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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 12-04-2004, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,706
Posted By jmsteven
Strategy and spoilers: - - - Yes, good...

Strategy and spoilers:
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Yes, good show and congratulations, Marty, though I'm not at all surprised by your success. I soloed all of IWD/HOW/ToTL with a single-class human ranger (not...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11-24-2004, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,717
Posted By jmsteven
I finally finished all of IWD/HOW/ToTL with my...

I finally finished all of IWD/HOW/ToTL with my suboptimal traditional party, and didn't have to reload any of the battles the entire game. I even beat I____ and B_____ on the first attempts.

It...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11-24-2004, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 869
Posted By jmsteven
For a soloing, it's far more advantageous to be a...

For a soloing, it's far more advantageous to be a multi-class.

If you're looking for a duo that covers everything try:

Half-elf Cleric/Ranger
Elf Fighter/Mage/Thief

You don't need to be...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11-24-2004, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,638
Posted By jmsteven
Like Pritchke, I enjoy the storyline, soundrack,...

Like Pritchke, I enjoy the storyline, soundrack, and feel of the game. I also like the variety of party configuration and random treasures.

However, there is a point where any game gets a little...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11-24-2004, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,432
Posted By jmsteven
I'm inclined to agree with Ranger Rob and Aerich...

I'm inclined to agree with Ranger Rob and Aerich that maybe you could use a little fresh air and sunshine.

But if you want another Forgotten Realms CRPG, you'll probably enjoy Planescape Torment...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11-18-2004, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,854
Posted By jmsteven
Otto, You're just a stupid fool. I'm sick of...

Otto,
You're just a stupid fool. I'm sick of hearing from you about stuff that has nothing to do with gameplay.

Just kidding. Sorry about your rotten luck.
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11-18-2004, 04:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,420
Posted By jmsteven
Originally posted by Calagari: I think as soon...

Originally posted by Calagari:
I think as soon as I finish ToTl I will just move on for now and try IWD2. I can always come back and try IWD with another party makeup. I do agree though that a...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11-06-2004, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,283
Posted By jmsteven
After considering the submissions by Calagari and...

After considering the submissions by Calagari and Otto, I renounce my low-end weight limit of 30lbs. Mythological literature is actually filled with accounts of people with supernatural strength,...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11-06-2004, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,530
Posted By jmsteven
Aerich, I can't speak for Otto, but it seems like...

Aerich, I can't speak for Otto, but it seems like just an observation rather than a complaint (though some of his messages read a little like critiques -- sorry, Otto, I calls 'em as I sees 'em).
...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11-01-2004, 07:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,283
Posted By jmsteven
I know it might sound silly, but even though...

I know it might sound silly, but even though magic and the supernatural are practically everywhere in the Forgotten Realms, it is still a "logical" world structured according to a set of...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11-01-2004, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,283
Posted By jmsteven
Does anyone else think the encumberance limits...

Does anyone else think the encumberance limits are a little on the high side? Is it realistic that even the strongest humans can walk around indefinitely "unencumbered" and fight without any penalty...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11-01-2004, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,965
Posted By jmsteven
I simply don't understand how anyone can sit in...

I simply don't understand how anyone can sit in front of their monitor clicking stat scores for an hour, or longer. I find it absolutely mind-numbing to do it for more than a few minutes.

If...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11-01-2004, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,673
Posted By jmsteven
Congrats. Of the two, which did you like...

Congrats.

Of the two, which did you like better: BG or IWD? Personally, I like the BG a little better for these reasons:
(1) I liked the nonlinearity of the game. For the most part, you could...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-31-2004, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By jmsteven
There should be two party export files, and you...

There should be two party export files, and you might have imported the IWD one instead of HOW.
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-30-2004, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,717
Posted By jmsteven
One of my gripes with IWD/HOW is that you...

One of my gripes with IWD/HOW is that you seemingly need very high stats, usually in more than one ability, for your characters to do well.

I thought, just for fun, I would purposely make a...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-30-2004, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 799
Posted By jmsteven
Yeah, I definitely recommend downloading and...

Yeah, I definitely recommend downloading and installing ToTL. It should add another 10 or so hours of gameplay your first time through.

Druids are a class that gets progressively more powerful as...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-29-2004, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,468
Posted By jmsteven
SPOILER * * *

SPOILER

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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-29-2004, 09:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,965
Posted By jmsteven
Kind of makes it tough to get a decent F/D dual...

Kind of makes it tough to get a decent F/D dual class, doesn't it? (self-righteous snickering)

I mean, you need good STR, DEX, & CON for a decent fighter build, and then you need 17 WIS & CHA to...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-29-2004, 09:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,313
Posted By jmsteven
I'm pretty sure you lose all containers and...

I'm pretty sure you lose all containers and everything that was in them (as well as any quest-specific items). Transfer everything you want to keep to your main inventory. If you don't have HOW,...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-29-2004, 06:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,614
Posted By jmsteven
In response to NobleNick's statement: "I agree...

In response to NobleNick's statement:
"I agree that 5 or 6 HP is not a huge difference if you are in the 80's. I am still concerned about your THAC0 assertions for the MC. Those bonuses seem to...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-29-2004, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,468
Posted By jmsteven
In the basic IWD (without HOW installed) you were...

In the basic IWD (without HOW installed) you were able to rest at several locations in this level. I think with HOW installed, there are still one or two locations where you can rest.

SPOILER:...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-29-2004, 08:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,111
Posted By jmsteven
Regarding Nick's assertion that "Someone in the...

Regarding Nick's assertion that "Someone in the party (likely the Pally) needs CHA=18 in order to get good dialogue options and good prices at merchants":

SPOILER:

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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-28-2004, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,369
Posted By jmsteven
Sorry I missed it.

Sorry I missed it.
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-28-2004, 03:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,614
Posted By jmsteven
[QUOTE]Originally posted by NobleNick: <font...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by NobleNick:
<font color = mediumspringgreen>Well, we just about beat this horse to death, but, at the risk of being nauseating...</font>[qb]

[qb]<font color =...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-28-2004, 12:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,614
Posted By jmsteven
With the HOW expansion pack installed, characters...

With the HOW expansion pack installed, characters can achieve 30th level in each class. There are enough rule changes with HOW installed that it makes basic IWD and IWD/HOW two very different games....
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-28-2004, 11:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,614
Posted By jmsteven
If that's what you meant then you should have...

If that's what you meant then you should have made yourself clear. I'm still a newbie when it comes to IWD. In any case, your maths was still wrong. [/b]</font>[/QUOTE]In my post regarding your...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-28-2004, 01:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,224
Posted By jmsteven
Thanks for the heads up. It seems that deleting...

Thanks for the heads up. It seems that deleting the posts didn't cause a loss of rank... interesting....

I think I'm just about done here anyway. After recently finishing IWD/HOW/ToTL for the...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-28-2004, 01:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,614
Posted By jmsteven
If you're playing on normal mode, do you want to...

If you're playing on normal mode, do you want to wait until late Severed Hand or Dorn's Deep to get Druid spells, or do you want them for the Vale of Shadows and Dragons Eye?
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-28-2004, 01:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,614
Posted By jmsteven
Which would you rather have: ...

Which would you rather have:

Fighter[9]/Druid[30] dual

or

Figher[30]/Druid[30] multiclass

In the long run, the multiclass gets better THAC0 & HP, and the same # of attacks per round.
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-28-2004, 12:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,614
Posted By jmsteven
<font color = mediumspringgreen>jmsteven, Here we...

<font color = mediumspringgreen>jmsteven, Here we go...</font>[/b]</font>[/QUOTE]OK Nick, let's try again...

[qb]The Single Class (SC) Fighter with CON=18 and "Max HP per level" gets 14 HP per...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-27-2004, 11:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,614
Posted By jmsteven
I just meant you should KEEP ROLLING until you...

I just meant you should KEEP ROLLING until you get enough points to max-out STR, DEX, & CON. It shouldn't take too long to get the 94 total stat points for the build suggested.
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-27-2004, 03:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,614
Posted By jmsteven
I would prioritize STR, DEX, & CON, and roll...

I would prioritize STR, DEX, & CON, and roll until I got:

STR 18/51
DEX 18
CON 18
INT 10
WIS 13
CHA 17
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-27-2004, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,005
Posted By jmsteven
I had the same problem, and ditto as per Naked...

I had the same problem, and ditto as per Naked Paladin's advice above.
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-27-2004, 01:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,614
Posted By jmsteven
I disagree with Aerich regarding pure clerics. ...

I disagree with Aerich regarding pure clerics. Even if you want a high level cleric for the reasons he mentions, it's still far better to start as a ranger and then dual to a cleric at 2nd level. ...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-27-2004, 01:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,614
Posted By jmsteven
I think in terms of functionality and then pick...

I think in terms of functionality and then pick classes that have the needed skill sets, without too much overlap.

Fighting: Fighters, Rangers, Paladins
Healing: Clerics, Druids, Paladins,...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-27-2004, 09:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,614
Posted By jmsteven
I have to disagree with Nick about this one. ...

I have to disagree with Nick about this one. Here's why:

The only advantage of the human fighter dualed to a druid at 9th or 10th level is the extra 3 PP in scimitars. This gives the dual-class...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-27-2004, 08:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,111
Posted By jmsteven
If you import your 13th - 16th level characters,...

If you import your 13th - 16th level characters, the game will be too easy and no fun at all. Start with a new 1st level party.
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-26-2004, 08:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,111
Posted By jmsteven
What's a swingout and why does it cost $160?

What's a swingout and why does it cost $160?
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-26-2004, 01:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,614
Posted By jmsteven
I disagree about the pure cleric. Even if you...

I disagree about the pure cleric. Even if you want an all-out cleric, a better strategy is to start as a Ranger and then dual to a Cleric at level 2.

The benefits of doing this:

(1) Rangers...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-26-2004, 01:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,111
Posted By jmsteven
Why not use a Ranger as a scout? He's a great...

Why not use a Ranger as a scout? He's a great fighter, and he gets lots of HP.

Rangers can stealth
Bards can pick pockets and "knock" doors or chests

So, if you have these in your party,...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-26-2004, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,625
Posted By jmsteven
Forked Foot and Dragon's Armpit were my two...

Forked Foot and Dragon's Armpit were my two favorite areas...but I still haven't found the last stick of the cosmic candle set...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-26-2004, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,224
Posted By jmsteven
SPOILER: Is knowing that the bad guy is...

SPOILER:


Is knowing that the bad guy is telling the story really that big a deal? It changes absolutely nothing regarding gameplay, and we already know it's not Everard when he jumps into the...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-26-2004, 11:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,111
Posted By jmsteven
I think the rule is that you must have a 15 in...

I think the rule is that you must have a 15 in prime requisite stats of the initial class and a 17 in the prime requisite stats of the dual-class. For example if you want a fighter/druid dual-class...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-26-2004, 10:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,341
Posted By jmsteven
It seems that regardless of gender, a lot of CRPG...

It seems that regardless of gender, a lot of CRPG players enjoy playing female characters. This is especially true when playing from a third-person standpoint where there is not real "role-playing"....
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-25-2004, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,986
Posted By jmsteven
MILD SPOILERS..... O.k., being able to find...

MILD SPOILERS.....

O.k., being able to find and remove traps is "nice". I might take a human thief to level 2 or 3 (putting all thief skill points in find/remove traps), and then dual to another...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-25-2004, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,520
Posted By jmsteven
SPOILERS BELOW... I wouldn't think so,...

SPOILERS BELOW...

I wouldn't think so, otherwise thieves would have great lore, too. It seems like a purely "bardic" ability.

Personally, I like bards and was considering soloing with one...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-25-2004, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By jmsteven
Thanks, maybe I'll try HOF.

Thanks, maybe I'll try HOF.
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-25-2004, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,625
Posted By jmsteven
I just think it's about being careful not to give...

I just think it's about being careful not to give away too much information that would "spoil" the suprise of "what happens next". It's hard to talk about the game without doing it, but I'll try to...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-25-2004, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,520
Posted By jmsteven
I'm aware that these games are based on PnP 2nd...

I'm aware that these games are based on PnP 2nd Ed. Dungeons & Dragons (which I've never played and am not very familiar with except through CRPG). If any Bard fans know, I'm curious why Bards were...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-25-2004, 08:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By jmsteven
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