08-21-2005, 12:20 AM | #1 |
Elite Waterdeep Guard
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Excellent level...I loved it!
...but I do have a few questions for you veterans out there. I have returned to Kuldahar to re-equip myself. My next mission (if I choose to accept it...) is located in a glacial region. Running low on normal arrows, I'm thinking about buying more magical ones in lieu of the normal ones...what's my best ammo loadout? I have both a thief and a bard who use magical bows...both of which are nearly depleated of normal arrows. My next question is, since my bard is so educated in lore, what enemies will I encounter and what spells will be effective against them? The shadow orogs and drow in Dorn's Deep gave me a fit, as my spellcaster tried (in vain) to web and grease them. So I don't consider asking you good folk for knowledge of common lore of the creatures cheating, as my off-tune bard should be educated in their abilities/weaknesses. IWD has been a great adventure for me, but I'm looking forward to finishing it and installing Baldur's Gate 2, as a member of a forum I'm a moderator of has suggested it. Which leads to the last question,...how does IWD compare to Balur's Gate II and it's expansion, "Throne of Baal"? [ 08-21-2005, 12:27 AM: Message edited by: Jaguar ]
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08-21-2005, 12:01 PM | #2 |
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I can't really answer your first question, as when I ran through the game I had decided to make little use of ranged weapons (whoops! ). I like how you ask using your bard's lore, so I shall answer in that Wyrm's Tooth itself is of course loaded to the brim with ice creatures - ice trolls, snow trolls, and frost giants to name a few. I should also add that if you have been thorough in your killing, you should be able to start the Heart of Winter expansion, if you are interested/and/or own it. And your last answer, I shall put it in the form of a comparison:
IWD: Only one village, very straightforward, not a lot of free exploration, heavily combat-based, interesting dialogue choices, not a lot of dialogue though, no Reputation to worry about most of the time, virtually all enemies are undead or resistant to some elemental damage, etc. BG2: Many cities, has a goal but 80% of game is side-quests and free exploration that is totally up to you, less randomized drops, still plenty of combat, but these battles are more strategic, sort of repetitive dialogue choices, and LOTS of talking, Reputation is important to not lose (with a 20 you get 50% off store prices!), large variation in enemy types, but virtually of those are resistant to magic. The best RPG I have ever played if not the original BG. With ToB: This part is more straightforward with little free exploration, but very difficult battles, and every enemy seems to drop +3 equipment like it's nothing (which it sort of is, at that point), you become immensely powerful, good expansion overall. And in these games, Baal is referred to as Bhaal for some reason. But either way, you would be considered insane if you passed up BG2. (You should play BG1 first though, just to get plot and things down, and it is somewhat closer to IWD). HAVE FUN BEATING ALL THREE!, -Brainless One |
08-22-2005, 09:09 AM | #3 |
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IMHO, the sling and bullets are the best missile weapons. almost all creatures are affected by it. so in a party try to have at least 2 who use slings.
as far as wyrm's tooth (and the rest of the game) is concerned, it would not make that much of difference since the most preferred mode of attack at a distance are area effect spells for groups of bad guys and targetting spells for bosses. IMHO hold your tanks back till the area is clear of the spell and then charge. This may not answer your query specifically but may help you as a general tactic.
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08-22-2005, 11:17 AM | #4 |
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In comparison of BG2 and IWD, the IWD series is much more linear. What has not been said is that you only create yourself, and get others to join you throughout the game. Playing BG1 is almost a must before starting BG2, but not necessary. It is longer and more in depth, but lacks huge, ultra memorable fights that make IWD fun (Yux comes to mind).
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