Bit of an anti-climax

Warby · 02-23-2003, 03:32 PM

Completed TOB few weeks back and just thought that TOB was a little naff. I liked having the extra abllities in SOA but once I began TOB is soon became tedious. It lacked the depth that SOA had and was far too short. Also there is a distinct lack of shops to sell all the items you collect on your journeys. I was forced to dump alot of it due to sheer volume even with the bag of holding, AND gem,scroll and arrow bags.

Just started IWD2 and its not too bad although going from a 30th level barbarian to a level 1 group is not easy.

I just seem to get the impression TOB was quickly thrown together.

Anyone else agree?

Warby

Sir Goulum · 02-23-2003, 03:38 PM

I don't like the transition from SoA to ToB. You should be able to actually have Ellisime tell you to go to the Secret Grove, then travel there. I also think you should be able to go back to Suldanesselar, as a place to get supplies etc.

daan · 02-23-2003, 03:44 PM

There are a few MODs that make ToB more enjoyable though ...
The two MODs I currently run are Ascension and Redemption.
These two work together and make for a better, more complete storyline as well as involving Irenicus in the final fight [img]smile.gif[/img]

I'd recommend them to anyone, although I dont see Ascension as a MOD really.
Ascension is more of a patch to make ToB more like what the programmers wanted it to be ( made by one of the designers ).

Sir Goulum · 02-23-2003, 03:46 PM

Is there a site that says what the two mods actually do? I might download them.

daan · 02-23-2003, 04:12 PM

Ascension
Ascension Readme
Redemption, just scroll down for the story or downlaod and view the readme

pcgiant · 02-23-2003, 06:58 PM

The problem with expansion packs is that the programmers have to make them before the game is so old that people have erased it from their Hard Drives. Therefore a lot of expansion packs have indeed been rushed.

ToB was disappointing, mainly because of the great items and a limited amount of enemies to try them on. Watcher's Keep was fun, but I don't really enjoy playing through it as much as I did the first time. In fact, it becomes a bit a chore.

I would've liked to beenble to test my mettle against similar parties to mine, to see how I measured up, as well.

I strongly recommend Ascension for a much better and tougher ending. I have not played Redemption yet so I can't comment on that.

02-23-2003, 03:44 PM	#3
daan Silver Dragon Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: - Age: 38 Posts: 1,644	There are a few MODs that make ToB more enjoyable though ... The two MODs I currently run are Ascension and Redemption. These two work together and make for a better, more complete storyline as well as involving Irenicus in the final fight [img]smile.gif[/img] I'd recommend them to anyone, although I dont see Ascension as a MOD really. Ascension is more of a patch to make ToB more like what the programmers wanted it to be ( made by one of the designers ). __________________ <strong> Odi et Amo. Quare id faciam facisse requires ? Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior </strong><br /><br /><strong> Amantem cogit amare magis, sed bene velle minus </strong>

02-23-2003, 04:12 PM	#5
daan Silver Dragon Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: - Age: 38 Posts: 1,644	Ascension Ascension Readme Redemption, just scroll down for the story or downlaod and view the readme __________________ <strong> Odi et Amo. Quare id faciam facisse requires ? Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior </strong><br /><br /><strong> Amantem cogit amare magis, sed bene velle minus </strong>

02-23-2003, 06:58 PM	#6
pcgiant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: NZ Age: 37 Posts: 1,268	The problem with expansion packs is that the programmers have to make them before the game is so old that people have erased it from their Hard Drives. Therefore a lot of expansion packs have indeed been rushed. ToB was disappointing, mainly because of the great items and a limited amount of enemies to try them on. Watcher's Keep was fun, but I don't really enjoy playing through it as much as I did the first time. In fact, it becomes a bit a chore. I would've liked to beenble to test my mettle against similar parties to mine, to see how I measured up, as well. I strongly recommend Ascension for a much better and tougher ending. I have not played Redemption yet so I can't comment on that. __________________ If possible, I want to relive my life... not as a devil. This time, someone like you.

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02-23-2003, 03:32 PM	#1
Warby Zhentarim Guard Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: England Age: 39 Posts: 345	Completed TOB few weeks back and just thought that TOB was a little naff. I liked having the extra abllities in SOA but once I began TOB is soon became tedious. It lacked the depth that SOA had and was far too short. Also there is a distinct lack of shops to sell all the items you collect on your journeys. I was forced to dump alot of it due to sheer volume even with the bag of holding, AND gem,scroll and arrow bags. Just started IWD2 and its not too bad although going from a 30th level barbarian to a level 1 group is not easy. I just seem to get the impression TOB was quickly thrown together. Anyone else agree? Warby

02-23-2003, 03:38 PM	#2
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	I don't like the transition from SoA to ToB. You should be able to actually have Ellisime tell you to go to the Secret Grove, then travel there. I also think you should be able to go back to Suldanesselar, as a place to get supplies etc.

02-23-2003, 03:46 PM	#4
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	Is there a site that says what the two mods actually do? I might download them.

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