gaining strength

Fresco · 02-28-2002, 01:52 PM

Good day,

I'm new to this game and I have a question: can I increase the strength of my character ? (like in Diablo II when you level up)

My character is an elven archer with lots of 'stars' for using the long bow. The problem is that I can't use longbows because I lack the strength.

Thx
Fresco

Lord Ludtke · 02-28-2002, 02:03 PM

Welcome Fresco.

No BGII is not like diablo in the sense that your stats essentially stay with you the entire game except for some special spots. Without spoiling you, it happens near the end of SoA and in the middle of ToB if you have it.

Until then, visit the adventurers mart and buy the belt of some giants strength with should get you to 19 or 20 and then you can use any bow you want.

J'aran · 02-28-2002, 02:05 PM

Hi and wecome to this forum, Fresco.

No, on level-ups, you won't get any points to spend on increasing your stats. However, there are items in the game that, while worn, give you a bonus to certain stats. For STR, a certain belt springs to mind. Just continue with the game and you'll find it somewhere in a shop eventually.
Also, there is an instance, quite near the end of the game, where you can get a permanent bonus to certain stats. And if you have the expansion ToB, there will be more of these opportunities.

EDIT: Ah, too late. I should work on my typing speed, I see.

[ 02-28-2002: Message edited by: J'aran ]

koconnor100 · 03-02-2002, 12:47 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Fresco:
Good day,

I'm new to this game and I have a question: can I increase the strength of my character ? (like in Diablo II when you level up)

My character is an elven archer with lots of 'stars' for using the long bow. The problem is that I can't use longbows because I lack the strength.

Thx
Fresco

There's a Girdle of Hill Giant Strength available for sale in the Adventurer's mart. But that's about it. Str 19 , but that will let you use every weapon that requires high strenght and wear even the heaviest of armor ,so it's all that you need.

Fresco · 03-02-2002, 07:38 AM

Thx for your help. I now found a regular longbow that I can use, it was the composite longbow that was too heavy. So my problem is solved.

arbitanx · 03-02-2002, 09:29 AM

you don't need a composite bow that much. there are good normal long bows to use.

the weird thing about composite long bows is that those tiny goblins get to use them whereas your hulking adventurer doesn't.

Nifft the Nimble · 03-02-2002, 03:16 PM

quote:
Originally posted by arbitanx:
the weird thing about composite long bows is that those tiny goblins get to use them whereas your hulking adventurer doesn't.

Yeah, I think that's a bug. Goblin archers all carry short bows... as do kobold commmandos.

-- Nifft

02-28-2002, 02:03 PM	#2
Lord Ludtke Zhentarim Guard Join Date: November 21, 2001 Location: canada Posts: 319	Welcome Fresco. No BGII is not like diablo in the sense that your stats essentially stay with you the entire game except for some special spots. Without spoiling you, it happens near the end of SoA and in the middle of ToB if you have it. Until then, visit the adventurers mart and buy the belt of some giants strength with should get you to 19 or 20 and then you can use any bow you want. __________________ Do not pray for an easy life.<br />Pray for the strength to endure <br />a tough one.<p>:warrior1:

03-02-2002, 12:47 AM	#4
koconnor100 The Magister Join Date: March 1, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 144	quote: Originally posted by Fresco: Good day, I'm new to this game and I have a question: can I increase the strength of my character ? (like in Diablo II when you level up) My character is an elven archer with lots of 'stars' for using the long bow. The problem is that I can't use longbows because I lack the strength. Thx Fresco There's a Girdle of Hill Giant Strength available for sale in the Adventurer's mart. But that's about it. Str 19 , but that will let you use every weapon that requires high strenght and wear even the heaviest of armor ,so it's all that you need. __________________ [url]\"http://www.geocities.com/koconnor100\" target=\"_blank\">www.geocities.com/koconnor100</a><br />

03-02-2002, 03:16 PM	#7
Nifft the Nimble Avatar Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: NYC Forever! Age: 49 Posts: 520	quote: Originally posted by arbitanx: the weird thing about composite long bows is that those tiny goblins get to use them whereas your hulking adventurer doesn't. Yeah, I think that's a bug. Goblin archers all carry short bows... as do kobold commmandos. -- Nifft

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02-28-2002, 01:52 PM	#1
Fresco Welcomed New User Join Date: February 28, 2002 Location: France Posts: 3	Good day, I'm new to this game and I have a question: can I increase the strength of my character ? (like in Diablo II when you level up) My character is an elven archer with lots of 'stars' for using the long bow. The problem is that I can't use longbows because I lack the strength. Thx Fresco

02-28-2002, 02:05 PM	#3
J'aran Mephistopheles Join Date: December 12, 2001 Location: Fryslân, The Netherlands Age: 44 Posts: 1,493	Hi and wecome to this forum, Fresco. No, on level-ups, you won't get any points to spend on increasing your stats. However, there are items in the game that, while worn, give you a bonus to certain stats. For STR, a certain belt springs to mind. Just continue with the game and you'll find it somewhere in a shop eventually. Also, there is an instance, quite near the end of the game, where you can get a permanent bonus to certain stats. And if you have the expansion ToB, there will be more of these opportunities. EDIT: Ah, too late. I should work on my typing speed, I see. [ 02-28-2002: Message edited by: J'aran ]

03-02-2002, 07:38 AM	#5
Fresco Welcomed New User Join Date: February 28, 2002 Location: France Posts: 3	Thx for your help. I now found a regular longbow that I can use, it was the composite longbow that was too heavy. So my problem is solved.

03-02-2002, 09:29 AM	#6
arbitanx Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 24, 2002 Location: Brynnlaw Pastie Shop Posts: 17	you don't need a composite bow that much. there are good normal long bows to use. the weird thing about composite long bows is that those tiny goblins get to use them whereas your hulking adventurer doesn't.

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