometimes tough, but by this time you are pretty much prepaired to handle a...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-25-2001, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,950
Posted By Pennance
The effects are not permanent, although at one...

The effects are not permanent, although at one point I did earn 1 point in one of my ability scores from the deck. As far as the negative effects, all you need is a Remove Curse spell to rid yourself...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-25-2001, 10:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,115
Posted By Pennance
Its crazy, there are SO many good items its hard...

Its crazy, there are SO many good items its hard to choose what you want to use and what not to. I have 3 party members dual-wielding and there is still stuff in my inventory that's not being used....
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-23-2001, 11:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,969
Posted By Pennance
For those interested here are the combos I found...

For those interested here are the combos I found for the Machine

Triangle, Red, Medium- Portal to next Level
Short, Blue, Square- +1 Dex
Long, Blue, Green- +25-30% Magic Resistance
Short, Red,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-23-2001, 11:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,189
Posted By Pennance
The Demi-Lich was hard until I thought of a cool...

The Demi-Lich was hard until I thought of a cool strategy. To combat his incessent Imprisonment spells I had Imoen use the Staff of the Magi to cast Spell Trap. Then I sent her into the room....
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-20-2001, 06:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 635
Posted By Pennance
I tried it, and ShadowKeeper couldn't access any...

I tried it, and ShadowKeeper couldn't access any ToB save files. You're right though, same engine, but different content and programming...I guess.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-20-2001, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 712
Posted By Pennance
The team that's gonna take it all the way is the...

The team that's gonna take it all the way is the one that's been to Hell and Back...multiple times now!

Elaith: Half-Elf Fighter/Mage
Viconia: Elven Cleric
Minsc: Human Ranger
Boo: Miniature...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-20-2001, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 635
Posted By Pennance
No doubt ya'all know about ShadowKeeper for the...

No doubt ya'all know about ShadowKeeper for the Baldur's Gate 2: Shadow's of Amn. But I was wondering if anyone knows of an updated one for Throne of Bhaal. Normally I try not to cheat, but what irks...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-20-2001, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 926
Posted By Pennance
Oh yes, EB has it and I am lovin' it so far!!!...

Oh yes, EB has it and I am lovin' it so far!!! The game is friggin hard though.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 06-20-2001, 05:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,421
Posted By Pennance
Oh yes, EB has it and I am lovin' it so far!!!...

Oh yes, EB has it and I am lovin' it so far!!! The game is friggin hard though.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-29-2001, 11:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,692
Posted By Pennance
Here's the ultimate cheesey tactic that I used to...

Here's the ultimate cheesey tactic that I used to kill all 3 Dragons.

Full frontal assualt to draw fire, then have my hero and Imoen cast Lower Resistance.

Icing on the cake = Finger of Death...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-25-2001, 12:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,116
Posted By Pennance
Cool, thanks a lot man! I WILL save the day!

Cool, thanks a lot man!

I WILL save the day!
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-25-2001, 12:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,116
Posted By Pennance
I found a Priest in the Graveyard district that's...

I found a Priest in the Graveyard district that's only there in the morning and he's trying to find a foster family for a little girl who refuses to speak. In my journal it says I need to find...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-25-2001, 12:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,652
Posted By Pennance
I hated Imoen in the first game, and I hated her...

I hated Imoen in the first game, and I hated her in the second too. In the first I ditched her right after that first encounter with the thieves at that Tavern Northeast of Candlekeep.

Now in...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-25-2001, 12:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,184
Posted By Pennance
As good as the sentient sword is, and as funny as...

As good as the sentient sword is, and as funny as his insatiable bloodlust is...I'll have to go with Blackrazor, Celestial Fury pulling up a close second. And for armor I'll say the Bladesinger Mail....
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-25-2001, 12:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,035
Posted By Pennance
You want the entire storyline eh? Alright,...

You want the entire storyline eh? Alright, typical fantasy plot...

Evil Mage wants supreme power and also kidnaps the girl. Hero comes along and dispenses much justice while saving the girl and...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-25-2001, 12:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,916
Posted By Pennance
I've never really found a need for those Potions...

I've never really found a need for those Potions of Thievery Mastery.

But to the issue....YOSHIMO ALL THE WAY!!!

Despite what others say Yoshimo is the perfect thief character. And I'm not just...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-24-2001, 02:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,384
Posted By Pennance
I thought this movie was a lot like 13th Warrior...

I thought this movie was a lot like 13th Warrior in that the Beginning was alright, the Middle was dumb, and the end made me glad I wasn't paying any money for it.

There was one redeeming fact, a...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 11:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,514
Posted By Pennance
I'll only bump this once. Sorry for any...

I'll only bump this once. Sorry for any onconvienience.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 11:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,913
Posted By Pennance
I think you can end others' battle rage at any...

I think you can end others' battle rage at any moment. Minsc just has to be frustrating like that I guess.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 11:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,624
Posted By Pennance
To quote a line from Predator, "If it bleeds, we...

To quote a line from Predator, "If it bleeds, we can kill it". So in traditional fashion I had everyone got wild on its hide. Aerie got scared and died, aside from that its no sweat. Protection from...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 11:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 902
Posted By Pennance
Yeah, but the 3rd Ed. is that fake stuff.

Yeah, but the 3rd Ed. is that fake stuff.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 11:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,412
Posted By Pennance
He's Habib the thief, and a poor one at that. He...

He's Habib the thief, and a poor one at that. He feels sorry about stealing so he throws his money into the Temple. It could be a good quest, but its not.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,247
Posted By Pennance
From all those Illithids you get the Hammer of...

From all those Illithids you get the Hammer of Thunderbolts which will eventually allow you to get Crom Faeyr. Note: Don't forget that Sanctuary can allow you to walk by enemies with fear of being...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,514
Posted By Pennance
Maybe this will help...the guy I'm thinking of is...

Maybe this will help...the guy I'm thinking of is an older gentleman who's normal voice is that of Jon Irenicus. He's about 50-60, thin gray hair, average height and thin build. Very proper and...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,112
Posted By Pennance
Yeah yeah yeah, you know this is a spoiler. I...

Yeah yeah yeah, you know this is a spoiler. I encountered them in the Dock district after defeating Kangaxx (first thing I did when back on the surface), near the exit. I think its anywhere really...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,079
Posted By Pennance
Don't forget possibly a Long Sword proficiency....

Don't forget possibly a Long Sword proficiency. At the tailend of the game you can get one hell of a Long Sword, Blackrazor, and it might pay to be able to utilize that one in the expansion.

The...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,498
Posted By Pennance
Second floor, first room North of the Stairways....

Second floor, first room North of the Stairways. The chest is right beside the bed and kinda hard to see without looking.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,185
Posted By Pennance
All you gotta do is read what the inscription of...

All you gotta do is read what the inscription of each pipe says to figure out what each pipe stands for. I think it goes (from top to bottom in descending order) 3,1,4,2. I THINK. All you do is walk...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 04:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,799
Posted By Pennance
Football in the groin, FOOTBALL IN THE GROIN!!! ...

Football in the groin, FOOTBALL IN THE GROIN!!!


...err, staking Vampires was rewarding, as was clearing out De'Arnise Keep.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,514
Posted By Pennance
Maybe someone out there will know this. Who is...

Maybe someone out there will know this. Who is the voice actor the character Jon Irenicus? When I first heard his name I tohught it was an the actor from that movie, Quest of the Delta Knights, but...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 04:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,883
Posted By Pennance
What is the meaning of life?

What is the meaning of life?
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,258
Posted By Pennance
I never got the Spell Trigger, but wish I would...

I never got the Spell Trigger, but wish I would have. The end of the game was not sweat though, despite it being...well, can't spoil it for the others, but you know what I mean....
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 04:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,502
Posted By Pennance
Minsc has always had a permanent spot in my...

Minsc has always had a permanent spot in my line-up because of Boo. The hampster helps to keep me in line in case I stray from the correct path. "Feel the burning stare of my hampster! Change your...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 04:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,157
Posted By Pennance
+++++ Fighter/Mage. Its the only class I've...

+++++ Fighter/Mage. Its the only class I've beaten the game with so far (just finished for the first time this morning at 5AM, and much easier than BG1). I've played a few other classes and it just...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 902
Posted By Pennance
By D&D rules it is that way so that no character...

By D&D rules it is that way so that no character will get too powerful, and to show that every person has their limitations.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-20-2001, 04:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,734
Posted By Pennance
I did everything I could in Chapter 2 with the...

I did everything I could in Chapter 2 with the party I had in about 12 days, most of that being travel time. The hardest part was, for some reason, the enemies had increased in difficulty. For...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II Archives 05-18-2001, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,577
Posted By Pennance
Up until recently (Chapter 5) my main character...

Up until recently (Chapter 5) my main character who is a Fighter/Mage has been dual wielding Flail/Morningstars, and what were they you ask? Flail of the Ages and the Wyvern's Tail. Early on those...
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