If you have no thief...

Merlin from Amber · 05-15-2003, 03:04 AM

Lets imagine that there is no thief in your party, just a sorcerer, inquisitor and fighter/cleric. What about the traps ? The way what I use is to activate the trap and see its damage then I'm loading the game, I'm casting the appropriate protection and I'm activating the trap again. Do you know any more intelligent way ?

Glorfindel · 05-15-2003, 03:21 AM

You could use detect traps with your fighter/cleric and then try to avoid them [img]tongue.gif[/img] ... thats about all you can do though

Jon Irenicus · 05-15-2003, 05:30 AM

Or just memorise where all the traps r and avoid them... If they are not avoidable(some arent) just let one of ur character tank them

TaSSaDaR · 05-15-2003, 05:34 AM

Make your sorc cast Mirror Image. That would shrug off most traps' damage [img]smile.gif[/img]

In spec. cases, you would want to fall back to your prev. tacktic (PWK trap in ahem... somewhere closely related to all spellcasters [img]smile.gif[/img] ) Or just sacrifice a summon once you detect the trap with your cleric.

IronDragon · 05-15-2003, 01:59 PM

With the exception of those rare traps that do area damage rather than target specific damage you should have no trouble dealing with traps with a combination of Stoneskin, Mirror image and Minor spell deflection.

Xen · 05-15-2003, 02:21 PM

Mages,Sorcerers,Druids have Ironskins and Stoneskins...
Clercis have find traps spell...
Fighters relay on raw power and saves i guess...

Firestormalpha · 05-15-2003, 09:20 PM

Brilliant idea, though you'll have to wait for a few level ups I think, have your magic user cast project image or simulacrum(however it's spelled I don't care, really). and send the clone through the traps. Beware area effect traps though.

Glorfindel · 05-16-2003, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Firestormalpha:
Brilliant idea, though you'll have to wait for a few level ups I think, have your magic user cast project image or simulacrum(however it's spelled I don't care, really). and send the clone through the traps. Beware area effect traps though.

No much more effiecent to use a low level summoning spell if you are going to do it like that... monster/animal summoning I both come to mind

pcgiant · 05-16-2003, 05:49 AM

Summons can trigger traps? I never knew that...

TaSSaDaR · 05-16-2003, 05:52 AM

Just once I tried to use a summon to trigger a trap - in Bodhi's Gauntlet, THAT nasty trap, and it refused to be triggered by summon, but my familiar worked pretty cool... had to reload, of course

05-15-2003, 05:30 AM	#3
Jon Irenicus Elminster Join Date: July 24, 2002 Location: New Zealand Age: 36 Posts: 407	Or just memorise where all the traps r and avoid them... If they are not avoidable(some arent) just let one of ur character tank them __________________ Strike with great VENGEANCE!!!

05-15-2003, 05:34 AM	#4
TaSSaDaR Baaz Draconian Join Date: August 27, 2002 Location: Russia Age: 38 Posts: 734	Make your sorc cast Mirror Image. That would shrug off most traps' damage [img]smile.gif[/img] In spec. cases, you would want to fall back to your prev. tacktic (PWK trap in ahem... somewhere closely related to all spellcasters [img]smile.gif[/img] ) Or just sacrifice a summon once you detect the trap with your cleric. __________________ En taro Adun!<br />En taro, mighty Tassadar!

05-15-2003, 01:59 PM	#5
IronDragon Elminster Join Date: January 16, 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 58 Posts: 419	With the exception of those rare traps that do area damage rather than target specific damage you should have no trouble dealing with traps with a combination of Stoneskin, Mirror image and Minor spell deflection. __________________ Ever notice that "What The Hell!" is always the right decision?- Marilyn Monroe

05-15-2003, 09:20 PM	#7
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	Brilliant idea, though you'll have to wait for a few level ups I think, have your magic user cast project image or simulacrum(however it's spelled I don't care, really). and send the clone through the traps. Beware area effect traps though. __________________ "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

05-16-2003, 05:49 AM	#9
pcgiant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: NZ Age: 37 Posts: 1,268	Summons can trigger traps? I never knew that... __________________ If possible, I want to relive my life... not as a devil. This time, someone like you.

05-15-2003, 03:04 AM	#1
Merlin from Amber Manshoon Join Date: March 18, 2003 Location: who cares Age: 46 Posts: 158	Lets imagine that there is no thief in your party, just a sorcerer, inquisitor and fighter/cleric. What about the traps ? The way what I use is to activate the trap and see its damage then I'm loading the game, I'm casting the appropriate protection and I'm activating the trap again. Do you know any more intelligent way ?

05-15-2003, 03:21 AM	#2
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 36 Posts: 3,337	You could use detect traps with your fighter/cleric and then try to avoid them [img]tongue.gif[/img] ... thats about all you can do though

05-15-2003, 02:21 PM	#6
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	Mages,Sorcerers,Druids have Ironskins and Stoneskins... Clercis have find traps spell... Fighters relay on raw power and saves i guess...

05-16-2003, 05:52 AM	#10
TaSSaDaR Baaz Draconian Join Date: August 27, 2002 Location: Russia Age: 38 Posts: 734	Just once I tried to use a summon to trigger a trap - in Bodhi's Gauntlet, THAT nasty trap, and it refused to be triggered by summon, but my familiar worked pretty cool... had to reload, of course __________________ En taro Adun!<br />En taro, mighty Tassadar!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Thief: Deadly Shadows. (Thief III)	Megabot	Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)	10	02-20-2004 08:34 PM
Kensai -> thief or Fighter/Thief for ToB?	Arathor	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	6	11-03-2002 02:10 PM
My thief/cleric is missing some thief abilities!?!?!?	Sir Heinrich Godfrie IV	Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast	4	08-31-2002 04:59 AM
Dual classed kensai -> thief or thief -> mage?	Arathor	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	1	12-11-2001 06:45 PM
my thief	Damark_Ifrit	Baldurs Gate II Archives	3	06-16-2001 10:15 AM