Playing solo.... - Page 2

Daniel · 07-22-2002, 07:43 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Kaltia:

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Wow thanks Dundee [img]smile.gif[/img]
As soon as I get off my computer ban i'll use that advice...

I take it you are not posting from home then

BlackJack21 · 07-23-2002, 07:28 PM

kensai------- Insane

Currently I am going through with a blade on insane

Mack_Attack · 07-24-2002, 06:18 PM

Going through with a solo Barbarian on insane. Pretty much a joke on how easy it is. You get levels so fast and with all those whirl wind attacks not much stands in your way. But I want to try a monk next.

Kaltia · 07-25-2002, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by Daniel:

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Originally posted by Kaltia:

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Wow thanks Dundee [img]smile.gif[/img]
As soon as I get off my computer ban i'll use that advice...

I take it you are not posting from home then

Nope, school computer. But it won't let me enter any thread with "sex" "game" or "kill" in the title thanks to that useless firewall. ;(
I blame Eddie, the IT teacher.

King Crimson · 07-25-2002, 04:59 PM

Solo elven fighter on Core, The begining is tough (Much like BG1 with that charachter, funny how on SOA+TOB the begining 'till you get to the higher levels is tough and in BG once you reach the XP cap the game get's tough) while once you get some XP buffer between you and your enemies the game get's insanely easy (It doesn't require much effort to be over level 30 before leaving the Underdark).
The ending was tough though, is tough actually, couldn't manage it...

Here are some strategies and tips some are a tad spoilery:

*It's funny how the ring of improved invisibility as such a high level loot as you can only get it by slaying a dragon when you can buy a ring of air control which is just as good for less then 2000 gold in the begining of the game. How is this a strategy? read on.

*Cloak of non-detection a lovely BG survivore you can get in the begining in a rather difficult for the start fight, But once you get it, combined with the power of improved invisibility granted by the ring of air control... TA DA all magic users who cannot see invisible (just about every none-lich magician) cannot target they're filthy spells at you, A pretty good substitute for the cloak of mirrors 'till you get it and still go it's uses even after that.

*That sword you get from Madulf, Yup it's only +1 but a mirror imaged fighter is a very entertaining prospect. You only have to put it in your quick weapons slot and you can use the ability.

*Same with the daystar, rotten weapon, lovely sunray.

*Dual wielding, as opposed to what many people say, is a viable soloist choice, just put the Crom-fayer in your off hand and you'll hit just as hard as some one who wields a huge sword. Plus you, you can get more equipped abilities wielding two weapons.

*Speaking of equipped abilities. The Darkblade is a VERY nice weapon, if you don't feel particularly inclined to kill irenicus you can just get all the tears but the Djinni and Selfish one cash them in go to the Djinni get the sword and import the game into TOB. Kind of cheesy, but you know I don't want to lose a dexeterity point and I didn't want to turn evil, though the 2 ac bonus is very nice.

*A very nice item that shouldn't be overlooked, especially Vs. mind-flayers: The ring of free movement. Combined with a charm protecting item (there are many. Which is good, cause for some odd reason if you solo and get charmed game's over) and optionally a confusion protecting item (the lilacor is a good 2 in one) the mind flayers would be a breeze, Just try to get them a few at a time so you won't get your mind consumed.

*There are few counter-backstab items in the game, Better get them, just in case.

*Greater Deathblows are your friends!

*Greater Whirlwinds are your very vicious friends who beat up people you don't like.

*Hardiness is a life saver (especially combined with mirror image)

*That magic resistance special ability is pretty useless if you ask me. You can have 35% magic resistance without and special ability

*Critical strike + improved inviso = Wizard slayer

*Smite is... well, pretty useless as having to chace enemies you just pounded across the screen takes too much game time and you'd only get one critical hit with it.

*Improved haste is occasionnaly better than greater whirl attacks especially when combined with critical strike or greater deathblow.

*Get the firetooth crossbow. Few are the weapons which are more useful than this one.

*(NOT A STRATEGY)Draconis is a female of the canine family. Anyone knows how a solo warrior can dispell combat protections? I just wait 'till they run out.

That's all I have to say.

BlackJack21 · 07-25-2002, 05:00 PM

Has anyone ever soloed a beastmaster on insane with the improved baddies? I am thinking about giving this a shot because my blade is just kind of boring.

Dundee Slaytern · 07-26-2002, 06:04 AM

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Originally posted by BlackJack21:
Has anyone ever soloed a beastmaster on insane with the improved baddies? I am thinking about giving this a shot because my blade is just kind of boring.

Jim has done it.

Lucifer Lord of demons · 07-26-2002, 07:50 AM

Alright here goes

all with the saulofein mod and Dav's improved monster mods and all on Insane except the transmuter whos on normal.

Kensai/thief
sorcerer
archer
assasin
blade
transmuter
kensai/mage
inquisitor(god that was hard!)

and finnally monk.

(I know I have waaay to much time on my hands...)

BlackJack21 · 07-27-2002, 03:49 PM

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Originally posted by Dundee Slaytern:

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Originally posted by BlackJack21:
Has anyone ever soloed a beastmaster on insane with the improved baddies? I am thinking about giving this a shot because my blade is just kind of boring.

Jim has done it.[/QUOTE]Darn. I was hoping to be the first.

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 07-27-2002, 04:55 PM

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Originally posted by Kaltia:

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Originally posted by Daniel:

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Originally posted by Kaltia:

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Wow thanks Dundee [img]smile.gif[/img]
As soon as I get off my computer ban i'll use that advice...

I take it you are not posting from home then

Nope, school computer. But it won't let me enter any thread with "sex" "game" or "kill" in the title thanks to that useless firewall. ;(
I blame Eddie, the IT teacher.[/QUOTE]So you could enter a thread called Satanic Corpse Molesting Baby Eaters Anonymous?

07-24-2002, 06:18 PM	#13
Mack_Attack Osiris - Egyptian God of the Underworld Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Sherwoodpark,Alberta,Canada Age: 52 Posts: 2,929	Going through with a solo Barbarian on insane. Pretty much a joke on how easy it is. You get levels so fast and with all those whirl wind attacks not much stands in your way. But I want to try a monk next. __________________

07-26-2002, 07:50 AM	#18
Lucifer Lord of demons Manshoon Join Date: November 7, 2001 Location: hell Posts: 223	Alright here goesall with the saulofein mod and Dav's improved monster mods and all on Insane except the transmuter whos on normal. Kensai/thief sorcerer archer assasin blade transmuter kensai/mage inquisitor(god that was hard!) and finnally monk. (I know I have waaay to much time on my hands...) __________________ When someone insults you, do not kill them there and then. It is a bad thing to do. Instead plot revenge, destroy his life, ruin him and in the end leave him to think about his fate. He\'ll understand the errors of his actions. <br /><br />\"Thaaat dooesn\'t huuuuurt!!!\"<br />(Victim of a dark elf assasin before losing his head)

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07-23-2002, 07:28 PM	#12
BlackJack21 The Magister Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 140	kensai------- Insane Currently I am going through with a blade on insane

07-25-2002, 04:59 PM	#15
King Crimson Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 28, 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 19	Solo elven fighter on Core, The begining is tough (Much like BG1 with that charachter, funny how on SOA+TOB the begining 'till you get to the higher levels is tough and in BG once you reach the XP cap the game get's tough) while once you get some XP buffer between you and your enemies the game get's insanely easy (It doesn't require much effort to be over level 30 before leaving the Underdark). The ending was tough though, is tough actually, couldn't manage it... Here are some strategies and tips some are a tad spoilery: It's funny how the ring of improved invisibility as such a high level loot as you can only get it by slaying a dragon when you can buy a ring of air control which is just as good for less then 2000 gold in the begining of the game. How is this a strategy? read on. Cloak of non-detection a lovely BG survivore you can get in the begining in a rather difficult for the start fight, But once you get it, combined with the power of improved invisibility granted by the ring of air control... TA DA all magic users who cannot see invisible (just about every none-lich magician) cannot target they're filthy spells at you, A pretty good substitute for the cloak of mirrors 'till you get it and still go it's uses even after that. That sword you get from Madulf, Yup it's only +1 but a mirror imaged fighter is a very entertaining prospect. You only have to put it in your quick weapons slot and you can use the ability. Same with the daystar, rotten weapon, lovely sunray. Dual wielding, as opposed to what many people say, is a viable soloist choice, just put the Crom-fayer in your off hand and you'll hit just as hard as some one who wields a huge sword. Plus you, you can get more equipped abilities wielding two weapons. Speaking of equipped abilities. The Darkblade is a VERY nice weapon, if you don't feel particularly inclined to kill irenicus you can just get all the tears but the Djinni and Selfish one cash them in go to the Djinni get the sword and import the game into TOB. Kind of cheesy, but you know I don't want to lose a dexeterity point and I didn't want to turn evil, though the 2 ac bonus is very nice. A very nice item that shouldn't be overlooked, especially Vs. mind-flayers: The ring of free movement. Combined with a charm protecting item (there are many. Which is good, cause for some odd reason if you solo and get charmed game's over) and optionally a confusion protecting item (the lilacor is a good 2 in one) the mind flayers would be a breeze, Just try to get them a few at a time so you won't get your mind consumed. There are few counter-backstab items in the game, Better get them, just in case. Greater Deathblows are your friends! Greater Whirlwinds are your very vicious friends who beat up people you don't like. Hardiness is a life saver (especially combined with mirror image) That magic resistance special ability is pretty useless if you ask me. You can have 35% magic resistance without and special ability Critical strike + improved inviso = Wizard slayer Smite is... well, pretty useless as having to chace enemies you just pounded across the screen takes too much game time and you'd only get one critical hit with it. Improved haste is occasionnaly better than greater whirl attacks especially when combined with critical strike or greater deathblow. Get the firetooth crossbow. Few are the weapons which are more useful than this one. *(NOT A STRATEGY)Draconis is a female of the canine family. Anyone knows how a solo warrior can dispell combat protections? I just wait 'till they run out. That's all I have to say.

07-25-2002, 05:00 PM	#16
BlackJack21 The Magister Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 140	Has anyone ever soloed a beastmaster on insane with the improved baddies? I am thinking about giving this a shot because my blade is just kind of boring.

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