Few Questions... (probable spoilers)

[Rataxes]

Still, none of you have mentioned that you get +1 DEX for giving in to the taint when fighting Sarevok [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 01-31-2003, 11:52 AM: Message edited by: Rataxes ]

[SixOfSpades]

Originally posted by Rataxes: Still, none of you has mentioned that you get +1 DEX for giving in to the taint when fighting Sarevok [img]smile.gif[/img]

You're right, we should have noted that. Only it's not +1 to DEX; it's +1 to the primary stat of whatever class you happen to be. Warriors get STR, Rogues get DEX, Priests get WIS, Wizards get INT. I have no clue about Multiclass or Dual-classed characters.

[Rataxes]

Ah I see, well I've only ever taken the evil path with a thief, so that makes sense.

[SixOfSpades]

Rewards in hell: FEAR TEAR (the Nymph-skin cloak) Good: Immunity to +1 weapons or less Evil: +2 CON, Cloak of Bravery SELFISHNESS TEAR (sacrifice for companion) Good: +10 resistance to magic, -1 DEX, -2 HP, -15K EXP, +1 ungrateful victim Evil: +2 to your AC GREED TEAR (the Blackrazor sword) Good: +2 to all saving throws Evil: +15 to HP, Blackrazor PRIDE TEAR (the dragon) Good: +20% resistances to fire, cold and electricity Evil: Gain 200,000 experience, Robe of Evil Archmagi, Ring of Protection +2, gold, 12K EXP, scrolls of Time Stop, Sphere of Chaos, Wail of the Banshee WRATH TEAR (Sarevok) Good: +1 to WIS and CHA Evil: +2 to STR, +1 to primary stat of your PC's class

[Dundee Slaytern]

Dang, forgot about the XP loss and the statistics' gain. Good catch, SixOfSpades and Rataxes.

[Baros]

When it's all written down it becomes obvious that there's no consistency to it. I'd have liked rewards that make some kind of sense in the context and related to the test.

The most obvious thing is that IMO the good choices are best with two exceptions - obviously the wrath test and probably selfishness. Since when did hell reward goodness? It goes against everything in literature - surely evil should be the fast route to power, whilst one should sacrifice something for goodness. This exists already in the game - Keldorn sacrifices his happiness and family life for the greater good - what does the PC sacrifice in order to persue the good path through the game? If anything I find it's a constant struggle to be evil...