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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-15-2003, 10:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,938
Posted By drewal
I mean for creative built in advantages for the...

I mean for creative built in advantages for the class kits, and such. Perhaps the farmer can cast summon cow x3/day

The nobleman can create minor gems 2x/day (from his home) in order to hock them...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-15-2003, 09:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,080
Posted By drewal
Yes, I noticed that problem on the dragon...

Yes, I noticed that problem on the dragon question, but figured the answer choice with Red, Black, Shadow and Silver had to be right.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-15-2003, 08:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,938
Posted By drewal
I am inspired by this thread. I am going to try...

I am inspired by this thread. I am going to try and make a some commoner kits for the fighter class.

You could have a farmer, a nobleman, a barmaid, any ideas?
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-15-2003, 08:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,080
Posted By drewal
19/20 Got Drizzt question wrong. Doh!

19/20

Got Drizzt question wrong. Doh!
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-15-2003, 12:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,938
Posted By drewal
Hahahahaha! That's awesome.

Hahahahaha!

That's awesome.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-15-2003, 11:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,971
Posted By drewal
There is one thing you can do, which is kind of...

There is one thing you can do, which is kind of funny, but will probably screw up your game - so have a reserve save handy.

When Arkanis Gath spawns, use CTRL-Q (I think, it's been awhile since...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-15-2003, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 488
Posted By drewal
You can also cast finger of death at him as he...

You can also cast finger of death at him as he walks away, which is most satisfying.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-15-2003, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,337
Posted By drewal
No problemo. THough I still don't get why...

No problemo. THough I still don't get why tossing a non-living piece of metal - even if enchanted - before the Demogorgon statute should count as a sacrifice. Something living, like cernd's baby,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-15-2003, 10:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,384
Posted By drewal
On Twisted Rune: I must say that the TR,...

On Twisted Rune:

I must say that the TR, even on hard with tactics mod, was not very difficult.

Perhaps being a solo mage accounts for this.

I found improved Bodhi, improved Irenicus, and...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-15-2003, 10:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,054
Posted By drewal
Abi Dalzhim's won't hurt improved Irenicus, but...

Abi Dalzhim's won't hurt improved Irenicus, but Incendiary Cloud will - is the wish option restricted to Abi's, or can you choose which spell targets all creatures? If so, cast a hundred icendiary...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-14-2003, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,029
Posted By drewal
Ahhh, so true. So dual to a cleric then. ...

Ahhh, so true.

So dual to a cleric then. Would I be able to make high levels in just TOB?

Is this even feasible? - I would have to take some people with me at first.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-14-2003, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,029
Posted By drewal
Level 40 Necromancer by end of SOA - he can cast...

Level 40 Necromancer by end of SOA - he can cast time stop so many times the battle is over before it begins. Onto to TOB with him now, of course, though considering picking up some party members...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-14-2003, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,337
Posted By drewal
Try a Mordekainen's Sword, I know this works for...

Try a Mordekainen's Sword, I know this works for me.

Odd since, the sword is not actually alive.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-14-2003, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,613
Posted By drewal
I got the Mephit portals this way: Run in...

I got the Mephit portals this way:

Run in bash the first one. Run out of room.

Run in bash the second one. Hide behind the bookshelf in the northwest corner.

Run back, bash the fourht one....
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-14-2003, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,008
Posted By drewal
I'm not sure if wisdom affects wild mage wild...

I'm not sure if wisdom affects wild mage wild surge rolls, but if it does, play a wild mage with very low wisdom - you'll never know what spell you'll cast. To add to the fun, never cast chaos...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-13-2003, 10:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,999
Posted By drewal
Gotta go with what my first character, a...

Gotta go with what my first character, a swashbuckler dual-wielded:

Any combo of two of the following three weapons:

Purifier, Foebane and Answerer
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-13-2003, 09:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,008
Posted By drewal
I would try soloing any pure fighter or fighter...

I would try soloing any pure fighter or fighter kit with tactics mod on insane. I am just starting this, and it is much more difficult than soloing a magic user.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-13-2003, 07:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,457
Posted By drewal
Two efforts... 1) Killed Improved Irenicus...

Two efforts...

1) Killed Improved Irenicus with a regular old quarter staff.

2) Petrified Improved Irenicus with the wand of wonder (in a moment of desperation).
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-13-2003, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,626
Posted By drewal
Remove fear can be used prior to battle to make...

Remove fear can be used prior to battle to make non-cavaliers immune to fear effects as well.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-13-2003, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,613
Posted By drewal
Alright, with a little luck the spawned groups...

Alright, with a little luck the spawned groups aren't so bad.

Has anyone actually beaten Improved Ilyich on insane as a solo fighter? Is it possible? Trying to figure out how.

The mephit...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-13-2003, 05:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,054
Posted By drewal
Outstanding. I must try this forthwith.

Outstanding. I must try this forthwith.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-13-2003, 05:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,140
Posted By drewal
If Cespenar is a bad guy (he is the butler in...

If Cespenar is a bad guy (he is the butler in hell after all), then he gets my vote for most loathed.

I cannot stand having him go through the pack mumbling and squealing everytime I get back to...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-13-2003, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,613
Posted By drewal
Help! SPOILERS BELOW . . . . . . ...

Help!
SPOILERS BELOW
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-13-2003, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By drewal
The .bcs script action ReallyForceSpell allows an...

The .bcs script action ReallyForceSpell allows an NPC, such as Irenicus, to cast any spell, regardless of memorization, both immediately and uninterrupted.

Other scripting actions allow various...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-11-2003, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By drewal
The stakes will definetly not dissapear. They...

The stakes will definetly not dissapear. They are on the floor somewhere, or have been accidentally dropped somewhere, or accidentally placed in a container.

HTH
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-11-2003, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,982
Posted By drewal
There is an anti-Paladin two-handed sword that...

There is an anti-Paladin two-handed sword that you get off the Githyanki that come looking for the silver sword.

I don't remember if you need a mod installed to get this, however.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-11-2003, 03:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 503
Posted By drewal
LOL! Great cheese tactics! I shall have...

LOL!

Great cheese tactics!

I shall have to try them out.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-11-2003, 02:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 899
Posted By drewal
He is playing on hard, not insane, for what...

He is playing on hard, not insane, for what that's worth regarding improved Ilyich.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-11-2003, 02:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By drewal
Monk-Archer and Anti-Paladin-Archer both sound...

Monk-Archer and Anti-Paladin-Archer both sound interesting - the magic user combos are great, but I was more interested in what people thought about a pure bash-n-smash tandem.

How about a...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-10-2003, 11:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By drewal
I was pondering possibilities for two-man...

I was pondering possibilities for two-man fighting parties, and thought a Kensai and an Archer would be pretty tough to beat - one close in, the other far away.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-10-2003, 11:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,803
Posted By drewal
Outstanding Rataxes! Quite enjoyed it.

Outstanding Rataxes! Quite enjoyed it.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-10-2003, 05:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,994
Posted By drewal
I would take Imoen over Mazzy - I've always found...

I would take Imoen over Mazzy - I've always found the "Mazzy is the closest thing to a halfling paladin" lin annoying enough to dump her.

Additionally, from a roleplay standpoint, at least if your...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-09-2003, 12:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,688
Posted By drewal
Straight outta Candlekeep you'd have to go with a...

Straight outta Candlekeep you'd have to go with a thief or a fighter -backstab or brute force.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-08-2003, 10:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,688
Posted By drewal
I can be blind all day long, as a mage, and it...

I can be blind all day long, as a mage, and it will affect me not.

Time will never start again for the poor old ranger/cleric once it stops.

All the mage has to do is get a single time stop...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-08-2003, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,471
Posted By drewal
Does Near Infinity work with a Mac? If so,...

Does Near Infinity work with a Mac? If so, that's your solution.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-08-2003, 05:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,688
Posted By drewal
Cleric vs. Mage No contest. A...

Cleric vs. Mage

No contest.

A high-level necromancer, even without project image/simalcrum, can blast the high-level cleric for an average of around 1,000 damage before he runs out of time...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-08-2003, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,414
Posted By drewal
You can delete the entire override folder and...

You can delete the entire override folder and reinstall. You will lose any MODs that you have installed, and custom items.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-07-2003, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,803
Posted By drewal
The pit fiend is pretty vicsious looking too.

The pit fiend is pretty vicsious looking too.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-06-2003, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,397
Posted By drewal
I did a full reinstall with all official game...

I did a full reinstall with all official game files and all mods and the crash still happened. Something is conflicting with something else.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-06-2003, 05:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,512
Posted By drewal
I can attest that the lack of illusion spells...

I can attest that the lack of illusion spells made finishing SOA with tactics mod on hard very difficult for my solo necromancer - though with the advice of Dundee, Alson, Daan, Rataxes and a few...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-05-2003, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,397
Posted By drewal
In the same BGII game that I have recently...

In the same BGII game that I have recently completed SOA, I am finding it impossible to proceed past the ogre mage in the genie room of the dungeon.

I have Bioware patch, Baldurdash, Tactics,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-05-2003, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By drewal
Yes, a text editor is necessary for using NI or...

Yes, a text editor is necessary for using NI or WeIDu - but not necessary for ShadowKeeper or IEEP.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-05-2003, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By drewal
Infinity Explorer is just a browser - viewing...

Infinity Explorer is just a browser - viewing various egine files.

To edit, you have several options:

1. Use Shadow Keeper

This will allow you to edit your save games - but not the basic...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-05-2003, 02:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,512
Posted By drewal
After going through BGII w/ tactics on hard with...

After going through BGII w/ tactics on hard with a necromancer, I thought I'd try something more challenging - I only had difficulty with two battles - improved Bodhi and improved Irenicus (installed...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-05-2003, 03:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,391
Posted By drewal
Do a full reinstall of the game - but copy your...

Do a full reinstall of the game - but copy your saves into another folder somewhere else just in case.

The saves are in the folder labeled "saves"

The multiplayer saves are in a folder labeled...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-05-2003, 03:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,512
Posted By drewal
What would the experienced soloists out there...

What would the experienced soloists out there consider the most challenging solo classes - top two or three?
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-04-2003, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By drewal
When I played my Stormlord of Talos, I didn't...

When I played my Stormlord of Talos, I didn't worry about maintainging rep. The advantage the traditional evil group has is that the party only has 4 or 5 people in it, so the levels come faster,...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-03-2003, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 894
Posted By drewal
It has been a while since I fought the...

It has been a while since I fought the non-Tactics Irenicus, so if my info is a little off, please forgive...

If he keeps casting protection from magical weapons, equip all of your fighters with...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-03-2003, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
Posted By drewal
Use summons to distract the undead... And...

Use summons to distract the undead...

And use Repulse Undead - this will push the undead away from the priest - so keep your folks close in for it to be effective.

And cast negative plane...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 01-03-2003, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,835
Posted By drewal
Do you A) have the latest official Bioware patch...

Do you A) have the latest official Bioware patch and B) the Baldurdash patch?

And C) Do you have any questionable mods running that might be messing up the works?
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