Monk Strongholds..

floyd · 08-24-2001, 11:49 PM

I just started a new game, with a Lawful Neutral Monk PC, and I've been wondering... I am pretty sure that I'm supposed to get Nalia's Keep as a Monk Stronghold, but I'm not down with that. I already finished BG2 with that Stronghold, and it was somewhat boring. What is the most interesting/rewarding stronghold quest to do, and how can I make it so my monk can take a different (or multiple) stronghold(s) in shadowkeeper, or the console? Thanks.

Nanobyte · 08-25-2001, 12:05 AM

Hmm.. I think I saw on a BG2 site somewhere that either the Mage or Paladin Strongholds were the most interesting. I think to get two Strongholds, it goes like this:

When Nalia asks if you want to take the Keep, say no.
When you get the Stronghold of your other class, return to Nalia and tell her that you want to take the Keep.

I'm not sure if that is what it is, but I think that is how it goes.

Starkiller · 08-25-2001, 03:26 AM

You would have to use Shadow Keeper to get another stronghold since you don't have 2 classes, there is no in game way. As for the most interesting stronghold...Mage? Unfortunately it is a HUGE let down. The theives guild seems the most interesting to me.

floyd · 08-25-2001, 03:40 AM

Ok, Starkiller.. Might you know how to do that in Shadowkeeper? I'm thinking of trying the ranger stronghold, as I heard some nice items are available.

floyd · 08-30-2001, 12:37 AM

just got back from vacation. bumping this back up

Baron Nocturna · 08-30-2001, 01:22 AM

The bard's stronghold is fun as hell. Probably the most interesing after trying a few of them. I had trouble with the Paladin quests as they got stuck at some point.

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The bard one is cool because you ultimately get to star in a play and run a theatre house. Totally unique experience... BTW, I'd like to take this opportunity to mention what a cool character the bard is. When used properly, it kicks major glut. I never feel too bad if I lose a mage or a fighter as my skald can fill both roles somewhat adequately plus the skald songs rule oh and the harp O' Dischord is fun...

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Aelia Jusa · 08-30-2001, 03:39 AM

Actually the thieves guild is very boring. There are two very tiny quests and that's it. And you have to come back every five days or you lose it.

08-30-2001, 09:04 AM

I've just got the Planar Sphere as I am a mage, and it's great fun. The sphere itself is really nice, you have a guardian golem and a team of young mages to command. That's partly why I am a mage in BG II - it's alotta fun

08-30-2001, 10:42 AM

I agree with Baron Nocturna. The bard stronghold is the most fun. The thief stronghold can be nice if you take it after doing the underdark, the ranger and paladin strongholds are pretty good too (paladin one is the most difficult), the planar sphere is okay, the fighter's keep and the priest stronghold are nothing really special and playing with a druid means you'll be stuck after level 14 if you don'thave ToB, and no stronghold is worth that.

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The last arrow of Legolas kindled in the air as it flew,
and plunged burning into the heart of a great wolf-chieftain.
All the others fled. -J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

oldbittercraig · 08-30-2001, 03:37 PM

christ! I never even thought of the underdark- guess I'll be out a thieves guild when I resurface...

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08-24-2001, 11:49 PM	#1
floyd Zhentarim Guard Join Date: June 21, 2001 Posts: 306	I just started a new game, with a Lawful Neutral Monk PC, and I've been wondering... I am pretty sure that I'm supposed to get Nalia's Keep as a Monk Stronghold, but I'm not down with that. I already finished BG2 with that Stronghold, and it was somewhat boring. What is the most interesting/rewarding stronghold quest to do, and how can I make it so my monk can take a different (or multiple) stronghold(s) in shadowkeeper, or the console? Thanks.

08-25-2001, 12:05 AM	#2
Nanobyte Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,890	Hmm.. I think I saw on a BG2 site somewhere that either the Mage or Paladin Strongholds were the most interesting. I think to get two Strongholds, it goes like this: When Nalia asks if you want to take the Keep, say no. When you get the Stronghold of your other class, return to Nalia and tell her that you want to take the Keep. I'm not sure if that is what it is, but I think that is how it goes.

08-25-2001, 03:26 AM	#3
Starkiller The Magister Join Date: July 4, 2001 Location: New York, NY, USA Posts: 149	You would have to use Shadow Keeper to get another stronghold since you don't have 2 classes, there is no in game way. As for the most interesting stronghold...Mage? Unfortunately it is a HUGE let down. The theives guild seems the most interesting to me.

08-25-2001, 03:40 AM	#4
floyd Zhentarim Guard Join Date: June 21, 2001 Posts: 306	Ok, Starkiller.. Might you know how to do that in Shadowkeeper? I'm thinking of trying the ranger stronghold, as I heard some nice items are available.

08-30-2001, 12:37 AM	#5
floyd Zhentarim Guard Join Date: June 21, 2001 Posts: 306	just got back from vacation. bumping this back up

08-30-2001, 01:22 AM	#6
Baron Nocturna Dungeon Master Join Date: August 27, 2001 Posts: 53	The bard's stronghold is fun as hell. Probably the most interesing after trying a few of them. I had trouble with the Paladin quests as they got stuck at some point. POSSIBLE SPOILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The bard one is cool because you ultimately get to star in a play and run a theatre house. Totally unique experience... BTW, I'd like to take this opportunity to mention what a cool character the bard is. When used properly, it kicks major glut. I never feel too bad if I lose a mage or a fighter as my skald can fill both roles somewhat adequately plus the skald songs rule oh and the harp O' Dischord is fun... Baron Nocturna ------------------ Anyone care to see my Rod of Lordly Might?

08-30-2001, 03:39 AM	#7
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 4,867	Actually the thieves guild is very boring. There are two very tiny quests and that's it. And you have to come back every five days or you lose it.

08-30-2001, 09:04 AM	#8
Sorcerer Alex Guest Posts: n/a	I've just got the Planar Sphere as I am a mage, and it's great fun. The sphere itself is really nice, you have a guardian golem and a team of young mages to command. That's partly why I am a mage in BG II - it's alotta fun

08-30-2001, 10:42 AM	#9
Legolas the Elven Archer Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with Baron Nocturna. The bard stronghold is the most fun. The thief stronghold can be nice if you take it after doing the underdark, the ranger and paladin strongholds are pretty good too (paladin one is the most difficult), the planar sphere is okay, the fighter's keep and the priest stronghold are nothing really special and playing with a druid means you'll be stuck after level 14 if you don'thave ToB, and no stronghold is worth that. ------------------ The last arrow of Legolas kindled in the air as it flew, and plunged burning into the heart of a great wolf-chieftain. All the others fled. -J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

08-30-2001, 03:37 PM	#10
oldbittercraig Elminster Join Date: July 12, 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ, us Posts: 435	christ! I never even thought of the underdark- guess I'll be out a thieves guild when I resurface...

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