Sorcerer and Shields ...

Zuvio · 12-25-2002, 04:19 PM

How come a sorcerer/mage can't use shields [img]graemlins/question.gif[/img] Armor is understandable, but why not a shield [img]graemlins/question.gif[/img] They can even drop the thing while fighting, so whats the problem [img]graemlins/question.gif[/img]

LennonCook · 12-25-2002, 04:22 PM

If you have a shield taking up one hand, will you be able to move that hand around alot ??

Sir Exxon · 12-25-2002, 04:26 PM

Well, if they are to drop it while fighting, then why would they want to use Shields in the first place. [img]tongue.gif[/img]
I understand why you're asking, though, but I think this is more of a general 2nd Ed.-question, not only limited to BG2. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Zuvio · 12-25-2002, 06:19 PM

Well, the shields have straps on the back through which you stick your arm, thus your hand would still be functional when chanting.

And its just because for once I would like to race through beholder lairs in 3 min. like the fighters do with the shield of Balduran, instead of micromanaging 1 sword spider and 3 skeleton warriors.

P.S. No, the Cloak of Cheese is not an option

Angelousss · 12-26-2002, 02:19 AM

Umm, out of curiousity why not use the cloak, even if only for the beholders. it would work more or less the same way as the shield of balduran

Sir Galefin · 12-26-2002, 02:36 AM

why do you call it cloak of cheese? yuor doing the same exact thing with the shield of balduran lol

Zuvio · 12-26-2002, 04:41 AM

Come to think of it, I do!

I must sound insane. I guess its just a matter of principles. You see, when I first solo'ed as a sorcerer (first wizard for that matter) I was in a world of pain. Then after Sauhagin City, things seemed to brighten up, you know? Bosses weren't so tough anymore, liches and demi-liches were inferior, the cowled ones were annoying rather then challenging. And then I even noticed that I could destroy all magic-using foes without doing anything at all!

Thats when I learned about the cloak of cheese (pre-ToB that is). So I never wanna touch that rag again U see?

Harkoliar · 12-26-2002, 10:25 PM

i guess you want to make it un-chessy as possible. [img]smile.gif[/img]

mrxian · 12-27-2002, 01:24 AM

if you have a single level of fighter... wait, that's not possible.
if you have two levels of fighter, you can use shields and cast spells easily.

Zarr · 12-27-2002, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mrxian:
if you have a single level of fighter... wait, that's not possible.
if you have two levels of fighter, you can use shields and cast spells easily.

Eh correct me if I'm wrong but how in BG2 can a Sorcerer get levels of any other class including fighter. I think your refering to 3rd edition rules but BG2 uses 2nd edition rules so it ain't possible. [img]smile.gif[/img]

12-25-2002, 04:19 PM	#1
Zuvio Gold Dragon Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: Blessed are those who are not.... Age: 44 Posts: 2,556	How come a sorcerer/mage can't use shields [img]graemlins/question.gif[/img] Armor is understandable, but why not a shield [img]graemlins/question.gif[/img] They can even drop the thing while fighting, so whats the problem [img]graemlins/question.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://img121.exs.cx/img121/4236/zuviodemonnoname2hf.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

12-25-2002, 06:19 PM	#4
Zuvio Gold Dragon Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: Blessed are those who are not.... Age: 44 Posts: 2,556	Well, the shields have straps on the back through which you stick your arm, thus your hand would still be functional when chanting. And its just because for once I would like to race through beholder lairs in 3 min. like the fighters do with the shield of Balduran, instead of micromanaging 1 sword spider and 3 skeleton warriors. P.S. No, the Cloak of Cheese is not an option __________________ [img]\"http://img121.exs.cx/img121/4236/zuviodemonnoname2hf.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

12-26-2002, 02:19 AM	#5
Angelousss Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: August 23, 2002 Location: come play with my wings Age: 42 Posts: 821	Umm, out of curiousity why not use the cloak, even if only for the beholders. it would work more or less the same way as the shield of balduran __________________ Just because your paranoid<br />Don\'t mean they\'re not after you<br />Kurt Cobain

12-26-2002, 02:36 AM	#6
Sir Galefin Dungeon Master Join Date: December 17, 2002 Location: Sunbury, Ohio. USA Age: 38 Posts: 64	why do you call it cloak of cheese? yuor doing the same exact thing with the shield of balduran lol __________________ We all are heroes now, you and Boo and I, hamsters and rangers everywhere, rejoice! squeak squeak

12-26-2002, 04:41 AM	#7
Zuvio Gold Dragon Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: Blessed are those who are not.... Age: 44 Posts: 2,556	Come to think of it, I do! I must sound insane. I guess its just a matter of principles. You see, when I first solo'ed as a sorcerer (first wizard for that matter) I was in a world of pain. Then after Sauhagin City, things seemed to brighten up, you know? Bosses weren't so tough anymore, liches and demi-liches were inferior, the cowled ones were annoying rather then challenging. And then I even noticed that I could destroy all magic-using foes without doing anything at all! Thats when I learned about the cloak of cheese (pre-ToB that is). So I never wanna touch that rag again U see? __________________ [img]\"http://img121.exs.cx/img121/4236/zuviodemonnoname2hf.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

12-25-2002, 04:22 PM	#2
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 38 Posts: 5,452	If you have a shield taking up one hand, will you be able to move that hand around alot ??

12-25-2002, 04:26 PM	#3
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	Well, if they are to drop it while fighting, then why would they want to use Shields in the first place. [img]tongue.gif[/img] I understand why you're asking, though, but I think this is more of a general 2nd Ed.-question, not only limited to BG2. [img]smile.gif[/img]

12-26-2002, 10:25 PM	#8
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	i guess you want to make it un-chessy as possible. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Catch me if you can..

12-27-2002, 01:24 AM	#9
mrxian Dungeon Master Join Date: April 27, 2002 Location: netherlands Posts: 69	if you have a single level of fighter... wait, that's not possible. if you have two levels of fighter, you can use shields and cast spells easily.

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