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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 09-16-2005, 11:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,125
Posted By Lord Brass
All of which is good advice Ister. There...

All of which is good advice Ister.

There should be plenty of weapons to go around, if you want to double up for characters, but consider the timing of the proficiency allocation. Paladins can...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 09-16-2005, 08:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,125
Posted By Lord Brass
Don't worry kruncyfrogg, IWD is not like vanilla...

Don't worry kruncyfrogg, IWD is not like vanilla BG/BG2. There are pleny of good weapons for each and every category really. You may have to wait for one or two, and some are random drops, but for...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 09-16-2005, 04:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,125
Posted By Lord Brass
There are some good scimitars and clubs but...

There are some good scimitars and clubs but unfortunately they don't turn up till the expansion (or the expansion of the expansion). There are some good spears that do turn up and not as random...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-16-2005, 04:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,622
Posted By Lord Brass
All very valid points Six, but my question wasn't...

All very valid points Six, but my question wasn't really from the perspective of the class/kit itself, but really from a notion of completeness - that you've probably completed the game with a bard...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-15-2005, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,555
Posted By Lord Brass
I think you've answered you're own question...

I think you've answered you're own question there. Presumably Dundee was talking about the backstab potential with such weapons specifically and modified with strength-enhancing items accordingly.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-15-2005, 11:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,391
Posted By Lord Brass
Paladins, rangers and druids all enjoy the...

Paladins, rangers and druids all enjoy the high-end rolling advantage true single class characters do not enjoy. By true class I mean the originals: fighter, thief, cleric, magic user. (I do mean...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-15-2005, 05:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,622
Posted By Lord Brass
Where's that adventurous spirit of yours we've...

Where's that adventurous spirit of yours we've come to know and love Six!

Surely that's the challenge of them?

That's not so bad is it? What I'm not keen on is the Blade class kit which...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-14-2005, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,954
Posted By Lord Brass
Ah yes. Quite possibly. No. It's occured...

Ah yes. Quite possibly.

No. It's occured to me that it was indeed cloudkill because Jan was the one who had cast it mid-fight. Minsc certainly went through the motions of the damage animation,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-14-2005, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,954
Posted By Lord Brass
I don't think it does does it? I could of sworn...

I don't think it does does it? I could of sworn that I had Minsc equipped with an item to that effect, but he still took damage from a cloudkill. Maybe it was something else.

Only the green...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-14-2005, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,391
Posted By Lord Brass
You'll get no argument from me there Dundee. ...

You'll get no argument from me there Dundee. It's a shame that choosing the class has such a major impact on the characteristics you (can) achieve but there you go. I still maintain you should roll...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-14-2005, 06:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,391
Posted By Lord Brass
18/99 strength is a good roll. I rarely get that...

18/99 strength is a good roll. I rarely get that to be honest. Most of my percentile STR scores are in the high seventies at the most. I can't remember the last time I achieved an 18/80+ or 18/90+...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-14-2005, 05:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,622
Posted By Lord Brass
All of which is true. Considering that you don't...

All of which is true. Considering that you don't get any spells till level 2, you're similar to a better armed/armoured thief with limited abilities I suppose. Having said that then, why do we all...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 09-14-2005, 04:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,267
Posted By Lord Brass
They're just generic robed priests. smile.gif ...

They're just generic robed priests. smile.gif

Rather like the opponents you meet in DE.
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 09-14-2005, 04:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,173
Posted By Lord Brass
Righto krunchyfrogg. I never bother with those...

Righto krunchyfrogg. I never bother with those 3<sup>rd</sup>Ed. options as I said. (I'm not a big fan of the 3<sup>rd</sup>Ed. rules at all.) How does flanking work then guys? It's been a very...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-13-2005, 06:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,622
Posted By Lord Brass
Not "can" but "do" - thieves do use bows all the...

Not "can" but "do" - thieves do use bows all the time, that's part of the problem. We're drawn to the path of least resistance far too frequently. I was asking for people's input in how to deal...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 09-13-2005, 05:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,219
Posted By Lord Brass
I know exactly what you mean. There's nothing...

I know exactly what you mean. There's nothing quite so frustrating as to see your character swinging wildly around without hitting anything. I've had high-level single-class characters who on paper...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 09-13-2005, 05:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,173
Posted By Lord Brass
You can detect traps with heavy armour on I...

You can detect traps with heavy armour on I thought. Not remove, just detect. As for "flanking", is this one of the 3rd Ed. changes you can use that I never bother with?
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-13-2005, 04:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,831
Posted By Lord Brass
You're in good company here it would seem. ...

You're in good company here it would seem.

Admitting the problem is half way to solving it they say, but who wants to solve that particular "problem"! I'm the same with this game and with System...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-13-2005, 03:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,608
Posted By Lord Brass
Oh alright. Fair point ister, but does anyone...

Oh alright. Fair point ister, but does anyone know the racial maximum for dwarven dexterity? It would be annoying if it is seventeen as there are plenty of other racial maximums that don't require...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-09-2005, 04:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,622
Posted By Lord Brass
The Crossbow is a good weapon Morgeruat, but the...

The Crossbow is a good weapon Morgeruat, but the advantage of a bow is the arrows of dispelling. That's what you can use to knock out so many enemies' annoying haste potions/spells. It seems so...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 09-09-2005, 04:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,219
Posted By Lord Brass
I think I've only ever been attacked by them...

I think I've only ever been attacked by them once. It didn't kill my character fortunately.

What levels did you end up at RoobokWebak? I'm just wondering what sort of play you would get with a...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-09-2005, 03:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,608
Posted By Lord Brass
You might well be right there - although the...

You might well be right there - although the effect's the same thing. I'd have to break out the 1st Ed. books to have a proper look as the PG listed all of the min/max stats per character race on...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-08-2005, 04:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,622
Posted By Lord Brass
Is there no other way? What if you don't want to...

Is there no other way? What if you don't want to take the very much tired bow (and large sword) proficiency? I find myself trying to take anything but that in BG these days.

I heartily concur...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-08-2005, 03:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,608
Posted By Lord Brass
Just what is with the -1Dex adjustment for...

Just what is with the -1Dex adjustment for dwarves? It isn't classic 2nd Ed. AD&D; I thought it was a Bioware/Black Isle convention? Anyway, dwarves are supposed to get +1Con/-1Cha. I usually...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-08-2005, 03:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,425
Posted By Lord Brass
Just to clarify JR's post, that means that you...

Just to clarify JR's post, that means that you will gain another point at levels 3, 6, 9 etc.

Also, you should be aware that in BG2 you have weapon styles as well i.e. weapon and shield, single...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-08-2005, 03:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,831
Posted By Lord Brass
Understood. I'm a fine one for...

Understood. I'm a fine one for "BG-carrythroughs" as well as Tomes of Retroactive Convenience. Nice expression by the way. I'd received the impression that you didn't bother with BG to BG2...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-07-2005, 07:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,831
Posted By Lord Brass
We'll just have to face up to the fact Tom-Slayer...

We'll just have to face up to the fact Tom-Slayer that diversity/replayability is the name of the game. (Or BG2, I can't remember which!)

Part of my CRS problem extends from divising party...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-07-2005, 03:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,831
Posted By Lord Brass
1) Apply some restrictions on how you roll...

1) Apply some restrictions on how you roll characters (for instance, I only use natural rolls: I never use the + and - buttons to move stat points around).
2) Get a really, really good roll. (My...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-06-2005, 04:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,831
Posted By Lord Brass
Lawful Good is supposed to be the classic goody...

Lawful Good is supposed to be the classic goody two shoes. With the Valygar situation if you've been ordered to slay Valygar you'd go because it's the right, or lawful thing to do as you've been...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 09-05-2005, 05:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,840
Posted By Lord Brass
It's all relative krunchyfrogg I think. One of...

It's all relative krunchyfrogg I think. One of the really good things about this game, as opposed to BG/BG2, is that all of the weapon types are represented by different levels of magical item. ...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 09-05-2005, 05:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By Lord Brass
I'd have to concur Jelly Sculptress. (Great name...

I'd have to concur Jelly Sculptress. (Great name BTW!)

Wizardry 8 is a little rules intensive in some ways, much more so than Might & Magic 6,7 or 8. Of course, after having played BG2/IWD you...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 09-02-2005, 10:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,219
Posted By Lord Brass
Nice! Not so much a game as a lifestyle....

Nice! Not so much a game as a lifestyle. smile.gif
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 09-02-2005, 07:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,622
Posted By Lord Brass
The thought of soloing without magic seems a...

The thought of soloing without magic seems a little scary to me. It's the later encounters such as the... (potential SPOILER)
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Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 08-19-2005, 07:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,219
Posted By Lord Brass
The very spells each class receives reinforces...

The very spells each class receives reinforces that point of view I suppose.

Horses for courses I guess, but I find on-hand healing a nice treat to have (if not a life saver often enough). Also,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 08-19-2005, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,256
Posted By Lord Brass
Blimey, I just did this yesterday and I can't...

Blimey, I just did this yesterday and I can't recall... I think Lord's right and it is a 1000 gp. (With 1000xp?)
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 08-19-2005, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 554
Posted By Lord Brass
Oh, I understand what you mean Six. What a...

Oh, I understand what you mean Six.

What a bummer that can be... Also, I don't think I'm the only one that doesn't agree with that method being used during the game, but has no way of doing it...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 08-17-2005, 04:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 554
Posted By Lord Brass
This should have come with a spoiler tag really...

This should have come with a spoiler tag really BlackPeter.


I don't think he's got a bug Six, I just think he's asking what he's missed out on by slamming the encounter before it takes place. ...
Forum: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 08-17-2005, 03:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,219
Posted By Lord Brass
Outstanding work RoobokWebak, and a brave...

Outstanding work RoobokWebak, and a brave decision to try it in the first place. I only ever tried solo on Insane (with and F/M/T oddly enough Serak) and that was difficult enough.

Strangely, it...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 08-15-2005, 07:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,409
Posted By Lord Brass
Thanks Cam_H. I think I'll have to have a...

Thanks Cam_H.

I think I'll have to have a longer look through a search about the issue, though there's some good links in this thread already. I might give vanilla BG/BG2 a run through first. I...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 08-12-2005, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,409
Posted By Lord Brass
Alright there guys. Long time no write! ...

Alright there guys. Long time no write!

There's certainly a lot of mods out there now. I guess'll have to do a search to see what's available and worth playing. (You lot are bound to have...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 02-06-2004, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,872
Posted By Lord Brass
I've really changed my mind over Xan. The more...

I've really changed my mind over Xan. The more you play BG, the more you appreciate the subtleties that you can have. As his choice of spells is so limited from the norm, it really focuses the...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 01-09-2004, 04:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,240
Posted By Lord Brass
I'd agree. Cloakwood is nasty initially,...

I'd agree. Cloakwood is nasty initially, however, on a return trip through it's fairly tame - except for the wretched ambush!

Ice Island is for me annoying not dangerous. It's far harder to get...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 01-08-2004, 08:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,240
Posted By Lord Brass
Ashirukurus - or something like that. Sorry, I'm...

Ashirukurus - or something like that. Sorry, I'm at work at the moment and can't check the spelling.

Tarnesh is a pain, but for me the whole Ice Island is like "Tarnesh with friends". ...
Forum: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast 01-08-2004, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,001
Posted By Lord Brass
I have used it a number of times: several times...

I have used it a number of times: several times in a day, over the course of a number of days etc. No real pattern to it, but one day I equipped it and the thing disappeared after the spell had...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-08-2004, 04:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,375
Posted By Lord Brass
I would have done, but you know what it's like,...

I would have done, but you know what it's like, it's never saved at a convenient place. :(

Too much information by the way guys. Head...hurts...too...many...numbers...

I suppose I'll pick it...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-07-2004, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,375
Posted By Lord Brass
Thanks Link. Do you mean I have to adopt the...

Thanks Link. Do you mean I have to adopt the alternative path i.e. go back to the initial contact and follow his suggestion? Or is there another way to pursue Bodhi's option?
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-07-2004, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,375
Posted By Lord Brass
Don't worry, it isn't what you think! ;) ...

Don't worry, it isn't what you think! ;)


(~Vague due to potential SPOILERS~)
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-07-2004, 04:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,515
Posted By Lord Brass
The trouble I've found is the Protection from...

The trouble I've found is the Protection from Normal Missiles/Protection from Magical Weapons combination. Your missile troops are rendered ineffective instantly. The duration may not be too long,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-06-2004, 10:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 633
Posted By Lord Brass
Ahmen to that Armen. I've shied away from...

Ahmen to that Armen. I've shied away from examining them in the same way we know and love BG's spells. Although most are (functionally) similar, it still felt like there was enough difference to...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-06-2004, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 633
Posted By Lord Brass
Doh! Lost my reply. I believe Minsc and the...

Doh! Lost my reply.

I believe Minsc and the mighty Boo dealt the final blow. The Horror spell had finished right near the end of the encounter. Until then, my berserker kept the fellow off...
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