korax+basilisk xp

RoSs_bg2_rox · 09-04-2003, 11:58 AM

Iv been through the basilisk area (the one in the wood) a few times before. But this time i noticed something which i though was quite interesting. I killed 1 greater basilisk and 4 lessers when i first went in and i got 7000xp for the greater and 2000(i think) xp for the lesser. Then i allowed korax to join my group (as i always do as he is very useful against basilisks as he is immune to petrification.) So i sent him up front and we killed some Greaters and Lessers but i noticed something; i only got 4000xp for the greater and 1400 for the lessers. Strange i thought. I can only presume that this is because i let Korax come with me which gives me an advantage. Has anyone else noticed this?

Firestormalpha · 09-04-2003, 12:35 PM

Hmm... That's interesting, never noticed that before. You've made certain that you don't have the difficulty set below core?

RoSs_bg2_rox · 09-04-2003, 01:09 PM

of course; its easy enough on core, i sometimes even play it on hard, Never played anything under core, so thats not it.

Firestormalpha · 09-04-2003, 01:55 PM

Then my hypothesis would be that Korax gets his grubby undead mits on some of the exp. one way or another. Afterall he did help out.

RoSs_bg2_rox · 09-04-2003, 03:49 PM

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Originally posted by Firestormalpha:
Then my hypothesis would be that Korax gets his grubby undead mits on some of the exp. one way or another. Afterall he did help out.

your probably right, I mean without him it would be much harder ( I only had one potion of mirrored eyes!!) and know protection v petrifivation.

GodzGift · 09-05-2003, 02:54 AM

i never did pick up Korax but i noticed if you cast blind on the basalisk it stops trying to turn you to stone....just an idea anyway

InsaneBane · 09-05-2003, 09:32 AM

The basillisks would be one of the next steps in my current game. I'll try to conquer them without the use of my undead pal.

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SixOfSpades · 09-06-2003, 01:37 AM

Personally, I just think Korax rocks. He's even got more personality than some of the genuine recruitable NPCs, such as Dynaheir. Maybe someone'll make a MOD to include him in BG2.....

"Korax good dog, yes, good dog!"

RoSs_bg2_rox · 09-06-2003, 11:36 AM

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Originally posted by GodzGift:
i never did pick up Korax but i noticed if you cast blind on the basalisk it stops trying to turn you to stone....just an idea anyway

thanks for the tip, i might try it, it could come in handy!!

09-04-2003, 11:58 AM	#1
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 5,225	Iv been through the basilisk area (the one in the wood) a few times before. But this time i noticed something which i though was quite interesting. I killed 1 greater basilisk and 4 lessers when i first went in and i got 7000xp for the greater and 2000(i think) xp for the lesser. Then i allowed korax to join my group (as i always do as he is very useful against basilisks as he is immune to petrification.) So i sent him up front and we killed some Greaters and Lessers but i noticed something; i only got 4000xp for the greater and 1400 for the lessers. Strange i thought. I can only presume that this is because i let Korax come with me which gives me an advantage. Has anyone else noticed this? __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

09-04-2003, 12:35 PM	#2
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	Hmm... That's interesting, never noticed that before. You've made certain that you don't have the difficulty set below core? __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

09-04-2003, 01:09 PM	#3
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 5,225	of course; its easy enough on core, i sometimes even play it on hard, Never played anything under core, so thats not it. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

09-04-2003, 01:55 PM	#4
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	Then my hypothesis would be that Korax gets his grubby undead mits on some of the exp. one way or another. Afterall he did help out. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

09-05-2003, 09:32 AM	#7
InsaneBane Baaz Draconian Join Date: November 5, 2002 Location: Denmark Age: 59 Posts: 724	The basillisks would be one of the next steps in my current game. I'll try to conquer them without the use of my undead pal. [img]graemlins/greenbounce.gif[/img] Insane __________________ Ko-founder of the SCFC(TM) Korporation.

09-05-2003, 02:54 AM	#6
GodzGift Dungeon Master Join Date: August 31, 2003 Location: Illinois Age: 51 Posts: 71	i never did pick up Korax but i noticed if you cast blind on the basalisk it stops trying to turn you to stone....just an idea anyway

09-06-2003, 01:37 AM	#8
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	Personally, I just think Korax rocks. He's even got more personality than some of the genuine recruitable NPCs, such as Dynaheir. Maybe someone'll make a MOD to include him in BG2..... "Korax good dog, yes, good dog!" __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

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