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SixOfSpades · 02-20-2002, 06:47 PM

I agree with the others in recommending ToSC. In addition to providing about 20% more game area, it almost doubles the EXP cap, so your guys won't hit the cap until you're almost done with the plot (In straight BG1, you hit the cap when you were about halfway through).

One thing--Bala's Axe. The description says that it does Miscast Magic with every hit, and can Dispel Magic once per day. I never was able to use its Dispel ability, and frankly never even saw much reason to see if its Miscast ability worked (I'd rather pincushion Mages with arrows than whack 'em in a melee). So don't get your hopes up about Bala's Axe, it doesn't even give a THAC0/Damage bonus.

The weapons that Antonius listed are all correct. He missed a +3 Morningstar, but that's understandable--the weapon's cursed and useless anyway. (There is a Helm that will counteract the weapon's negative effects, but since it's Cursed, you still can't switch to another weapon.)

The Eagle Bow is a +2 Short bow. I believe the Longbow of Marksmanship is +2 as well. There are also a Composite Long+1, 2 Long+1s (although you don't find the 2nd until the very end, so forget it) a Short Bow+1, three Slings+1, Light Crossbow+1, a Light Crossbow of Speed (1 extra attack per round, and I think it's +1 enchanted as well), and the Heavy Crossbow of Accuracy (+5 THAC0, +2 Damage). There's also a unique sword that's +3 against all types of shapeshifting enemies (I don't know if Druids count), and +1 against everything else. ToSC adds a second copy of this 'unique' sword. The Dagger of Venom adds 1 point of poison damage per second--incredibly useful, especially against spellcasters. Enemies who fail their Save vs. Death pretty much can't do anything except stand there and wince from the poison for about 2 rounds.

Scimtars: Druids can only use Scimtars if you have ToSC installed. There's a Scimtar+2, and if you want a very hard fight, two Scimtars+3, one of which also gives a +2 AC bonus and may only be used by Good characters. (These last two Scimtars may also be used by Thieves, and may be used to Backstab as well.)

02-20-2002, 06:47 PM	#10
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	I agree with the others in recommending ToSC. In addition to providing about 20% more game area, it almost doubles the EXP cap, so your guys won't hit the cap until you're almost done with the plot (In straight BG1, you hit the cap when you were about halfway through). One thing--Bala's Axe. The description says that it does Miscast Magic with every hit, and can Dispel Magic once per day. I never was able to use its Dispel ability, and frankly never even saw much reason to see if its Miscast ability worked (I'd rather pincushion Mages with arrows than whack 'em in a melee). So don't get your hopes up about Bala's Axe, it doesn't even give a THAC0/Damage bonus. The weapons that Antonius listed are all correct. He missed a +3 Morningstar, but that's understandable--the weapon's cursed and useless anyway. (There is a Helm that will counteract the weapon's negative effects, but since it's Cursed, you still can't switch to another weapon.) The Eagle Bow is a +2 Short bow. I believe the Longbow of Marksmanship is +2 as well. There are also a Composite Long+1, 2 Long+1s (although you don't find the 2nd until the very end, so forget it) a Short Bow+1, three Slings+1, Light Crossbow+1, a Light Crossbow of Speed (1 extra attack per round, and I think it's +1 enchanted as well), and the Heavy Crossbow of Accuracy (+5 THAC0, +2 Damage). There's also a unique sword that's +3 against all types of shapeshifting enemies (I don't know if Druids count), and +1 against everything else. ToSC adds a second copy of this 'unique' sword. The Dagger of Venom adds 1 point of poison damage per second--incredibly useful, especially against spellcasters. Enemies who fail their Save vs. Death pretty much can't do anything except stand there and wince from the poison for about 2 rounds. Scimtars: Druids can only use Scimtars if you have ToSC installed. There's a Scimtar+2, and if you want a very hard fight, two Scimtars+3, one of which also gives a +2 AC bonus and may only be used by Good characters. (These last two Scimtars may also be used by Thieves, and may be used to Backstab as well.) __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.