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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 12-06-2004, 12:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,051
Posted By Spiff
Chromatic Orb is a great spell. I havn't played...

Chromatic Orb is a great spell. I havn't played either of the IWDs in a while, although I'm thinking I'll start again, but I remember using it quite a bit in both.

Mord's Force Missiles though, I...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 08-20-2004, 06:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,509
Posted By Spiff
Heh, after coming back from the expansion it was...

Heh, after coming back from the expansion it was easier. Maybe I should have taken a break in the middle of the expansion to play through more of the main story, now I know for next time. I still...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 08-20-2004, 03:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,509
Posted By Spiff
Yeah, the leveling for the fighter mage thief is...

Yeah, the leveling for the fighter mage thief is a bit slow, but I needed a character to fill in both the mage and theif roles while still having some fighting skills and weapon choices.

Anyways,...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 08-20-2004, 01:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,509
Posted By Spiff
Thanks for the dual class equipment rules. They...

Thanks for the dual class equipment rules. They seem pretty odd but that's the way they are I suppose. One other question though, how do shields figure in? Can dual class mages cast spells while...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 08-20-2004, 03:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,509
Posted By Spiff
Due to a general dissatisfaction with one of the...

Due to a general dissatisfaction with one of the characters in my party, I am going to replace her. I was hoping to get some feedback on a couple of character choices and some clarification on the...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 08-19-2004, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,967
Posted By Spiff
I cleared that tower just last night actually. ...

I cleared that tower just last night actually. First time I went in I didn't know what to expect and was decimated, but the second time in I got even with them smile.gif

I used a couple of...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 08-17-2004, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 711
Posted By Spiff
Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure I...

Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure I drank the invis potion right after the dialogue. Now I'm not sure if I had to do that or if I did it for some other reason.
Anyways, just don't count on...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 08-17-2004, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 711
Posted By Spiff
I don't remember many traps in that area, but...

I don't remember many traps in that area, but then again I had a thief when I went through that smile.gif

If your clerics are high enough level to turn some undead you could try leveling up in...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 08-17-2004, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,813
Posted By Spiff
I like your party, it looks pretty solid. My...

I like your party, it looks pretty solid. My only suggestions would be to take the flail proficiency rather than the mace proficiency and to think about dualing to cleric and druid later than level...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 08-12-2004, 03:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By Spiff
Right, I was missing whichever gem the flawed...

Right, I was missing whichever gem the flawed fire agate turns into. Wasn't sure what it was, but I only ended up with four flawless gems after collecting all 5 flawed gems. I think I might have...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 08-11-2004, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By Spiff
Thanks Aerich, I also looked for the item codes...

Thanks Aerich, I also looked for the item codes and couldn't find anything. I don't have that much experience with the cheats either, I just use the hans() call to teleport my party around once I've...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 08-11-2004, 02:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By Spiff
I started playing IWD again after a long break...

I started playing IWD again after a long break and got myself in a bit of trouble. I'm in the luremaster expansion and searching for the 5 gems to activate the portal. I managed to get 4 flawless...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 06-14-2004, 06:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By Spiff
I havn't started ToTL yet, but it installed fine...

I havn't started ToTL yet, but it installed fine and I havn't seen any problems playing up to chapter 4 yet.
Maybe they'll starting saying "colour" and such when I get to the luremaster section but...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 06-14-2004, 06:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 944
Posted By Spiff
I'll have to start using the more often when...

I'll have to start using the more often when talking to npcs because it looks like there are some options for them.
IWD2 just got me in the habbit of keeping the paladin far away from any dialog as...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 06-14-2004, 06:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 944
Posted By Spiff
Ok, I'll keep the paladin for a while longer and...

Ok, I'll keep the paladin for a while longer and see how he does. Having cleric spells and being able to use swords and bows sounds good and hopefully it will be once I start getting more cleric...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 06-14-2004, 02:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By Spiff
I actually found the trials of the luremaster...

I actually found the trials of the luremaster expansion/patch on download.com a week or two ago. Seemed an odd place to find it, but atleast it is still available.
Follow the link...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 06-14-2004, 02:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 944
Posted By Spiff
I like your advice aerich, if there's some nice...

I like your advice aerich, if there's some nice loot in severed hand I'd like to pick it up first and use it through the expansion. That does seem to be the point of the game after all. Kill...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 06-11-2004, 08:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 944
Posted By Spiff
I didn't realize that you can go back to the main...

I didn't realize that you can go back to the main game once you start the expansion so I went on to severed hand to play it safe. Havn't gotten very far in it yet, just cleared the lower levels and...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 06-10-2004, 06:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 944
Posted By Spiff
Hi all, I'm playing through for the first time...

Hi all, I'm playing through for the first time and was wondering when to start the expansion. I did a bit of searching and people recommended starting it in the middle of dorns deep or when everyone...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 06-10-2004, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,266
Posted By Spiff
I picked up the combo pack (iwd, HoW, iwd2) a...

I picked up the combo pack (iwd, HoW, iwd2) a long time ago and just recently finished iwd2. So I started playing that again on hof and decided to start iwd at the same time.
It's a bit odd getting...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 06-03-2004, 03:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By Spiff
I believe I installed the extra armor ease of use...

I believe I installed the extra armor ease of use mod after I started the game. Didn't have any problems, seems like all the items are showing up in the shops just fine. So you should be able to...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 05-30-2004, 05:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 375
Posted By Spiff
I'm in the goblin caves under the horde fortress...

I'm in the goblin caves under the horde fortress and I've been getting odd amounts of exp for quests, numbers like 1353 or 3045. Those where the last two I got for the quests about fetching a...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 05-22-2004, 02:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,510
Posted By Spiff
There is also a very useful club at one of the...

There is also a very useful club at one of the middleish levels. I'd recommend trying to get that at least before you go past the underdark if not sooner. You'll have to wait a while to come back...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 05-19-2004, 10:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,811
Posted By Spiff
TheGlow, if you want to use drow in your party...

TheGlow, if you want to use drow in your party don't let the ECL throw you off. Your party isn't going to be too low level to do well in any area.
I recently beat the game with a party somewhat...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 05-18-2004, 03:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,032
Posted By Spiff
The bonus for specialization isn't huge, but...

The bonus for specialization isn't huge, but every bit helps. I might choose to take feats like ambidexterity, 2-weapon fighting or finesse at first instead of putting more dots in weapon proficency...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 05-17-2004, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 602
Posted By Spiff
I havn't used the feats in iwd2 yet, but from a...

I havn't used the feats in iwd2 yet, but from a numbers point of view it seems like 2 weapons can be just as good for a high str character.

The advantage of a 2-hander is that you get 1.5x your...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 05-17-2004, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 752
Posted By Spiff
This sword is awesome! Haste and str boost when...

This sword is awesome! Haste and str boost when equipped! Now if only I had a melee character that could use it...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 05-17-2004, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 602
Posted By Spiff
I think the point of those two feats is just to...

I think the point of those two feats is just to get the one extra attack. I agree though, it is pretty expensive. Not only do you spend the two feats, but you still take a minus on the to-hit roll...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 05-14-2004, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 752
Posted By Spiff
Ok, thanks for the advice. I guess I'll buy back...

Ok, thanks for the advice. I guess I'll buy back all those extra weapons and gear I sold instead of keeping the stuff like keen arrows and masterwork bolts.
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 05-14-2004, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 415
Posted By Spiff
The party is only low level because I havn't...

The party is only low level because I havn't leveled them in a while. At first I though it would be a good idea to keep them a level or two lower than what they should be for some exta exp, but then...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 05-14-2004, 12:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 752
Posted By Spiff
All right, I've just about made it to the final...

All right, I've just about made it to the final fight of the game and I must say, it is really starting to get challenging. The holy avenger battle and the fight during that ritual in the cleric...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 05-14-2004, 12:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 415
Posted By Spiff
Hey all, I've a question about monks. Has...

Hey all,
I've a question about monks. Has anybody really found them to be very useful characters? I've had a pure class deep gnome monk in my party for the entire game so far and he doesn't seem...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 05-14-2004, 12:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,032
Posted By Spiff
Hey Too Dark, it's good to see another new member...

Hey Too Dark, it's good to see another new member here besides me smile.gif

If you are having second thoughts about your party now is the time to change it, before everybody else gets to be a...
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