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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-21-2002, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 436
Posted By antonius
Interesting definition of "more specific" LOL ...

Interesting definition of "more specific" LOL smile.gif
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-20-2002, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 436
Posted By antonius
it's on teambg somewhere - I installed it a...

it's on teambg somewhere - I installed it a couple of days ago and all seems well.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-19-2002, 04:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 398
Posted By antonius
It's a bug in the thief stronghold quest - you...

It's a bug in the thief stronghold quest - you never have to actually pay the guy smile.gif

I've picked up a great mod which enhances the thief stronghold quest in many ways (including...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-19-2002, 04:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By antonius
In order - no - no (this is the reason why...

In order

- no
- no (this is the reason why it's pointless - so many things are immune to backstab)
- don't know (never tried it)
- no, melee only

Assassination is a very cool idea, but it's...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-08-2002, 05:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By antonius
Best way to learn any class is to solo with it....

Best way to learn any class is to solo with it. Mages are tough to do it with, but just make sure that you know what your spells do - here's where that manual helps.

Items/Spells to go invisible...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-08-2002, 05:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,997
Posted By antonius
What do you mean - w/o true sight? Cloak of...

What do you mean - w/o true sight?

Cloak of non-detection rulez. My solo assassin will never take off that particular item. Put down traps then backstab the rest - how's that for a tactic ...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-03-2002, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 435
Posted By antonius
I've just discovered Arrows of Dispelling. I'd...

I've just discovered Arrows of Dispelling. I'd always just ignored them before as I'd had other ways of getting rid of protections. In my last solo game I kept having to resort to what I consider...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-03-2002, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By antonius
Starting chapter 3 doesn't make any difference -...

Starting chapter 3 doesn't make any difference - in fact Aran Linvail gives you some cool stuff to play with, in some situations it may be worth getting to it quickly. You can continue with all the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-02-2002, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 563
Posted By antonius
Blackrazor - just the thing for people who pile...

Blackrazor - just the thing for people who pile all their prof. points into Katana smile.gif - it's worth keeping a few points back for Long Sword for this one.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-02-2002, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,530
Posted By antonius
Forgot about the mace of disruption as well....

Forgot about the mace of disruption as well. Doesn't really help a thief though, does it? (I've got "use any item", but I'd prefer something a bit more thief like...)
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-02-2002, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,530
Posted By antonius
Is the amulet of power (from Aran Linvail) the...

Is the amulet of power (from Aran Linvail) the only item that confers negative plane protection?

I've not found anything else in my travels and it annoys me. Especially playing solo - unless...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-02-2002, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 563
Posted By antonius
Overrated in stats, but the concept is nice and...

Overrated in stats, but the concept is nice and that counts for something.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-02-2002, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,951
Posted By antonius
Yes - things like the "wotsizface appears busy"...

Yes - things like the "wotsizface appears busy" bug only affect win2k/xp - which the ToB patch fixes.

I get occasional problems with Bg2 just quitting, dumping me at the desktop (normally when...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-02-2002, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,046
Posted By antonius
I'd done all of the trademeet things - now that I...

I'd done all of the trademeet things - now that I think about it, I may not have actually read any of the notes... (lightbulb above head)
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-01-2002, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 365
Posted By antonius
Can confirm this - I always suffered a bit with...

Can confirm this - I always suffered a bit with it. Usually just walking out of the area and back again sorted it.

When I installed ToB it affected everyone, permanently. The patch cured it. (I...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-01-2002, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By antonius
I love backstabbing (Assassins rule), but there...

I love backstabbing (Assassins rule), but there are some problems
Most annoying is the Backstab failed (dragons/beholders etc) - this, stupidly IMO, includes the Assassinate ability (ToB).
Then it...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-01-2002, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 447
Posted By antonius
Burglary, mugging, murder, kidnap. All in...

Burglary, mugging, murder, kidnap.

All in days work round here. Best bet is to find an isolated innocent (children are good). Make sure no-one else can see and splat them. Instant loss of rep. If...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-01-2002, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,046
Posted By antonius
Thanks - I was thinking that I probably got there...

Thanks - I was thinking that I probably got there first smile.gif , but it was annoying me slightly. I'll probably go kill someone else first.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-01-2002, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,046
Posted By antonius
Last game - playing with solo Assassin, Hidesman...

Last game - playing with solo Assassin, Hidesman was exposed at the bridge and run off, leaving me to deal with his cronies (plus Bone Golem - ouch). I've got the XP for it. To Trademeet to deal out...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-21-2002, 07:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,251
Posted By antonius
I've not actually got to ToB, but I'm soloing SoA...

I've not actually got to ToB, but I'm soloing SoA at the moment with ToB installed (which makes this relevant).

The char is an elven assassin (straight class) who has hit level 32 already - I'm...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 03-21-2002, 07:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 405
Posted By antonius
I'd kill the fishermen, get what you want from...

I'd kill the fishermen, get what you want from the girl and kill her then. SPOILER
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-14-2002, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 504
Posted By antonius
<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by...

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Sir Exxon:
<font color="gold">SPOILERISH
All you have to do to get it, is to slay a Demon, a Djinn, + other mystical creatures, some high-level...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-12-2002, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,371
Posted By antonius
Thought I was the only one who messed this up -...

Thought I was the only one who messed this up - my current (solo) game I was wandering round the place for 10 minutes before I remembered where it was! I've done this dozens of times.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-12-2002, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,281
Posted By antonius
The wardstone gives you the chance to avoid him...

The wardstone gives you the chance to avoid him completely, or even better - to prepare and get your strike in first. It's definately worth the effort.
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 03-12-2002, 07:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,630
Posted By antonius
Rather than spoil here you're best reading the...

Rather than spoil here you're best reading the whole saga at Baldurdash (except I've lost the link)
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-12-2002, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,439
Posted By antonius
Can confirm - gorch turns hostile when you step...

Can confirm - gorch turns hostile when you step into the building after taking the job from Bloodscalp.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-12-2002, 06:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By antonius
I've just picked my third HLA - after use any...

I've just picked my third HLA - after use any item, I picked a spike trap, third choice has been Assassination - with my 3 attacks/round at x7 backstab that will be impressive...

BTW - I've just...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-11-2002, 02:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,419
Posted By antonius
Why the big downer on Aerie - I've always found...

Why the big downer on Aerie - I've always found her to be my top spellcaster - she's not a fighter so the low HP don't matter.

I think all the NPCs are pretty good (though some are better than...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-11-2002, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,022
Posted By antonius
I had this problem loads when I first got SOA -...

I had this problem loads when I first got SOA - when I installed ToB it got even worse, I discovered that official ToB patch actually solves this problem.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-11-2002, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By antonius
I've reached a major point in my ongoing solo...

I've reached a major point in my ongoing solo game effort and just wanted to share (show off!) what I've achieved so far smile.gif

First off - the char is an straight class Elven Assassin,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-07-2002, 05:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,584
Posted By antonius
Is there quite the same distaste if the...

Is there quite the same distaste if the protagonist is female? Mmm...sisters.

<ducks head back below the parapet>

In the ToB forum there have been a couple of threads regarding an in game...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-07-2002, 05:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,319
Posted By antonius
The temple of helm gives you 3 quests -...

The temple of helm gives you 3 quests
- unseeing eye is the first
- then the sir sarles fetching and carrying thing
- tell you to go to the temple of lathandar (who then give you a quest to...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-05-2002, 04:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 445
Posted By antonius
Got the cloak of non-detection - the problem is...

Got the cloak of non-detection - the problem is (and I can't confirm this) is that Drow have been changed in ToB to be able to see through invisibility (and presumably stealth), much like Kuo-Toa's....
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-04-2002, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,715
Posted By antonius
What's up with the Bridge? You've got some guy...

What's up with the Bridge? You've got some guy flaying beggars alive, an interesting quest into another plane, and the source of Anomen's journey to the dark side smile.gif Actually I love the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-04-2002, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,715
Posted By antonius
Has to be the Promenade - just for that first...

Has to be the Promenade - just for that first time you step into it and wonder where the hell you are.

Or the docks - Cromwell, Harper's, Thieves and a certain demi-lich
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-04-2002, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 861
Posted By antonius
That's exactly what I meant.

That's exactly what I meant.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-04-2002, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,806
Posted By antonius
That's why I've never talked to him - I never...

That's why I've never talked to him - I never could stand the whining *****. smile.gif
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 03-04-2002, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,540
Posted By antonius
The final save game is just before the battle,...

The final save game is just before the battle, not afterwards. Once you've defeated Sarevok there's not really any need for another save game.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-04-2002, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By antonius
Some bits of soloing are more difficult, others...

Some bits of soloing are more difficult, others easier than using a group. Main thing I've noticed is that by playing purely to your strengths it _can_ be easier. Taking out a lich without casualties...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-04-2002, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,806
Posted By antonius
In my current game (as a solo Assassin) I walked...

In my current game (as a solo Assassin) I walked into the Sea Bounty tavern (in ther docks). After wiping out the stupid pirates (6000XP each!) I noticed that Baron Ployer was standing around waiting...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-04-2002, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 445
Posted By antonius
I finally got round to trying SOA solo. Using the...

I finally got round to trying SOA solo. Using the same character from my current group game - imported from BG1 with very good stats (beefed up by those wonderful tomes) and just wanted to share my...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-02-2002, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 861
Posted By antonius
<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by...

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Glorfindel:
Actually It isnt cheese.... its not using a bug in the game... so its not cheesy at all... if you think about it a Wizard that studies...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-02-2002, 06:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,285
Posted By antonius
Aren't they all in a box together? Or am I...

Aren't they all in a box together? Or am I thinking about something different?
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-02-2002, 06:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 861
Posted By antonius
<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by...

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Nifft the Nimble:


Sir, I take my hat off. That is the absolute cheesiest thing I've ever heard. I wish I'd thought of that.

-- Nifft,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-02-2002, 05:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,199
Posted By antonius
Just a note on CHR - dialog's with NPCs use the...

Just a note on CHR - dialog's with NPCs use the CHR of the char doing the talking - (annoying when some little b****r chases down your half-orc beserker in the street!).

Stores, however, always...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-02-2002, 05:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,285
Posted By antonius
IIRC the items are actually stored in the correct...

IIRC the items are actually stored in the correct order!
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-02-2002, 05:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 778
Posted By antonius
I've always found that mixing the party is...

I've always found that mixing the party is worthwhile - try and do all the NPC quests (but you'll miss some). You don't have to worry about low levels - you get more XP once you get to spellhold when...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-01-2002, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,374
Posted By antonius
I always liked Celestial Fury (apart from the...

I always liked Celestial Fury (apart from the Sonic boom which doesn't really make it a sneaksman's weapon), but this time through I've got Belm at the moment (that extra attack helps lots), other...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 02-25-2002, 09:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,235
Posted By antonius
It's too easy to reload when something goes wrong...

It's too easy to reload when something goes wrong - traps and pickpocketing are the worst, but what about if an NPC dies. Resurection is in the game, but I bet it hardly gets used.

At least BG1...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 02-25-2002, 07:40 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,235
Posted By antonius
<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by...

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Luvian:
Imoen does not disentegrate when she die for two reasons:

1) In Baldur's Gate Imoen was not a child of Bhaal yet. They decided that for...
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