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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-29-2005, 08:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,997
Posted By whathuh
3 class multi is the solo machine. If anyone...

3 class multi is the solo machine. If anyone plays a 3 class multi with a full party of 6, they are crazy.

Is FMC even possible? I thought it was FMT + FCT.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-28-2005, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 312
Posted By whathuh
Minor spoilers: beware First, I will admit...

Minor spoilers: beware

First, I will admit my game is clustered with mods, including multi-stronghold, which may be the cause.

Anyway, the paladin stronghold first quest involves some spoiler...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-24-2005, 06:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,293
Posted By whathuh
My favorite is summon berzerk warrior after...

My favorite is summon berzerk warrior after berzerk warrior via iron horn of valhalla and recharge cheese. With the upgraded versions, the iron horn gives a guy with like 7/2 ApR, 2hsw +3, immune to...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-24-2005, 03:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,293
Posted By whathuh
You got tob right? Barb gets Flail **, Dual...

You got tob right?
Barb gets Flail **, Dual *(*), Axe**, Hammer **; Weapons I suggest are FoA, Crom, Defender of Easthaven, Azureedge (MoD +2 and Mace **), Axe of Unyielding, Frostreaver axe thing....
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-24-2005, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,895
Posted By whathuh
that thread has been deleted I think, and theres...

that thread has been deleted I think, and theres no archives of the posts either.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-23-2005, 11:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,293
Posted By whathuh
Assassins are your friend. I use a rather cheesy...

Assassins are your friend. I use a rather cheesy tactic, but get him to drink a potion of speed, and perhaps some other beefs, then shoot mages with a bow, leaving your party in a safe spot a long...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-23-2005, 11:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 860
Posted By whathuh
Okay, I trudged through my way and reset all the...

Okay, I trudged through my way and reset all the abilites to reflect what I wanted: 25% chance to dispel from the Staff of the Magi, regular bala abilities improved to -4 save (if bala hated mages...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-23-2005, 04:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,997
Posted By whathuh
It would seem my math on the computer is sketchy....

It would seem my math on the computer is sketchy. Had I done it by hand I'm sure I wouldn't have squared it by accident...

So from what I've read in that thread, its more like:...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-22-2005, 11:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,997
Posted By whathuh
Try this on for damage: Assassin level 21...

Try this on for damage:

Assassin level 21 dualled to fighter level 30 or so. Backstab w/ quietus and sword of olidamarra (both increase backstab by 1) and critical strike, while wearing fire...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-22-2005, 11:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,293
Posted By whathuh
No cheats or no cheese? If you are willing to go...

No cheats or no cheese? If you are willing to go the cheese route, try out an assassin dualled to fighter. Dual at 21 for the x7 backstab, then use it as often as possible. Combine that with...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-22-2005, 10:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,895
Posted By whathuh
no, you need low wisdom for that, but I can't do...

no, you need low wisdom for that, but I can't do anything when I am using the ring since it IS a feeblemind spell.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-22-2005, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,895
Posted By whathuh
Just tested that out, that is freaking awesome! ...

Just tested that out, that is freaking awesome! But what use is it? Once I put it on, the feeblemind takes over and I can't do anything.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-22-2005, 03:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,997
Posted By whathuh
12 castings of magic missiles. Each magic...

12 castings of magic missiles. Each magic missile casting results in usually 5 missiles since spell sequencer requires that high a level to release 5 missiles. 12*6=60. Also, its actually 60d4 +...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-21-2005, 11:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Posted By whathuh
From Ease-of-Use Readme: It sounds like...

From Ease-of-Use Readme:

It sounds like you just installed everything without looking. I suggest you reinstall it and make weidu (a)sk about each component. I don't like the disable traps n...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-21-2005, 08:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 860
Posted By whathuh
Concerning Bala's axe: I have the UB mod...

Concerning Bala's axe: I have the UB mod installed, which replaces many of these items back to BG2. I recently created a FMT to take advantage of some of the wonderful axes in the game, since I...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-21-2005, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 881
Posted By whathuh
My Avenger/Fighter was able to use it. I thought...

My Avenger/Fighter was able to use it. I thought it was rather neat, but when there's so many better amulets out there...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-21-2005, 07:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,341
Posted By whathuh
De'Arnise, Temple Ruins are two that I can think...

De'Arnise, Temple Ruins are two that I can think of. I don't know the actual ar#### of them, however.

Back the the killing of the manifestation, int draining him always works if you have to...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-21-2005, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,895
Posted By whathuh
Spoilers, even though this entire thread is one. ...

Spoilers, even though this entire thread is one.
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I'm almost 100% sure that particular ring in Deirex' tower is the Ring of Clumsiness, which has nothing good about it except...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-21-2005, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 750
Posted By whathuh
If you uninstall Bg2, then delete the black isle...

If you uninstall Bg2, then delete the black isle folder, I'm rather certain that gets rid of every single mod you have. Also, you could try to download all those mods again, reinstall them, then...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-11-2005, 10:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,922
Posted By whathuh
They are immune to the damage, but are still hit...

They are immune to the damage, but are still hit by the weapon. This is different than the weapon being ineffective. When the monster is immune, they get hit, and all other affects that trigger on...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-11-2005, 08:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,680
Posted By whathuh
Yes, pro elements is the one I remembered my...

Yes, pro elements is the one I remembered my thief could use. I had it to upgrade Aeger's hide.

I almost wonder if it would be too difficult and too small of a problem (and make more problems...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-11-2005, 08:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,642
Posted By whathuh
Even though I enjoy challenges, I don't enjoy...

Even though I enjoy challenges, I don't enjoy them when they involve more than five opponents, all of whom have incredible thac0 and can destroy you with ease at any level without careful...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-09-2005, 05:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,922
Posted By whathuh
Well you can cheese it and use the imoen trick to...

Well you can cheese it and use the imoen trick to make her invincible, then let her tank for you.

Its fun to try, but I hardly ever use it since I rarely play with npcs. The trick is get her down...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-09-2005, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,058
Posted By whathuh
I skull trap him. Lay a whole bunch of traps...

I skull trap him. Lay a whole bunch of traps with your thief to speed things up, then lure him to the area with skull traps with your summons. Improved kitthix shines here as a very very good...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-09-2005, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,680
Posted By whathuh
There are two rays of enfeeblement, remove curse...

There are two rays of enfeeblement, remove curse (wizard version), farsight, protection from evil, sunfire, stoneskin, symbol death and symbol stun.

There are some scrolls that I havent bothered...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-09-2005, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 331
Posted By whathuh
What casting time? Improved Alacrity-> wish x5...

What casting time? Improved Alacrity-> wish x5 with a sorcerer. It is a tad bit difficult with mages to pull it off, as it requires a lot of images and that you have your precious level 9 spots...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-24-2005, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,922
Posted By whathuh
Hehe, to kill him, I just used my assassin and...

Hehe, to kill him, I just used my assassin and his trusty bow. All you have to do is waste his dolorous decay, then peg him from afar with poison and a shortbow. Best way to get him is to backstab...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-19-2005, 10:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,642
Posted By whathuh
haha, very true. Tactics essentially...

haha, very true.

Tactics essentially improves a few creatures, raising their difficulty levels dramatically. Liches, beholders, pit fiends, mind flayers, mages, vampires and undead are all...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-19-2005, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 837
Posted By whathuh
Not quite. Does spell trap block Imprisonment...

Not quite. Does spell trap block Imprisonment (trap the soul)? What about a simple maze? Abazigal's mate keeps whooping me even though I have on SoTM's spell trap. Is Creeping doom an area affect...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-19-2005, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 837
Posted By whathuh
Maybe it's just me, but the only spell protection...

Maybe it's just me, but the only spell protection I ever use is spell immunity, and that is only in certain cases. That is probably because I've always found spell protections to not work at all. ...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-19-2005, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,666
Posted By whathuh
*Ahem* Skull traps anyone? Get rid of...

*Ahem*

Skull traps anyone?

Get rid of the jailkeep golem first by luring him out. Kill him, then promptly set all the traps you can (both skull and thief). RUN AWAY! Watch your game lag for...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-19-2005, 07:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,164
Posted By whathuh
Minor spoilers, but who is going to read this who...

Minor spoilers, but who is going to read this who doesn't already know about the game?

Ah, yes, Dradeel is quite the funny man. I especially like his "FREEDOM!! FREED- Bloody hell..."

Tiax...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-17-2005, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,613
Posted By whathuh
oo, are you serious? I'd completely forgotten...

oo, are you serious? I'd completely forgotten that ginia had a brother. That explains a lot. All the more reason to kill Chremy
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-16-2005, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,613
Posted By whathuh
Ason is a little kid who steals 10 gp from you,...

Ason is a little kid who steals 10 gp from you, and you can only get out of him that someone hits him and he doesn't like stealing. Now, I've never noticed him before this run-through. Anyone know...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-16-2005, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 888
Posted By whathuh
For more fun: www.weidu.org...

For more fun: www.weidu.org (http://www.weidu.org) has item upgrade. Just finding some of these items proves to be a challenge in itself, but the items tend to overbalance the game. Water's Talon...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-13-2005, 09:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,349
Posted By whathuh
Heh, yes, I'll agree that you need reload...

Heh, yes, I'll agree that you need reload knowledge to be able to beat tactics. I'm sorry, but for someone who doesn't realize that a pit fiend can rip you to shreds in about 5 seconds past the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-13-2005, 07:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,078
Posted By whathuh
haha, thats funny. Mods are for gamers who...

haha, thats funny.

Mods are for gamers who get bored with the original game (like me) and try to add new stuff. Tactics makes BG2 about 10x as difficult, even on easy tactics. Insane tactics is,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-13-2005, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,638
Posted By whathuh
Isn't that part obvious? There are so many...

Isn't that part obvious?

There are so many mind shields out there, and they all don't confer the same abilities. Staff of the Magi has no mind shield, yet it works JUST LIKE helm of charm...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-12-2005, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,133
Posted By whathuh
There is a "hot spot" that you have to touch. ...

There is a "hot spot" that you have to touch. Try walking back and forth. If that doesn't work, then sorry, you will have to resort to just cheating your way out of there. Press crtl j to jump...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-12-2005, 07:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,078
Posted By whathuh
I figured you were still in SoA, but that you...

I figured you were still in SoA, but that you have ToB installed, since you are in the ToB forum...

Yes, planetars in my opinion take over COMPLETELY the need for clerics. Remove Curse, Heal,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-12-2005, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,638
Posted By whathuh
What, exactly does the emperor grant? If you...

What, exactly does the emperor grant? If you have no idea what this is, stop reading, as there may be spoilers.


Looking under SK, it seems that the emperor gives 10 different things:
Portrait...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-10-2005, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,720
Posted By whathuh
I'm not exactly sure how detect illusions works...

I'm not exactly sure how detect illusions works and what all it dispells, but I'm rather certain it simply works like the spell detect illusion. I dont think it will dispell images or misleads, but...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-10-2005, 07:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,078
Posted By whathuh
A tip for your sorcerer. DO NOT CHEESE IT! I...

A tip for your sorcerer. DO NOT CHEESE IT! I assume you are playing tob, so when you summon a planetar, don't summon more than one via project image. Frankly, having 6 celestials on your side who...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-07-2005, 03:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,349
Posted By whathuh
I joined the forum recently, but I got bg2 when...

I joined the forum recently, but I got bg2 when it came out, and bg1 about 4 months after it came out (though I never finished bg1 until now--Diablo was more addicting and I was only like 10). I've...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-06-2005, 10:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,137
Posted By whathuh
Ehh, sorry. But isn't improved faldorn Tob with...

Ehh, sorry. But isn't improved faldorn Tob with her 3000000 exp? And I generally think that Pontifex is a bit more oriented toward chapter 6 of SOA, even though I suppose it really is on a tob map....
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-06-2005, 10:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,642
Posted By whathuh
quite. Also note that you get no exp for stat...

quite. Also note that you get no exp for stat killing.

Hah, I hadn't realized that Yaga-Shura didn't have on a minhp. Thats kind of funny.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-06-2005, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,185
Posted By whathuh
keep in mind that there is another way to open...

keep in mind that there is another way to open the doors. It takes a powerful mind OR godlike strength. And no, 25 str or int will open them. Just think harder and focus on the words.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-06-2005, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 578
Posted By whathuh
Anyone know how this quest is SUPPOSED to work? ...

Anyone know how this quest is SUPPOSED to work? I know all the spoiler info on it, but my game refuses to run it. I know to do the cernd quest, you need to have cernd in the party when you kill...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-04-2005, 12:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,642
Posted By whathuh
oo, I forgot about insta-kills. Frankly, I never...

oo, I forgot about insta-kills. Frankly, I never use them. I like thieves way too much I suppose.

And yes, I think it is VERY funny that Yaga-Shura is weaker than his fire giant lackeys. ...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 04-04-2005, 12:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,137
Posted By whathuh
As far as I know, Pontifex is unkillable...

As far as I know, Pontifex is unkillable (probably not by stat drain though, and he doesn't give any exp at all and drops all the stuff you would get anyway for doing the quest).

I thought...
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