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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 12-01-2006, 10:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,117
Posted By ister
But you don't need to dispel protections when...

But you don't need to dispel protections when you're a solo sorc. When (if) you run out of sunfire/Abi Dazilms you've still got oodles of skull traps and cloudkills.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 11-30-2006, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,634
Posted By ister
Actually you can. You can dual out of any kit,...

Actually you can. You can dual out of any kit, includngn specialist mage. You cannot dual into a kit, so you'd have to be a regular thief.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 11-30-2006, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By ister
I like it. Which Fireshield would you take? ...

I like it. Which Fireshield would you take? Blue will not help you against undead, and lord knows there are lots of those to kill. On the other hand Red won't help against demons and other nasty...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 10-16-2006, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,896
Posted By ister
No one is the minimum. If you have...

No one is the minimum.

If you have constitution 18 or 16 you don't get screwed nearly as much as if you have constitution 17. So Jaheira really is the worst case because she levels on both sides...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 10-16-2006, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,896
Posted By ister
Normally MC character level up one level at a...

Normally MC character level up one level at a time and get 1/2 (rounded DOWN) of the hp that a single class character would get from that level up.

Jaheira however, hits her fighter and druid...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 10-11-2006, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By ister
Yes you can get the unimproved +4 version. This...

Yes you can get the unimproved +4 version. This has a pretty low chance to entangle and won't level drain, but is still an excellent weapon for SoA.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 10-10-2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,304
Posted By ister
I'm not so sure you need more fighters either. ...

I'm not so sure you need more fighters either. Until you get to Spellhold your party is definitely short of arcane magic, and unless you go to Spellhold pretty early Imoen will lag for a long time. ...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 10-10-2006, 09:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By ister
I'm sure lots of people will disagree, but what...

I'm sure lots of people will disagree, but what about short swords?

Kundane in the off hand with Celestial Fury in the main hand is very effective. The cutthroat short sword that you get before...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 10-05-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,868
Posted By ister
Early on doom + glitterdust is cute in a minor...

Early on doom + glitterdust is cute in a minor sequencer. Party friendly, the target enemy has to save vs spells at -2 or be incapacitated for 4 rounds. All other enemies have to save with no bonus...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 10-03-2006, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,991
Posted By ister
I agree about the invoker. Another point about...

I agree about the invoker. Another point about the diviner/invoker is that AFAIK the only level 9 spells are conjuration.

For a spellsword you want to have abjuration (protection normal...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-14-2006, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By ister
Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-14-2006, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,718
Posted By ister
Kagain up front taking the hits Coran and Kivan...

Kagain up front taking the hits
Coran and Kivan killing everything with bows
Edwin and Imoen for oodles of spells
PC as a F/C of some flavor or another.
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-05-2006, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,351
Posted By ister
To me it's pretty simple. If soemone else needs...

To me it's pretty simple. If soemone else needs the gaunlets of dexterity, you won't be able to use Yeslick in the front row. If he's not in the front row his extra 1/2 attack and better THAC0...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-05-2006, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By ister
As Iunderstand it, there is a slight drawback to...

As Iunderstand it, there is a slight drawback to using this mod to get Coran. You can get Coran at the Friendly Arm alright, but Coran has a quest that he requires you to do, or he will walk. Which...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-05-2006, 01:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,745
Posted By ister
It's identical to the 2nd level cleric spell. ...

It's identical to the 2nd level cleric spell. Check the details there.

I don't remember the duration, but it's basically enough for one fight and no more. The hammer is identical to a +1...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 08-16-2006, 09:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,115
Posted By ister
As mentioned, never use anything in your offhand...

As mentioned, never use anything in your offhand for backstab. Go for single-handed style to get more critical hits. In general what matters for a backstab weapon is the enchantment. A +3 dagger...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 08-09-2006, 03:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,565
Posted By ister
While there are some opportunities that evil...

While there are some opportunities that evil characters have, they are far outweighed by the quests that a stereotypical evil character ought to forgo. Obviously you can rationalize all sorts of...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 08-09-2006, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,191
Posted By ister
My understanding is that Jaheira will also return...

My understanding is that Jaheira will also return to Amn. So it's Imoen or Jaheira. Not Jan though.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-13-2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,903
Posted By ister
Rage should do the trick. Alternatively there is...

Rage should do the trick. Alternatively there is the improved mace of disruption.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-07-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,283
Posted By ister
I'd go with F/T. You have plenty of spell...

I'd go with F/T. You have plenty of spell casters, and I don't find two thieves to be THAT redundant. As your tank you want detect illusion skill to be up at 100% quickly so he can take down all...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 07-07-2006, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,322
Posted By ister
Why don't you get Larloch's Minor Drain to speed...

Why don't you get Larloch's Minor Drain to speed your healing? Cast it on squirrels and bunnies.
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 07-06-2006, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,507
Posted By ister
What happened to the Messenger of Sseth? Best...

What happened to the Messenger of Sseth? Best missile weapon in the game!
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-20-2006, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 430
Posted By ister
Isn't the difference that the harp is a save vs...

Isn't the difference that the harp is a save vs wands as opposed to save versus spells?

I've never used it, but it sounds pretty lethal.
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 06-19-2006, 03:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,593
Posted By ister
I don't much understand the need for 18/00...

I don't much understand the need for 18/00 either. In HOF you get strength of one very quickly (after the orc caves with F/C IIRC). That gives you decent strength for everything resembling a hard...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-13-2006, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By ister
Teleport Field is my favorite. No saving...

Teleport Field is my favorite.

No saving throw
Ignores magic resistance
Area of effect
Party friendly

As soon as the enemy moves he restarts his round, so he loses extra 1/2 apr, and if his...
Forum: General Discussion 06-13-2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,351
Posted By ister
I've often memorized ice storm and secret word,...

I've often memorized ice storm and secret word, but to be honest I don't think I've ever used them. So I didn't vote for those.

Interesting results. For my money teleport Field is one of the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 04-19-2006, 05:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,750
Posted By ister
And that stops Minsc from killing Edwin? Or...

And that stops Minsc from killing Edwin? Or Quayle from killing Tiax?
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 04-11-2006, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,110
Posted By ister
I don't understand why this is a mystery. If I'm...

I don't understand why this is a mystery. If I'm not mistaken 2e rules are that a second class cannot add proficiencies unless allowed by the single class character - so a thief (while a thief) can...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-10-2006, 09:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,459
Posted By ister
If you played as a mage then the potion of speed...

If you played as a mage then the potion of speed is no better than a haste spell. A mage can only have one attack per round, and haste will give you one more attack per round. Now if you're a...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 03-02-2006, 06:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,477
Posted By ister
Different opponents have different scripts. Some...

Different opponents have different scripts. Some of the scipts have the creature attack whoever hit it last, some cause it to switch targets so that it tries to get to the back lines. For instance,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 03-02-2006, 05:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,535
Posted By ister
You'd think that at least one of those wizard...

You'd think that at least one of those wizard slayers would have been an elf. smile.gif
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 02-24-2006, 11:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,960
Posted By ister
Don't forget shocking grasp. Damage is uncapped,...

Don't forget shocking grasp. Damage is uncapped, so a high level F/M will so huge damage.

The single class question is an interesting one. Forces some very difficult decisions on a true...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 02-23-2006, 02:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,733
Posted By ister
Just because Kivan is great without the bracers...

Just because Kivan is great without the bracers doesn't mean he isn't even better with them.

And you're right about the relative boost. If Imoen (otherwise) has a 15% chance to hit an enemy...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 02-23-2006, 09:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,733
Posted By ister
Yeah you're right. I should have said "on...

Yeah you're right. I should have said "on average". And on average the math tells you exactly how much more effective the bracers are on Kivan than on Imoen. If correct, the idea that this might...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 02-22-2006, 06:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,733
Posted By ister
Well you can bitch about math all you like, but...

Well you can bitch about math all you like, but how well you kill enemies is ultimately determined by that math. All the bracers do is make whoever is wearing them hit 10% more often. That's all. ...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 02-22-2006, 09:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,733
Posted By ister
I don't disagree, but I would point out that your...

I don't disagree, but I would point out that your decision to give the bracers to Imoen makes the team significantly less effective against any foe that offers a challenge. I can think of multiple...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 02-21-2006, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,300
Posted By ister
While it is certaily true that the extra +1 to...

While it is certaily true that the extra +1 to hit and +2 damage make very little difference, the same is not true of the extra attack. As zink points out, even when GM is the weakest you go from...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 02-21-2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,733
Posted By ister
You get much better use out of the bracers if you...

You get much better use out of the bracers if you give them to Kivan rather than Imoen. Kiven get 2.5 attacks per round, Imoen ony get gets 2. Imoen does 1-6 damage per hit (+ arrow bonuses) Kivan...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 02-21-2006, 08:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,960
Posted By ister
Yeah that's a decent powergamer party. I'm not...

Yeah that's a decent powergamer party. I'm not surprised that the gnome is a great tank, but once the paladin starts getting access to the best clerical buffs. He'll come into his own then.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 02-17-2006, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,639
Posted By ister
I don't see how the halfling with 18 CON has a...

I don't see how the halfling with 18 CON has a saving throw that isn't as good as Korgan's. Don't all halflings and dwarves simply get +5 for spells/wands/death?
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 02-14-2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,364
Posted By ister
I'm not so sure that's correct. Even a magic...

I'm not so sure that's correct. Even a magic based party can take advantage of various bard songs (immunity to sound based attacks, bonuses to saving throws, regeneration and so on). And the bard...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 02-13-2006, 08:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 542
Posted By ister
I vote yes.

I vote yes.
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 02-10-2006, 02:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,733
Posted By ister
Shar-Teel is a good candidate for the second...

Shar-Teel is a good candidate for the second archer. Not enough hit points to be regularly used in melee, and great dex. The 2 handed sword allows her to attack from the second row.
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 02-10-2006, 11:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,733
Posted By ister
If you want to be cute you can use the composite...

If you want to be cute you can use the composite bow +1 when using regular arrows against garden variety enemies (you'll be hitting them all the time) and the long bow of marksmanship when using...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 02-06-2006, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,343
Posted By ister
1) I'm almost certain that wisdom has no effect...

1) I'm almost certain that wisdom has no effect on saving throws. Any such effect absolutely doesn't show up on the character record, and having played low and high wisdom character I don't think...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 02-06-2006, 08:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,239
Posted By ister
Not cheating. The mold touch might be cheesy,...

Not cheating. The mold touch might be cheesy, but I don't really think it is.
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 02-02-2006, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,706
Posted By ister
Is the charm immunity for elves really in the...

Is the charm immunity for elves really in the game? I know that it is supposed to be, but I've never had an elf resist charm. It's meaningless anyway you'll hardly ever need/use that immunity.
...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 02-02-2006, 09:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,768
Posted By ister
Another advantage of great sword for a ranger is...

Another advantage of great sword for a ranger is that you can use a bastard sword when you want the extra apr.

I personally would never give 2 handed swords to ranger. The extra apr is just too...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 02-01-2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,343
Posted By ister
I do agree, but I think there are (a few) game...

I do agree, but I think there are (a few) game situations where the kensai is better. At the highest levels (like 25 or more) your saves get to be good enough that rage is less of an advantage. And...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 02-01-2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,768
Posted By ister
Losing hammers hurts because Conlan's hammer...

Losing hammers hurts because Conlan's hammer allows you to hit enemies that require +3 at a time when you have precious few +3 weapons.

I am a big proponent of daggers, but I think they're much...
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