NO SINGLE CHARACTER CAN HANDLE EVERY SITUATION... - Page 5

Alson · 03-24-2003, 02:16 PM

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Originally posted by Dundee Slaytern:
If you take ToB into account, a solo Sorcerer cannot handle every situation.

Technically yes, you can, but you have a better chance of simultaneously striking the lottery, have a beautiful girl/guy fall into your lap and have world peace. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Erm... considering the fact that one can use Wands (namely the Wands of Fodder & Cloudkill), Potions (for both offensive and defensive purposes!) and Quick Slot Items in these zones, i'm quite sure the chances are a bit higher. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Dundee Slaytern · 03-24-2003, 02:32 PM

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Originally posted by Alson:
Erm... considering the fact that one can use Wands (namely the Wands of Fodder & Cloudkill), Potions (for both offensive and defensive purposes!) and Quick Slot Items in these zones, i'm quite sure the chances are a bit higher. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

With no means to lower their MR, most wands and potions are useless. And anybody who tells me that 5 Gnolls can take on what's in there is gonna get this smiley in reply...

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Oh... did I mention that they can see through Invisibility?

Alson · 03-24-2003, 03:32 PM

5 Gnolls can take 5 at least punches.

And the Wand of Cloudkill is not to be overlooked. Stacking Clouds is a mighty tactic.

Besides... i think that if you're quick enough, you can actually cast something from a scroll. So you can do the boring-but-may-work "enter room, cast spell from a scroll, exit room, enter room, ..." routine.

Link · 03-24-2003, 03:47 PM

On the other hand, Alson, entering the room, and letting yourself "go with the flow" has its charms as well.. it's always funny to see cows dropping from the heavens [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Alson · 03-24-2003, 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by Link:
On the other hand, Alson, entering the room, and letting yourself "go with the flow" has its charms as well.. it's always funny to see cows dropping from the heavens [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Heh... actually, we're discussing Dead Magic zones, not Wild Magic ones.

But seeing cows dropping from the sky is fun, nevertheless!

Rataxes · 03-24-2003, 03:56 PM

Not really sure which dead-magic area you're talking about here, but couldn't a sorcerer simply prebuff with the right spells before going through the portal and act as a fighter? I'm sure Tenser's Transformation and Energy Blades goes a long way, and you could always step out when you run out of blades, no?

Kaltia · 03-24-2003, 04:00 PM

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Originally posted by Rataxes:
Not really sure which dead-magic area you're talking about here, but couldn't a sorcerer simply prebuff with the right spells before going through the portal and act as a fighter? I'm sure Tenser's Transformation and Energy Blades goes a long way, and you could always step out when you run out of blades, no?

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Watcher's Keep, TOB, has some zones where magic will become wild surges resulting in one of the MANY wild surge effects. Fun, but annoying.

pcgiant · 03-24-2003, 04:01 PM

IIRC, Dead magic zones remove buffs as well, including Energy Blades.

Leslie · 03-24-2003, 04:05 PM

There are some cheesy boots in the Tactics mod that prevent that.

Gangrell · 03-24-2003, 04:06 PM

The only dead magic zones I've ever been in are the ones on the Maze level in Watcher's Keep. Are there anymore in the game?

03-24-2003, 03:32 PM	#43
Alson Galvatron Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Israel Age: 38 Posts: 2,187	5 Gnolls can take 5 at least punches. And the Wand of Cloudkill is not to be overlooked. Stacking Clouds is a mighty tactic. Besides... i think that if you're quick enough, you can actually cast something from a scroll. So you can do the boring-but-may-work "enter room, cast spell from a scroll, exit room, enter room, ..." routine. __________________ In memory of Ilan Ramon - the first Israeli astronaut.<br /><br /><br />[url]\"http://members.chello.nl/~j.vanthull/BG2SR/Home.htm\" target=\"_blank\">BGII Spells Reference</a> - everything you ever wanted to know about spells!

03-24-2003, 03:47 PM	#44
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 5,888	On the other hand, Alson, entering the room, and letting yourself "go with the flow" has its charms as well.. it's always funny to see cows dropping from the heavens [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] __________________ Rowing is not a sport, it's a way of life Goal: Beijing 2008

03-24-2003, 03:56 PM	#46
Rataxes Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 17, 2002 Location: Sweden Age: 39 Posts: 1,359	Not really sure which dead-magic area you're talking about here, but couldn't a sorcerer simply prebuff with the right spells before going through the portal and act as a fighter? I'm sure Tenser's Transformation and Energy Blades goes a long way, and you could always step out when you run out of blades, no? __________________ [img]\"http://atlas.walagata.com/w/rataxes/ymca3.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />I want <b>YOU!</b>

03-24-2003, 04:01 PM	#48
pcgiant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: NZ Age: 38 Posts: 1,268	IIRC, Dead magic zones remove buffs as well, including Energy Blades. __________________ If possible, I want to relive my life... not as a devil. This time, someone like you.

03-24-2003, 04:05 PM	#49
Leslie Baaz Draconian Join Date: February 28, 2003 Location: SLO Age: 53 Posts: 737	There are some cheesy boots in the Tactics mod that prevent that. __________________ I grow tired of shouting battle cries when fighting this mage. Boo will finish his eyeballs once and for all, so he does not rise again. Evil, meet my sword! SWORD, MEET EVIL!<br />- Minsc

03-24-2003, 04:06 PM	#50
Gangrell Iron Throne Cult Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: Big Castle in the Sky Age: 38 Posts: 4,835	The only dead magic zones I've ever been in are the ones on the Maze level in Watcher's Keep. Are there anymore in the game?

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