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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 10-02-2008, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,040
Posted By Heatmiser
Thumbs Up Re: Question about Diablo II

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After you've played D2 for a while (and LOD) check out the mod called Eastern Sun. It makes tons of changes to D2:LOD almost all of which are great. Makes it more entertaining with lots...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 02-07-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,559
Posted By Heatmiser
Diablo and Hellfire were good the first time...

Diablo and Hellfire were good the first time through, but fairly boring after that.
D2 and LoD are much better IMHO.
But, they are improved upon greatly by a mod for D2 called Eastern Sun.
Want to...
Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 12-07-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,150
Posted By Heatmiser
Actually Armageddon's Children by Terry Brooks is...

Actually Armageddon's Children by Terry Brooks is a sequel to his Word and Void trilogy (Running with the Demon, Knight of the Word, and Angel Fire East).
The original trilogy is very good and Arm's...
Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 09-26-2006, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,945
Posted By Heatmiser
I can recommend the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant...

I can recommend the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series (2 trilogies) by Stephen R. Donaldson. He is an excellent writer, and the Thomas Covenant character is a good, but maddening anti-hero.
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 04-26-2004, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,011
Posted By Heatmiser
You really can't go wrong either way. Both games...

You really can't go wrong either way. Both games are great!
In fact, I found a dual/boxed set of Fallout 1 and 2 for $9.99- best 10 bucks I ever spent!
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 03-30-2004, 01:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,601
Posted By Heatmiser
I have a Dracon Samurai- 18th Level now and have...

I have a Dracon Samurai- 18th Level now and have not had significant problems with him. I have seen a handful of LS but they are certainly not common. I do have the 'typical' Sam armor on him,...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 03-22-2004, 09:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 462
Posted By Heatmiser
I'll try to help with some of your questions. ...

I'll try to help with some of your questions. I'm on my first time all the way through myself- so I don't have all the answers. I'm sure someone else will come along to help.

SPOILERS AHEAD
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Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 02-02-2004, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 989
Posted By Heatmiser
Miracle definitely. For those of us who remember...

Miracle definitely. For those of us who remember the real life events.
I liked Van Helsing- even though it will probably be a special effects-fest and short on plot. Eh- every once in a while...
Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 01-19-2004, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By Heatmiser
If I remember correctly (and it has been a while...

If I remember correctly (and it has been a while since I did Ch 1 of the OC) you can give him the journal and he will give you XP and maybe gold too.
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 11-06-2003, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 806
Posted By Heatmiser
A notice and request for input here. I saw this...

A notice and request for input here.
I saw this in a store last week and was very excited about it. Any fans of Warlords III- DLR know the almost limitless replayability of Warlords. With the...
Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 11-03-2003, 03:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,733
Posted By Heatmiser
It is obvious that there is something different...

It is obvious that there is something different about this Neo than the others- that being his love for Trinity. The architect tells him that he gets to some conclusion more quickly than his...
Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 10-16-2003, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 827
Posted By Heatmiser
I just finished reading Naked Empire- the latest...

I just finished reading Naked Empire- the latest Sword of Truth novel from Terry Goodkind. It was very good. Quite a bit better than the last one- Pillars of Creation, but that one makes more sense...
Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 10-08-2003, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,810
Posted By Heatmiser
Yes, I have to agree that the SoU expansion is...

Yes, I have to agree that the SoU expansion is quite a bit better (but not as long) as the Original Campaign. As to player created mods- the Shadowlords campaign (5 mods) and its sequel the...
Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 10-08-2003, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,512
Posted By Heatmiser
Sorry to have to agree with you Wellard. My lvl...

Sorry to have to agree with you Wellard. My lvl 16 Monk didn't have too difficult a time either. I had Boddyknock with me and he didn't even get killed! Well, it did take me two tries, because her...
Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 09-29-2003, 06:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,679
Posted By Heatmiser
Arrow Xanos is fair at best. My...

Xanos is fair at best. My Rogue6/Ranger2/Shadowdancer5 has had him the whole time now (into Chapter 2). I had him level up almost entirely as a Barbarian (he has 2 levels of Sorceror, I think) and...
Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 09-29-2003, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,367
Posted By Heatmiser
Number 2 is also for a Henchman quest. I'm...

Number 2 is also for a Henchman quest.
I'm almost 100% certain on this, but I had not completed previous henchman quests for this person, so I don't know for sure.
Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 09-18-2003, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,312
Posted By Heatmiser
Arrow Not 100% certain, but I'm pretty sure you can get...

Not 100% certain, but I'm pretty sure you can get one ...
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Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 09-15-2003, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,878
Posted By Heatmiser
My monk found Hin Fist +4 and Long Death +3, both...

My monk found Hin Fist +4 and Long Death +3, both pretty good in the OC.
A monk with just fists (and feet) is almost too easy by the time you get to level 14+. He is incredibly hard for enemies to...
Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 09-10-2003, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,648
Posted By Heatmiser
Monks are great! I never cared for Bards much...

Monks are great! I never cared for Bards much either myself. Probably because they are the opposite of my real-life personality (I am not a performer by any stretch of the imagination). I can...
Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 09-10-2003, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,188
Posted By Heatmiser
I finally finished the OC with my lvl 16 monk and...

I finally finished the OC with my lvl 16 monk and Boddyknock as a henchman. Together we were quite tough to beat.
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Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 09-04-2003, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 174
Posted By Heatmiser
I will look forward to seeing this movie, period....

I will look forward to seeing this movie, period. But, I will be much more likely to see it with subtitles (since I speak neither Latin nor Aramaic!)
I don't think people need to be worried about...
Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 08-21-2003, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 871
Posted By Heatmiser
Looks great! The swamp and tree city tilesets...

Looks great!
The swamp and tree city tilesets are amazing! Too bad the module is only going to be multiplayer! Maybe they will make the tilesets, placeables and other things available for...
Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 08-20-2003, 02:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,258
Posted By Heatmiser
Cerek- Nice job with Desther To answer your...

Cerek-
Nice job with Desther
To answer your trivia question:
"YEEEHAA!! Jester's dead!!" Anthony Edwards as Goose in Top Gun.

Desther is MUCH easier if you kill off the 5 ritual zombies...
Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 06-04-2003, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,412
Posted By Heatmiser
Target- I can definitely recommend a Monk. I...

Target-
I can definitely recommend a Monk. I have one now in Ch. 3 who is level 14 and he is excellent! I don't really see a need to multi a monk, and for RPing purposes it doesn't work for me...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 05-22-2003, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By Heatmiser
First- Welcome to Ironworks ScooterDM68! ...

First- Welcome to Ironworks ScooterDM68! smile.gif
Second- to answer your questions-
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Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 05-14-2003, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 293
Posted By Heatmiser
I agree that this is the best of the reality...

I agree that this is the best of the reality shows and really the only one that I have gotten into (although I confess a morbid fascination with some of the stuff on Fear Factor!). My wife and I...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 05-01-2003, 02:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,305
Posted By Heatmiser
My first time through, playing as a LG Undead...

My first time through, playing as a LG Undead Hunter, the only time I used the Slayer was in the final fight w/Jon. Because of my alignment (and the consequences) I didn't want to use it any more...
Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 04-29-2003, 02:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,770
Posted By Heatmiser
I just created a new character for the same...

I just created a new character for the same purpose, Immoral.
I started him as a Human Ranger and took 2 levels in that. Then switched him to Druid. Their skills are complimentary and I also...
Forum: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 04-23-2003, 04:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,374
Posted By Heatmiser
So far (early in Ch 2) I must say that I am...

So far (early in Ch 2) I must say that I am extremely satisfied with my human monk. I love going close up and watching him surrounded by 4-5 enemies. He dodges blades, his fists and feet are...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 04-10-2003, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,661
Posted By Heatmiser
Thanks to all of you for your replies! With such...

Thanks to all of you for your replies! With such reviews it will be a difficult one to resist. I will definitely keep it on my list of future purchases.
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 04-09-2003, 03:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,661
Posted By Heatmiser
I just wanted to ask someone to compare this game...

I just wanted to ask someone to compare this game to NWN, Wizardry 8 and/or BGII (for 3 examples). The bottom line- is it worth buying. Things like character development, plot, non-linear play and...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 03-19-2003, 04:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,901
Posted By Heatmiser
My 2c Wizardry I was probably one of the...

My 2c

Wizardry I was probably one of the first (if not the first) CRPG that I ever played (probably second to Ultima 1). They would have had to severely mess with the game for me not to like it. ...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 03-11-2003, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,041
Posted By Heatmiser
I experienced a similar problem with MODS (not...

I experienced a similar problem with MODS (not Kelsey). The best I could figure is something got corrupted with the MOD and TOB (it was the TOB items descriptions that were corrupted).
I...
Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 02-27-2003, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 232
Posted By Heatmiser
Great show! After this season, my wife and I...

Great show!
After this season, my wife and I are going to rent Season 1 on DVD to watch. We just picked it up mid-season this year, but we got hooked after one episode.
I just have to comment on...
Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 12-26-2002, 03:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,804
Posted By Heatmiser
I really enjoyed TTT, with the aforementioned...

I really enjoyed TTT, with the aforementioned exception of Faramir's character and the trip to Osgiliath. Everything else was understandable for cinematic reasons. I actually understood moreso the...
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 11-13-2002, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By Heatmiser
Not a bad game, especially with the Legends of...

Not a bad game, especially with the Legends of Urak expansion. I am a sucker for any Strategy/RPG with a map/scenario editor, though!
Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 11-06-2002, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 214
Posted By Heatmiser
I have read all 4 of them and found them to be...

I have read all 4 of them and found them to be quite good. The last one was slightly disappointing, but overall I highly recommend the series.
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 09-30-2002, 02:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,155
Posted By Heatmiser
One of the things I liked best about BGII...

One of the things I liked best about BGII (compared to BGI) was that from the very beginning, you think you have things figured out and are on familiar ground and the game throws something at you to...
Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 09-19-2002, 02:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,771
Posted By Heatmiser
For the record, I agree that the prophecy about...

For the record, I agree that the prophecy about the King of the Nazgul was fulfilled by Eowyn.

I will be so disappointed if they don't show the Scouring of the Shire in the movie. That is in some...
Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 09-19-2002, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 894
Posted By Heatmiser
No doubt Tolkien's epic is the best ever. I...

No doubt Tolkien's epic is the best ever.
I haven't read Unfinished Tales, but have read the others multiple times each. Just finished the Silmarillion again a couple weeks ago. Great stuff!
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 08-24-2002, 10:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,339
Posted By Heatmiser
Can't believe no one mentioned my favorite yet- ...

Can't believe no one mentioned my favorite yet-

Celestial Fury and Malakar +2 dual wielded by my kensai (with GM in katanas)

Next would be Crom Feyr and Carsomyr.
I also like the Gesen Short...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 08-24-2002, 10:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 737
Posted By Heatmiser
I always go with good. In fact, in most CRPGs,...

I always go with good. In fact, in most CRPGs, if possible, the first char I try is always a LG Paladin.
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 08-22-2002, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By Heatmiser
It is solo. Anyone else had a problem with...

It is solo.

Anyone else had a problem with the game crashing?
Every time I try to enter the town square at the beginning of the game, it loads the area and then crashes!
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 08-01-2002, 05:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,503
Posted By Heatmiser
I'm pretty much in your boat Volandra! 32 with...

I'm pretty much in your boat Volandra!
32 with 2 kids under 4! I'm lucky if I can find 2-3 hours a week to play. Ah well, they'll go off to school one day!

I feel like kind of an old man on...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-18-2002, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,348
Posted By Heatmiser
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Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-10-2002, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By Heatmiser
I was playing with a group of created chars (in...

I was playing with a group of created chars (in multiplayer mode) and wanted to try and kill Aran Linvail just for the challenge. Well, he is not much challenge, but Whatshisname Gath who shows up...
Forum: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 07-08-2002, 02:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,520
Posted By Heatmiser
I found both Minsc and Lilarcor(the sword) very...

I found both Minsc and Lilarcor(the sword) very funny.
Keldorn's fit his char well. Aerie and Jaheria I found annoying.
Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 07-08-2002, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 568
Posted By Heatmiser
Ah, yes, the search for the elusive Blade ...

Ah, yes, the search for the elusive Blade Cuisinart...

Great game and one of the first I ever played too!
Have always loved the Wizardry Series for the Samurai/Ninja/Monk chars that you can...
Forum: Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 07-03-2002, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By Heatmiser
Not much disagreement here. I agree that Blood...

Not much disagreement here.
I agree that Blood of the Fold is probably the worst. I liked Temple of the Winds and the others that followed.
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Forum: Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) 07-03-2002, 05:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,799
Posted By Heatmiser
Great thread! This really takes me back (you...

Great thread!
This really takes me back (you can guess ages of people by their first RPG!)
Mine were Apshai, Zork and Ultima 2 on a friend's IBM XT and Wizardry (the original) on my own Apple IIc....
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