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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-09-2007, 05:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,763
Posted By thetruth
I agree with OTG's comments. Improved Anvil...

I agree with OTG's comments.

Improved Anvil is a very good tactical mod which adds a LOT of tough battles in the game. It has much more content than other similar mods...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 02-26-2007, 03:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,005
Posted By thetruth
What is it too unbalanced ? I have never sided...

What is it too unbalanced ?
I have never sided with Bodhi (can't play an evil character :( ) so I don't know what exactly this mod does.

If that's the case though then you could use the Valen...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 02-25-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,005
Posted By thetruth
A very good guide to MOD NPCs can be found here...

A very good guide to MOD NPCs can be found here (http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=024694).


IIRC if you have the Valen mod you can side with Bodhi...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-19-2006, 11:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,778
Posted By thetruth
@Dundee The bonus to dmg from G.Mastery...

@Dundee

The bonus to dmg from G.Mastery (without the G.M. patch) is +4 and not +3.The manual is wrong on that.

Since you use Near Infinity, you can look at the 2DA file (it's the WSPECIAL) for...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-16-2006, 03:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,778
Posted By thetruth
I was curious to find out the max. damage that an...

I was curious to find out the max. damage that an Assassin-Cleric can do with a backstab,I did some tests and this was the result: http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/3640/assassincleric2kg.png
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-15-2006, 05:28 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,341
Posted By thetruth
[/b]</font>[/QUOTE]I agree 100% Dundee.It is IMO...

[/b]</font>[/QUOTE]I agree 100% Dundee.It is IMO the most unbalanced part of the Tactics mod.
Here are some of their abilities (again CTRL+A to read):


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The...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-09-2006, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,925
Posted By thetruth
I add to Dundee's list (for modded BG2) : -...

I add to Dundee's list (for modded BG2) :

- Spells from the imp.Undeads (Tactics).Even a simple skeleton can target the improved invisible (partially visible) with his spells.

- Spell...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-08-2006, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,925
Posted By thetruth
- Mages : Rings of Air Control.Even in the modded...

- Mages : Rings of Air Control.Even in the modded game not many of them use True Sight fortunately.

And anyway a Fighter with his excellent Saving Throws,Belt of Inertial Barrier and with weapons...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-08-2006, 06:31 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,341
Posted By thetruth
I can confirm,from one of my recent games, that...

I can confirm,from one of my recent games, that Spell Turning stops Imprisonment,at least the one of the book.And as SoS said it does it once.

IIRC even the normal Mage spell can do it and for...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-07-2006, 03:46 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,341
Posted By thetruth
Out of curiosity I did some tests with the Cloak...

Out of curiosity I did some tests with the Cloak of Mirroring and I have to correct myself:

The Cloak protects someone from both Firestorms and ADHWs.I guess I got confused by the fight against...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-06-2006, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,925
Posted By thetruth
First of all it is doable. I have soloed a...

First of all it is doable.

I have soloed a plain Fighter with Tactics,Imp.Battles,Ascension and some other mods (Core Rules).Some battles,especially in the ToB part of the game, were extremely...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-05-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,535
Posted By thetruth
High INT (IIRC) will help to detect secret doors...

High INT (IIRC) will help to detect secret doors faster.So the only solution is to use potions of genious/mind focusing.

Mages have the worst secret door detection ability and as a Half-Elf you...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-05-2006, 05:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,020
Posted By thetruth
I don't think there is a 4-level spell I have...

I don't think there is a 4-level spell I have never memorized before,though the one I use less must be Monster Summoning II.


Contagion is quite underrated IMHO.
Its effects are permanent,it...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 06-05-2006, 05:37 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,341
Posted By thetruth
Good job Dundee and nice to know these useful...

Good job Dundee and nice to know these useful info for the backstab.


In my experience the Lich casts Teleport Field in the beginning of the battle ONLY if the party is protected from Undead...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-31-2006, 02:35 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,341
Posted By thetruth
I agree with this.Pit Fiends become too...

I agree with this.Pit Fiends become too overpowered with Tactics.
A tactic I use when I face them with a low level party is the following:

I give to one of my NPCs the Sensate amulet or the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-29-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,341
Posted By thetruth
Just wait some time till you reach level 14...

Just wait some time till you reach level 14 (IIRC).Then you will meet always the tougher group of Bandits during night-time and you will get over 15.000/group when you sell their equipment.Along with...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 05-25-2006, 05:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,691
Posted By thetruth
Congratulations Dundee, very nice the...

Congratulations Dundee, very nice the screenshots.

I have soloed an Assassin through BG1+TotSC with Tutu and I had a lot of fun too.But I am not sure, how he will fare in a (heavily) modded BG2....
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-24-2006, 10:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,753
Posted By thetruth
Yes, it is copied/pasted from the 2DA file ;)

Yes, it is copied/pasted from the 2DA file ;)
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-21-2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,081
Posted By thetruth
I agree with the Berserker suggestion. As...

I agree with the Berserker suggestion.
As Dundee said take g.m. in flails (FoA is awesome).Also I would suggest dualwielding with Defender of Eastheaven in the off-hand (although probably it's not...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-21-2006, 03:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,901
Posted By thetruth
I am glad it worked,but did you boot out your...

I am glad it worked,but did you boot out your party members first ? It has nothing to do with the CTRL-R, but I mentioned it as well because I remember of bugs similar to yours, related to some of...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-21-2006, 09:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,901
Posted By thetruth
Try one more thing. Boot everyone out of your...

Try one more thing.
Boot everyone out of your party and press CTRL-R on your PC (you must have the console activated).Probably it won't resolve the problem but you can try.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-21-2006, 09:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,640
Posted By thetruth
Yes you are probably right for the dead NPCs,I...

Yes you are probably right for the dead NPCs,I don't remember well.
As for Jaheira and everyone else who leaves forever, you can still summon them in ToB.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-20-2006, 11:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,901
Posted By thetruth
Have you changed your PC's appearence with SK ? ...

Have you changed your PC's appearence with SK ?

IIRC it could cause such problems.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-20-2006, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,753
Posted By thetruth
Yep, tested.Some of the Readmes out there are...

Yep, tested.Some of the Readmes out there are wrong on this (Ease of use).
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-20-2006, 10:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,640
Posted By thetruth
Yes,you can recall any NPC in the game except...

Yes,you can recall any NPC in the game except from Yoshimo (even those dead).
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-20-2006, 10:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,753
Posted By thetruth
Before the True Grand Mastery fix: * 1...

Before the True Grand Mastery fix:


* 1 ApR
** +1 to hit, +2 damage, 3/2 ApR
*** +2 to hit, +2 damage, 3/2 ApR
**** +2 to hit, +3 damage, 3/2 ApR, (-1 Speed Factor)
***** +2 to hit, +4...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-19-2006, 12:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,835
Posted By thetruth
Also,even if we assume that there is not Grand...

Also,even if we assume that there is not Grand Mastery in the 2e rules, a fighter had +1/2 attack/round more than Rangers and Paladins (they could not specialize in a weapon), along with the other...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-18-2006, 10:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,835
Posted By thetruth
I, on the other hand, have never played PnP so I...

I, on the other hand, have never played PnP so I trust your experience.
But I have found what I was looking for.


From the Combat and Tactics book (2nd Edition rules) :


Grand Mastery
High...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-18-2006, 09:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,835
Posted By thetruth
Readme from James Schumacher's (TeamBG) patch : ...

Readme from James Schumacher's (TeamBG) patch :

.....This is as per AD&D specs. Grand Mastery was correctly implemented in Baldur's Gate 1 and Icewind Dale, but was changed in Baldur's Gate 2 for...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-17-2006, 08:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,835
Posted By thetruth
But I considered this already. Whether you use...

But I considered this already.
Whether you use the G.Mastery patch or not, for example, the Improved Haste is still better than the GWW attack.
The main strength of the B-M is not in his G.Mastery...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-16-2006, 11:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,835
Posted By thetruth
(...trying to find the "most powerful warrior" ) ...

(...trying to find the "most powerful warrior" )


1) Kensai-Mage vs. Berserker-Mage (assuming that both are dualled at level 13)


Kensai :

a) +4 THACO & Damage bonus and -3 to his...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-13-2006, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,887
Posted By thetruth
@parro Have you tried running the game with...

@parro

Have you tried running the game with the Disc 2 already in your CD-ROM ?
At least for me,the ToB disc is required only if I try to run the game with any other Disc than Disc 2,so maybe it...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-10-2006, 08:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,000
Posted By thetruth
It should be, although I am not sure.But I think...

It should be, although I am not sure.But I think it can be tested.


Hehe yes.And if you want to be 100% certain, you can put 3 I. Chaos Shields in a CC.
Then you can start every single battle...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-09-2006, 05:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,000
Posted By thetruth
Every time a Wild Mage casts a spell there is a...

Every time a Wild Mage casts a spell there is a chance of 5% that a Wild Surge will occur.
Also with every spell you cast,you receive a message: "Casting Level : +5" or "Casting Level : -4" or...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-06-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,000
Posted By thetruth
It's not possible for 2 reasons: 1) A...

It's not possible for 2 reasons:

1) A multiclass character cannot have a kit.

2) Wild Mage is not considered a mage kit but a separate class.


Also a Wild Mage is not allowed to dual class....
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-04-2006, 03:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,584
Posted By thetruth
Other spell combinations for the Mage/Cleric : ...

Other spell combinations for the Mage/Cleric :

- CC with 3x Firestorm or 3x Implosion (both spells ignore MR and the first is one of the most damaging spells in the game)
- CC with 3x Storm of...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-04-2006, 12:42 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,584
Posted By thetruth
I am quite sure that the Fighter-class has the...

I am quite sure that the Fighter-class has the best overall saving throws in the game (as SixofSpades has already said).
Although I am not sure about Monk and Barbarian.
As for the race, halflings...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-09-2005, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,165
Posted By thetruth
SPOILER - - - - - - - The dragon...

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The dragon reappears when you leave his dungeon and you go near the point where you fighted the ogres-knights when you first arrived at Windspear Hills.
And prepare for...
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