Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
02-13-2019, 01:30 PM
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Re: My NobleNick party!
portrait - any cleric-ish is fine. Colour - black and silver preferably. Voice - 'it is a shame that we must resort to violence'
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
02-07-2019, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 87,670
Re: My NobleNick party!
ZFR! Thanks for putting me in your tribute party - I'm touched.
I think you're spot on with the composition. I bit the bullet and bought the IWD:EE version for my phone as well as my computer, so...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
03-13-2015, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,123
Does the Dale draw you in again? [IWD/HoW]
Because it draws me in. After a loooong hiatus filled with interesting life events, I am ready to plan another party and adventure again. I have two fundamental issues to decide:
1) Do I play...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
03-12-2012, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,040
Re: Party Composition for the latest run
I'd agree that a dual + multi is slightly better than a multi + multi, assuming they are of the same class types. I put it down to greater ability to specialize in roles (e.g. F/M bomber and...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
03-08-2012, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,040
Party Composition for the latest run
*Hey ZFR* :wave:
Now that I am fully up and running, here goes. These characters are actually imports from a game I tried to play on an old laptop some time ago but had to give up in Dragon's Eye....
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Forum: General Discussion
02-27-2012, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,503
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
09-20-2010, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,875
Re: A Return to the Dale
I've taken my party through lvl 2 of Dragon's Eye so far. On level 1, before I returned to Kuldahar and took advantage of Orrick's increased spell selection, my F/M/T had spell slots up to level five...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
08-31-2010, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,697
Re: Dragon Eye L5
Probably 60%, I don't know for sure. If you're a little short, try using the luck spell on your thief or singing Tymora's Melody with a bard.
They take quite a while to detect, so go slow when...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
08-31-2010, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,697
Re: Dragon Eye L5
If you're doing the game without a thief, a cleric can still help - there's a Detect Traps spell, iirc. It won't trip them, of course, but at least it'll let you avoid them.
You may even want to...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
08-30-2010, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,697
Re: Dragon Eye L5
I don't recall that there is any mod etc to turn off the traps. AFAIK, a thief works best. :)
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
08-30-2010, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 1
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Re: Starting HoW (Spoilers)
Yes, the chest would be fine. Basically anywhere they won't disappear (e.g. not on the ground) and that you'll remember.
For whatever reason, exporting storage items (bag of holding, also the...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
08-22-2010, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,875
Re: A Return to the Dale
Interesting party composition. It should cover just about everything. I assume the C/R does the tanking?
How do you find the scroll access for your Enchanter? That's steered me away from pureclass...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
08-22-2010, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,362
Re: Revealing chests cheat
I think the Alt highlights dropped/treasure items regardless of whether you've got cheats enabled.
I think anyone who's made it through without it before has earned the right to use it on...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
08-09-2010, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,875
A Return to the Dale
Sooooo, looks like this forum is dead...
I am adventuring once more in the Dale, after several years away. I am, once again, playing HoF from scratch, with beginning characters. This time through,...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
10-17-2009, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,518
Re: Changing "feats"
That's right, Kyrvias. As well, a character using two weapons should also get the Ambidexterity feat, to reduce the attack penalty on the off-hand weapon.
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
07-08-2009, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,423
Re: So how does Sneak Attack work? (IWD2)
Sneak attack damage is applied any time your rogue makes a first attack from a flank or rear position. Once sneak-attacked, enemies tend to attack the rogue that sneak-attacked them, after which (as...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
03-30-2009, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,621
Re: Buying IWD2
I liked it. It took a while to get used to the 3E rules, and it's a rougher game than IWD1, but it's still good.
You should be able to finish in around 30-40 game days. I honestly have very...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
03-30-2009, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,892
Re: IWD - New Run
There's at least a few HoF-from-scratch threads around with good advice in them. My opinion is admittedly biased, since I was a major contributor to them... :)
Forget any spells whose...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
03-29-2009, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,249
Re: IWD1 - Dragon's Eye 4 on HoF (from-scratch)
You don't have to kill the adventurers even if you clear the level on your own. If there's no enemies to fight on the level and you don't attack them (or get them to fight you with dialogue), all...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
03-28-2009, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,249
Re: IWD1 - Dragon's Eye 4 on HoF (from-scratch)
It is a tough level when doing HoF from scratch. Arguably harder than lvl 5 of DE and Burial Isle, because you can't rest.
What has worked for me in the past is the following:
Fort up in the...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
03-28-2009, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: HoF turn undead
Yes, you can turn undead, but it takes a long while before you can turn anything that's actually dangerous. A maxed-out paladin in the TotL Crypt can destroy mummies and ghosts, and occasionally turn...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
03-28-2009, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,829
Re: My First Heart of Fury
Well done - glad to see that people are still playing, and trying HoF mode. :)
I know it's been successful for you, and fun, but I do have a reservation about your party. Will you keep going and...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
03-27-2009, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 16,368
Re: Calling to all who...
Congrats on finishing! I'm glad you found my earlier thread helpful/inspiring. That's what it was for. :)
A couple of quick notes: iirc, the Otiluke's Resilient Sphere exploit only works in...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
08-27-2008, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,829
Re: My First Heart of Fury
A balanced party with lots of spell capability (minimum 2 arcane and 2 divine casters), and lots of warriors (recommended 4). Obviously, this will mean multi- and/or dual-classing.
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Forum: General Discussion
07-04-2008, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 4,621
Re: USA Men's Basketball
No credit for Chris Bosh? He can play the 5, especially in the international game. He proved a couple years ago that he's a team guy too, playing more of a rebounding specialist role.
I'd be...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
05-30-2008, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,147
Re: (IWD2) Chronicles of a HoF Party
If you're going to use a monk as a tank in HoF, you have to ultra-buff it. You won't be able to use it much as a tank for a while yet. Frankly, another spellcaster is more powerful, as I'm sure you...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
05-27-2008, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 1
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Re: Need party advice
Responded to your PM.
In short, you want lots of spell capability and at least 4 characters that are at least multi or dual-classed with a warrior class.
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
05-27-2008, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,147
Re: (IWD2) Chronicles of a HoF Party
I'm not sold on "needing" AC 72 to survive. AC in the 60s will protect you fairly well against most enemies, but you'll get hit almost every time with an AC of 40.
Note that there is a bug with...
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Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics)
05-13-2008, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Any David Gemmell fans?
I like Gemmel. He's a bit too bloody on women for my taste (they all seem to get raped and/or killed), but he tells a strong story. Waylander is a pretty cool character, and Legend is about as epic...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
04-12-2008, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,638
Re: (IWD2) A New Adventure
Ah good. New/old blood. Long time no see, Slaytern. ;)
You're not really missing anything but frustration by not having a material manual. It's poorly written and sometimes inaccurate, and was...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
02-17-2008, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: HoF from scratch game
I agree. Don't forget, your F/D multi will gain attacks as it levels up. Even though it can't get the extra proficiency point, it will eventually do more damage just due to ApR, and will have a...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
02-13-2008, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 947
Re: Finding a Good Custom Portrait
There used to be some good portrait sites, but I don't know how many of them are still up.
I haven't looked for new portraits for at least a couple years now, and I don't recall seeing many...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
02-05-2008, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 17,158
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
01-22-2008, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,525
Re: IWD1 w/ HoW & TotLM: which patches?
TotL has the final patch built in (1.42, I believe).
Install the following, in the following order, for all the patches you need:
1) IWD
2) HoW
3) TotL
You only need the HoW patch (1.41) if...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
01-21-2008, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,679
Re: Building Mage Levels
As stated earlier, the best way of levelling your mage is keeping it alive.
If your mage keeps getting killed, I suspect you may need a tactical adjustment. Mages get killed when they end up in...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
01-17-2008, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,166
Re: Nickademus crashes my game
Have you tried waking Nico up earlier? I don't think it would make any difference, but...
I can't recall hearing any crash bugs here, except if you're using the teleport cheats from the EoU mod. I...
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum
01-02-2008, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,219
Re: Stuck on level 3
Is that the gate with the magic mouth? If so, you need to pick up two skulls (available on that level) and approach the door. Actually, I think that's lvl 2...
Lvl 3 isn't that bad, as I recall....
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